CoC Class 1 & 2 Deck Officer

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CoC CLASS 2 / 1 Deck Preparatory Course

CoC Class 2 / 1 Deck Preparatory Course

COURSE AIMS

This course prepares Class 3 Certificate of Competency Deck Officers for the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) Class 1 & 2 Certificate of Competency examinations.

Upon successful completion, candidates will be eligible to register for the MPA oral and simulator examinations for CoC Class 2 Deck Officer certification. The program meets STCW requirements and is recognised internationally.

SCHEDULE

Two intakes annually - April and October

DURATION

6 months (excluding declaration of written exams and MPA Orals & Simulator Assessment)

COURSE FEES

The Course fees for the course is: $11,318.56

The course fee covers the main course, written examinations and the 'Navigation Control Course'.

The course excludes the following STCW Short Courses:
1. Shipboard Training & Assessment Course
2. Medical Care On-board
3. Advanced Fire-Fighting
4. ECDIS Course
5. Bridge and Engine Room Resource Management (Management and Leadership Skills)

WITHDRAWAL AND DEFERMENT

Withdrawal notice must be made in writing to Singapore Maritime Academy (SMA) via email to Lalitha_Devi_S_SELVAM@sp.edu.sg.

For withdrawal cases, the portion of course fee to be refunded is based on the date of notice as follows:

2 weeks before the commencement of the course - Full refund
Less than 2 weeks before commencement of the course - 50% refund
On or after date of commencement - No refund
* Unless otherwise stated in the course webpage
The Singapore Polytechnic reserves the right to cancel or postpone any of the courses. Applicants will be duly notified and where applicable, the full fees will be refunded.

Terms and Conditions

The Singapore Polytechnic reserves the right to amend the fees charged or the period and duration of the courses.

APPLICATION FORM

Please Email: Lalitha_Devi_S_SELVAM@sp.edu.sg for Application Form after receiving Letter of Eligibility (LOE) from MPA

EXAMINATIONS & FEES

Upon successful completion of the COC Class 1 & 2 written examinations, students are required to register for the COC Class 2 Simulator & Oral examinations conducted by MPA at the Integrated Simulation Centre and Shipping Division.

Class 2 (Simulator & Oral Examinations) S$250.00
Class 2 (Oral Examination only) S$175.00

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants are to produce LOE from MPA.

Sea Service Requirements

A sea-time of at least 12 months as a watchkeeping officer holding COC Class 3.

For confirmation on sea-service, candidates are advised to write to:

Director of Marine
Shipping Division
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
460 Alexandra Road, #21-00 mTower
Singapore 119963
Fax: (65) 63756231
email: coc@mpa.gov.sg

ENROLMENT

Applicants are required to upload their passport copy during registration.

VISA REQUIREMENTS

Step 1:
Applicant submits completed application form together with full course fees.

Step 2:

About 2 months prior to commencement of the course, SMA will submit the application for Student Pass at Immigration and Checkpoint Authority (ICA) website to generate a SOLAR (Student's Pass On-line Application & Registration) number.

Step 3:

This SOLAR number and accompanying instructions from ICA website will be forwarded to the applicant via email by SMA.

Step 4:

The applicant must complete the remaining procedures as per ICA guidelines via http://www.ica.gov.sg

Step 5:

Every applicant must obtain an IPA In-Principal Approval from ICA to study in SP SMA.

Admission to this course is subject to applicant obtaining a 'Student Pass' from ICA.

Following the instructions from SMA and ICA, it is not necessary for applicants to apply for entry permit from the Singapore High Commission or Embassy in the country of residence.

BOARDING & LODGING

Applicants are to source for own lodging.

HOSPITALISATION & SURGICAL INSURANCE

Applicants are required to take up the insurance during their stay in Singapore.

CONTACT US

For administration matters, please contact cocadmission@sp.edu.sg or Ms Lalitha, Lalitha_Devi_S_SELVAM@sp.edu.sg