Conducting Mariner Assessments

This computer-based course trains in assessment methods for mariners who want to 1) sign off on STCW Competencies and 2) serve as Designated Examiners for candidates for towing-vessel licenses and endorsements. Accepted as suitable training by the U.S. Coast Guard.

Topics

• Trains mariners in assessment methods for:
  • Addressing STCW Competencies
  • Becoming Designated Examiners for candidates for towing-vessel licenses and endorsements
• Step-by step-procedures explained in detail
• Reinforces assessment strategies
• Answers questions on requirements and techniques
• Training areas:
  • Purpose of conducting assessments
  • Role of the assessor
  • Process of conducting assessments
  • Strategies for conducting assessments

Key features

• Uses role-playing scenarios, embedded video, interactive games and tests
• Accepted as suitable training by the U.S. Coast Guard
• Modeled after the U.S. Coast Guard's Manual For Conducting Mariner Assessments
• For mariners who need to conduct assessments

Benefits

• Expands capacity for STCW Competencies sign-off
• Trains Designated Examiners for candidates for towing-vessel licenses and endorsements
• Reinforces successful and proven assessment methods
• Reduces the concern officers may have with their new responsibilities

Uses embedded video, interactive games and tests

Reduces the concern officers may have with their new responsibilities