Pick and choose
What is our Flexible Approach?
Our Flexible Approach allows you to prepare for your oral exam in the way that suits you best. Rather than following a fixed program, you can choose to combine our services in the whatever way suits you best.
Would you prefer a more structured approach? Take a look at our Path to Pass System.
Comprehensive eLearning
Our eLearning modules are the cornerstone of your preparation, allowing you to master critical topics at your own pace. Candidates find them invaluable as a quick reference closer to the exam too.
- Interactive, gamified COLREGs and Buoyage eLearning modules, for Deck candidates.
- Short, digestible lessons with flashcard questions, designed for flexible study.
- Trustworthy, frequently updated content.
- Accessible on any device, including offline app access.
- Engaging podcasts for different learning styles or to study on the move.
- Access to our repository of oral reports from previous exams.
- Includes WhitehorseAI, a unique ChatGPT-powered learning companion.
Small-group clinics
Deck candidates attend our regular schedule of small-group clinics, capped at six people. Speaking out loud and engaging in structured practice builds your confidence and highlights weak areas early.
- Mock-style sessions on COLREGs and General Knowledge.
- Real-time feedback from experienced tutors.
- Small groups so lots of opportunities to ask and answer questions.
- Learn from peers and meet study buddies.
Private tutoring and mock exams
Whether you want to book a series of structured sessions to cover the whole syllabus or a single realistic mock with someone new, our friendly and experienced Master and Chief Engineer Unlimited tutors will get the absolute best out of you.
- Tutorials on complex subjects or weak areas.
- Mock exams with detailed feedback from a large team of tutors.
- Flexible scheduling around your commitments.
- Tutors in different time zones to ensure availability.
Because it works...
Why choose our Flexible Approach?
- Proven Results:Trusted by thousands of successful candidates.
- Flexible Learning:Study at your own pace and schedule sessions around work and life.
- Expert Tutors:Expert guidance from experienced Master Mariners and Chief Engineer Unlimited tutors who understand today's oral exam.
- Supportive Environment:Enjoy studying with a team who understand the challenges and stresses of oral exam prep.
Choose what works best for you
Two ways to prep with us
The best approach for your exam
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Prepare properly without putting the rest of your life on hold. Our oral exam preparation is comprehensive but flexible, built around your exam timeline, budget and availability.
The Flexible Approach lets you choose the parts of Whitehorse prep that suit your needs, budget and timeline. You can use eLearning, small-group clinics, private sessions and mock orals individually, or combine them in whatever way makes sense for your exam preparation.
Both approaches use the same core elements; eLearning, small-group clinics and private sessions. The Flexible Approach lets you pick and choose as you go, while the Path to Pass System brings those elements together into a more complete preparation route from the start.
It is ideal if you have already started your preparation, know your weaker areas or only need specific support such as a few clinics, a mock oral or access to selected eLearning modules. It is also a good starting point if you want to begin with one element and add more support as your exam gets closer.
Not necessarily. You can use whichever parts of Whitehorse's prep are most useful to you. However, most candidates benefit from combining eLearning, clinics and private sessions; eLearning gives you the knowledge base, clinics help you practise and learn with others, and private sessions allow for targeted feedback on your own weak areas.
Yes. If you are not sure where to start with your oral exam prep, please contact us for a chat. We will give you honest guidance based on your ticket, confidence level, timeline and budget.
Of course! Some candidates start by choosing one or two elements, then add more structure once they understand what they need.
If you decide that you would benefit from combining eLearning, clinics and private sessions into a more structured and comprehensive prep plan, we can help you build that around your exam date and budget.
Yes. If your exam is close, the Flexible Approach can be useful for targeted revision, mock-style questioning and identifying the areas most likely to hold you back. However, the more time you have, the easier it is to build real understanding, so it's best not to wait until the last minute.
Definitely. The Flexible Approach is designed for candidates with busy or irregular schedules. You can study through eLearning in your own time, join clinics when available and book private sessions at at a time that suits you.
Don't know which way to go?
Whether you’ve decided on our Path to Pass System or are leaning towards a Flexible Approach, the best first step is to drop us a message. If you’re not sure which approach suits you, feel free to reach out for some free study planning advice.
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