Operational Use of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS)

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Operational Use of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS)

Overview

Course Date:
27 Aug 2012 to 01 Sep 2012
Registration Period:
17 May 2012 to 07 Aug 2012
Time:
08:00 AM to 08:00 AM
Mode of Training:
Classroom
Venue:
-
Funding:
-

*Please note that once the maximum class size is reached, the online registration will be closed.
You may register your interest, and would be notified if there is new run.

Course Objective

This course provides the knowledge, skill and understanding of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) and electronic charts to the thorough extent needed to safely navigate vessels whose primary means of navigation is ECDIS.

Course Outline

IMO Model Course 1.27(2012). The training will include (amongst others):

• The safe operation of ECDIS equipment;
• A thorough knowledge of the Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC) & its use with navigation sensors;
• The interpretation and proper use of ECDIS related information and
• The knowledge of the capability & limitations of ECDIS as an aid to navigation.
• Many practical exercises, using a state-of-the-art Transas Marine NT PRO 5000 ECDIS simulator, are offered.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates intending to join the ECDIS course should:

Be not less than 18 years of age;
Hold a Certificate of Competency as a Navigating Officer (Deck Cadets who have satisfactorily completed an approved ENS course and preferably have participated in supervised Bridge watchkeeping duties for at least 6 months may be considered for the course);
Have adequate working knowledge of English (spoken &written) and
Have basic computer skills.

Certification / Accreditation

• Certificate of Attendance (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to participants who meet at least 75% attendance rate

• Certificate of Completion (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants who pass the assessment and meet at least 75% attendance rate

Suitable for

Our MPA Approved Generic ECDIS course has been designed for officers in charge of a navigational watch and for experienced nautical officers and other persons with navigational responsibilities.

Course Fees

The course fees payable above are inclusive of 8% GST rate.

Applicants/Eligibility	SkillsFuture Funding	GST	Subsidised Fee Payable (after GST)
Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above¹	$990.00	$29.70	$139.70
Singapore Citizens aged below 40	$770.00	$29.70	$359.70
Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders	$770.00	$29.70	$359.70
SME-sponsored Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents²	$990.00	$29.70	$139.70
Others (Full fees payable)	$0.00	$99.00	$1,199.00

Singaporeans aged 25 years and above may use **SkillsFuture Credit balance to offset respective course fees.

¹ Under the SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy. For more information, visit the SkillsFuture website here.
² Under the Enhanced Training Support for Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Scheme. For more information of the scheme, click here. To view SP’s list of similar funded courses, click here. Please submit the attached “Declaration Form for Enhanced Training Support Scheme for SME” together with your online application.

Funding Incentives

Please click here for more information on funding incentives.

Application Procedure

1. For self-sponsored applicant, please click on the “Register” button to apply for the course. You will be directed to STEP portal to manage all your course activities. Please note that you will be prompted to sign in with Singpass/Student ID.

2. For company-sponsored applicant, please approach your company's Human Resource (HR) team to put in the application through the company portal using CorpPass. You may only apply after receiving the registration link from your company's HR.

3. Your application does not guarantee acceptance into the course. Your acceptance into the course is dependent on meeting the course requirements and course vacancy.

4. All successful applicants will be notified with a letter of confirmation via email.

6. PACE Academy course schedules, including course trainer, course fees and course availability are subject to change.

7. PACE Academy reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course at short notice; & at its absolute discretion without assigning any reason for such cancellation/postponements. In the event that the applicant’s chosen course is cancelled prior to its commencement, PACE Academy will make a full refund of course fees already paid by the applicant.

8. The data provided to Singapore Polytechnic will be kept strictly confidential and will be used for the purpose of course administration. The data may be passed on to the relevant organisations that require the information related to the course.