ThE mArItImE tRaInInG cEnTeR oF tHe PhIlIpPiNeS

BASIC MARITIME COMPUTER (TMTCP Course Program 02-005)

Scope

Objectives

Entry Standards

Schedule

Code	Amount	No. of Days	Room	Starting Day
BMC	Php 2,500.00	2.5	320	Monday

PROFICIENCY in CRISIS MANAGEMENT and HUMAN BEHAVIOR TRAINING in PASSENGER SAFETY, CARGO SAFETY and HULL INTEGRITY TRAINING
IMO Model Course 1.29

Aims

This model course aims to meet the mandatory minimum requirements for the training of personnel aboard Ro-ro passenger ships, and the training of personnel on passenger ships other than Ro-Ro passenger ships, follows:

Ro-ro passenger ships

The training for masters, chief mates, chief engineer officers, second engineer officers, and any person assigned immediate responsibility for embarking and disembarking passengers, loading, discharging or securing cargo, or closing hull openings, and any other person having a responsibility for the safety of passengers in emergency situation required by Regulation V/2, pa 7 and 8, of the STCW Convention, and specified in Section A-V/2 pa. 4 and 5.

Passenger ships other than Ro-ro passenger ships

The training for masters, chief mates and persons assigned immediate responsibility for embarking and disembarking passengers, including chief engineer officers, second engineer officers and any other person having responsibility for embarking and disembarking passengers and for the safety of passengers in emergency situations required by Regulation V/3 pa. 7 and 8 of the STCW Convention and specified in Section A-V/3 pa. 4 and 5

A separate model course addresses crowd management, passenger safety and safety training for personnel providing direct services to passengers in passenger spaces.

Objectives

Ro-ro passenger ships

A trainee successfully completing the training will be able to:

Organize the safe movement of vehicles and passengers when embarking and disembarking.
Control all elements of cargo safety and hull integrity.
Monitor and control atmosphere in Ro-ro cargo spaces.
Organize shipboard emergency procedures.
Optimize use of resources
Control response to emergencies
Control passengers and other personnel during emergency situations.
Establish and maintain effective communications.

Passenger ships other than Ro-ro passenger ships

A trainee successfully completing the training will able to:

Organize the safe movement of passengers when embarking and disembarking.
Organize shipboard emergency procedures
Optimize use of resources
Control response to emergencies
Control passengers and other personnel during emergency situations.
Establish and maintain effective communications.

Entry Standards

There are no specific entry standards for the training in this Model Course. However, all personnel having specific responsibilities on board detailed in Section A-V/2 and Section A-V/3 pa. 4 and 5 must undertake this training.

Schedule

Code	Amount	No. of Days	Room	Starting Day
CRI	Php 4,000.00	2	403	Monday

CROWD MANAGEMENT, PASSENGER SAFETY and SAFETY TRAINING for PERSONNEL PROVIDING DIRECT SERVICES to PASSENGER SPACES ( IMO Model Course 1.28)

Aims

This model course aims to meet the mandatory minimum requirements for the training of masters, officers, ratings and other personnel on ro-ro passenger ships and on passenger ships other than ro-ro passenger ships in Regulation V/2, pa. 4, 5 and 6 and Regulation V/3. Pa. 4,5 and 6 and specified in the STCW Code Sections A-V/2 and A-V/3, pa. 1,2, and 3.

Objectives

A trainee successfully completing this training will be able to:

Control a crowd in an emergency situation on board;
Locate essential safety and emergency equipment on board;
Communicate effectively with passengers during an emergency
Demonstrate the use of personal life-saving appliances; and
Comply with the ship’s safety and emergency procedures

Entry Standard

There are no specific entry standards, for the training in this Model Course. However, all personnel having responsibilities on board must undertake training dependant on those duties and responsibilities as detailed in 1,2 and 3 below.

Crowd management training is required for masters, officers, ratings and other personnel on ro-ro passenger ships and on passenger ships (STCW Code Section A-V/2 pa.
Familiarization training is required for masters, officers and other personnel assigned specific duties and responsibilities on ro-ro passenger vessels and on passenger vessels (STCW Code Section A-V/2 pa.3, and Section A-V/3 pa. 3).
Safety training I s required for personnel providing direct service to passengers in passenger spaces (STCW Code Section A-V/2 pa.3, and Section A-V/3 pa.3).

