Pre-Sea Training Course for General Purpose Ratings

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Pre-sea training for General Purpose Ratings

GP Ratings Induction to Shipping

Phase#1
Pre-sea Familiarisation and Safety Studies 4 Months
The first phase provides students with a background to the maritime industry as well as essential safety to study components mandated as perquisites for seagoing employment. Studies meeting the requirements of 11/4 of STCW 1995 & section A-11/4 of STCW code with respect to initial safety study. The phase must be completed at AMS Campus.

Core Modules

1. Overview of the Shipping Industry  Mandatory Safety Courses
2. Deck Watch keeping  Elementary First Aid
3. Vessel Maintenance  Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
4. Seamanship  Proficiency in Survival Techniques
5. Rope work  Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
6. Basic Navigation  Chemical/Gas/Oil Tanker Familiarisation (Optional)
7. Ship Operations
8. General Ship Knowledge
9. Safety in Cargo Operations  

Phase#2
Watchkeeping Certificate, Seagoing Studies 9/12 Months
Building on the background and safety content of the Pre-sea, students proceed to sea for a period of 12months as General Purpose Ratings. Requirements for certification of ratings as part of Navigational Deck Watchkeeping. Whilst undertaking many routine and support level duties at sea as Deck Ratings, at the discretion of the ship's officers, students will gain sea service as ordinary seaman for a period of 12 months.

After obtaining Navigational Watch keeping student will further proceed for sea going service as Able Bodied seaman for a period of 24 months in order to satisfy eligibility requirements for Deck Watch Keepers -IInd Mates Certificate of Competency (Advanced Diploma in Nautical Science).

Students willing to continue their career as AB can continue their sea service
Students willing to further appear for BSc Nautical Science must pass 10+2 (PCM) from National Open School.

Phase#3
Deck Watch Keeper (Advanced Diploma) Studies - IInd Mates - 6/9 Months
On completion of the onboard study phase, cadets enroll in and complete the Advanced Diploma in Nautical Science (IInd Mates), to be conducted at Launceston Campus, of Australian Maritime College, of the University of Tasmania, Australia. Study includes consolidation of many practical and safety related components as well as an elective stream in a specific industry sector.

Phase#4
Seagoing Experience (IIIrd/IInd Officer) 12/18 Months
During the Phase #4 candidates will gain sea services as 3rd / 2nd officer in charge of a navigational watch in order to satisfy eligibility requirements for the Chief Mates Certificate of Competency.

Phase#5
Bachelors’ (Nautical Science) - Academic & Practical Studies 6 Months
In the final phase of the Degree students undertake studies appropriate to ship management duties .This includes administration and organization, business and law ship handling, Ship Master nautical knowledge and command navigation (simulation). The Bachelor Degree aligning with STCW Regulation II/2 and STCW Regulation III/2 and approved by Australian Maritime and Safety Authority – AMSA, Australian Government. On completion of this study students would complete their academic program and attempt their Chief Mates’ orals.

Masters - Academic Studies 6 Months
Students will be encouraged to continue their off-the-job studies at this point for a further 6 months in order to complete the academic components of the Ship Master Program

Phase#6
Seagoing Experience (IInd/Chief Officer) 12 Months
Students will gain sea service as 2nd / Chief Deck Officer in charge of a navigational watch in order to satisfy eligibility requirements for the Masters Certificate of Competency. Masters Viva.

Phase#7
Masters Viva 2 Weeks
After the necessary sea service with Chief Mate’s Certificate of Competency, students will undertake Ship Masters orals.

Sail as Master (Captain) of the Ship

Induction to Shipping
Pre-sea training for General Purpose Ratings:

Candidates whose date of birth is up to 28 years of age as on September 1st of year of advertisement, are eligible for above pre-sea programme subject to academic qualifications as prescribed which would be of the level of 10th /”O” Level with English as compulsory.

Prerequisite Policy
Candidates appearing in the qualifying examination (10+2) are also eligible to apply provided that they produce the proof of having acquired minimum prescribed qualifications at the time of counseling /admission.

In cases where qualifying examination (10+2) result of qualifying examination is not declared by the concerned Board/University till the date of counseling/admission, admission to such candidates will be provisional subject to the conditions prescribed in the Prospectus.

In case of provisional admissions, the final result of qualifying examination (10+2), his eligibility has to be provided by the candidate on or before November 30th of the year of admission to AMS Admin office / Registrar / Director. The provisional admission will automatically stand cancelled if the candidate fails to submit the result in time i.e. by November 30th decision of AMS Director / Managing Director in any such cases will be final.

Medical Fitness & Visuals
Applicants with good health with no physical impairments, unaided vision 6/6 with no colour blindness are eligible for AMS pre-sea training BSc.-Nautical Science.

