Preparation and practice make perfect
Practice speaking early and often
Each week, we run a series of friendly, interactive sessions covering both the COLREGs and General Knowledge content that you need to know. They are each two hours long, limited to a maximum of six people and led by one of our Master Unlimited tutors.
Candidates following our Path to Pass System typically attend the clinics each week for 4-6 weeks before the exam.
We keep the group small to ensure that there's lots of opportunity to practice answering questions and to ask your own. As a result, they're a great way to identify your weak areas and gain confidence speaking out loud, while also being mindful of expenses.
It's not a second-rate option though; you'll meet study buddies and learn a lot from being with your peers, regardless of whether they are showing you how to or how not to answer!
Flexible
All of our prep is flexible, so there’s no reason not to drop in and try out one of our clinics. Trust us, you’ll love it and you’ll be back.
Interactive
Run like a group mock exam, these sessions are highly interactive and you'll get loads of time to ask and answer questions.
Friendly
It can be intimidating to start speaking out loud, especially in a group setting but rest assured; with us, nobody is made a fool of.
Choose what works best for you
Two ways to prep with us
Let's discuss your prep plan
Our prep is always customised to fit your time, budget and exam date. Whether you choose a flexible approach or to follow our comprehensive Path to Pass System, the best first step is to drop us a message.
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Our clinics are live online sessions in a group of no more than six people, focused on key oral exam topics. They give you the chance to revise important subject areas, practise explaining your answers out loud, hear how other candidates approach questions and receive guidance from an experienced tutor.
We run two types of clinic, each with two levels. COLREGs and OOW General Knowledge are best for OOW and small-vessel candidates, whereas our Advanced COLREGs and Mate/Master General Knowledge clinics are best for senior candidates.
You do not need to be exam-ready before attending clinics. In fact, joining early is the best approach because it allows you to see where you are, identify gaps and understand what you need to work on before your exam. Candidates typically start attending clinics 4-6 weeks before their exam.
Clinics are scheduled small-group sessions, focused on a particular exam area. They are a great way to learn from the tutor and from other candidates.
Private sessions are scheduled to suit you, can be solo or with friends and focus entirely on your ticket, experience and weak areas.
Yes. The clinics are run as a group mock exam with questions from across the syllabus. Each candidate is encouraged to answer questions and ask their own but you're not expected to get everything right.
Yes. We encourage candidates to get involved but we understand that some people need time to build confidence. Listening to other candidates and the tutor’s feedback can still be very valuable, especially when you are early in your preparation.
For some candidates, clinics may provide enough support alongside eLearning and self-study. However, most candidates benefit from adding private sessions and mock orals for more targeted feedback. The best mix depends on your confidence, timeline and progress.
No. The Path to Pass System is flexible, so you do not have to attend clinics if the schedule doesn't suit or if you prefer private sessions.
That said, we strongly encourage candidates to join clinics early and regularly. They help you understand the depth of knowledge expected, practise explaining answers out loud, hear other candidates’ responses and identify gaps in good time.