Preparatory Courses

Preparatory Courses

Course Name
: PREPARATORY COURSE FOR NAVIGATIONAL WATCH KEEPING OFFICER AND MASTER (COMBINED) ON SHIPS OF LESS THAN 500 GROSS TONNAGE ON NEAR COASTAL VOYAGE (DOC 4&5)
Course Duration
: 600 Hours (3.5 MONTH)
IMO Model Course
: 7.03
 
COURSE AIM / OBJECTIVE:
  • This model course aims to meet the mandatory minimum requirements for the:
  • knowledge, understanding and proficiency in Table A-II/1 of STCW 2010, for Function 1: Navigation at the Operational Level.
  • knowledge, understanding and proficiency in Table A-II/1 of STCW 2010 for Function 2: Cargo Handling and Stowage at the Operational Level.
  • knowledge, understanding and proficiency in Table A-II/1 of STCW 2010 for Function 3: Controlling the Operation of the Ship and Care for Persons on Board at the Operational Level.
 
COVERAGE / PROGRAM FOCUS:
Function 1: Navigation at the Operational Level
Function 2: Cargo Handling and Stowage at the Operational Level
Function 3: Controlling the Operation of the Ship and Care for Persons on Board at the Operational Level.
 
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.
 
ENTRY REQUIREMENT / TARGET GROUP: COURSE CERTIFICATE:
  • This course is principally intended for candidates for certification as officer in charge of a navigational watch. Those wishing to enter this course should be following an approved programme of shipboard training. Alternatively, trainees may complete approved seagoing service of not less than three years.
 
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.