Program Overview

Fartygsbefäl Klass VII, Behörighetsgivande Praktikĺr

Introduction

Fartygsbefäl Klass VII, behörighetsgivande praktikĺr, is a one-year nautical further education (60 hp) for those who already have an education certificate for Fartygsbefäl Klass VII.

Program Content

The education leads to both in-depth theoretical knowledge and the practical skills required to obtain a certificate as Fartygsbefäl Klass VII from the Transport Agency. The courses include navigation systems, leadership, emergency situations, and a six-month ship-based internship.

• Number of places: 10
• Study location: Lindholmen
• Language of instruction: Swedish

Work Areas

On smaller vessels in national traffic, such as archipelago traffic or ferry routes. Several working vessels in the archipelago also require this certification.

Admission

• Application period: March 17 - April 15
• Application code: CTH-69000
• Applicants must have a basic eligibility and an education certificate for Fartygsbefäl Klass VII.

Program Plan

The program plan for Fartygsbefäl Klass VII is available, outlining the structure and content of the education.

Medical Certificate and Other Requirements

For the ship-based internship, a approved medical certificate for seafarers is required. This can be arranged during the first term of the program. To apply for a certificate from the Transport Agency after completing the education, a approved medical certificate for seafarers is also required.

Eligibility and Selection

• Requirements: Basic eligibility and an education certificate for Fartygsbefäl Klass VII.
• Selection: Based on upper secondary school grades, assessment from folk high school, and results from the Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test.
• Distribution of places: Grades 75%, Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test 25%.

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