This will comprise 3 months training provided by various MTIs located in India.

The training during this time will cover the following subjects:

1. English Language & Standard Marine Communication Phrases;
2. General Ship Knowledge and Safety;
3. Monitor Compliance with Legislative Requirements;
4. Plan and Conduct a Passage and Determine Position;
5. Electronic Aids to Navigation;
6. Safe Working Practices aboard merchant ships;
7. Seamanship; and
8. Watch-keeping and Collision Regulations

Besides the Phase I, this course will also include the Five modular courses as required by STCW ’78 as amended namely:

1. Personal Survival Techniques
2. Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
3. Elementary First Aid
4. Personal Safety and Social Responsibility
5. Security Training for Seafarers in Designated Security Duties

Students will complete 18 months of shipboard training, which will include at least 6 months of bridge duties in a capacity that fully understudies the officer of the watch.

During this period, the students will complete:

A Task & Guided Study Program (TAGS), covering two booklets of assignments, namely:

TAGS-A & TAGS-B

(The trainees will be registered to the TAGS Program provided by Australian Maritime College. On completion of TAGS Booklets, the trainee will submit the same to MTIs who will then evaluate the TAGS. The Final Review and Assessment will be done by AMC).

Students will attend college in Australia for 8 months at Australian Maritime College, Tasmania, Australia. During this time, they will continue their studies in the required subjects and will complete all of the assessments required for the issuance of a Certificate of Competency.

Students would also complete the training necessary for the following STCW/other courses:

• Oil Tanker Familiarisation Course
• Advanced Fire Fighting
• Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boat
• Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
• Medical First Aid