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GIVING CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY (COC) EXAMS FROM U.K
A lot of students want to appear for COC (Certificate Of
Competency ) exams from U.K and do not know how to proceed with the same and
also the colleges that are conducting
these courses in U.K ;it’s a small attempt from me to help those students who
want to appear for their competency exams from U.K
A) THE
FIRST STEP IS OBTAIN A NOTICE OF ELEGIBILITY FROM MCA FOR APPEARING FOR THE
EXAMS; ALL DOUBTS REGARDING NOE ARE
GIVEN BELOW WHICH ARE AS PER MCA SITE.ITS ALWAYS BETTER TO TAKE NOE BEFORE YOU
JOIN A COURSE AS LATER ON IF YOU HAVE SOME PROBLEM REGARDING GETTING A NOE ALL
YOUR EFFORTS AND MONEY WOULD BE WASTED THAT YOU HAVE PUT TO DO A COURSE.ALSO
NOE TOGETHER WITH THE COLLEGE LETTER FOR JOINING A COUSE WILL HELP YOU TO GET A
VISA WITHOUT ANY ISSUES.NOE APPLICATION FORM CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM MCAs WEB
SITE www.mcga.gov.uk
For the issue of a Notice of Eligibility to take an Oral Examination,
you will need to submit:
- A fully completed Application form. Please ensure you send in all the documentation required for your type of application, the application form contains instruction for the certificates and documents needed. Please ensure you have entered the relevant Sea Service on the form
- Passport or Birth Certificate
- Discharge Book or Certificates of Discharge
- Watchkeeping Certificates and Sea Service Testimonials
- Two Passport Photographs (attested)
- Valid Medical Fitness Certificate, which must include a sight test
- VQ letter for Cadet & Chief Mate applications if applicable
If you are unsure what documents to submit please contact our customer
helpline on +44 (0)2380 329 231 for advice, or send an email request to deck@mcga.gov.uk.
Where can I obtain an application form?
You can download an application form www.mcga.gov.uk website, or you can contact customer helpline on +44 (0)2380 329 231 or send an email request to deck@mcga.gov.uk.
You can download an application form www.mcga.gov.uk website, or you can contact customer helpline on +44 (0)2380 329 231 or send an email request to deck@mcga.gov.uk.
How much does a Certificate of Competency cost?
You can download current fee structure from this site www.mcga.gov.uk.
You can download current fee structure from this site www.mcga.gov.uk.
How long will it take to process my
application?
The Service Standard for processing an application is up to 28 days.
The Service Standard for processing an application is up to 28 days.
When will the fee be processed?
The fee for an application will be processed within a few days of the application having been received.
The fee for an application will be processed within a few days of the application having been received.
What would happen if the payment is not
included with my application or the payment is rejected?
If the required payment is not included with your application, or if the payment is rejected, it will be considered incomplete and this will delay your application. When the fee is received your application will be assessed within the Service Standard of 28 days.
If the required payment is not included with your application, or if the payment is rejected, it will be considered incomplete and this will delay your application. When the fee is received your application will be assessed within the Service Standard of 28 days.
Will I receive a receipt for my payment?
No, we do not automatically issue a receipt for the payment received. If you do require a receipt please send a letter with your application form requesting that a receipt be issued or, if you have already submitted your application, please send an email requesting a receipt to deck@mcga.gov.uk.
No, we do not automatically issue a receipt for the payment received. If you do require a receipt please send a letter with your application form requesting that a receipt be issued or, if you have already submitted your application, please send an email requesting a receipt to deck@mcga.gov.uk.
How can I check the progress of my application?
You can check the status of your applications by calling the Seafarer Training & Certification Customer helpline on +44 (0)2380 329 231 or email deck@mcga.gov.uk.
You can check the status of your applications by calling the Seafarer Training & Certification Customer helpline on +44 (0)2380 329 231 or email deck@mcga.gov.uk.
What information do I need to check my
application online?
You will be required to enter your name, your date of birth and the form number from the right hand side of your application form. The application checker is case sensitive. If any information is entered incorrectly you will not get a result.
You will be required to enter your name, your date of birth and the form number from the right hand side of your application form. The application checker is case sensitive. If any information is entered incorrectly you will not get a result.
When I submit the missing documentation will my
application be dealt with immediately?
No. If your application did not include all the required documentation it would have been considered incomplete. When the required documents are received it will be processed in date order and within the service standard of 28 days from receipt of all of the documents.
No. If your application did not include all the required documentation it would have been considered incomplete. When the required documents are received it will be processed in date order and within the service standard of 28 days from receipt of all of the documents.
