National Maritime College of Ireland

Professional Short Courses are available to interested individuals at dates and times throughout the year as per the published schedule.

 

Our commercial course schedule is released at the end of August every year. We can also tailor courses to suit the particular requirements of maritime companies. Clients from the port operations area have worked with us to develop customised training on our state of the art marine simulators. We can also provide a suite of courses for companies looking to train their employees in numerous maritime short courses.

Disclaimer:

Munster Technological University (MTU), through NMCI Training Services (NMCITS) does at all times act subject to our Standard Terms of Business, which are incorporated into all contracts to which we are a party.
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Chemical Courses

• A Complete Guide to BunkeringGTSS is proud to offer A Complete Guide to Bunkering, a course designed to meet the needs of the client.
• An Introduction to LNGDelivered by GAC Training & Service Solutions (GTSS) This two day bespoke gas course is designed to give a structured introduction to Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
• An Introduction to LPGWhether you are a newcomer to the LPG industry, or already in the industry in need of a refresher, GTSS has developed this 2-day course to provide an overview of the most critical parts of the shipping and distribution of LPG
• Dry Cargo Trading and CharteringThree Day dry cargo operations course provides basic and advanced knowledge of various key aspects of commercial, legal and practical shipping operations. Delivered by GAC Training and Service Solutions (GTSS).
• Fixed Wing Dunker Training
• LNG Carrier Operations in Port2-day LNG terminal course focuses on the most critical part of the LNG Chain, the Ship to Shore interface and associated operations. Delivered by GAC Training & Service Solutions
• LPG Operations in PortWhether you are a newcomer to the LPG industry, or already in the industry in need of a refresher, GTSS has developed this 2-day course to provide an overview of the most critical parts of the shipping and distribution of LPG
• Medical First Aid Training Course - STCW 95 Compliant NMCI TS3-day first aid training will teach you to apply first aid skills in the event of an accident/illness. You will be given knowledge & understanding of reference materials and their use in the management of accidents and medical emergencies.
• Oil and Shipping OperationsOil & Shipping Operations course to provide core skills for those new to oil operations or in need of re-training. Oil Tanker Training delivered by GAC Training and Service Solutions (GTSS)
• Pilot Training - Basic The course is a specialised course that we have created to provide hands on ship handling practice in our full mission 360 degree simulator.
• Rummage Training (Vessel Examination and Search)Delivered by GAC Training and Service Solutions (GTSS)at the NMCI.
• Specialised Training for Oil Tankers STCW 955-day course is intended for Masters, Chief Engineers, Officers and all aboard oil tankers who have immediate responsibilities for cargo.
• Tanker Familiarisation
• Understanding Oil Tanker Operations in PortThis 2-day oil terminal training is offered to terminal personnel whose jobs require a close understanding of the operations and safety aspects of oil tanker operations. Delivered by GAC Training and Service Solutions (GTSS)

Commercial Courses

• Environmental Protection Agency - D Class Rip Capsize

GTSS Courses

• Onboard Assessor Training course- Online Course The Onboard Assessor Training course is an Instructor-led course that can be delivered remotely via video conference over 12 hours or face-to-face over 2 days. 
• Control and Automation (Glasgow)Aims: To improve the Control and Automation knowledge and skills of Engineers and Electricians on board Chevron Shipping operated vessels. To develop skills in the installation and operation of equipment used in the process control field.
• Engineer Officer Hydraulics (Glasgow)The aim of the course is to give the participants the knowledge, skill and understanding to be able to demonstrate proficiency in the safe use of hydraulic machinery. On completion of the course, the participant will have the knowledge to safely operate hydraulic machinery, understanding the basic principles involved in its use. Basic faults will be able to be diagnosed.
• Engineer Officer Refrigeration (Glasgow)The course is designed to introduce the participants to the basic theory behind refrigeration systems and familiarise them with the components of a typical vapour compression refrigeration circuit.
• Online Crew Resource Management 3.0The Crew Resource Management 3.0 course is an Instructor-led course that is delivered remotely via video conference over a total of 12 hours over a number of days. 
• Pilot Regrading
• RAS Training for Seismic Survey Support Vessel Operations
• Seismic Replenishment at Sea (RAS) OperationsThis course teaches the best practice for safe handling of support vessels carrying out replenishment at sea for seismic vessels.Delivered by GAC training & Service Solutions (GTSS)

