Electro – Technical Ratings

Part A: Course Framework

Part ACourse Framework
ScopeThis course aims to meet the mandatory minimum requirements for knowedge,understanding and proficiency in Table A-III/4 as required in the Regulation III/4ofthe 1978 STCW Convention, as amended.

Training Outcomes

Upon completion of this training course, the trainee must be able fulfill therequirements of Table A-III/4 of the STCW Code which provide for competence intheir actual duties and responsibilities.
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Carry out a watch routine appropriate to the duties of a rating forming part ofan engine-room watch;
Understand orders and be understood in matters relevant to watchkeeping
duties;For keeping a boiler watch: Maintain the correct water levels and steampressures; andOperate emergency equipment and apply emergency procedures.

Entry Standards

This training course is intended for individuals who shall seek for certification of
ratings forming part of an engine-room 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 III/4 of the STCWConvention.

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 ofthe 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-III/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:
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Engine Room Simulator equipped with the following: Synchronization lamp (1) Kw meter (1) Frequency meter (1) Ground lamp indicator (6) No fuse breakers (1) Ammeter (1) Selector switch for generators synchronization (1 each) Electrical power distribution system (1 each)

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Engine Control Console with: Pressure gauges for air, steam water, oil (1 each) Temperature gauges for water, steam, exhaust gas, provisionrooms (1) Liquid level gauges (1) Start/stop button (1) Main engine telegraph (1) Speed/rpm indicator (1) Rudder angle indicator (1)2Electro – Technical Ratings
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Part A: Course Framework

Running lamps (1)Boiler control pane (1)lStart/stop push buttons for motors (1)Diesel Engine log book (1)Sound powered telephone (1)Visual and sound alarm system (1)Ship list indicator (1) Teaching Aids (A)Hand-outs
CBTs
Video tapes
Audio Tapes

 References (R)
R1

International Maritime Organization (IMO). (2011). International
convention on standards of training, certification and watchkeeping for
seafarers (STCW), as amended

R2

Introduction to Marine Engineering. D.A. Taylor, Revised 2nd Edition,
Butterwoth

R3

Marine Auxiliary Machinery, H.D. McGeorge, 7th Edition, Butterworth

R4

Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seaman, HMSO, London

R5Marine Boilers, 3rd Edition, G.T.H. Flanagan

R6

Marine Electrical Equipment and Practice, 2nd Edition, H.D. McGeorge Textbooks (T)T1Ship Safety Manual

T2

Boiler Instruction Manual

T3

Safe Working Practices (Engine Room)3