Guidance

DAO Level 7 Diploma in Applied Maritime Navigation

Updated 12 March 2024

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Overall Objective for the Qualification

This qualification provides the standards that must be achieved by individuals that attend the Royal Navy Specialist Navigators course (WARNAV 111SpecN).

Pre-entry requirements

To enrol on this course candidates must have successfully completed Preliminary Navigating Officers (WARNAV 126NO) and the Fleet Navigating Officers course (WARNAV 112FNO) or an equivalent serving with an allied nations navy.

Units

This qualification is made up of 7 mandatory units.

Size

Total Credits 53

Guided Learning Hours 398

Total Qualification Time 533

Age Restriction

This qualification is available to learners aged 18 years and over.

Further information

Full qualification specification is available on request DEFAC-DAO@mod.gov.uk.