ASSESSMENT, EXAMINATIONS AND CERTIFICATION OF SEAFARERS, 2000 Edition

The objectives of the course are to provide knowledge and skills for trainees to administer, supervise and monitor training and assessment of seafarer competence in accordance with the provisions of section A-1/6 of the STCW Code. It includes introductory classroom instruction on the assessment, examination and certification of seafarers (in particular masters, mates, chief engineers and engineer officers), covering the international provisions for training, assessment, examination and certification of masters, officers and ratings; the implementation of these provisions under national law; the selection of assessment methodologies; the organization of assessments; and the issue and control of certificates.