By the end of this phase of your training you should have a good understanding of the industry you are entering and be qualified to commence the required practical sea service in a safe manner. You will also commence your professional studies that will be completed during the later college phases of the programme being undertaken.

Entry Requirements:

Entry requirements which must be met prior to commencing this phase:

  • Academic certificates sufficient to meet the college entry requirements.
  • Hold a valid unrestricted ENG 1 medical certificate.

Training To Be Completed During This Phase:

This phase of your training will largely consist of the following:

  • Introduction to the shipping industry.
  • Mathematics:   During this phase you will undertake a considerable amount of maths studies sufficient to prepare you for your later professional studies.
  • An introduction to basic seamanship (Deck cadets only):   This will cover basic knots and other EDH tasks.
  • MNTB Workshop Skills Training (Engineer cadets only):   This will cover basic skills including bench fitting, safety in the workplace etc.
  • STCW Basic Training:

 

    • PST (Personal Survival Techniques).
    • FF (B) (Basic Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting).
    • EFA (Elementary First Aid).
    • PSSR (Personnel Safety and Social Responsibility).
    • SA (Security Awareness) (Not required if DSD held).
    • DSD (Designated Security Duties (Not required by all companies).

Personal Study Required:

In addition to attending all scheduled lecturers, timetabled self-study periods, tutorials and short courses the SSTG expect you to complete a certain amount of private study as per the following guidelines:

  • BSc/BEng – 25 hours per week.
  • FD/SPD – 25 hours per week.
  • Advanced Diploma (HND) – 10 hours per week.
  • Advanced Certificate (HNC) – 10 hours per week.

Items To Be Taken To College With You:

The following items must be taken to college with you:

  • Academic certificates as specified by SSTG and sufficient to meet the college entry requirements.
  • Valid unrestricted ENG 1 Medical Certificate.
  • Discharge Book Application Form duly completed (please take your MCA Discharge Book if you already have one).
  • Passport.
  • Writing instruments; basic drawing instruments, lined paper, A4 folder for storing notes and college handouts, etc.
  • 4 passport type photographs (in addition to those required for the discharge book application).
  • Scientific calculator which has the following functions: Hyperbolic functions, logs, degrees and minutes, percentages, etc.
  • Sufficient cash to cover anticipated immediate requirements and emergencies.
  • Clothing and personal effects necessary to complete this phase as you will not necessarily have the opportunity to return home during the phase. A full Trainee kit list can be found here.