GM9F 45 / Diploma in Maritime Studies: Sea Fishing at SCQF level 5
To attain the qualification candidates must complete 13units in total. This comprises:
12mandatory units
1optional unit

Please note the table below shows the SSC identification codes listed alongside the corresponding SQA unitcodes. It is important that the SQA unitcodes are used in all your recording documentation and when your results are communicated to SQA.

Mandatory units: Candidates must complete all 12units from this group
SQA code / SSCcode / Title / SCQF level / SCQF credits
H0J9 04 / 1 / Maritime Employment, Environmental and Health and Safety Practice / 5 / 6
H0JA 04 / 2 / Maritime Sector Overview / 4 / 4
H0JB 04 / 3 / Vessel Ropework, Anchoring and Mooring Operations / 5 / 9
H0JC 04 / 4 / Securing a Vessel for Passage / 5 / 2
H0JD 04 / 5 / Vessel Construction and Stability / 5 / 3
H0JE 04 / 13 / Survival in the Water During in Maritime Emergencies / 5 / 2
H0JG 04 / 15 / Maritime Security / 5 / 1
H0JH 04 / 16 / Emergency First Aid in Response to Maritime Accidents or Medical Emergencies / 5 / 2
H2TH 04 / 18 / Assemble, Operate and Maintain Fishing Gear / 5 / 12
H2TJ 04 / 19 / Receiving, Handling and Stowing the Catch on a Fishing Vessel / 5 / 4
H2TG 04 / 20 / Communicate Using Equipment and Visual Means / 5 / 5
H0JJ 04 / 23 / Basic Navigational Watchkeeping / 5 / 2
Optional units (Fire Safety): Candidates must complete 1unit from this group
SQA code / SSCcode / Title / SCQF level / SCQF credits
H0JF 04 / 14 / Vessel Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (STCW) / 5 / 6
H2TL 04 / 17 / Maritime Fire Prevention and Fire Actions / 4 / 2
Additional unit
SQA code / SSCcode / Title / SCQF level / SCQF credits
H2TK 04 / 22 / Assist with Cooking on a Fishing Vessel / 4 / 3

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