Preparatory Courses

Preparatory Courses

Course Name
: ELECTRO-TECHNICAL OFFICER (ETO PREP)
Course Duration
: 500 Hours (3 MONTH)
IMO Model Course
: 7.08
 
COURSE AIM / OBJECTIVE:
  • This model course aims to meet the mandatory minimum requirements for knowledge, understanding and proficiency in Table A-III/6 of STCW 2010 for the function Electrical, Electronic and Control Engineering at the Operational Level, for the function Maintenance and Repair at the Operational Level and the background knowledge to support Controlling the Operation of the Ship and Care for Persons on Board at the Operational Level.
 
COVERAGE / PROGRAM FOCUS:
Function 1
The syllabus for Function 1 covers the requirements of the 2010 STCW Convention Chapter lll, Section A-lll/6. This functional element provides the detailed knowledge to support the training outcomes related to Electrical, Electronic and Control Engineering at the Operational Level.
 
This section provides the background knowledge and practical work to support:
  • monitor the operation of electrical, electronic and control systems
  • monitor the operation of automatic control systems of propulsion and auxiliary machinery
  • operate generators and distribution systems
  • operate and maintain power systems in excess of 1,000 volts
  • operate computers and computer networks on ships
  • use English in written and oral form
  • use internal communication systems
Function 2
The syllabus for Function 2 covers the requirements of the 2010 STCW Convention Chapter lll, Section A-lll/6. This functional element provides the detailed knowledge to support the training outcomes related to Maintenance and Repair at the Operational Level.
This section provides the background knowledge and practical work to support:
  • maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic equipment monitor the operation of electrical, electronic and control systems
  • maintenance and repair of automation and control systems of main propulsion and auxiliary machinery
  • maintenance and repair of bridge navigation equipment and ship communication systems
  • maintenance and repair of electrical, electronic and control systems of deck machinery and cargo-handling equipment
  • maintenance and repair of control and safety systems of hotel equipment
 
Function 3
The syllabus for Function 3 covers the requirements of the 2010 STCW Convention Chapter lll, Section A-lll/6. This functional element provides the detailed knowledge to support the training outcomes related to Controlling the Operation of the Ship and Care for Persons on Board at the Operational Level.
This section provides the background knowledge to support:
  • compliance with pollution-prevention requirements
  • prevention, control and fighting of fires on board ship *
  • operation of life-saving appliances *
  • provision of medical first aid on board ship *
  • Application of Leadership and Team-working skills
  • Contribute to safety of personnel and ship
 
TEACHING METHOD:
  • A classroom equipped with an overhead projector and a blackboard (or whiteboard) or flipchart should be provided for teaching the theory of the course and holding group discussions.
  • Below is a comprehensive list of Teaching Aids that may be used for the purpose of teaching in the course. It is not advocated that all the Aids mentioned here must be used nor does it mean that other Teaching Aids not mentioned here are excluded from being used. The Instructor is free to use additional teaching material that may be best suited for the transference of knowledge and skills to the trainees.
  • The following equipment is recommended:
  • A.C. and D.C. electrical machines: generators, motors, transformers
  • L.V. main switchboard with two low power synchronous generators or electric power plant simulator
  • A.C. and D.C. motor starters and speed control systems
  • PID control systems or adequate simulator
  • PLC control and monitoring systems forming computer network
  • engine room simulator
  • cargo handling systems simulator
  • bridge navigation and ship communication systems and / or simulator
  • automatic telephone system, sound powered telephone system, talkback-intercom system, public address system
  • electro-hydraulic and electro-pneumatic systems
  • electrical engineering workshop for the training in the following types of work:
  • hand tools
  • machine tools
  • cable works, soldering, electric equipment testing
  • electronic and power electronic elements and converters
  • contactors, relays, time delay relays, thermal relays, over and under voltage relays, switches, circuit breakers, push buttons, control lamps, fuses etc.
  •  lighting fixtures, switches
  • measurement equipment: ammeters, voltmeters, power meters, portable multi-meters, insulation testers, oscilloscope
  • temperature, pressure, level and other measurement sensors and converters, temperature and pressure calibrators
  • electrical equipment suitable for use in oil, gas and chemical tankers
  • examples of electrical diagrams
  • lead-acid and alkaline batteries, a charging circuit, distilled water, hydrometer
  • Tank Scope, Multi-gas Detector-calibration and Span Gas
  • Limit switches and overload trips
  • Lock-out-tag-out kit
  • L.V. Main switchboard (440 volt) and Emergency switch board
  • Automatic voltage regulator with generator terminal box
  • Soft starter and VFD (thyristor drive)
  • Oil discharge monitoring equipment
  • In addition, the following equipment is recommended for training on high voltage systems (in excess of 1,000 volts):
  • Main switch board for high voltage (above 1,000v) with switch gear of suitable type (vacuum/SF6)
  • Testing equipment for high voltage systems
  • Personal Protective Gear to be worn during maintenance of high voltage systems
 
ENTRY REQUIREMENT / TARGET GROUP: COURSE CERTIFICATE:
  • Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of Electro-Technical officer
  • Every electro-technical officer serving on a seagoing ship powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 kW propulsion power or more shall hold a certificate of competency.
  • Every candidate for certification shall:
  • be not less than 18 years of age;
  • have completed not less than 12 months of combined workshop skills training and approved seagoing service, of which not less than six months will be seagoing service as part of an approved training programme which meets the requirements of section A-III/6 of the STCW Code and is documented in an approved training record book, or otherwise not less than 36 months of combined workshop skills training and approved seagoing service, of which not less than 30 months will be seagoing service in the engine department;
  • have completed approved education and training and meet the standards of competence specified in section A-III/6 of the STCW Code; and
  • meet the standards of competence specified in section A-VI/1, paragraph 2, section A-VI/2, paragraphs 1 to 4, section A-VI/3, paragraphs 1 to 4
  • and section A-VI/4, paragraphs 1 to 3 of the STCW Code.
  • * These topics are covered in separate IMO model courses.
 
TARGET GROUP: COURSE CERTIFICATE:
  • A certificate of course completion shall be issued to those who shall satisfactorily fulfill the course requirements.
  • Certificate of Proficiency is issued by the Department of Shipping, Dhaka, Bangladesh.