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Ratings forming part of Engineering Watch (WER)

Course Details

Ratings forming part of Engineering Watch is a certification within the maritime industry. This certification qualifies seafarers to perform specific duties related to engine-room operations on ships. The term “ratings” refers to non-officer personnel who perform operational and maintenance tasks.

Upon successful completion of the course, the student receives a certificate of completion of the course for Ratings forming part of a watch in a manned engine-room or designated to perform duties in a periodically unmanned. engine-room.

Eligibility

This course is principally intended for candidates for certification Ratings forming part of a watch in a manned engine-room. Prior to entering the course, it is recommended the trainees should have completed the 4 basic safety training.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of the course, the candidate would be able to do the following:-

1. Carry out a watch routine appropriate to the duties of a rating forming part of an engine-room watch. 

2. Understand orders and be understood in matters relevant to watchkeeping duties

3. Keeping a boiler watch. 

4. Maintain the correct water levels and steam pressures

5. Operate emergency equipment and apply emergency procedures.