IS Powerboat & Water Safety

• Water Safety Awareness AwardThe aim of this Award is to enable people to have an awareness of the dangers, practical training in working safely and dealing with emergencies while working in an aquatic environment.
• Coastal Navigation for Small BoatsThe aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge required to safely navigate a boat by day and by night in coastal waters with which they are familiar.
• National Powerboat Certificate To develop the skills and knowledge necessary to safely, and effectively, skipper an open powerboat, by day, on inland and coastal waters with which they are familiar.
• Water Safety Awareness Award (General & Pool)The aim of this Award is to enable personnel to have an awareness of the dangers, practical training in working safely and dealing with emergencies while working in an aquatic environment.

Offshore & Renewable Courses

• Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training with CA-EBS This OPITO approved 3 day BOSIET with Compressed Air Emergency Breathing Systems (CA-EBS) will introduce delegates to the specific safety issues and regimes relevant to Offshore installations.
• BOSIET with CA-EBS Digital Delivery The theoretical aspects of the BOSIET CA-EBS has undergone a digital conversion, and is now available as an online alternative.Once on-line modules have been successfully completed, practical training can be out carried in 1 day.
• GWO Basic Safety Training Refresher Training First AidThe aim of this BSTR First Aid Module is to review and build on previously gained knowledge and skills from BST First Aid through theoretical and practical training so that Delegates can administer safe and effective First Aid in the wind industry in accordance with GWO BST/BSTR First Aid training.
• GWO Basic Safety Training Fire AwarenessThe aim of this course is to give the participants the basic knowledge and skills through theoretical and practical training.
• GWO Basic Safety Training First AidThe aim of this BST Module is to administer safe and effective First Aid in the wind turbine industry/ WTG environment, in accordance with GWO First Aid training through theoretical and practical training.
• GWO Basic Safety Training Manual HandlingThe aim of this Module is to encourage positive Manual Handling behaviour and train delegates ability to perform Manual Handling tasks in a safe manner in the wind turbine industry/environment.
• GWO Basic Safety Training RefresherThis BSTR Training shall enable Delegates to support and care for themselves and others working in the industry by possessing the knowledge and skills of First Aid, Working at Heights, Manual Handling, Fire Awareness, Sea Survival and in case of an emergency, to be able to evacuate, rescue and provide appropriate First Aid to casualties.
• GWO Basic Safety Training Sea Survival and Transfer.The aims of this BST Sea Survival course are, by theoretical and practical training to give the participants the basic knowledge and skills to act safely and take the correct preventive actions in all aspects of offshore operations from shore to installation vessel or WTG and vice versa, both during normal operation and in an emergency in an offshore wind energy environment.
• Further Offshore Emergency Training (FOET) with Compressed Air Emergency Breathing Systems (CA-EBS) OPITO Approved The FOET with Compressed Air Emergency Breathing Systems (EBS) & Compressed Air Emergency Breathing (CA-EBS), is a 1 Day course and is OPITO approved. 
• Compressed Air Emergency Breathing Systems (CA-EBS)Designed for personnel travelling to or from offshore installations and vessels via helicopter where a compressed Air Emergency Breathing System is provided for use in the case of an emergency ditching. Course duration is 90 minutes approx.
• Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) with Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System The aim of the HUET (with CAEBS) programme is to prepare delegates that intend to travel to and from offshore oil and gas installations and vessels by helicopter by providing specific training in preflight and inflight requirements.
• Minimum Industry Safety Training (MIST) OPITO Approved 2-day offshore safety course is a requirement for all new entrants to the Offshore Oil & Gas Industry. OPITO Approved
• Offshore Lifeboat Coxswain Further Training (Free Fall) Standard Code: 5183The aim of the programme is to give Offshore Lifeboat Coxswains the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills, and practice certain elements of their role which they cannot reasonably practice offshore.
• Offshore Lifeboat Coxswain Initial Training (Free Fall) Standard Code: 5153The aim of the Initial Training Programme is to equip delegates with the knowledge and skills required to perform the role of an Offshore Lifeboat Coxswain (Free Fall) effectively.
• Offshore Lifeboat Coxswain Initial Training (Twin Fall) Standard Code: 5152The aim of the Initial Training Programme is to equip delegates with the knowledge and skills required to perform the role of an Offshore Lifeboat Coxswain (Twin Fall) effectively.
• Offshore Lifeboat Coxswain Supplementary Fall Training (Twin Fall) Standard Code: 5185The aim of the Supplementary Fall Training programme is to supplement the requirements for existing certificated coxswains who are required to be competent in more than one type of fall system.
• Offshore Lifeboat Coxswain Further Training (Twin Fall) Standard Code: 5182 The aim of the programme is to give Offshore Lifeboat Coxswains the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills, and practice certain elements of their role which they cannot reasonably practice offshore.

