Coastal Navigation and Fishing · Blas De Lezo

📚 Overview

The Intermediate Vocational Training Programme in Coastal Navigation and Fishing, taught at the Escola de Capacitació Nauticopesquera de Catalunya, is designed to train professionals to work in the maritime and fishing sector. The programme covers the fundamentals of coastal navigation, vessel manoeuvring and propulsion, fishing techniques, marine meteorology, safety on board and maritime regulations. It also includes content on maintaining on-board equipment and systems and on the sustainable management of fishery resources.

✨ Specific Information

The programme combines theoretical learning in specialist classrooms with practical training using simulators and real vessels, allowing students to gain first-hand experience of real navigation and fishing situations. It includes a workplace training (FCT) module in which students complete placements at companies in the maritime and fishing sector, helping them enter the workforce.

👤 Recommended Profile

This programme is recommended for people interested in the maritime environment who can work well in a team, adapt to changing conditions and learn through practical experience. Problem-solving skills and good physical fitness are advisable, given the demanding nature of activities on board.

🚀 Career Progression

After completing the Intermediate Vocational Training Programme in Coastal Navigation and Fishing, graduates can enter the maritime and fishing workforce directly or continue their academic studies by enrolling in a related Advanced Vocational Training Programme, thereby broadening their skills and career prospects.