To meet the minimum standard of competence to undertake the tasks, duties, and responsibilities at the management level specified under Table A-III/2 (Function 4) in Section A-III/2 of the STCW Code. Specifically, at the end of the course, the trainee must be able to:

  • control trim, stability and stress;
  • monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements and measures to ensure safety of life at sea, security and protection of the marine environment;
  • develop emergency and damage control plans and handle emergency situations;
  • maintain safety and security of the vessel, crew and passengers and the operational condition of life-saving, fire-fighting and other safety systems; and
  • use leadership and managerial skills.

To meet the minimum standard of competence to undertake the tasks, duties, and responsibilities at the management level specified under Table A-III/2 (Function 2) in Section A-III/2 of the STCW Code. Specifically, at the end of the course, the trainee must be able to:

  • Manage operation of electrical and electronic control equipment; and
  • Manage troubleshooting, restoration of electrical and electronic control equipment to operating condition.

To meet the minimum standard of competence to undertake the tasks, duties, and responsibilities at the management level specified under Table A-III/2 (Function 3) in Section A-III/2 of the STCW Code. Specifically, at the end of the course the trainee must be able to: 

  • Manage safe and effective maintenance and repair procedures; 
  • Detect and identify the cause of machinery malfunctions and correct faults; and 
  • Ensure safe working practices.

To meet the minimum standard of competence to undertake the tasks, duties, and responsibilities at the management level specified under Table A-III/2 (Function 1) in Section A-III/2 of the STCW Code. Specifically, at the end of the course, the trainee must be able to:

  • Manage the operation of propulsion plant machinery.
  • Plan and schedule operations.
  • Operation, surveillance, performance assessment, and maintaining
  • Safety of propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery; and
  • Manage fuel, lubrication, and ballast operations