Petrochemical, Oil and Commodities

• Remote Online ECDIS Type Specific (Sperry & JRC)This online course is aimed at giving participants the key knowledge and skills needed to operate the onboard ECDIS equipment to the company standard.
• Onboard Assessor Training course- Online Course The Onboard Assessor Training course is an Instructor-led course that can be delivered remotely via video conference over 12 hours or face-to-face over 2 days. 
• A Complete Guide to BunkeringGTSS is proud to offer A Complete Guide to Bunkering, a course designed to meet the needs of the client.
• Advanced Ship Handling Course (Glasgow)This course is designed to rediscover/review key topics that are necessary to conduct safe inbound and outbound passages to/from the berth.
• An Introduction to LNGDelivered by GAC Training & Service Solutions (GTSS) This two day bespoke gas course is designed to give a structured introduction to Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
• An Introduction to LPGWhether you are a newcomer to the LPG industry, or already in the industry in need of a refresher, GTSS has developed this 2-day course to provide an overview of the most critical parts of the shipping and distribution of LPG
• Control and Automation (Glasgow)Aims: To improve the Control and Automation knowledge and skills of Engineers and Electricians on board Chevron Shipping operated vessels. To develop skills in the installation and operation of equipment used in the process control field.
• Dry Cargo Trading and CharteringThree Day dry cargo operations course provides basic and advanced knowledge of various key aspects of commercial, legal and practical shipping operations. Delivered by GAC Training and Service Solutions (GTSS).
• Engineer Officer Hydraulics (Glasgow)The aim of the course is to give the participants the knowledge, skill and understanding to be able to demonstrate proficiency in the safe use of hydraulic machinery. On completion of the course, the participant will have the knowledge to safely operate hydraulic machinery, understanding the basic principles involved in its use. Basic faults will be able to be diagnosed.
• Engineer Officer Refrigeration (Glasgow)The course is designed to introduce the participants to the basic theory behind refrigeration systems and familiarise them with the components of a typical vapour compression refrigeration circuit.
• LNG Carrier Operations in Port2-day LNG terminal course focuses on the most critical part of the LNG Chain, the Ship to Shore interface and associated operations. Delivered by GAC Training & Service Solutions
• LPG Operations in PortWhether you are a newcomer to the LPG industry, or already in the industry in need of a refresher, GTSS has developed this 2-day course to provide an overview of the most critical parts of the shipping and distribution of LPG
• Oil and Shipping OperationsOil & Shipping Operations course to provide core skills for those new to oil operations or in need of re-training. Oil Tanker Training delivered by GAC Training and Service Solutions (GTSS)
• Online Ballast Water Management CourseThe Ballast Water Management course is an Instructor-led course that is delivered remotely via video conference over 8 hours. 
• Online Crew Resource Management 3.0The Crew Resource Management 3.0 course is an Instructor-led course that is delivered remotely via video conference over a total of 12 hours over a number of days. 
• Rummage Training (Vessel Examination and Search)Delivered by GAC Training and Service Solutions (GTSS)at the NMCI.
• Seismic Replenishment at Sea (RAS) OperationsThis course teaches the best practice for safe handling of support vessels carrying out replenishment at sea for seismic vessels.Delivered by GAC training & Service Solutions (GTSS)
• Ship to Ship (STS) Transfer OperationsThis 5-day STS Transfer Training is accessible and interactive, providing invaluable experience in Ship-to-Ship (STS) related handling. Delivered by GAC Training and Service Solutions (GTSS)
• Understanding Oil Tanker Operations in PortThis 2-day oil terminal training is offered to terminal personnel whose jobs require a close understanding of the operations and safety aspects of oil tanker operations. Delivered by GAC Training and Service Solutions (GTSS)

