Study programme	Navigation
Higher Education Institution	Riga Technical University
Study field	Seafaring

Code of the study programme in accordance with the Latvian Education Classification	41840
EQF/LQF Level	5
Study Programme Type	Īsā cikla profesionālās augstākās izglītības programma piektā līmeņa profesionālās kvalifikācijas ieguvei, īstenojama pēc vidējās izglītības ieguves
Study programme (short name)	Short-cycle professional higher education study programme
Thematic group	Transporta pakalpojumi
ISCED code	1041
ISCED	Transporta pakalpojumi
Credit points	125; 180
Degree to be acquired	—
Qualification to be obtained	Navigator (operating level)
Study type and form	Full time studies; Part time extramural studies
Study lenght	2 years, 1 months; 3 years; 4 years
Language	latvian

Licence number	-
Licence date
Licenced till

Accreditation page number	Netiek izsniegta
Accreditation date	21.01.2026
Accreditation duration (in years)	6
Accreditation till	22.01.2032

- plan and conduct a passage, determine position
- determine and allow for compass error
- maintain a safe navigation watch
- use of Radar and ARPA to maintain safety of navigation
- use of ECDIS to maintain safety of navigation
- respond to emergencies
- respond to a distress signal at sea
- use the IMO Standard Marine Adequate knowledge of the assessment of evidence Communication Phrases and use English in written and oral form
- transmit and receive information by visual signalling
- manoeuvre and handle the ship
- monitor the loading, stowage, securing, care during the voyage and unloading of cargoes
- inspect cargo spaces, hatch covers and ballast tanks and report defects and damage
- ensure compliance with pollution prevention requirements
- maintain the ship's seaworthiness
- prevent, control and fight fire on board
- operate life-saving appliances
- provide first medical aid on board
- monitor compliance with legislative requirements
- apply leadership and teamwork skills;
- promote the safety of personnel and the ship;
- use the national language;
- use information and communication technologies;
- apply the principles and techniques of mathematics and science;
- observe social and civic principles;
- respect the norms of labour relations;
- apply the principles of entrepreneurship and initiative;
- develop professional qualifications.