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Support Engineer

Job Summary:

All deck crew are regarded as someone who is fully conversant in all deck and/or engineering activities associated with marine operations.

They can successfully participate in the deck team during operations and will report directly to the Marine Officer / Deck Foreman when offshore.

The crew is also expected to take part in the competence assessment process.

They may optionally hold competences as Riggers, Welders, Crane Operators or Able Seafarers

Entry Level Specifications:

  • Valid certificate of competence (vessel under 200GT with a power of 1500kW) in accordance with STCW Reg A-111/5
  • Current and valid medical certificate
  • Valid certificates of training in personal survival, fire-fighting & prevention; first aid; and personal safety & social responsibility STCW Reg. VI/I
  • Valid certificates of training for survival craft and medical care i.a.w. STCW Reg. VI/I-I & 3
  • Knowledge of English i.a.w. STCW section A-II/I
  • Candidates must complete Units of Competence 1–6 and then at least one unit from 7 to 10 before submitting them as part of their portfolio for this grade

The following competencies will be assessed through performance criteria:

CompetenciesPerformance CriteriaUnderpinning Knowledge Questions
1) Demonstrates the ability to use knowledge of Offshore Safety Systems and Procedures PDF Icon PDF Icon
2) Demonstrates the ability to participate in emergency procedures as required on the vessel or installation where operations take place PDF Icon PDF Icon
3) Demonstrates the ability to perform in a team and co-operate in all operational activities in a safe and reliable manner PDF Icon PDF Icon
4) Engineering support duties PDF Icon PDF Icon
5) Engineering operations PDF Icon PDF Icon
6) Lifting PDF Icon PDF Icon
7) Can assist with the control of the vessel during personnel PDF Icon PDF Icon
8) Can assist with the control of the vessel during fuel transfer PDF Icon PDF Icon
9) Can assist with the control of the vessel during at least one of the following operations: towage/anchor handling/diving operations/DP operations/ Re-fueling operations PDF Icon PDF Icon
10) Can assist with the control of the vessel during vehicle-specific crane operations PDF Icon PDF Icon
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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