Schedule

Code	Amount	No. of Days	Room	Starting Day
CMI	Php 4,500.00	2	403	Thursday

TRAINING ON CROWD and CRISIS MANAGEMENT of PERSONNEL SERVING on BOARD DOMESTIC RO-RO/PASSENGER/CARGO SHIP
(MARINA Course Program 02-02 )

Aim

This training program aims to meet the mandatory requirements for Masters, officers and rating and other personnel aboard Ro-Ro/Passenger/Cargo Passenger Ships engaged on domestic voyages pursuant to DOTC Department Order No.2001-49.

Objectives

Upon completion of the training course, the trainee shall be able to:
Assist passengers during emergency situation in the correct usage of life-saving
device/equipment;
Locate essential safety and emergency equipment on board;
Plan and control emergency procedures;
Give reassuring orders and guidance/direction in the conduct of muster procedures onboard passenger ships engaged in domestic voyages; and
Organize shipboard emergency procedures;
Control passengers and other personnel during emergency situation;
Optimize use of resources.
Organize the safe movement of vehicles and passengers when embarking and disembarking; and
Establish and maintain effective communications:

Entry Standard

This training program is applicable to all officers, rating, and other personnel designated on muster list to assist passengers in emergency situation onboard passenger ships engaged in domestic voyage.

Schedule

Code	Amount	No. of Days	Room	Starting Day
CR	Php 3,500.00	3	403	Tuesday

MARITIME ENGLISH MTC Course Program No. 97-0017-Officers
MTC Course Program No. 97-0017-Ratings

Aims:

The IMO model course of Maritime English provides a guide for instructions responsible for teaching English.

The content of the course more than fulfills the English language requirements of Part A of the STCW Code 1995. Provided that the material is properly taught according to the principles of communicative methodology, which are explained in the Instructor’s Manual in Part D of this model course, trainees who complete all relevant aspects of the syllabus successfully will possess the level of competence in English set out by the STCW Code 1995.

Objectives

The objectives of the IMO model course of Maritime English are to:

develop trainees’ ability to communicate their thoughts and ideas using English language peculiar to the seafaring profession;
teach basic Maritime English, as recommended in the English language guidelines of Part B – VI/I of the STCW Code 1995;
ensure that trainees possess the knowledge, understanding and proficiency in English set out in the STCW Code 1995;
give trainees wide – ranging opportunities to practice communicating in English for both maritime and general purposes;
provide instructors with a suggested framework for introducing selected topics from the Standard Marine Communication Phrases, as required by STCW 1995.

Entry Standards

At least a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation and Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering for Officers, or at least a high school graduate and well-versed in English language.

Schedule

Code	Amount	No. of Days	Room	Starting Day
MO/MR	Php 2,600.00	4	314	Monday

MARITIME LEADERSHIP and BEHAVIOR DEVELOPMENT
(TMTCP In-House Course Program

Scope

This course is especially designed for the Filipino Seafarer to prepare him in meeting the challenges of a cross-cultural environment onboard ships. This course covers topics on effective human relations, human interactions with shipmates coming from different countries with various cultural background; and leadership development in a shipboard setting.

Objectives

Trainees who successfully complete this course acquire a better understanding and knowledge of Human Relations, including leadership in a shipboard setting in accordance to STCW’95 Resolution 5.

Entry Standards

Any seafarer belonging to the management, operational or support level and hotel crew for passenger/cruise ships.

Schedule

Code	Amount	No. of Days	Room	Starting Day
MLBD	Php 1,500.00	1	312	Wednesday

MARITIME SECURITY AWARENESS (MARINA Course Program)

Scope

This course covers Chapter XI-2 of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea [SOLAS], 1974, as amended and the International Code for the Security of Ships and of Port Facilities [ISPS Code] as adopted.

Objectives

Provide trainees knowledge on the functional requirements of Chapter XI-2 of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea [SOLAS], 1974, as amended, and the International Code for the Security of Ships and of Port Facility [ISPS Code] framework of measures in order to enhance awareness of security related duties so that the crew of the ships concerned may be extremely vigilant and alert to any security threat they may encounter or be suspicious of, whether they are in port, at offshore terminals or underway.

Entry Standards

All company and shipboard personnel at the support level.

