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Human Element, Leadership and Management (HELM) Apply Today to Gain Access to Top-Quality Training in Maritime and Oil & Gas. Register Now Course Overview This course provides students with awareness and understanding of the key human factors influencing effective resource management.  You will acquire and develop tools and practical skills to enhance your maritime resource management capability. This training is a prerequisite for a first certificate of competency (CoC).  The course meets the latest mandatory requirements for approved training in the human element, leadership and management at the management level and the standards of competence to be achieved. Chief mate or master on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more Second engineer officer or chief engineer officer on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 kW propulsion power or more. It meets the obligatory requirements relevant to bridge resource management, engine-room resource management and application of leadership and team working skills as set out in Tables A-II/2 (masters and chief mates on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more) Table AIII/2 (chief engineer officers and second engineer officers on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 750kW or more) of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) incorporating the Manila amendments What you’ll learn During the course you will develop the knowledge and skills to address:  Situation and risk assessment: understand the influence of a situation and risk assessment in the principles and practice of decision making at an operational level.  Situational awareness: how to acquire and maintain situational awareness and accidents and increasing safety margins.  Communication: how to recognise and apply best practices in communication and be aware of communication barriers and how these may adversely affect situational awareness.  Shipboard training: to understand the aim of shipboard training, the principles of learning and methods of developing human potential.  Culture: how to recognise and respond to cultural issues including cultural awareness and bias including national, organisational, departmental and personal cultural approaches.  Team-working: to recognise team working models and conflict management style.  Leadership and management: to recognise and demonstrate effective leadership behaviours.  Workload management: understand the concept of task and workload management and be able to apply it. You are recognizing fatigue and stress in yourself and others and developing strategies for dealing with them.   Course Duration 3 Days

Medical First Aid Course Apply Today to Gain Access to Top-Quality Training in Maritime and Oil & Gas. Register Now Course Overview This course is an element of the International convention for the standard of training certification and watch keeping for seafarers (STCW) basic mandatory safety training requirements; it fulfills and meets the minimum mandatory minimum competence requirements for seafarers familiarization, basic safety training and instructions in accordance with Table A-VI/4-1 of the STCW code. This course is intended to provide the knowledge and understanding to officers in accordance with section AV1/4-1 of the STCW code; to provide training for candidate in order to provide medical first aid on board the ship when confronted with injury or other medical emergencies. Aim At the end of these training attendees should be able to demonstrate competence in the following area which also is in accordance with the requirements of table A-VI/4-1 of the STCW code which includes understanding the importance of a proactive medical first aid care to victims of injury or ill-health and covers the following area of IMO model course 1.14. Objective To facilitate or provide trainees-delegates minimum standard or competence in medical first aid as the requirement of the 2010 STCW convention table A-VI/4-1. On meeting the minimum standard, the Candidate will be competent to apply medical first aid in the event of illness or accident on board the vessel. Course Duration Three (3) days – 30 Hrs of studies or lectures. (Starts 08:00hrs: Finish 18:00hrs). There will be a formal 15-minute break at the mid-point of the morning and afternoon session each day, with a 45-minute lunch interval taken each day between 12:00 and 12:4m. 

Certificate In Nautical Sciences Apply Today to Gain Access to Top-Quality Training in Maritime and Oil & Gas. Register Now Course Overview In accordance with Part A Section A-II/4 of the Standard of Training Certification and Watch keeping (STCW Convention) for seafarers as amended which established the mandatory minimum requirement for certification ratings as able seafarer forming part of navigational watch at the support level on board a ship/vessel Course Delivery Using a combination of experienced lectures/instructors, classroom syndicate exercises interactive activities and practical demonstrations Entry Qualification Candidates must posses a five (5) credit pass and must be no less than 18 years of age while those registering for the (CNS) Program are required to have at least no less than 18 months seat term experience Course Duration Two semesters covering a total of fourteen week each semester including examination period. 

