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Dynamic Positioning Induction (SCQF level 6)

Award Attendance Study Duration Start Domestic fees International fees
Other UG Award On-Campus find out find out 1098 find out find out

About Dynamic Positioning Induction (SCQF level 6), Other UG Award - at City of Glasgow College

The Dynamic Positioning Induction course is the first phase of the Nautical Institute training scheme for Dynamic Positioning Operators (DPO).

The course will provide participants with knowledge of Dynamic Positioning principles and includes practical exercises on a DP system. The course covers:

  • Principles of DP.
  • Elements of the DP System.
  • Practical Operation of the DP System.
  • Position Reference Systems.
  • Environment Sensors and Ancillary Equipment.
  • Power Generation and Supply and Propulsion.
  • DP Operations.
  • On successful completion of the course, participants will be issued with a Nautical Institute DPO logbook.


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