educational process
20% theory
Nowadays the marine sphere has undergone drastic change. Therefore, in order to prepare competitive seafarers for the global job market, Novikontas Maritime College has developed a special approach to the educational process. The process is organized not like at school, but as close to the real-life conditions as possible, so that the students can get acquainted with the work of a seafarer from the very first days.
Training takes place on board the Varma ship or in specialized classrooms with all necessary equipment to immediately consolidate theoretical knowledge in practice. Furthermore, the majority of practical tasks are performed on professional and diverse simulators, which allow students to acquire the necessary skills and prepare them for various situations at sea.
Training takes place on board the Varma ship or in specialized classrooms with all necessary equipment to immediately consolidate theoretical knowledge in practice. Furthermore, the majority of practical tasks are performed on professional and diverse simulators, which allow students to acquire the necessary skills and prepare them for various situations at sea.
80% practical training
Duration of studies
The duration of the 1st stage of studies, after which it is possible to obtain basic maritime education, is:
- Education program "Marine Transport": 2.5 months of theoretical training + 4-7 months of paid onboard training. Upon successful completion of theory and practical training, the student receives a certificate of competency "Able seafarer deck" and can immediately start working on a ship.
- Education program "Marine Engineer": 3 months of theoretical training + 4-7 months of paid onboard training. Upon successful completion of theory and practice, the student receives a certificate of competency "Able seafarer deck" and can immediately start working on a ship.
- Education program "Marine Transport": 2.5 months of theoretical training + 4-7 months of paid onboard training. Upon successful completion of theory and practical training, the student receives a certificate of competency "Able seafarer deck" and can immediately start working on a ship.
- Education program "Marine Engineer": 3 months of theoretical training + 4-7 months of paid onboard training. Upon successful completion of theory and practice, the student receives a certificate of competency "Able seafarer deck" and can immediately start working on a ship.
The duration of the 2nd stage of studies, after which it is possible to obtain higher maritime education, is:
- Education program "Maritime Transport" lasts for 3 years and 2 months. After graduation students receive a certificate of competency "Officer in charge at a navigational watch".
- Education program "Marine Engineer" lasts for 3 years. After graduation students receive a certificate of competency "Engineer officer".
Stage 2 students can study remotely using the Novis system and work simultaneously on a vessel. Each student is provided with an individual study schedule, which can be easily combined with work at sea.
Professional Development Education Programs can be completed within half a year or a year, with a total duration of 3 years for all modules.
- Education program "Maritime Transport" lasts for 3 years and 2 months. After graduation students receive a certificate of competency "Officer in charge at a navigational watch".
- Education program "Marine Engineer" lasts for 3 years. After graduation students receive a certificate of competency "Engineer officer".
Stage 2 students can study remotely using the Novis system and work simultaneously on a vessel. Each student is provided with an individual study schedule, which can be easily combined with work at sea.
Professional Development Education Programs can be completed within half a year or a year, with a total duration of 3 years for all modules.
Novis
NOVIS, or Novikontas Information System, is the best assistant for Novikontas Maritime College students in their studies! It is a distance learning system that makes the learning process extremely convenient, allowing students to study at any time from anywhere in the world, and easily combine work at sea with their studies.
The content of the NOVIS system:
Webinar-based learning system for online lectures and consultations
Education program description
Course plan (including a detailed study plan)
Assignments for each course
System for communication with instructors and classmates
Gradebook for tracking your progress
Self-assessment
tests
tests
Electronic library,
etc.
etc.
Data collection and analysis are provided by SOGOLYTICS
Study Language
English is the official language of the maritime sphere, that's why all classes at Novikontas Maritime College are held in English. In such a way students are prepared for their working environment, memorize necessary terms in English and can freely and easily communicate with their colleagues.
When enrolling into the programs "Maritime Transport" or "Marine Engineer", student's English language proficiency is also assessed. If a student is not confident in his language skills, the college offers special English language preparation courses that can be arranged with the instructors.
When enrolling into the programs "Maritime Transport" or "Marine Engineer", student's English language proficiency is also assessed. If a student is not confident in his language skills, the college offers special English language preparation courses that can be arranged with the instructors.
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Address:
17A / 17D Duntes Street., Riga, Latvia, LV-1005
Email address:
edu@novikontas.org
Phone numbers:
+371 67399999
+371 23111114
17A / 17D Duntes Street., Riga, Latvia, LV-1005
Email address:
edu@novikontas.org
Phone numbers:
+371 67399999
+371 23111114