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Engineer in Charge of Watch

Job Summary:

Competencies 1-4 for this grade are MANADATORY. You must also complete a minimum of 3 units of competency between 5 and 11.

E.g. Complete and submit competencies 1-4, 6, 8, 10 as your portfolio.

The areas that will be assessed within Engineer in charge of Watch Grade include:

Entry Level Specifications:

  • Complies with IMCA guidance for Training and Experience of key DP personnel M 117, a valid flag state certificate i.a.w. STCW Reg. III/I and appropriate seagoing service, propulsion power of 750kW or more
  • Has a valid IMCA logbook / record of competence that is kept up to date, with training, qualifications and experience i.a.w. STCW Reg. VI/I & MARPOL 73/78 as amended .
  • Has a valid flag state medical certificate
  • Has a valid flag state survival training certificate i.a.w. STCW Reg VI/2
  • Has valid certificates for personal survival techniques; fire fighting & fire prevention and personal safety & social responsibility (STCW Reg VI/I)and STCW Reg VI/3 as appropriate .
  • Security related training in accordance with STCW Reg VI/6
  • Demonstrates adequate knowledge & use of the English language i.a.w STCW code table A II/I
  • Demonstrates knowledge of emergency procedures, including formal training and assessment record of emergency drills / situations
  • Appropriate certificate of training in medical first-aid i.a.w STCW Code Section A-VI/4 (table A-VI/4-I to 3)
  • Record of competence to be an Engineer in Charge of Watch takes cognisance of flag and coastal state requirements at an operational level including demonstrating knopwledge of emergency procedures

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 the engineering personnel and operations PDF Icon PDF Icon
2) The ability to co-ordinate the engineering watch during an emergency situation of the DP System and / or Vessel PDF Icon PDF Icon
3) The ability to coach / mentor personnel and implement effective management and communication techniques in the workplace PDF Icon PDF Icon
4) Take charge of the Engineering Watch on a DP Vessel, monitoring machinery and responding to mechanical / electrical failure PDF Icon PDF Icon
5) Operate & maintain equipment during Deployment & recovery of anchors PDF Icon PDF Icon
6) Operate & maintain equipment during Heavy lifting operations PDF Icon PDF Icon
7) Operate & maintain equipment during Diving Operations PDF Icon PDF Icon
8) Operate & maintain equipment during Pipelay operations PDF Icon PDF Icon
9) Operate & maintain equipment during Well Servicing PDF Icon PDF Icon
10) Operate & maintain equipment during ROV / Survey Operations PDF Icon PDF Icon
11) Operate & maintain equipment during Semi-submersibles 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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