Foundation Course - Navigation

A six-month full-time foundation for school leavers preparing for the officer in charge of a navigational watch pathway at CINEC.

CINE

Offered by

CINEC Campus
LevelFoundation
Duration6 Months
Study modefull-time

Overview

About this course

The Foundation Course in Navigation is a six-month full-time course for young people who want a career at sea as a navigation watch officer. It builds the mathematics, science and English needed for the cadet training that follows. Seven subjects are taught: introduction to the shipping industry, physics, industrial chemistry, mathematics, applied mechanics, English language and basic electronics. On completion, and after the examination, students can apply for Phase 1 of the Navigation Officer Cadet Training Course at CINEC. The course prepares candidates for the Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch certificate of competency, examined by the Directorate of Merchant Shipping; the page does not say who awards the foundation certificate.

Modules

7 modules
Modules7 modules
Introduction to Shipping Industry
Physics
Industrial Chemistry
Mathematics
Applied Mechanics
English Language
Basic Electronics

Entry requirements

Academic Entry Requirement

Admission criteria
  • Aged 18 to 21 at close of applications (sponsored candidates outside this range may be considered)
  • Six GCE O/L passes including credits in Mathematics, Science and English
  • Following an A/L programme and sitting the A/L in Mathematics, Biology or Technology stream

Facilities

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Key information

Level

foundation

Duration

6 Months ยท full-time

Location

Colombo, Nugegoda

Fees

On request

Upcoming intakes

No upcoming intakes listed
Verified informationOct 19, 2026

Related study areas

Marine EngineeringEngineering Technology

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