The second year of a cadet's training takes place at the National Maritime College of Ireland in Ringaskiddy where they begin a degree course in nautical studies.

Other areas of naval learning include how to deal with fire and damage aboard vessels, conforming to standards established by the International Maritime Organization.

Basic and Advanced Fire Fighting courses are certified by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, conforming to standards established by the International Maritime Organization.

Personnel selected for the role of Radio Radar Technicians attend Cork Institute of Technology and study for a Level 7 Degree in Electronic Engineering.

Electrical Artificers receive the same training as Radio Radar Technicians at CIT undertaking the Level 7 Degree in electronic engineering.