Schedule

Code	Amount	No. of Days	Room	Starting Day
MSA	Php 2,000.00	1	404/408	Monday/Friday

MESSMAN HOTELIERS (TMTCP Course Program 04-001)

Scope

This course covers the requirements for the Messman on board ship. Every trainee will undergo a progressive program on a strict lecture and demonstration basis. Trainees are also subject to a practicum which will be held at the last part of the training. This course covers general orientation on the roles of the steward department, menu knowledge, table service, bartending, housekeeping service, hygiene and sanitation.

Objectives

On completion of this course, students will acquire knowledge and understanding and to some extent, skills in the performance of the duties of a messman on board ship. Student should be able to:

State the duties and responsibilities of a messman on board ship.
Perform required skills in the performance of the duties of a messman.
Explain how to maintain good relation with the guest and fellow seafarers.
Protect the marine environment and maintain good hygiene and sanitation on board ship.

Entry Standards

There are no specific entry for the training in this course. The training is for prospective seafarers, who will serve as Messman steward on board ship.

Schedule

Code	Amount	No. of Days	Room	Starting Day
MM	Php 1,800.00	2.5	412	Monday/Wednesday

PREVENTION of ALCOHOL and DRUG ABUSE in the MARITIME SECTOR
(NMP/ILOCC )

Scope

This course encompasses basic knowledge with regard to the use and abuse of drugs and alcohol in the maritime industry.

Objectives

A trainee successfully completing this course will be able to acquire knowledge that will enable him to identify and prevent harmful and/or hazardous situation and take necessary precautions for the diminution of health and safety problems related to the abuse of drug and alcohol in the maritime sector.

Those successfully completing this course should also be able to identify the prevention role as part of the responsibilities and on-going duties of the owners, management and other entities involved in developing programs to help seafarers with drug and alcohol problems.

Lastly, trainees successfully completing this course will be able to build better relationship with others, understand the significance of moderate use and tolerable limits of alcohol and considerations of legally use of drugs on board and identify their respective responsibilities with reference to shipboard function standards.

Entry Standards

The course is for all imminent seafarers, marine officers and ratings that they should be aware of the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse and erudite in the preventive measures and would be taken before they are to be employed on board.

Schedule

Code	Amount	No. of Days	Room	Starting Day
PD	Php 1,200.00	2	312	Monday/Thursday

SHIP SECURITY OFFICER (MTC Course Program 2003)

Aims

This course aims to provide knowledge and appropriate skills to those who may be designated to perform the duties and responsibilities of a Ship Security Officer (SSO), as defined in section A/2.1.6. (and section A/12.1) of the ISPS Code, and in particular the duties and responsibilities with respect to the security of a ship, for implementing and maintaining a ship security plan and for liaising with the Company Security Officer (CSO) and Port Facility Security Officers (PFSOs)

Objectives

Those who will successfully complete this course will have knowledge of national-international rules and regulations relevant to Maritime Security, knowledge of past and current security threat and will be able to undertake the duties and responsibilities as ship security officer, as defined in section A/12.2 of the ISPS Code, which include, but are not limited to:

Undertaking regular security inspections of the ship to ensure that appropriate security measures are maintained;
Maintaining and supervising the implementation of the ship security plan, including any amendments to the plan;
co-coordinating the security aspects of the handling of cargo and ship’s stores with other shipboard personnel and with the relevant port facility security officers;
proposing modifications to the ship security plan;
reporting to the Company Security Officer any deficiencies and non-conformities identified during internal audits, periodic reviews, security inspections and verifications of compliance and implementing corrective actions;
enhancing security awareness and vigilance onboard;
ensuring that adequate training has been provided to shipboard personnel as appropriate,
reporting all security incidents and making the appropriate responses in accordance with the Ship Security Plan;
coordinating implementation of the ship security plan with the company security officer and relevant port facility security officer; and
ensuring that security equipment is properly operated, tested, calibrated and maintained, if any.

Entry Standards

Must satisfy any of the following:

Must have been at least an operational level officer(s)
Persons who have previous relevant experience on maritime security matters
Recommended by shipping company to be a ship security officer

It is assumed that those attending this course will be serving seafarers (or other shipboard personnel and are likely to be designated as ship security officer. However, no specific entry requirements are envisaged.

Schedule

Code	Amount	No. of Days	Room	Starting Day
SSO	Php 4,500.00	4	408	Per Schedule