Class 1 & 2 (Deck Officer) Certificate of Competency Preparatory course (Classroom and Synchronous e-learning)

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Class 1 & 2 (Deck Officer) Certificate of Competency Preparatory course (Classroom and Synchronous e-learning)

Overview

Course Date:
15 Apr 2024 to 09 Sep 2024
Registration Period:
13 Dec 2023 to 24 Feb 2024
Time:
08:00 AM to 06:00 PM,
621 hours
Mode of Training:
Facilitated Learning (Online Synchronous) and Practical Training
Venue:
Singapore Polytechnic and Online
Funding:
Eligible for SkillsFuture Credit

*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 a new run.

Course Objective

This Class 1 & 2 (Deck Officer) Certificate of Competency preparatory programme is offered by the Singapore Maritime Academy of the Singapore Polytechnic. This course is designed for junior officers with experience as nautical officers in the maritime industry who wish to have the opportunity to enhance and deepen their skills and stay relevant in the maritime industry.

This course aims to provide participants with knowledge of intermediate to advanced operational skills in ship navigation and ship operation as well as maritime management knowledge to equip participants with holistic skillsets necessary to apply across the maritime industry

Course Outline

By the end of the course, participants will be able to :

To meet the mandatory requirements, under Chapter II and Section A-II/2 of STCW Regulation as amended (including 2010 Manila Amendments), for knowledge, understanding and proficiency in the function ‘Navigation at Management Level’, as applicable to ships of 500GT or more, necessary to support the execution of tasks, duties and responsibilities as Captains or Chief Officers. The learning outcomes to accomplish this is in relation to:- planning a voyage and conducting navigation- use of publications- ships routeing- ship reporting systems- tidal predictions at standard and secondary ports- determining position and the accuracy of resultant position fix by any means- establishing watch-keeping arrangements and effective bridge teamwork procedures- operational features and limitations of modern systems of navigation, including Radar, ARPA AIS and ECDIS.- co-ordinate SAR procedures- maintain safe navigation through the use of information from navigation equipment and systems to assist command decision making- maintain the safety of navigation through the use of ECDIS and associated navigation systems to assist command decision making

At the end of the course, learners will be able to:

- Manoeuvre and Handle a Ship in all Conditions
- Respond to Navigational Emergencies

Topics to be covered

1. Navigation Part A
2. Navigation Part B
3. Principles of Ship handling and Simulation
4. Marine Plant and Propulsion
5. Cargo work
6. Maritime Law and Personnel Management
7. Meteorology
8. Compass
9. Ship stability
10. Ship Construction
11. Assessment

Please click here for module synopsis

Minimum Requirements

The entry requirement for the Certificate of Competency Class 1 & 2 (Deck Officer) requires a minimum of having a Certificate of Competency in Class 3 (Deck Officer)

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 examination and meet at least 75% attendance rate

Suitable for

Captains and Chief Mates

Course Fees

The course fees payable above are inclusive of 9% GST rate.

Applicants/Eligibility	SkillsFuture Funding	GST*	Subsidised Fee (after GST)
Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above¹	$9,345.60	$280.37	$1,318.77
Singapore Citizens aged below 40	$7,268.80	$280.37	$3,395.57
Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders	$7,268.80	$280.37	$3,395.57
SME-sponsored Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders²	$9,345.60	$280.37	$1,318.77
Others (Full fees payable)	$0.00	$934.56	$11,318.56

As per SSG’s policy, the GST payable for all funding-eligible applicants is calculated based on prevailing GST rate after baseline funding subsidy of 70%

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. Application must be made through STEP.

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

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Class 1 & 2 (Deck Officer) Certificate of Competency Preparatory course (Classroom and Synchronous e-learning)

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