The Navigation Department was established in 1976 at the Institute of Wired and Wireless Telecommunications and was called the Marine Studies Department. The Navigation Department is considered as the only provider that feeds various sectors of the job market operating in the field of Marine and Air transport services. Such uniqueness is not only in the State of Kuwait, but also in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries. During the last ten years, the department has achieved qualitative leaps and changes in terms of the main areas of the training process, which is the foundation of the Department in translating the ambitions and aspirations of the labor market. In order to achieve the largest return of training, the department has recently approved its programs with one of the prestigious colleges in the marine field, namely, the Australian Marine College, and the Air Traffic Control Program was accredited by the International Organization of Civil Aviation (ICAO).

The Navigation Department is one of the important training pillars and foundations of the navigational movement and activity in Kuwait. it is managed by Kuwaiti national personnel with good competence and skill.

The Department also has the world's first and largest marine navigation and aviation simulator complex, which includes the following simulators and laboratories:

•  Ship Control Room Simulator

•  Connected Tug Simulator linked to ship’s control room

•  Four small simulators connected to the tugboat simulator

•  Global Marine Distress System Simulator, (GMDSS) linked to ship control room

•  Planetarium

•  Control Tower Simulator (for commercial and military aircraft)

•  Flight Simulator - Airbus 320

•  Navigational Chart Laboratory

•  The fishing equipment laboratory, in addition to many other laboratories that will serve the training process.

1- Coastal Master

Job Title: Coastal Master

Job Grade at Appointment: General fifth and three bonuses

After the completion of this training program, the trainee will be able to:

•  Operate navigational equipment.

•  Drive Coastal boats of a load of 150 tons in total.

•  Apply Kuwaiti regulations to small ships.

•  Recognize rescue methods and naval maneuvering techniques.

2- Maritime Telecommunication:

Job Title: Junior Telecommunication Technician

Job Grade at Appointment: General fifth and three bonuses

After the completion of this training program, the trainee will be able to:

•  Use marine signal codes, telephone telecommunications and radio telegraphs to carry out telecommunications between stations and commercial marine vessels.

•  Use very high frequency and UHF to carry out marine services as per the International Law.

•  Operate GMDSS System.

3- Fisheries

Job Title: Fisheries Inspector

Job Grade at Appointment: General fifth with starting salary

After the completion of this training program, the trainee will be able to:

•  Abide by fishing techniques and laws.

•  Comply with marine pollution laws.

•  Maintain compliance with road rules upon the implementation of marine navigation activities.

4- Marine Environment

Job Title: Second Lab Technician

Job Grade at Appointment: General fifth with starting salary per grade

After the completion of this training program, the trainee will be able to:

•  Identify natural sources of the marine environment.

•  Study marine pollution and how pollution is controlled.

•  Identify methods to manage coastal areas.

5- Maritime Business

Job Title: Administrative Coordinator Assistant

Job Grade at Appointment: General fifth with starting salary

After the completion of this training program, the trainee will be able to:

•  Implement Kuwaiti and international laws in marine transportation.

•  Supervise cargo handling operations.

•  Prepare reports using computers.

6- Airport Facilitation

Job Title: Airport Facilitation Officer

Job Grade at Appointment: General fifth with starting salary

After the completion of this training program, the trainee will be able to:

•  Familiarize with the safety and security rules agreed upon by International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in order to maintain the safety of passengers at airport's buildings.

•  Prepare and write reports of all kinds.

•  Familiarize with the devices of airport's buildings, which facilitate passenger affairs and monitor airlines operating at the airport.

7- Air Traffic Control (Academic Accreditation by ICOA)

Job Title: Air Control Officer

Job Grade at Appointment: General fifth with 3 bonuses

After the completion of this training program, the trainee will be able to:

•  Familiarize with International Air laws, International Civil Aviation organizations and international treaties.

•  Familiarize with Civil Aviation abbreviations and definitions of all kinds of aircrafts.

•  Familiarize with the laws of land and air routes of aircraft, the laws of altitudes and differences between aircrafts and regulation of takeoff and landing movements.

•  Control Air traffic and airport atmospheres.

8- Aeronautical Information

Job Title: Aeronautical Information Officer

Job Grade at Appointment: General fifth with starting salary

After the completion of this training program, the trainee will be able to:

•  Familiarize with safety and security rules agreed upon by International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in order to maintain the safety of passengers at airport's buildings.

•  Familiarize with letters used in fax, telex and telecommunication messages and civil aviation definitions.

•  Familiarize with some aviation naval devices facilitating flight.

•  Familiarize with the itinerary.

9- Security and Safety of Airports

Job Title: Security and Safety Technician

Job Grade at Appointment: General Fifth with starting salary

After the completion of this training program, the trainee will be able to:

•  Control and inspect all airport areas to ensure that employees comply with safety regulations and laws.

•  Follow-up maintenance contracts relating to airport construction.

•  Secure the safety of aircraft parking.

•  Monitor all vehicles and machineries in the airport areas.

•  Develop an emergency plan and investigate incidents.

•  Deal with dangerous factors and radioactive materials.

10- Meteorology

Job Title: Second Technician Meteorologist

Job Grade at Appointment: General fifth with starting salary

After the completion of this training program, the trainee will be able to:

•  Read the symbols of the map pattern; identify pressure lines, troughs as well as the method of identifying directions and troughs.

•  Prepare Kuwait International Airport's weather reports and how to distinguish between weather phenomena and methods for inclusion in meteorological monitors.

•  Identify the characteristics and features of four seasons in the State of Kuwait and factors affecting the weather and climatic phenomena.

11- Customs Inspection

Job Title: Customs Inspector

Job Grade at Appointment: General fifth with starting salary

After the completion of this training program, the trainee will be able to:

•    Implement inspection and investigation for Customs. 
•    Detect the methods of smuggling drugs and explosives.
•    Collect and analyze information.
•    Use modern inspection techniques.

12- Customs Auditing

Job Title: Customs Auditor

Job Grade at Appointment: General fifth with starting salary

After the completion of this training program, the trainee will be able to:

•    Detect forged documents.
•    Intellectual property rights.
•    Customs documentation cycle.
•    Customs value agreements.

Graduates of the department work in various governments establishments, including ministries and governmental institutions, such as the Kuwaiti Ports Authority, The General Authority for Agricultural Affairs and Fish Resources, The General Authority for Environment, Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Kuwait Oil Company and the general Authority for Civil Aviation