What is an SDS number?
SDS stands for Seafarer Documentation System. Each seafarer is allocated a unique number when they make an application for a Certificate of Competency or discharge book. This number will be quoted in any correspondence we send you; it is very helpful if you use this number when contacting us.
SDS stands for Seafarer Documentation System. Each seafarer is allocated a unique number when they make an application for a Certificate of Competency or discharge book. This number will be quoted in any correspondence we send you; it is very helpful if you use this number when contacting us.
What does the abbreviation ‘QCM date’ mean?
The abbreviation “QCM date” stands for “Qualifying Conditions Met” date. This is the date that you completed your last qualification or examination that is needed to gain your Certificate of Competency. For example Mr Smith completed his last required qualification, “Signals Certificate”, for his Chief Mate Certificate of Competency on 22/03/2004 so his QCM date would be 22/03/2004. Any sea service for a subsequent certificate will be counted from this date.
The abbreviation “QCM date” stands for “Qualifying Conditions Met” date. This is the date that you completed your last qualification or examination that is needed to gain your Certificate of Competency. For example Mr Smith completed his last required qualification, “Signals Certificate”, for his Chief Mate Certificate of Competency on 22/03/2004 so his QCM date would be 22/03/2004. Any sea service for a subsequent certificate will be counted from this date.
What are the criteria for Sea
ServiceTestimonials/Watchkeeping Certificates?
All testimonials/Watchkeeping Certificates must be on ship or company headed paper and give appropriate contact details; be stamped with the ship or company stamp; be signed by the Master or another authorised person in the company and must state all leave of absences, watchkeeping service and duties whilst on board.
All vessels that use a rota system for leave must have the rota details on Sea Service Testimonials. For example, '7 days on 2 days off'.
All testimonials/Watchkeeping Certificates must be on ship or company headed paper and give appropriate contact details; be stamped with the ship or company stamp; be signed by the Master or another authorised person in the company and must state all leave of absences, watchkeeping service and duties whilst on board.
All vessels that use a rota system for leave must have the rota details on Sea Service Testimonials. For example, '7 days on 2 days off'.
Where can I obtain a template for a Sea Service
Testimonial/Watchkeeping Certificate?
MGN 91 contains templates for testimonials.
MGN 91 contains templates for testimonials.
Where can I get a template of a testimonial for
a fishing vessel and what information needs to be included?
A template for a testimonial is located in MGN 91, however a letter from your Skipper on company headed paper will be acceptable. This must include dates of employment with dates of voyages, details of the rota that was followed, capacity worked, watchkeeping duties, areas of operation and length and tonnage of vessels.
A template for a testimonial is located in MGN 91, however a letter from your Skipper on company headed paper will be acceptable. This must include dates of employment with dates of voyages, details of the rota that was followed, capacity worked, watchkeeping duties, areas of operation and length and tonnage of vessels.
Can I send my application before I have
completed the required Sea Service?
No, you should not make an application for a Notice of Eligibility before you have completed the required Sea Service. Your application will be considered as being incomplete which could result in your application being rejected.
No, you should not make an application for a Notice of Eligibility before you have completed the required Sea Service. Your application will be considered as being incomplete which could result in your application being rejected.
Where can I get a Medical Fitness Certificate
from, and how long is it valid for?
The UK Medical Fitness Certificate is the 'ENG 1'. For a list of approved doctors in the UK and abroad, and a list of acceptable overseas Medical Fitness Certificates, please read MCAs medical notices.
UK Medical Fitness Certificates issued after 01/09/02 are normally valid for two years, unless the Doctor states a lesser period.
Further medical information can be found on the web pages of MCA Seafarer Health and Safety Branch.
The UK Medical Fitness Certificate is the 'ENG 1'. For a list of approved doctors in the UK and abroad, and a list of acceptable overseas Medical Fitness Certificates, please read MCAs medical notices.
UK Medical Fitness Certificates issued after 01/09/02 are normally valid for two years, unless the Doctor states a lesser period.
Further medical information can be found on the web pages of MCA Seafarer Health and Safety Branch.
Where can I obtain a Merchant Navy Training
Board (MNTB) Training Record Book?
You can only use a MNTB Training Record Book if you are following an approved course of training through a college. The college will issue you with the required Record Book.
You can only use a MNTB Training Record Book if you are following an approved course of training through a college. The college will issue you with the required Record Book.
Where can I find an MCA-approved short course
training provider?
For a list of Maritime & Coastguard Agency approved training providers please contact MCA Customer Helpdesk on +44 (0)2380 329 231. Alternatively please send an email to deck@mcga.gov.uk.
