HELM – Operational Level
While this course is designed to meet the mandatory requirements for training seafarers in the Human element of Leadership and Management at operational level.
It gives so much more by being delivered by one of the industry’s leading experts in getting the most out of yourself and your crew.
About the Course
The course covers the requirements for young watchkeeping officers to work with their superiors and manage their teams. This 3-day course will use a mixture of group facilitation, practical application, group exercises and discussion.
The style of the course encourages participation, sharing of best practice, knowledge and experience ensuring you leave feeling equipped to effectively manage and lead your crew.
Who is the Helm O course for?
The operational level (3 day) Human Element, Leadership and Management (HELM) (Operational Level) course is now required for candidates applying for:
There are no prerequisites for this course.
By the end of the course participants will be able to
Individuals will be assessed throughout the course, both written and observed, on the knowledge and application of the theories learnt.
Notes:
NB: from the 31st August 2013 an MCA approved HELM (operation level) certificate is required for the issue of a Master (Code Vessels less than 200gt) and Officer of the Watch (Yachts less than 3000gt) CoC.
Those already holding the appropriate CoC will not be required to sit the course.
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Non-residential
| Start date → End date | Course only price | Residential price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sep 2026 → 17 Sep 2026Sold out | £600 | £710 | Add to Basket Book now |
| 12 Oct 2026 → 14 Oct 2026 | £600 | £710 | Add to Basket Book now |
| 09 Nov 2026 → 11 Nov 2026 | £600 | £710 | Add to Basket Book now |
| 15 Jan 2027 → 17 Jan 2027 | £600 | £710 | Add to Basket Book now |
| 10 Feb 2027 → 12 Feb 2027 | £620 | £735 | Add to Basket Book now |
| 08 Mar 2027 → 10 Mar 2027 | £620 | £735 | Add to Basket Book now |
| 12 Apr 2027 → 14 Apr 2027 | £620 | £735 | Add to Basket Book now |
| 12 Jul 2027 → 14 Jul 2027 | £620 | £735 | Add to Basket Book now |
| 16 Aug 2027 → 18 Aug 2027 | £620 | £735 | Add to Basket Book now |
| 13 Sep 2027 → 15 Sep 2027 | £620 | £735 | Add to Basket Book now |
| 08 Oct 2027 → 10 Oct 2027 | £620 | £735 | Add to Basket Book now |
| 11 Oct 2027 → 13 Oct 2027 | £620 | £735 | Add to Basket Book now |
| 05 Nov 2027 → 07 Nov 2027 | £620 | £735 | Add to Basket Book now |
| 08 Nov 2027 → 10 Nov 2027 | £620 | £735 | Add to Basket Book now |
| 12 Jan 2028 → 14 Jan 2028 | £620 | £735 | Add to Basket Book now |
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