Sixth Form
Maritime Studies – Advanced
UKSA and Ryde School present this exciting, new collaborative BTEC Advanced Maritime Studies. This programme delivers a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification through a distinctive maritime focused curriculum, combining Ryde School’s academic excellence with UKSA’s industry leading maritime training and facilities.
The programme enhances the existing provision by adding a practical, career-focused pathway, supporting a broad and holistic approach to post-16 education. It will develop practical, academic and technical skills, building confidence, resilience and teamwork through experienced learning. Students will learn about promoting safe and inclusive participation in water-based activities, and develop an understanding of environmental responsibility and sustainability.
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Where can this Subject take you?
Students will be equipped with strong employability skills and real-world experience. Gaining practical maritime experience will give students pathways into higher education or maritime careers.
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BTEC Advanced Maritime Studies
Course Content/Structure
The Level 3 Advanced Maritime Studies Programme integrates core academic study with specialist maritime content. Students will develop understanding in:
- Maritime Knowledge
- Health, fitness, and lifestyle management
- Maritime industry structure and employment trends
- Environmental systems and sustainability.
- Specialist Maritime Units
- Water-Based Activity Skills
- Develop practical water-based skills
- Evaluate performance and create personal development plans
- Maritime Environmental Education
- Explore ecosystems and coastal environments
- Undertake fieldwork and produce environmental resources
- Impact & Sustainability
- Assess environmental impact
- Deliver sustainability projects
- UKSA & Ryde School Academic & Maritime Collaboration
- Career Preparation
- Explore job roles and pathways
- Prepare CVs and undertake interviews
- Maritime Principles & Practices
- Understand operational and safety best practice
- Learn to evaluate risk and put into practice key legislation during practical activities
Health & Lifestyle
- Develop fitness and lifestyle plans relevant to maritime careers
- Alternative land wand water-based pursuits
- Develop wider land and water-based skills
- Evaluate performance and create personal development plans for alternative pursuits
- Leading land-based activities
- Develop fundamental skills and qualities through planning and delivery of activities
- Practical application of knowledge, skills and behaviors to deliver appropriate activities
- Assessing risk in sport
- Explore risk in sport
- Learn to evaluate risk and put into practice key legislation during practical activities.