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Bridge Watchkeeper

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 Bridge Watchkeeper Grade include:

Entry Level Specifications:

  • Valid certificate of competency (500 GRT or more / less than 500 GRT) issued in accordance with STCW Reg. II/ 1 or 3.
  • An appropriate record of sea service
  • 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; elementary first-aid and personal safety & social responsibility (STCW Reg VI/I)
  • Valid security related certificates of training in accordance with STCW Reg. VI/6 & the ISPS code.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of emergency procedures, including formal training and assessment record of emergency drills / situations
  • Demonstrates adequate knowledge & use of the English language i.a.w STCW code table A II/I
  • Valid certificates of training with respect to Survival Craft (STCW Reg. VI/2)
  • Valid certificates of training with respect to Medical Care (STCW Reg. VI/4 - Table A-VI/4-2)
  • Record of competence with respect to SHE training in accordance with STCW Reg. VI/I & 6 and MARPOL 73/78

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 vessel crew and operations PDF Icon PDF Icon
2) The ability to co-ordinate the vessel & crew during an emergency situation of the DP System and / or Vessel (as appropriate) 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) Operate a dynamic position system maintaining a vessel on station (if appropriate) PDF Icon PDF Icon
5) Control the vessel during Deployment & recovery of anchors PDF Icon PDF Icon
6) Control the vessel during Heavy lifting operations PDF Icon PDF Icon
7) Control the vessel during Diving Operations PDF Icon PDF Icon
8) Control the vessel during Pipelay operations PDF Icon PDF Icon
9) Control the vessel during Well Servicing operations PDF Icon PDF Icon
10) Control the vessel during ROV / Survey Operations PDF Icon PDF Icon
11) Control the vessel during Semi-submersible 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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