Theory Courses – Joining Instructions

Covid Update

As per the current government coronavirus guidance, we will be ensuring that all training courses are delivered with your safety and that of our staff in mind. Updated training procedures may include reduced course numbers to allow social distancing, availability of hand sanitiser and other PPE where required, and enhanced cleaning routines.

Please ensure that you bring face masks and any other personal protective equipment that you feel is required for your own use.  If you have any concerns or additional requests then please speak to us in advance or your instructor on the day before the course.

To ensure the safety of all the staff and other Edinburgh Marine Academy customers please ensure that if you have any Covid 19 symptoms or have been a close contact for a positive case, then please take a Covid 19 lateral flow or PCR test before attending the course.  If the test is positive then please do not attend, and follow the government issued guidance for self isolation and contact us to reschedule your course.

Course Timings

Theory courses will start at 0930 on the first day, and generally run through until about 1630.  There will be regular breaks throughout the day for lunch and refreshments.

What to Bring to your Theory Course

Please ensure that you bring the following with you to the course:

Pencil, pens, rubber, paper to make notes

Relevant course handbooks that were sent to you in advance of the course or you feel would be useful.

Please refer to specific course information below.

Getting to the Edinburgh Marine Academy

We are based at Port Edgar Marina, Shore Road, South Queensferry, EH30 9SQ. If you are driving then you can park in the main Port Edgar Marina car park where the parking is free (see note below on numberplate validation).

If you are taking public transport, the train station at Dalmeny is a 15 minute walk and trains regularly depart Waverley or Haymarket, and Inverkeithing and the other Fife stations. There is a regular bus from Edinburgh City Centre which stops at the end of Shore Road by the police station.

When you enter the marina, follow the pedestrianised road on the seaward side of the large buildings. Follow the road along past the Bosuns Locker boats and Scotts Restaurant. We are at the end of the road, in a large blue building and the office overlooks the Marina.

Parking

Port Edgar Marina have recently introduced a new parking system.  All visitors dropping off and picking up will receive free parking for up to 1 hour, but anyone staying longer than this will be charged.  However all Edinburgh Marine Academy customers will be able to register and validate their number plates to have all parking charges waivered.

Please make sure that you come into the Edinburgh Marine Academy office to register your vehicle first thing in the morning to avoid receiving parking charges.

Accommodation

There is plenty of accommodation in South Queensferry.  There are B&Bs in the village, or a Premier Inn up the hill by the M90 junction.  if you need any more assistance finding accommodation then please contact us.

Cafes and Local Shops

There are two cafes (‘Scotts’ and ‘Down the Hatch’) at Port Edgar where you will be able to buy lunch and refreshments throughout the day. These do get very busy during the summer, so we recommend that you book ahead.  Alternatively bring a packed lunch or you can use the local shops in Queensferry.

Please note that the cafes and restaurants are subject to COVID restrictions, so contact them in advance for info on opening hours etc.

Safety at the Edinburgh Marine Academy

Your safety whilst onsite is our primary concern.  You will receive a full brief on the first day of the course, and thereafter a daily briefing and course plans for any multi day course.  Please ensure that you follow all directions issued by your instructor at all times.