entry requirements
entry requirements
Clyde Marine Training (CMT) recruits and manages cadets for Deck, Engineering and Electro‑Technical careers. Your chosen route determines the qualifications you need at entry and the level you study at college.
first things first
You must meet the college entry criteria for your chosen academic route
All cadets must pass the ENG1 seafarer medical issued by an MCA‑approved doctor, including eyesight and colour vision checks as required for the role
first things first
You must meet the college entry criteria for your chosen academic route
All cadets must pass the ENG1 seafarer medical issued by an MCA‑approved doctor, including eyesight and colour vision checks as required for the role
minimum school qualifications for all routes
GCSEs or National 5s: at least four passes including Maths, English and one science‑based subject. Standard Grade equivalents are accepted. This baseline applies across Deck, Engineering and Electro‑Technical cadetships
choose your academic level
Below are the most common UK college routes used by CMT cadets. Pick the level that matches your current qualifications.
1. HNC or HND / CHE or DHE route
Minimum: four GCSEs or National 5s including Maths, English and one science‑based subject
Applies to: Deck, Engineering, Electro‑Technical
NOTE: If you have completed or are taking a Marine Pre‑Cadetship, this can be accepted as a substitute for the minimum school qualifications
2. Foundation Degree (FD) or Scottish Graduate Certificate (SGC)
UCAS points: 48 from A‑levels or Highers, including Maths and/or Physics, plus the HNC/HND baseline above
Applies to: Deck, Engineering, Electro‑Technical
3. Honours Degree route
UCAS points: 104 from A‑levels, Highers and/or a prior degree
Engineering note: the 104 points must include a numerate subject for Engineering
choose your academic level
Below are the most common UK college routes used by CMT cadets. Pick the level that matches your current qualifications.
1. HNC or HND / CHE or DHE route
Minimum: four GCSEs or National 5s including Maths, English and one science‑based subject
Applies to: Deck, Engineering, Electro‑Technical
NOTE: If you have completed or are taking a Marine Pre‑Cadetship, this can be accepted as a substitute for the minimum school qualifications
2. Foundation Degree (FD) or Scottish Graduate Certificate (SGC)
UCAS points: 48 from A‑levels or Highers, including Maths and/or Physics, plus the HNC/HND baseline above
Applies to: Deck, Engineering, Electro‑Technical
3. Honours Degree route
UCAS points: 104 from A‑levels, Highers and/or a prior degree
Engineering note: the 104 points must include a numerate subject for Engineering
route‑specific notes
Deck Officer
Focus on navigation, cargo operations and bridge watchkeeping. Training blends college phases with sea time. Academic entry follows the levels listed above
Engineering Officer
Focus on engines, power and ship systems. Academic entry follows the levels listed above, with the Honours route requiring a numerate subject
Electro‑Technical Officer (ETO)
Focus on electrical power, automation and control, and navigation electronics. Minimum school qualifications mirror the baseline above, then progress via HND or degree routes as offered by colleges
route‑specific notes
Deck Officer
Focus on navigation, cargo operations and bridge watchkeeping. Training blends college phases with sea time. Academic entry follows the levels listed above
Engineering Officer
Focus on engines, power and ship systems. Academic entry follows the levels listed above, with the Honours route requiring a numerate subject
Electro‑Technical Officer (ETO)
Focus on electrical power, automation and control, and navigation electronics. Minimum school qualifications mirror the baseline above, then progress via HND or degree routes as offered by colleges
medical and eyesight requirements
All cadets must hold a valid ENG1 medical throughout training.
The ENG1 is issued by MCA‑approved doctors, normally valid for up to two years. It confirms you are fit for sea service and includes hearing, vision and colour vision checks
Eyesight and colour vision standards depend on your role and are assessed as part of the ENG1. Deck roles typically require stricter colour vision and distance vision than some engineering roles
what to do next
1
choose your route
Deck, Engineering or Electro‑Technical
2
match your qualifications
to HNC/HND/CHE/DHE, FD/SGC or Honours level
3
apply online
CMT will guide you through interviews, sponsor matching, ENG1 medical and finally college placement and sea phases
what to do next
1
choose your route
Deck, Engineering or Electro‑Technical
2
match your qualifications
to HNC/HND/CHE/DHE, FD/SGC or Honours level
3
apply online
CMT will guide you through interviews, sponsor matching, ENG1 medical and finally college placement and sea phases