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Junior General Purpose Rating

SE-3999 23-week Junior General Purpose Rating Course
Duration of Study 23 Weeks
Mode of Study Full Time
Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s) Maritime Services Training Institute
Entrance Requirements
Secondary 3 or above. Between 16.5 and 33.5 of age. Applicants must pass the interview and the simple eye sight and colour blindness tests.
Programme Aims The objective of running the course is to supply properly trained and qualified personnel to fulfill the manpower demand of the marine industry and to meet the local and international training standards for general purpose ratings. Besides, the course also provides opportunities for young people, who prefer to choose alternative routes for their career development.
Curriculum
  • Elementary Pre-sea Training
  • Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
  • Efficient Deck Hand
  • Basic Seamanship Knowledge
  • Basic Engineering Knowledge
  • Navigational Watchkeeping Knowledge
  • Engine Room Watchkeeping Knowledge
  • Personal Survival Techniques
  • Fire Prevention, Fire Fighting and Advanced Fire Fighting (Combined)
  • Elementary First Aid and Proficiency in Medical First Aid (Combined)
  • Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boat
  • Tanker Familisation
  • Proficiency in Trade English
  • Security Awareness Training for All Seafarers
Career
Prospects		 The Recruitment and Placement Officer of Institute will arrange registration and interviews for students. At present, the majority of graduates serve on local tugs, bunker barge, harbour ferries and high-speed ferries running between Hong Kong and Macau or Mainland. The rest of graduates work in marine-related sectors.
Articulation Having gained required sea experience, graduates may apply for examinations leading to Certificates of Competency, Class 3 Deck Officer (River Trade) or Grade 3 Coxswain (Local Vessel).
Professional Recognition This course is approved by the Marine Department and in complaince with the international training standards and requirements for a junior general purpose rating.
Tuition Fee Please contact the Maritime Services Training Institute (MSTI) regarding tuition fees and application of their courses.
Note(s):
VTC reserves the right to cancel any programme, revise programme name, content or change the offering campus(es) before class commencement if circumstances so warrant.

There might be changes in the course details.