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I. OBJECTIVES
To establish policies and guidelines in conducting Practical Assessment for
Management, Operational Level and Ratings for Marine Deck and Engine in accordance
with STCW Circular No. 2015-10.
STCW Circular No: 2015-02 “Policies, Rules and Regulations on the Accreditation of
Practical Assessment Centers (PACs) in the conduct of assessment for the issuance
of certificates of competencies (COCs) for Marine Deck and Marine Engineer
Officers”. (Appendix A)
STCW Circular No: 2015-10 "Policies, Rules and Regulations on the Accreditation of
Assessment Centers (AC's) for the conduct of Theoretical Examination and Practical
Assessment. (Appendix D)
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FEMFI-PACM-00
FAR EAST MARITIME FOUNDATION INCORPORATED
Assessor refers to FEMFI designated and approved Assessor who is equipped with
necessary tools knowledge and skills to conduct the assessment and has attended the
IMO Model Course 3.12 – Assessors Course and IMO Model Course 6.10 – Instructor and
Assessor Simulator Based Training.
Passing Candidate refers to the Assesse who successfully and clearly demonstrated the
abilities, skills and competence required as against those specified in the competence
table or the objectives of the course program attended and completed and shall be
given the passing mark.
Failure Candidate refers to the Assessee who was not able to clearly demonstrate the
abilities, skills and competence stipulated on the table of competency or the objectives
and shall not be given the passing mark.
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Re-sit - means taking again the practical assessment, due to previous failure.
3. Annual review of assessment tools through the result of item analysis shall
be conducted and facilitated by the Training Manager. If revision of the
assessment tools found to be necessary, due to the result of analysis or
regulatory requirements, the Training Manager shall coordinate with the
subject matter experts for the further development.
5. The prepared scenario shall be performed by the assesse in the process of the
practical assessment prior to implementation through a pilot test. Pilot test shall
be evaluated by;
Training Manager
Assessor
Subject Matter Expert
IT Staff
Assesse
6. In the conduct of the pilot testing, Quality System Standard on Assessment shall
be observed
7. During the activity the Training Manager and the Subject Matter Expert shall
record their observation, in the pilot test evaluation form.
8. After the activity, the assesse shall evaluate the entire process of the assessment.
9. Data of the pilot test shall be gathered for analysis; the result of the analysis shall
be discussed with the assessment development team for the required revision and
changes. Minutes of the discussion shall be documented for reference purposes.
10. This activity shall be fully documented through a validation report and the use of
testing and validation form.
E. APPROVAL
1. Once the assessment tools revision, development, testing and validation report
was submitted, the Vice-President and Chief Executive Officer shall approved the
Document Approval Request Form (DARF) and issue a memorandum to all
concerned staff for the official use and implementation.
2. The Training Manager shall instruct the Document Controller to reproduce the
new assessment tools in a controlled manner. Reproduction specification shall
become part of the instruction. This activity can be documented through a memo
or a request.
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FEMFI-PACM-00
FAR EAST MARITIME FOUNDATION INCORPORATED
During Examination:
Report to the assessment venue at least 30 minutes prior to schedule;
Follow the instructions of the authorized MARINA personnel or
accredited assessor;
Take the assessment only for the competences indicated;
Complete the examination in every competence indicated within the time
allowed; and
Not leave the assessment premises until after taking the assessment, as
scheduled.
Note: Please refer to the assessor’s guide for Assessors Action, Assessment Briefing, Simulator
Familiarization, Candidates Recommended Action, Assessment Debriefing, Practical
Assessment guidelines.
A. Registration
a) Enrollment Form
b) Permit
c) Candidate’s Registration
d) Enrollment Report
e) Copy of Certificate of Completion
B. Practical Assessment
a) Attendance Sheet
b) Examination Result
c) Grades/Record
d) List of Passing Candidates
C. Reporting/Submission to MARINA
a) Assessment Application
b) Permit (MARINA)
c) Copy of Enrollment Report
d) Completion Report
e) Assessment/Scenario Report
f) Summary Report
g) Re-sit Application
h) Statement of Fact
i) Summary Report
j) Practical Assessment Report
k) Certificate of Completion
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FAR EAST MARITIME FOUNDATION INCORPORATED
Note: Documentation requirement of the regulatory body shall be observed by the Far East
Maritime Foundation Incorporated.
6.The Assessor shall submit the result and other training documents to the
Registrar.
7. The Training Manager shall check and review the report for verifications
for the generation of the certificate and filing of documents.
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FAR EAST MARITIME FOUNDATION INCORPORATED
1.1.2 Upon the instruction of the Assessor the examinee shall proceed
with the task.
I. PAYMENT OF FEES
After the payment by the candidate, the cashier shall issue the official receipt and
instructed to report to the assigned assessor at the appropriate date and time.
all the necessary documents and making available all personnel involved
in the assessment for possible inquiry.
3.FEMFI shall report to the STCW Office any irregularity in the conduct of
the practical assessment with a statement of facts detailing the whole
incident and supported by documentary evidence.
6. FEMFI shall ensure that all simulators and other equipment used in the
conduct of practical assessment are well-maintained and are in good
working condition.
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FEMFI-PACM-00
FAR EAST MARITIME FOUNDATION INCORPORATED
President &
Chairman of the Board
QMS
Manager
Training
Manager
Assistant Training
Manager
Training
Supervisor
Instructor/Assessor Assessor
(Familiarization) (Assessment)
d. Vice President and Chief Executive Officer – oversees the operations and
implementation of the quality objectives, targets and policy. Supervises the
review, validation and verification of assessment tools and equipment.
Spearheads the top management meetings for operations level.
Communicates third party audits and inspections to the management and
staff.
j. Liaison Officer – collaborates with the Training Manager and the Registrar
on Marina submission requirements. Prepares and checks the assessment
reports and documents prior to Marina submission. Liaises the regulatory
changes to the management. Secures copy of submission receiving reports
to regulatory bodies.
Identification of
Scenario
Requirements
Review of the
Scenario based on
Requirements
NO Re-formulation
Complia and Development
nt
YES
Validation/
Pilot Testing
NO Revision for
Complet Changes and
e Additional
YES
For
Implementation
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PREPARE FOR
Prepare for Pilot
PILOT TESTING
Testing
PILOT TESTING
Pilot BRIEFING
Testing Briefing
(CANDIDATES
(CandidatesFOR ASSESSMENT)
for Assessment)
Station Distribution
IF NO Documents and
Do you need to change or configure the changes
revise the scenario?
IF YES
IF NO
Document the Result and
Submit to MARINA
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FEMFI-PACM-00
FAR EAST MARITIME FOUNDATION INCORPORATED
Orientation and
Familiarization
Assessment Briefing
Assignment
Assignment Distribution
Distribution
-Attendance
-Practical
-Attendance
Assessment Result
Conduct debriefing at
the End of Assessment
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FEMFI-PACM-00
FAR EAST MARITIME FOUNDATION INCORPORATED
Fill-up
Application for
Re-Sit