Port Sector Training

• Online Port Safety and Security Awareness course1 Day Course which aims to provide awareness training in port security as required by the International Ship & Port Facility Security(ISPS) Code.
• Pilot Refresher CourseThe 2.5-day pilot refresher course sets out to address potential deficiencies in training and to ensure updating of the knowledge & skills necessary to operate ECDIS and Radar as aids to navigation.
• Port Safety and Security Awareness1 Day Course which aims to provide awareness training in port security as required by the International Ship & Port Facility Security(ISPS) Code.

Simulation

• Remote Online ECDIS Type Specific (Sperry & JRC)This online course is aimed at giving participants the key knowledge and skills needed to operate the onboard ECDIS equipment to the company standard.
• 2 day Kongsberg Type Specific Training Course Available on Demand
• ECDIS Operator Electronic Chart DisplayA generic 5 Day ECDIS operation course based on IMO Model course 1.27 that combines theoretical learning with hands on operation of ECDIS equipment and systems.
• Pilot Training - Basic The course is a specialised course that we have created to provide hands on ship handling practice in our full mission 360 degree simulator.
• RAS Training for Seismic Survey Support Vessel Operations
• Ship to Ship (STS) Transfer Commercial Training CourseThis 1-2 day STS transfer course is delivered on demand to groups or companies. Delivered by GAC Training and Service Solutions (GTSS)
• Ship to Ship (STS) Transfer OperationsThis 5-day STS Transfer Training is accessible and interactive, providing invaluable experience in Ship-to-Ship (STS) related handling. Delivered by GAC Training and Service Solutions (GTSS)

Specialised Courses

• Advanced Powerboat CertificateThe aim of this course is to develop boat handling, seamanship, pilotage and navigation skills up to the standards required to drive a planning powerboat safely by day in all coastal waters and by night in coastal waters with which you are familiar.
• Fixed Wing Dunker Training
• Fixed Wing Underwater Egress TrainingThe aim of this course is to provide trainees with the skills and knowledge required to effectively egress a ditched aircraft.
• Hand Body Placement Awareness CourseThe main causes of hand / finger and body related injuries. Potential hand / finger and body hazards. Proactively reducing the occurrences of these types of injuries.
• JOIFF Shared Learning Summit in collaboration with NMCI Training ServicesThe International Organisation for Industrial Emergency Services Management in collaboration with NMCI Training Services invite you to the JOIFF Regional Shared Learning Summit, on September 3rd and 4th 2024 at the National Maritime College of Ireland.
• Rib Capsize & CasualtyAim: The course will equip participants with the knowledge, skills and confidence to respond appropriately in the event of a RIB Capsize and enhance their survivability through proper use of emergency equipment and procedures.
• Specialised Training for Oil Tankers STCW 955-day course is intended for Masters, Chief Engineers, Officers and all aboard oil tankers who have immediate responsibilities for cargo.
• Stryker ERT 2 Day Induction
• Tanker Familiarisation
• Masters' Orals Preparation CourseThis briefing describes the structure and content Masters' Orals Preparation Course that will assist candidates who wish to attend for oral seamanship examinations with the Irish Maritime Administration leading to the qualification of Master Unlimited (STCW II/2) Certificate of Competency.

