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MCA Chief Mate Written Exam Prep Course
Our Chief Mate (Unlimited) written exam preparation course for the Navigation and Stability exams ensures candidates gain an in-depth understanding of core principles, theory, and practical applications.
With 12 months of unlimited access to tutor support and comprehensive study materials, you'll have the flexibility to plan your learning, strengthen your knowledge, and confidently tackle even the most challenging MCA exam questions.
Choose Your Plan & Start Today!
We offer tiers of access to our SQA MCA Chief Mate Written Exam Prep course, which can include Navigation, Stability or a combination of both.
Enrol today through our secure e-learning portal for immediate access to all course materials.
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Why Choose this Chief Mate Writtens Exam Prep Course?
Comprehensive Materials & Self Assessments
Includes exam-relevant content, worked calculations, videos of key concepts, and a library of past webinar recordings for additional study.
Homework sheets released in advance to complete per subject. You will also have access to the Witherby online library resource.
Weekly Live Sessions for Chief Mate Writtens Exam Prep
Join our weekly Tutor webinars where we focus on key areas of the syllabus, go through worked examples, and provide an opportunity for questions and discussions. Timetables and subjects are provided in advance, so you can prepare ahead, and get the most out of the session.
Tailored Learning & 1-2-1 Mentorship Approach
Stuck on a concept? Don’t wait for your next class session. Our tutors are available to break down complex topics whenever you need extra help. We’re here to help you move beyond memorisation and master the material. Plus, join our community forums to exchange questions and insights with your peers.
Read our blog: The Butterfly Effect: Why Understanding Matters in Chief Mate Written Exam Prep
Video Tutorials to Catch-up On Demand
Get unlimited access to group tutorial recordings to download and revisit whenever you need a refresher.
Mobile App Access
Study on the go with our mobile app, offering limited offline access. Some content can be downloaded in advance and accessed offline, making it ideal to continue your learning while at sea.
Get 12 Months Course Access & Start Anytime
Our Chief Mate Writtens Exam Prep course is a rolling programme, meaning you can join at any time and get 12 months of access to study materials, as well as joining our weekly live group tutorials when it suits you. It's an ideal course to fit around your work and life commitments.
What's Included in the Chief Mate Writtens Exam Prep Course?
This course prepares candidates for the SQA Chief Mate (Unlimited) Written examinations. Stability, along with the Navigation examination, provide the most challenging writtens exams in the UK Deck Officer Certificates of Competency. Unlike college based examinations which remain within the control of the educational establishment attended by a student, these exams have more extensive syllabi, requiring greater understanding to prove competency at the management level. The scope of the examinations reflect the culmination of years of education and experience required by professional senior deck officers.
Our tutors are not here to help you memorise the information, but comprehend it.
Stability & Operations
Within this course section are a number of resources that a candidate should be familiar with prior to attempting the exam. There are also a number of revision videos to provide a reminder of many of the basic OOW concepts.
Navigation
This course section provides the supporting materials for the UK Chief Mates SQA Navigation Examination, including the syllabus checklist, simple maths reminder, examination extracts.
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