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If completing a Grade Assessment (GA), you will be able to download the performance criteria, underpinning knowledge, and assessment plan documentation.

If you are completing an Individual Competence Assessment (ICA) please disregard the downloadable documents. You can locate the required documentation from the Example Individual Competence Assessment (ICA)


Marine Co-ordinator

Job Summary:

Competencies 1-5 for this grade are MANADATORY. You must also complete a minimum of one units of competency 6 and 7.

E.g. Complete and submit competencies 1-5, 6 or 7 as your portfolio.

The areas that will be assessed within Marine Co-ordinator grade include:

Entry Level Specifications:

  • Valid certificate of competency issued in accordance with STCW Reg. II/2 or 3 or VTS certificate
  • Holds a Radio Operator’s certificate
  • Has a valid flag state medical certificate
  • Has valid flag state survival craft and medical care training certificates i.a.w. STCW Reg. VI/I & 4 (if operating from an offshore base)
  • Has valid certificates for personal survival techniques; fire-fighting & fire prevention; elementary first aid; and personal safety & social responsibility
  • Demonstrates adequate knowledge and use of the English language i.a.w STCW Code Table A-II/I
  • Demonstrates knowledge of drafting emergency plans and administration of crisis management organisation i.a.w. STCW Reg. A-V/2, including formal training and assessment record of emergency drills/situations

If completing a Grade Assessment, the following competencies will be assessed through performance criteria:

CompetenciesPerformance CriteriaUnderpinning Knowledge Questions
1) The ability to operate the company safety management system and co-ordinate vessels and operations PDF Icon PDF Icon
2) The ability to respond and co-ordinate activities during emergency situations on a vessel PDF Icon PDF Icon
3) The ability to implement effective management and communication techniques in the workplace PDF Icon PDF Icon
4) Demonstrate competence as the marine co-ordinator PDF Icon PDF Icon
5) Vessel lifting equipment and lifting operations PDF Icon PDF Icon
6) Co-ordinate operations during at least one of the following operations: personnel transfer or fuel transfer PDF Icon PDF Icon
7) Co-ordinate vessels during at least one of the following operations: towage/anchor handling/vessel-specific crane operations/diving/dynamic positioning - as specified in the assessment plan PDF Icon PDF Icon
Grade Assessment Supporting Documentation (click on arrow head to expand):
Assessment Plan
  • An assessment planning meeting should be conducted before an activity is assessed.
  • In practice this may take place at the beginning of the project and include your Assessor and if applicable any witnesses who may be involved in the assessment.
  • The Assessment form allows you to record what will be assessed, when, where and how it will be assessed.
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Assessment Feedback Form
  • An Assessment Feedback meeting should take place between you and your assessor once the assessment is complete.
  • It should provide an opportunity for your Assessor to inform you what went well or perhaps not so well.
  • Most importantly it will allow your Assessor to provide you with constructive feedback on how to address areas of weakness, if applicable, and achieve competence.
  • The Assessment Feedback form provides a written record of your feedback.
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Assessor Sign off Form
  • The Assessor Sign Off Form should be downloaded, printed and completed by your Assessors.
  • It provides the MTCS verification team with a 'snapshot' overview of the competencies you have completed and who has assessed them over a Range of at least 3 activities.
  • You should ensure this form is filled in each time you do an assessment, and eventually submitted as part of your evidence.
  • Please note that MTCS reserve the right contact an assessor, as part of the verification process, to confirm authenticity of evidence submitted.
  • Please use one sign off form per assessor.
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Record of Witnesses Form
  • The Record of Witness Form should be downloaded, printed and completed by anyone who acts as a Witness during your assessments.
  • It provides the MTCS verification team with a 'snapshot' overview of the competencies you have completed and who has acted as a witness.
  • You should ensure this form is filled in each time you do an assessment, and eventually submitted as part of your evidence.
  • Please note that MTCS reserve the right contact a Witness, as part of the verification process, to confirm authenticity of evidence submitted. Please use one record of witness form per witness.
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Witness Statement
  • The Witness Statement should be completed by your line manager, Offshore Manager (or equivalent) or Agent.
  • It confirms that you are working in the role for you which you are certifying, and have the required amount of operational time in the role.
  • It also requires them to confirm you are deemed competent against IMCA guidelines for the role.
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