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Part ACourse Framework
ScopeThis course aims to meet the mandatory minimum requirements for knowedge,
understanding and proficiency in Table A-II/4 as required in the Regulation II/4 of the1978 STCW Convention, as amended.

Training Outcomes

Upon completion of this training course, the trainee must be able fulfill therequirements of Table A-II/4 of the STCW Code which provide for competence intheir actual duties and responsibilities.
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Steer the ship and also comply with the helm orders in the English
Language;
Keep a proper look-out by sight and hearing;Contribute to monitoring and controlling a safe watch; andOperate emergency equipment and apply emergency procedures

Entry Standards

This training course is intended for individuals who shall seek for certification ofratings forming part of a navigational watch

Course Certificate

On successful completion of the training and course assessment, a Certificate ofCompletion shall be issued as evidence of fulfilling the mandatory minimum
requirements and competences as specified in Regulation II/4 of the STCW
Convention.

Course Intake Limitations

The course intake shall not exceed 24 participants in a class. Practical training
should be conducted in laboratory/training site utilizing relevant tools, equipment inconjunction with the man-machine ratio of 2:1

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Staff Requirements

The qualifications of the Instructor, Supervisor, and Assessor should be inaccordance with requirements laid down in Section A-I/6 paragraphs 4, 5, 6 or 7 of
the STCW Code.
MTIs shall ensure that their qualifications are in accordance with STCW Circular
2014-04, Rules on the Accreditation of Instructors, Supervisors, and Assessors ofApproved Training Programs (ATPs) Conducted by the Maritime Training Institutions(MTIs).

 Course Assessment
In determining the achievement of required competence Column 1 of Table A-II/4,
the assigned course assessor shall be guided by the criteria for evaluatingcompetence in Column 4, intended learning outcomes stipulated in Detailed
Teaching Syllabus and Assessment Manual.

 Training Facilities And Equipment
For the theoretical part of this program, the institution offering this training program
shall provide a classroom with multimedia, whiteboard and paraphernalia needed
and other facilities for practical demonstration. This does not however prevent MTIs
from utilizing additional teaching facilities to support learning.
The following equipment shall be available in the conduct of practical exercises:
1.

At least one (1) Bridge Simulator with:
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2.
3.
4.

mini bridge
an Instructor’s Station
Room

SART DummyEPIRB Dummy
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Teaching Aids (A)

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R1. :Hand-outs
CBTs
Video tapes
Audio Tapes

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