This qualification permits individuals to serve as Boatmaster Grade 2 on commercial vessels up to 12 metres in length, operating within 12 nautical miles from the coast of Malta.

Please note that this certification does not cover engineering qualifications.

Entry Requirements:
Applicants must hold:

• A minimum of one year of nautical experience or a General Purpose Hand (GPH) qualification.
• A valid First Aid certificate.
• A valid Basic Fire Fighting certificate.
• A valid VHF (Short Range Certificate) qualification.

Language of instruction: English

Next Intake: This will be announced on EVA’s social media.

Type of Learners: Post-secondary learners, working adults.

Assessment modes: Written, oral and practical in all course programmes.

Grading system: A to F system:

• A – 80–100
• B – 70–79
• C – 50–69
• D – 41–49
• F – 0–40

Pass mark: 50%.

Mode of Learning: Part-time face-to-face.

Breakdown of learning hours: 1 credit = 25 hours of learning. Per credit:

• Contact hours: 20%
• Supervision: 20%
• Practice: 40%
• Self-study and Assessment: 20%

Delivery of modules:
Individual modules will be announced at the start of the programme to fit the work-based learning and practical schedules. Our programmes are structured around a modular system of qualifications, designed to provide flexibility and responsiveness to both learners and industry partners. Given the strong work-based learning component of our programmes, it is not always possible to apply a uniform delivery model across all courses. Therefore, modules may be delivered on a weekly, monthly, or semester basis, depending on the specific requirements of the course and the availability of industry placements.

The exact delivery structure for each module or programme will be announced by the respective trainer at the start of the course, taking into account:

• the availability of work-placement opportunities,
• the learners’ and workers’ schedules, and
• the capacity of host industries to accommodate training and practical experience.