Courses
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One-to-one and small group preparation for MCA Deck oral examinations, from OOW through to Master.
Structured mock orals with serving Master Mariners, covering signals, stability, chartwork, SOLAS, COLREGs and practical ship handling. Sessions are tailored to your exam centre and examiner style, with honest feedback after every question set.
MCA Engine oral preparation for EOOW, Second and Chief Engineer candidates.
Covering machinery operation, emergency procedures, statutory certification, safe working practices and management level responsibilities. Delivered by experienced marine engineers who know what the examiners are listening for.
The classic RYA theory course covering navigation and seamanship to Yachtmaster Offshore standard.
Chartwork, tidal calculations, passage planning, meteorology, collision regulations and safety. Delivered as a registered RYA Training Centre, with classroom and remote options available.
Advanced ocean navigation theory course covering astro-navigation, ocean passage planning and worldwide meteorology for Yachtmaster Ocean candidates.
RYA VHF radio course covering marine VHF, DSC and emergency procedures.
The RYA Short Range Certificate is the minimum qualification needed to operate a marine VHF radio with DSC. The course covers routine calls, emergency procedures, Mayday and Pan Pan traffic, Digital Selective Calling (DSC) and the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). Delivered by experienced instructors, with online learning options plus a short practical assessment.
Mandatory RYA course for commercial endorsement holders covering legal, safety and environmental responsibilities.
The RYA PPR course is a requirement for anyone who wants to add a commercial endorsement to an RYA certificate. It covers the legal framework for commercial vessels, health and safety at sea, pollution prevention, safe manning, and the responsibilities of a professional skipper. Available online or in the classroom with a short assessment at the end.
One day RYA Radar course for skippers wanting to use radar confidently and safely.
Radar theory, set up and tuning, target identification, radar plotting for collision avoidance, and using radar as a navigation aid in poor visibility.
Theory foundation for anyone starting out in coastal navigation and seamanship.
Charts and publications, position fixing, tides, buoyage, safety, and an introduction to passage planning. Ideal preparation before practical training.
Tailored training packages built around the certificate you are working towards.
We map out your route from where you are now to your next certificate of competency, combining oral prep, short courses, sea time guidance and study support into one plan.
Guidance for aspiring mariners applying for cadetships and first roles at sea.
CV writing tailored to the maritime industry, sponsoring company applications, interview preparation and honest advice on the realities of a career at sea.
CM Marine is a Qualsafe Awards approved centre delivering Ofqual-regulated pre-hospital care and workplace first aid qualifications in Merseyside and on site across the North West. Every certificate is valid for three years, taught by working maritime and pre-hospital instructors with realistic scenario training throughout. Group and on-site bookings welcome.
In-depth course guides: FREC 3 course and FREC 4 course. Based locally? First aid courses in Liverpool & Merseyside.
Five-day Qualsafe-approved Level 3 pre-hospital emergency care qualification for seafarers, offshore workers, event medics and anyone operating in remote or high-risk environments.
FREC 3 is the industry-standard entry point into pre-hospital emergency care. Over five days you will build the confidence to take charge of an incident, deliver basic life support and oxygen therapy, control catastrophic bleeding and manage the full range of trauma and medical emergencies until the emergency services arrive. Delivered by experienced maritime and pre-hospital instructors with realistic scenario training throughout, and assessed on the final day. The qualification is regulated by Ofqual, sits on the RQF and is valid for three years.
Advanced Qualsafe Level 4 pre-hospital care qualification for FREC 3 holders moving into enhanced clinical roles offshore, at sea and at events.
FREC 4 builds on FREC 3 with enhanced patient assessment, supraglottic airway management, ECG acquisition and the administration of specified medicines under Patient Group Directions. It is the recognised qualification for enhanced pre-hospital care providers working under clinical governance, and a common stepping stone to associate ambulance practitioner roles. The course combines pre-course study, classroom delivery, extended scenario work and a portfolio of evidence. Valid for three years.
One-day Qualsafe-approved Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work qualification — the fastest route to a compliant workplace first aider certificate.
EFAW covers everything an appointed first aider in a lower-risk workplace needs: incident assessment, CPR and defibrillator use, choking, bleeding, shock, burns and minor injuries. It is practical, hands-on and completed in a single day with no formal exam pressure. The certificate meets HSE guidance, is valid for three years and can be delivered at our centre or on your site for groups.
Three-day Qualsafe-approved Level 3 First Aid at Work qualification for designated first aiders in higher-risk or larger workplaces.
The full First Aid at Work course goes well beyond the one-day EFAW, adding injury management, sudden illness, secondary survey and casualty handover. It is the qualification most employers need where their first aid needs assessment identifies higher risk — engineering, marine, construction and industrial settings in particular. Assessed by practical scenarios and written papers across the three days, valid for three years and available on site for groups.
We are proud to be accredited and partnered with key maritime industry organisations.