Please clearly state the name of the course and the geographical area within which you would prefer the training provider to be located.
For a list of Maritime & Coastguard Agency approved training providers please contact MCA Customer Helpdesk on +44 (0)2380 329 231. Alternatively please send an email to deck@mcga.gov.uk.
Please clearly state the name of the course and the geographical area within which you would prefer the training provider to be located.
Which countries' Short Courses Certificates do
you accept?
Basic Training: We accept certificates from all countries on the STCW White List.
Advanced Training: Medical First Aid, Advanced Fire Fighting, Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats and Medical Care are acceptable from India, the Republic of Ireland, New Zealand, Canada, Pakistan, South Africa and all European Union (EU) member states.
Basic Training: We accept certificates from all countries on the STCW White List.
Advanced Training: Medical First Aid, Advanced Fire Fighting, Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats and Medical Care are acceptable from India, the Republic of Ireland, New Zealand, Canada, Pakistan, South Africa and all European Union (EU) member states.
Are all short courses valid indefinitely?
No: Signals certificates are valid for 3 years. HND examinations are valid for 7 years and SQA examinations are valid for 3 years. All these certificates must be in date at the time your Certificate of Competency is issued.
No: Signals certificates are valid for 3 years. HND examinations are valid for 7 years and SQA examinations are valid for 3 years. All these certificates must be in date at the time your Certificate of Competency is issued.
Is a Medical Care Certificate valid indefinitely?
Yes, however all candidates applying for master or chief mate certification must have successfully completed an MCA-approved medical care training programme, meeting the standards laid down in STCW Code A-VI/4-2, within the preceding 5 years.
The master and any other person in charge of medical care on a UK flag vessel will be required to undertake refresher training in Proficiency in Medical Care every 5 years. Please consult MGN 96.
Yes, however all candidates applying for master or chief mate certification must have successfully completed an MCA-approved medical care training programme, meeting the standards laid down in STCW Code A-VI/4-2, within the preceding 5 years.
The master and any other person in charge of medical care on a UK flag vessel will be required to undertake refresher training in Proficiency in Medical Care every 5 years. Please consult MGN 96.
Can I send in my short course certificates at a
later date?
Short course certificates are not required for assessing eligibility but are required before the issue of your Certificate of Competency. If you do not submit your ancillary certificates with your application they will be requested on the reverse of your Notice of Eligibility.
Short course certificates are not required for assessing eligibility but are required before the issue of your Certificate of Competency. If you do not submit your ancillary certificates with your application they will be requested on the reverse of your Notice of Eligibility.
Can I book my oral examination before I receive
my Notice of Eligibility?
No, you are not eligible to take the oral examination until you have received your Notice of Eligibility.
No, you are not eligible to take the oral examination until you have received your Notice of Eligibility.
When and how do I apply for an oral
examination?
You should wait until you have received your Notice of Eligibility before contacting your local Marine Office to arrange a convenient time and date for your oral examination.
You should wait until you have received your Notice of Eligibility before contacting your local Marine Office to arrange a convenient time and date for your oral examination.
Can I hold two Deck Notices of Eligibility at
the same time if they are for different examinations?
No, candidates are only allowed to hold one Deck Notice of Eligibility at any one time. However, if you are a ‘dual candidate’ you may hold a Deck Notice of Eligibility and an Engineering Notice of Eligibility at the same time.
No, candidates are only allowed to hold one Deck Notice of Eligibility at any one time. However, if you are a ‘dual candidate’ you may hold a Deck Notice of Eligibility and an Engineering Notice of Eligibility at the same time.
Does a Notice of Eligibility have an expiry
date?
Yes, Notices of Eligibility are valid for a maximum of 5 years from the date of issue.
Yes, Notices of Eligibility are valid for a maximum of 5 years from the date of issue.
Is a pass Notice of Eligibility valid
indefinitely?
The SQA written examinations, the MCA oral examination and the Signals examination (where applicable) MUST be passed within the 3 year period prior to the date of issue of a certificate of competency. The HND Certificate of Achievement, or an equivalent, will remain valid towards the issue of a certificate of competency for a period of 7 years.
The SQA written examinations, the MCA oral examination and the Signals examination (where applicable) MUST be passed within the 3 year period prior to the date of issue of a certificate of competency. The HND Certificate of Achievement, or an equivalent, will remain valid towards the issue of a certificate of competency for a period of 7 years.
What do I do when I have passed my oral
examination?
