Electro-Technical Officer Course

The course aims to meet the mandatory minimum requirements for knowledge, understanding, and proficiency in Table A-III/6 specification of the minimum standard of competence for Electro-Technical Officers of the 1978 STCW Convention as amended for the following functions at the Operational Level: 

• electrical, electronic, and control engineering;
• maintenance and repair; and
• controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons onboard.

Training ​outcome/s:

After the training, participants will fulfill the requirements of Table A-III/6 of the STCW Code, which stipulates competence in their actual duties and responsibilities onboard.

• For the function of electrical, electronic, and control engineering, the participants should be able to:
• • 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 with a rated voltage of 1,000 volts;
  • operate computers and computer networks on ships; and
  • use internal communication systems
• For the function maintenance and repair, the participants should be able to:
• • maintain and repair electrical and electronic equipment, monitor the operation of electrical, electronic, and control systems;
  • maintain and repair automation and control systems of main propulsion and auxiliary machinery;
  • maintain and repair bridge navigation equipment and ship communication systems;
  • maintain and repair electrical, electronic, and control systems of deck machinery and cargo-handling equipment; and
  • maintain and repair control and safety systems of hotel and galley equipment
• For the function of controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons on board, the participants should be able to:
• • apply leadership and teamwork skills;
  • comply with pollution-prevention requirements;
  • prevent, control, and fight fires on board the ship;
  • operate life-saving appliances;
  • provide medical first aid on board a ship; and
  • contribute to the safety of personnel and ship