Level 2 Certificate Maritime Studies: Deck Rating
Qualifications Scotland code: GLYG 54
Ofqual code: 610/7943/1
Total qualification time: 125
Guided learning hours: 115
Credit value: 13
The Level 2 Certificate in Maritime Studies: Deck Rating will develop knowledge and skills in areas such as vessel ropework, anchoring and mooring operations, assisting with securing a vessel for passage, and basic navigational watchkeeping.
This qualification may be available through employers, training providers and colleges and is offered in England.
This is an updated qualification that has been developed by the Maritime Skills Alliance to ensure it meets the needs of the industry.
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Rationale and purpose of this qualification
The primary purpose of this qualification is to confirm the learner’s occupational competence. As a work-related, competence-based qualification, it provides confirmation to employers and industry managers that the learner has the skills and knowledge needed to meet the nationally-recognised standard to carry out the role.
Learners who achieve this qualification can use it to gain employment, to progress in the industry, or to work towards another qualification.
Objectives
The qualification is designed to meet the following objectives:
- preparing learners for employment
- preparing learners to progress to another qualification
- meeting relevant programmes of learning
- giving learners personal growth and engagement in learning
- supporting a role in the workplace
- confirming knowledge, understanding and skills
What does this qualification cover?
As this is a competence-based qualification, learners will be acquiring the knowledge and skills required through either on-the-job experience or in a learning environment.
To achieve the whole qualification, learners need a minimum of 13 credits. They must complete 8 mandatory units from the qualification structure.
Who is this qualification for?
This qualification is suitable for:
- learners with no prior experience
- learners in employment who wish to enhance their career prospects
- learners not in employment who wish to enhance their career prospects
- apprentices
- school leavers
- adults returning to education
Entry
Entry to the qualification is at the discretion of the centre.
Apprenticeships
This qualification is a mandatory component in the Seafarer (deck rating) Apprenticeship Standard in England.
Progression
This qualification can lead to progression within the maritime industry, particularly when it is taken as a component of an Apprenticeship.
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Qualification structure
The qualification requires the learner to complete 8 mandatory units (credit value 13).
Please refer to the qualification structure (89 KB) for more information.
How to assess
Ongoing course assessment will apply. Each unit specification gives detailed information on the assessment criteria, assessment (evidence) requirements and guidance on instruments of assessment for the unit.
Learners are assessed by completing various tasks to evidence what has been learned. This can be carried out through practical assessment, knowledge-based questioning, or online assessment. The assessor can then confirm that the learner has met the requirements of the qualification and that they have the necessary underpinning knowledge and skills.
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Lapsing
Level 2 Award in Maritime Studies: Deck Rating (GC6K 62)
This group award has been replaced.
It entered its lapsing period on: 31 August 2026
It finishes on: 31 August 2028
Qualification structure
Group award code: GC6K 62
Ofqual qualification code: 603/4822/7
The Level 2 Award in Maritime Studies: Deck Rating consists of eight mandatory units (credit value 12).
Please refer to the qualification structure (81 KB) for more information.
How to assess
Ongoing course assessment will apply. Each unit specification gives detailed information on the assessment criteria, assessment (evidence) requirements and guidance on instruments of assessment for the unit.
Learners are assessed by completing various tasks to evidence what has been learned. This can be carried out through practical assessment, knowledge-based questioning, or online assessment. The assessor can then confirm that the learner has met the requirements of the qualification and that they have the necessary underpinning knowledge and skills.