AMS Nursing Maritime & Hospitality College

AMS Nursing Maritime & Hospitality College, having admin office in National Capital city of Delhi & has one of the biggest campuses of around 10 acres at Sampla, Haryana (Delhi & National Capital Region). including 4 acres of playground, around 2 Kms. of jogging track. Modern Amenities, State of the Art Infrastructure and equipments with Proposed Navigation & Steering Simulators, Swimming Pool, Auditorium etc. Each class room is equipped with over head & LCD projectors, DVD players. AMS has 100% placement record onboard foreign going ships

Staff Expertise: AMS has some of the finest training staff within the maritime industry, all of them having extensive sea going experience as Masters Mariners / Chief Engineers. There in depth industry knowledge provides very rich learning environment, where staff is able to meld theory with practical examples, students can be confident that they will receive world-class training. AMS believes that it is important to continue to train seafarers to the highest quality to ensure that the Indian seafaring community maintains the high reputation it has earned globally. AMS aims to achieve these objects by becoming the bench mark for marine education and training.

• We provide job oriented marine education.
• We prepare the younger generation for a better future by improving their capabilities to face the World.

Navigation (Deck) Officer – BSc. Nautical Science

As a deck officer you'll be a vital member of the ship's management team and with the prospect of sophisticated and expensive vessels, valuable cargo or passengers in your charge, it's a big responsibility. While on duty (called a 'Watch'), it will be down to you to make decisions on steering and maneuvering the ship, controlling navigation and communications. Using the latest technological systems, you'll have control at your fingertips. In port you'll be responsible for cargo handling and ship stability. As a senior navigation (deck) officer, you'll be a leading member of a small team of skilled, professional seafarers. You'll direct and supervise the work of your team – maintaining the ship and its equipment at optimum efficiency.

What qualities will you need?

You'll need to be decisive, calm and able to inspire confidence in others. You'll be a good team member with an interest in technology, mathematical ability and good written and verbal communication skills. Beyond this, confidence, enthusiasm and self-reliance are essential attributes.

Engineer Officer

As an engineer officer, you'll operate and maintain all the mechanical and electrical equipment throughout the ship. You'll be responsible for power generation and distribution systems and for other equipment such as lifts, refrigeration plant and pumping and ventilation systems. Via a bank of high-tech instrumentation, you'll monitor Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic and Control equipment, and have charge of computer controlled engine management systems. You'll overhaul and maintain equipment throughout the ship, where your engineering Problem-solving skills will be your greatest asset. At sea, if equipment goes wrong you can't just pull in to the nearest garage! It will be up to you to diagnose the fault, get the equipment dismantled, repaired and reassembled and back into operation. As a senior engineer officer, you'll lead a team of professional engineering personnel and supervise their work at sea and in port.

What qualities will you need?

You'll need to be practical, resourceful and have a real interest in mechanical, electrical and electronic systems. Like deck officers, you'll be decisive, calm and able to inspire confidence in others. Good written and verbal communication skills are required. Beyond this you'll need to be prepared to learn about new technology and adapt your skills to its use.

Electro-Technical Officer

As Electro-Technical Officer (ETO) you'll ensure that the wide range of electronic and electrical equipment onboard is maintained and in optimum working order. This role will ensure your problem solving skills will be utilised on equipment as diverse as the main propulsion motors and communication systems. The complexity and variety on vessels with various electronic equipment will ensure a fresh technical challenge each week. As well as your maintenance skills, this role will require you to monitor all electrical equipment on board to maximise the operational safety and efficiency of the vessel.
What qualities will you need?

You'll need to be practical, resourceful and have an interest in electrical and electronic control and power systems. Good mathematical, written and verbal communication skills are required along with practical trouble shooting and good team working skills.

General Purpose Ratings & Saloon Ratings

Ratings are the support staff on board who work under the guidance of the officers in operating the ship. They are skilled seafarers who work in both the deck and engine departments and form an important part of the team. Other ratings work in the catering department involved in a variety of catering services onboard, including preparing and serving food for the crew or, in passenger ships, for both passengers and crew. Some ships also employ ratings in communications jobs on board

As a Deck Rating you'll assist with the operation and maintenance of the deck equipment such as the winches for the mooring ropes and the cargo cranes. You'll undertake the "fabric maintenance" of the ship ensuring that it not only looks smart but is also protected against the wear and tear effects of the weather. In port you'll be involved with the cargo operations – loading and unloading the ship. As a Deck rating you are also part of the mooring operations team. Once at sea as a suitably qualified rating you will steer the ship and also act as look out on the bridge.

As an Engineering rating you'll work on the day to day monitoring and maintenance of the equipment in the engine room and also anywhere else on the ship, such as the steering gear. You'll be involved in cleaning, lubricating and assisting with stripping, repairing and fitting new or refurbished parts under direction by engineer officers.

As a Catering rating you'll perform a variety of jobs as well as being cook or cook/steward – such as forming part of emergency response teams involved in firefighting, security and passenger controller rescue duties.