Marine Engineering Assistant (MEA) Apply Today to Gain Access to Top-Quality Training in Maritime and Oil & Gas. Register Now Course Overview In accordance with Part A Section A-I11/4 of the Standard of Training Certification and Watch Keeping (STCW Code) for seafarers as amended which established the mandatory minimum requirements for officers in charge of the engineering watch or intended to be assigned or assigned to ship board duties on a seagoing vessel other than passenger ship at the support level. Who should attend this program Persons who work or intends to work or intend to work in the maritime oil & gas industries specifically for those who are employed or want to work on board a ship. Officers and/or ratings who are in charge of an engineering watch and also those designated with the duty of an engineering watch.  Course Content The course is divided into two semesters of three (3) months per semester First Semester:  First Semester is an introductory class of three months and an observation of one month. The course content has been developed to provide the basic knowledge and academic requirement for a person new to the sea profession. It is meant to give a first start introduction for all intending and engine room serving seafarers at rating level. It covers, applied mathematics, Maritime Safety, Marine Pollution and control General ship knowledge, workshop practices, Introduction to computer science, communication in English, and term paper 

ISPS Ship Security Officer Apply Today to Gain Access to Top-Quality Training in Maritime and Oil & Gas. Register Now Course Overview This course is intended to provide knowledge to those who may be designated to perform the duties and responsibilities of a Ship Security Officer (SSO), as defined in section A/2.1 .6 (and section A/12) of the ISPS Code and in section A-VI/5 of the STCW Code, as amended, and in particular the duties and responsibilities with respect to the security of a ship, for implementing and maintaining a Ship Security Plan and for liaising with the Company Security Officer (CSO) and with Port Facility Security Officers (PESOs). Competence: At the end of the training, the attendees should be able to: Maintain and supervise the implementation of a Ship Security Plan; Assess security risk, threat and vulnerability; Undertake regular inspections of the ship to ensure that appropriate security measures are implemented and maintained Ensure that security equipment and systems, if any, are properly operated, tested and calibrated; and Encourage security awareness and vigilance. Learning Outcome: Participants who successfully complete this course should be able to undertake the duties and responsibilities as Ship Security Officer, as defined in section A/i 2.2 of the ISPS Code and in section A-V1/5 of the STCW Code, as amended, which include, but are not limited to: Undertaking regular security inspections of the ship to ensure that appropriate security measures are maintained; Maintaining and supervising the implementation of the Ship Security Plan, including any amendments to the plan; Coordinating the security aspects of passengers, and/or the handling of cargo and ship’s stores with other shipboard personnel and with the relevant Port Facility Security Officers; Proposing modifications to the Ship Security Plan; Reporting to the Company Security Officer any deficiencies and non-conformities identified during internal audits, periodic reviews, security inspections and verifications of compliance and implementing any corrective actions; Enhancing security awareness and vigilance on board; Ensuring that adequate training has been provided to shipboard personnel, as appropriate; Reporting all security incidents; Coordinating implementation of the Ship Security Plan with the Company Security Officer and the relevant Port Facility Security Officer; and Ensuring that security equipment is properly operated, tested, calibrated and maintained, if any. Duration: 3 days

ISPS Designated Security Duties Apply Today to Gain Access to Top-Quality Training in Maritime and Oil & Gas. Register Now Course Overview This course is intended to provide the knowledge required for seafarers with designated security duties in connection with a Ship Security Plan (SSP) to perform their duties in accordance with the requirements of Chapter XI-2 of SOLAS 74 as amended, the ISPS Code, and section A-V1/6 of the STCW Code, as amended. Competence: At the end of the training, the attendees should be able to: Maintain and follow the conditions set out in a Ship Security Plan; Recognize security risks and threats; Undertake regular inspections of the ship; and Proper usage of security equipment and systems, if any. Learning Outcome: Participants who successfully complete the course should be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge to undertake the duties assigned under the SSR This knowledge shall include, but is not limited to: Knowledge of current security threats and patterns; Recognition and detection of weapons, dangerous substances and devices; Recognition, on a non-discriminatory basis, of characteristics and behavioural patterns of persons who are likely to threaten security; Techniques used to circumvent security measures; Crowd management and control techniques; Security related communications; Knowledge of emergency procedures and contingency plans; Operation of security equipment and systems; Testing, calibration and at-sea maintenance of security equipment and systems; Inspection, control, and monitoring techniques; and Methods of physical searches of persons, personal effects, baggage, cargo, and ship stores. Duration: 2 days

