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Chief Engineer

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 Chief Engineer 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/ 2&3 and appropriate seagoing service, propulsion power of 750kW and 300kW
• 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 annex I.
• 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.
• Demonstrates adequate knowledge & use of the English language i.a.w STCW code table A III/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 a Master taking cognisance of flag and coastal state reqirements at management level

The following competencies will be assessed through performance criteria:

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