Navigation Aids, Equipment and Simulator Training (NAEST) - Operational Level (MCA Approved)

The aim of the training at this level is to equip the trainee officer with the fundamental knowledge and skills to keep a safe navigational watch and to use radar, ARPA and other navigational aids to maintain safety of navigation.

Course content:

• Basic principles of electronic navigational systems
• Loran C
• Satellite navigation systems
• ECDIS
• Logs, Echo Sounders, Compasses and Steering Systems
• Radar and ARPA
• AIS
• Bridge watchkeeping and teamwork
• Integrated Bridge Systems

This course is open to trainees working towards their first certificate.

For external candidates a distance learning module covering entry material is available for £280.