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Graduate Inspection Engineer

Job Summary:

A Graduate Inspection Engineer is regarded as someone who works within the Inspection Team during marine survey operations.

They can successfully participate under supervision, in the Inspection Project Team during operations and will report directly to the Senior Inspection Engineer.

The Graduate Inspection Engineer is expected to participate in the Competence Management Programme.

Entry Level Specifications:

  • Education:
    • Preferred Suitable tertiary degree qualification in an engineering or science related discipline
    • In the event of not holding a degree qualification experience could substitute for lack there off
    • Willingness to achieve a valid CSWIP 3.4u qualification
  • Industrial, military or academic experience

The following performance criteria will be assessed:

CriteriaPerformance CriteriaUnderpinning Knowledge Questions
1) The ability to maintain a safe work environment in accordance with legislative and company requirements PDF Icon PDF Icon
2) The ability to perform in a team, communicate effectively, keep to deadlines and be flexible to change in the work environment PDF Icon PDF Icon
3) The ability to particiapte effectively in Vessel Emergency Drills 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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