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1 week at Academy to complete the initial four STCW safety courses and MNTB Training Record Book briefing. Minimum of 6 months sea service, including completion of MNTB Training Record Book. Approximately 6 weeks at the Academy to complete statutory STCW certification courses, tutorials, IAMI EK Written Examination and MCA Oral preparation, as required Please note that an additional 15 weeks approximately at Warsash Maritime Academy will be needed if the candidate is required to complete the full range of MNTB Workshop Skills Training to a satisfactory standard.

Course Description

Warsash Maritime Academy offers a programme leading to STCW '95 III/1 Engineer Officer of the Watch (EOOW) Certification for candidates with specialised academic qualifications and/or experience recognised by the UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA). In addition to any other training requirements specified by the MCA in their 'Letter of Initial Assessment', candidates will undertake International Association of Maritime Institutions (IAMI) Engineering Knowledge (EK) Written Examination and/or the MCA Oral Examination, as required.

Candidates will undertake the requisite Workshop Skills training ( unless exempted by the MCA ), which is taught and assessed to the satisfaction of the MCA in accordance with MNTB standards. The candidate must hold a valid personal medical fitness certificate recognised by the MCA and pass the initial four STCW safety courses before completing a minimum 6 months sea service (including 4 months engine room watchkeeping duties).

During the sea service period, candidates will be required to complete a Merchant Navy Training Board (MNTB) training record book to the required standard and complete Guided Study course material before returning to the Academy. During the final academy phase, candidates will complete all additional STCW certification courses, have their MNTB Record Books reviewed and attend tutorials prior to undertaking IAMI EK Written Examination (on General Engineering Knowledge and Steam/Motor Engineering Knowledge ) and the MCA Oral examination.

Course Content

• Workshop Skills Training (completion of MNTB Skills Record Book) – IF REQUIRED
• Guided Studies and MNTB Training Record Book completed during sea phase
• Statutory STCW certification courses
• Review of MNTB Record Book
• Written and MCA Oral Examination Preparation (including tutorials and course notes)

Downloadable documents

• Booking Form  
• STCW95 III 1 EOOW Specialised Route - Summary Course Information
• Course and Fee Guidance Notes   
• Specialised Route for MCA-Approved Candidates - Progression Chart

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