ISPS Security Awareness Training Apply Today to Gain Access to Top-Quality Training in Maritime and Oil & Gas. Register Now Course Overview This course is intended to provide the knowledge required to enable personnel without designated security duties in connection with a Ship Security Plan (SSP) to enhance ship security in accordance with the requirements of Chapter Xl-2 of SOLAS 74 as amended, the ISPS Code, and section A-Vl/6-1 of the STCW Code, as amended. Competence: At the end of the training, the attendees should be able to: Contribute to the enhancement of maritime security through heightened awareness; Recognize security threats; and Understand the need for and methods of maintaining security awareness and vigilance. Learning Outcome: Participants upon successful completion of this course should achieve the required standard of competence enabling them to contribute to the enhancement of maritime security through heightened awareness and the ability to recognize security threats and to respond appropriately. This knowledge shall include, but is not limited to: The meaning and the consequential requirements of the different security levels; Knowledge of emergency procedures and contingency plans; Recognition and detection of weapons, dangerous substances and devices; Recognition, on a non-discriminatory basis, of characteristics and behavioural patterns of persons who are likely to threaten security; and Techniques used to circumvent security measures. Duration 1 day.

Associate Certificate in Marine Engineering (ACME) Apply Today to Gain Access to Top-Quality Training in Maritime and Oil & Gas. Register Now Course Overview The Associate Certificate in Marine Engineering (ACME) and Nautical Science (ACNS) is aimed at providing individuals with sound theoretical knowledge, practical skills and competency-based knowledge derived from the STCW 1978 as amended necessary in the practice of Marine Engineering and Nautical Science at the Operational and Support levels onboard ships and relevant maritime industries. PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES On completions of the programmes, the graduates should be able to: Know the basics of Ship Design, Construction and Layout Apply the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to assist the Officer in charge of an Engineering or Navigational Watch onboard ships as may be required Assist to operate, maintain and manage merchant ships and offshore platforms as necessary Have technical competence to work at support level onboard ships Acquire or Develop a range of communication knowledge and skills relevant to the needs of marine engineers or nautical/deck officers COURSE DURATION The Associates Courses shall run for a duration of One (1) Academic (Calendar) Year consisting of Two (2) Semesters. Each Semester shall run for 15 Weeks with a break of a minimum of two (2) to maximum of four (4) Weeks in between. MINIMUM ENTRY STANDARDS / ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS All prospective students for the Associate Courses in Marine Engineering and Nautical Studies shall possess or meet the following minimum requirements: Five (5) Credit Level Passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any other science or technical subjects obtained at not more than two (2) sittings in SSCE or its equivalent; Shall be 18 Years Old or more; Graduates of other fields of studies i.e. holders of ND/HND/BSc/B.Eng (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, etc.) in courses related to the field of Marine Engineering and Nautical Studies. COURSE INTAKE LIMITATION The maximum intake/admission of students into the two (2) Associate Courses shall be limited to twenty  (20) per class. This indicates a ratio of twenty students per lecturer i.e. ratio 20:1.   SEA SERVICE/EXPERIENCE The students who successfully complete the Associate Course either Marine Engineering or Nautical Studies Programme will be expected to undergo Compulsory Sea Service onboard ships/vessels of various capacities for a minimum of thirty six (36) months. For candidates who have required Sea Service of thirty six (36) months as Ratings onboard ships/vessels i.e. (experienced Ratings onboard) but lack the required academic certificate, they are required to undergo the Associate Certificate Courses in addition to their Sea-time to become eligible for a Notice of Eligibility (NOE). Successful completion of the required Sea-Time and the Associate Courses as applicable will qualify the students to apply for a Notice of Eligibility (NOE) to become eligible to proceed for a Certificate of Competency (CoC) Preparatory Course at any of the approved Maritime Training Institutions (MTIs) and thereafter sit for the Officer of the Watch (OOW) [Engine/Deck NCV] Certificate of Competency (CoC) Examinations.

STCW Mandatory Courses Apply Today to Gain Access to Top-Quality Training in Maritime and Oil & Gas. Register Now Course Overview The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) mandates that all seafarers undergo familiarization and basic safety training in compliance with Section A-VI/1 of the STCW code. Our comprehensive Basic Safety Training course encompasses the minimum requirements, ensuring that participants meet the required standards of competence. These courses are typically offered over a one-week period, Monday to Friday, but can also be scheduled individually as needed. The core modules that fulfill the STCW basic safety training requirements include: Personal Safety and Social Responsibility Fire Prevention and Firefighting Personal Survival Techniques Elementary First Aid Proficiency in Security Awareness Target Group These courses are essential for all seafarers, regardless of rank or role, as part of the mandatory STCW certification requirements. Course Duration Basic Safety Training: 5 days Proficiency in Security Awareness: 1 day