STCW’95 & non STCW’95

• Advanced Fire fighting course (4 day) STCW-95 NMCI TS4-day course during which students are exposed to live fire scenarios in the Fire Training Unit (FTU) where they apply their training and use fire fighting equipment to control the fire. A practical damage control element is also included.
• Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (other than Fast Rescue Boats) PSCRB NMCI TSThis 5-day course will prepare candidates involved in taking charge of the launching or handling of survival craft to achieve an appropriate level of competence and confidence in these operations.
• Designated Security Duties - STCW NMCI TSSTCW A-VI/6 (6) Designated Security Duties course - 1 day course Those who successfully complete the course should be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge to undertake the duties assigned under the SSP.
• Elementary First Aid Course (EFA) STCW-95 NMCI TSThis is a 1-day classroom based course and forms part of the mandatory basic training for all personnel assigned designated emergency duties.
• Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (2.5 day) STCW-95 NMCI TS2.5-day course during which students are exposed to live fire scenarios in the Fire Training Unit (FTU) where they apply their training and use fire fighting equipment to control the fire.
• GMDSS General Operator Certificate (GOC) NMCI TS10 day course to prepare participants for assessment leading to the award of the GMDSS GENERAL OPERATORS CERTIFICATE (GOC) consisting of written and practical examinations.
• GMDSS Restrictive Operation Certificate (ROC) NMCI TSThe ROC Restricted Operator Certificate course gives the professional seafarer competence in the operation of VHF and other inshore communications systems. This STCW endorsed qualification is required for SOLAS-compliant vessels operating within coastal waters. Accredited by the Irish Department of Transport, the course is held over 4 days
• Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) + STASS NMCI TSHUET + STASS is a course specifically developed for pilots and crew men who may be required to use a Short Term Air Supply System (STASS) in the eventuality of an emergency ditching at sea.
• Medical Care Training Aboard Ship STCW 95 Compliant NMCI TS5-Day Medical Care training allowing student competency to participate effectively in co-ordinated schemes for medical assistance on ships at sea
• Medical First Aid Training Course - STCW 95 Compliant NMCI TS3-day first aid training will teach you to apply first aid skills in the event of an accident/illness. You will be given knowledge & understanding of reference materials and their use in the management of accidents and medical emergencies.
• Personal Safety & Social Responsibility (PSSR) STCW-95 NMCI TSThis 1-day course forms part of the mandatory basic safety training for all seafarers assigned safety or pollution prevention duties.
• Personal Survival Techniques (PST) STCW-95 NMCI TSThis is a 1-day course containing practical and theory sections including launching and entering a life raft in a designated pool.
• Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats (FRB) STCW '95 NMCI TSThis 3 day syllabus covers the requirements of the 1995 STCW Convention Chapter VI, Section A- V1/2, Table A-V1/2-2.
• Proficiency in Security Awareness NMCI TSSTCW Proficiency in Maritime Security Awareness (MSA) is designed to provide those on board merchant vessels who do not have designated security duties with the essential MSA training which meets the knowledge, understanding and proficiency requirements as set out in the STCW Code

Teambuilding

• Team BuildingThe college provides Team Building courses to suit our clients from all areas of industry. Our instructors deal with conflict resolution and stress management alongside our action-learning programmes.