CoC CLASS 2 / 1 Deck Preparatory Course

CoC Class 2 / 1 Deck Preparatory Course

COURSE AIMS	The Combined Class 2 /1 Deck Preparatory course will lead to the issuance of Class 2 Certificate of Competency (CoC), upon successful completion of written examinations, Simulator & Oral examinations by the Maritime & Port Authority (MPA) of Singapore.
RECOGNITION	Courses meet the requirements of STCW Convention of IMO.
COURSE COMMENCEMENT	Two intakes in a year - April and October.
SCHEDULE	Two intake in a year - April and October Please check with Ms Lalitha at Email:Lalitha_Devi_S_SELVAM@sp.edu.sg before sending any admission form.
DURATION	6 months (excluding declaration of written exams and MPA Orals & Simulator Assessment)
COURSE FEES	The course fee covers the main course, written examinations and the 'Navigation Control Course'. Candidates need to pay for following other mandatory courses: Shipboard Training & Assessment Course Medical Care On-board Advanced Fire-Fighting** ECDIS Course BRM (Management Level) and Leadership and Team-working skill. Course Fee as shown in SMA STCW Short course schedule * Singapore Dollar **All candidates who completed this course at CoC Class 3/2 Deck will be exempted. Link to course fees: https://www.sp.edu.sg/pace/courses/course-type/short-modular/open-for-roi/class-1-2-(deck-officer)-certificate-of-competency-preparatory-course
Scholarship
WITHDRAWAL AND DEFERMENT	Withdrawal and deferment notice must be made in writing to Singapore Maritime Academy (SMA) via email to Lalitha_Devi_S_SELVAM@sp.edu.sg. For withdrawal cases, the portion of course fee to be refunded is based on the date of notice as follows: 2 weeks before the commencement of the course - Full refund Less than 2 weeks before commencement of the course - 70% refund On or after date of commencement - No refund * Unless otherwise stated in the course webpage The Singapore Polytechnic reserves the right to cancel or postpone any of the courses. Applicants will be duly notified and where applicable, the full fees will be refunded. The Singapore Polytechnic also reserves the right to amend the fees charged or the period and duration of the courses.
APPLICATION FORM	Please Email: Lalitha_Devi_S_SELVAM@sp.edu.sg for Application Form.
EXAMINATIONS & FEES	To be conducted at Integrated Simulation Centre and Shipping Division, MPA. Class 1 (Simulator & Oral) S$300.00 Class 2 (Simulator & Oral) S$250.00 Class 1 and 2 (Oral only) S$175.00
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS	Candidates must successfully complete the following modules at SMA: MA2020 Navigation MA2022 Ship Handling & Simulator MA2023 Marine Plant & Propulsion MA2024 Cargo work MA2026 Maritime Law & Personnel Management MA2027 Meteorology MA2028 Compass MA2029 Ship Stability MA2030 Ship Construction Sea Service Requirements For Class 1 CoC: 36 months from Class 3 or watch keeping level to Class 1; or 12 months from Class 3 to Class 2 and 24 months thereafter; or 12 months after Class 2, if sailed as chief officer immediately after Class 2, otherwise sea service is pro-rated. For Class 2 CoC: 12 months after obtaining Class 3 CoC. Above is for general guidance only. For confirmation on sea-service, candidates are advised to write to: Director of Marine Shipping Division Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore 460 Alexandra Road, #21-00 mTower Singapore 119963 Fax: (65) 63756231 email: coc@mpa.gov.sg
ENROLMENT	Applicants need to forward a copy of passport, and return address together with the application. All original certificates (including short courses) and sea service records must be produced during enrolment for verification.
VISA REQUIREMENTS	Step 1: Student submits completed application form together with Administrative fees. Step 2: About 2 to 3 months prior to commencement of the course, SMA will apply for Student Pass at ICA website to generate a SOLAR (Student's Pass On-line Application & Registration) number. Step 3: This SOLAR number and accompanying instructions from ICA website will be forwarded to the student via email by SMA. Step 4: The student must complete the remaining procedure as per ICA guideline via http://www.ica.gov.sg Step 5: SMA will verify if the above step has been completed and Student Pass has been cleared by ICA. Admission to this course is subject to candidates obtaining a 'Student Pass' by 'Immigration and Checkpoint Authority' (ICA) of Singapore. Following the instruction from SMA and ICA, it is not necessary for applicants to apply for entry permit from the Singapore High Commission or Embassy in your country.
BOARDING & LODGING	The Singapore Polytechnic does not maintain hostel facilities. Private apartments are available in the vicinity of the campus and rooms are rented out at approx. S$600 a month twin-sharing. Daily expenses are estimated to be about S$30.00 per day
HOSPITALISATION & SURGICAL INSURANCE	Candidates are required to take up the insurance during their stay in Singapore. Estimated Cost: S$50-100.
VISA FOR SPOUSE AND CHILDREN	SMA will assist in visa application for candidates' spouse and children upon submission of air ticket and medical insurance for spouse & children.
CONTACT US	For General Enquiries: contactus@sp.edu.sg For any clarification or enquiry please contact Capt. Sahwan Osman/ Capt. Samuel Jebakumar via Email - Sahwan_OSMAN@sp.edu.sg Samuel_Jebakumar_R_NAMBINARAYANAN@sp.edu.sg