Your ETO Cadet Officer Training with the SSTG in the Merchant Navy.

ETO CADET TRAINING

Your Studies training as an ETO Cadet in the Merchant Navy.

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General Ship Knowledge

You will soon get to understand: shipboard terminology and its relevance; the differences between the many and varied vessel types; learn the different responsibilities for officers and ratings onboard; appreciate the etiquette expected of a ship’s Officer.

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Maths, Maths and More Maths

Whether you have chosen to train as a Deck, Engineer or ETO Officer, your studies are going to draw heavily on maths. During your initial college phase you will gain sufficient knowledge to complete the later professional studies of your chosen discipline.
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This includes the mandatory safety training that is required to be completed by all seafarers prior to joining their first vessel. Subjects include First Aid, Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, Security Awareness and Survival training.
Professional Studies
ETO Officers are specialist electronic officers working under the Chief Engineer and who need a detailed knowledge of the many and varied electrical and electronic systems aboard modern ships.
Studying at Sea

Experience gained at sea will include:

  • a minimum of 12 months industrial experience, including a minimum of 6 months Sea Service.
  • Completion of a MNTB Training Record Book (TRB).
E.T.O and Beyond

At the end of your Officer Cadet training programme, you will qualify with an Electro-Technical Officer (ETO) Certificate of Competency.

Currently there is no internationally recognised Senior ETO Certificate. UK maritime organisations are in the process of defining one which is expected to be available within the next few years.

SSTG | ETO Cadet Training Your Studies

ETO CADET TRAINING

Roles & Responsibilites

The Role and Responsibilities of a Qualified ETO Officer
SSTG | ETO Cadet Training Your Studies

ETO CADET TRAINING

Training Programmes

Merchant Navy ETO Officer Cadet Training Programmes
SSTG | ETO Cadet Training Your Studies

ETO CADET TRAINING

Your Studies

Your Studies as an Electro-Technical Officer Cadet
SSTG | ETO Cadet Training Your Studies

ETO CADET TRAINING

Entry Requirements

ETO Cadet Training Programme Entry Requirements
SSTG | ETO Cadet Training Your Studies

ETO CADET TRAINING

Case Studies

Electro-Technical Officer Cadet
Case Studies

SSTG | ETO Cadet Training Your Studies

ETO CADET TRAINING

Future Progression

Future Progression as an Electro-Technical Officer and beyond

Start Your Career

Our experienced team of recruitment and training officers can provide you with help and guidance on roles and vacancies – and support in applying for sponsorship.

SSTG | ETO Cadet Training Your Studies
Ship Safe Training Group Ltd
The Precinct Office
The Precinct
Rochester
Kent
ME1 1SR

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E-mail: recruitment@sstg.org

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