DAO Level 7 Diploma in Applied Maritime Navigation
Updated 15 July 2026
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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 126PNO) and the Fleet Navigating Officers course (WARNAV112FNO) or an equivalent serving with an allied nations navy.
Units
This qualification is made up of a total of 7 mandatory units
Size
Total Credits 64
Guided Learning Hours 308
Total Qualification Time 639
Age Restriction
These qualifications are available to learners aged 18 years and over.
Further information
Full qualification specification is available on request DEFAC-DAO@mod.gov.uk.