Complete the relevant parts of the Notice of Eligibility (NOE). Please note that you must complete and sign the declaration, if this is not signed we will not be able to issue the Certificate of Competency (COC). Check on the reverse of the NOE for any documentation you need to send in with the pass NOE. If this documentation is not included a COC cannot be issued. Do not forget to return your current UK COC if you hold one because this must be cancelled before a further COC can be issued.
Return the NOE and above documents to The Maritime & Coastguard Agency, Seafarer Training & Certification Branch, Spring Place, 105 Commercial Rd, Southampton, SO15 1EG.
Complete the relevant parts of the Notice of Eligibility (NOE). Please note that you must complete and sign the declaration, if this is not signed we will not be able to issue the Certificate of Competency (COC). Check on the reverse of the NOE for any documentation you need to send in with the pass NOE. If this documentation is not included a COC cannot be issued. Do not forget to return your current UK COC if you hold one because this must be cancelled before a further COC can be issued.
Return the NOE and above documents to The Maritime & Coastguard Agency, Seafarer Training & Certification Branch, Spring Place, 105 Commercial Rd, Southampton, SO15 1EG.
I have passed my oral examination, how long
will I have to wait to receive my Certificate of Competency?
From when we receive your pass Notice of Eligibility (NOE) and all relevant documentation it can take up to 14 days to issue the Certificate of Competency.
From when we receive your pass Notice of Eligibility (NOE) and all relevant documentation it can take up to 14 days to issue the Certificate of Competency.
After passing all the requirements when
applying for my new certificate of competency, do I need to submit my lower
certificate of competency?
If your lower Certificate of Competency is a UK Certificate of Competency you must return the certificate for cancellation before your new Certificate can be issued.
If your lower Certificate of Competency is a UK Certificate of Competency you must return the certificate for cancellation before your new Certificate can be issued.
What do I need to do if I should fail my oral
examination?
You need to complete the reverse side of your Notice of Eligibility (NOE) and return the NOE to The Maritime & Coastguard Agency, Seafarer Training & Certification Branch, Spring Place, 105 Commercial Rd, SO15 1EG with the re-sit fee.
You need to complete the reverse side of your Notice of Eligibility (NOE) and return the NOE to The Maritime & Coastguard Agency, Seafarer Training & Certification Branch, Spring Place, 105 Commercial Rd, SO15 1EG with the re-sit fee.
If I should fail my oral examination, can I
re-take my oral examination straight away?
No, you are allowed three attempts with a two week period between each oral examination. There is a three month period for the fourth and subsequent oral examinations.
No, you are allowed three attempts with a two week period between each oral examination. There is a three month period for the fourth and subsequent oral examinations.
Do you accept Tanker Familiarisation Courses or
Tanker Safety Courses from outside the United Kingdom?
All Tanker Familiarisation and Tanker Safety Courses must be issued by an MCA approved course provider or EU member states.
All Tanker Familiarisation and Tanker Safety Courses must be issued by an MCA approved course provider or EU member states.
Do MCA approved Tanker Safety or Tanker
Familiarisation Certificates have an expiry date?
Yes, all tanker training must have been completed in the five years prior to your application and must be in date at the time when your Specialist Tanker Training Endorsement is issued.
Yes, all tanker training must have been completed in the five years prior to your application and must be in date at the time when your Specialist Tanker Training Endorsement is issued.
Do I need to provide Sea Service Testimonials
for a Specialist Tanker Training Endorsement?
Yes, the Testimonial must contain information regarding the type of vessel and full details of the cargo carried eg. crude oil, fuel oil or naphtha. “Oil” or “Chemical” is not acceptable as they do not provide enough information. Also, the Sea Service must have been within the last 5 years.
Yes, the Testimonial must contain information regarding the type of vessel and full details of the cargo carried eg. crude oil, fuel oil or naphtha. “Oil” or “Chemical” is not acceptable as they do not provide enough information. Also, the Sea Service must have been within the last 5 years.
Are all yacht short courses valid indefinitely?
No. Medical Care and Medical First Aid are valid for 5 years. All candidates applying for master or chief mate certification must have successfully completed an MCA-approved medical care training programme, meeting the standards laid down in STCW Code A-VI/4-2, within the preceding 5 years.
The master and any other person in charge of medical care on a UK flag vessel will be required to undertake refresher training in Proficiency in Medical Care every 5 years. Please consult MGN 96.
Business & Law, Construction & Stability, General Ship Knowledge and Navigation are all only valid for 3 years. All these certificates must be in date at the time when your Certificate of Competency is issued.
No. Medical Care and Medical First Aid are valid for 5 years. All candidates applying for master or chief mate certification must have successfully completed an MCA-approved medical care training programme, meeting the standards laid down in STCW Code A-VI/4-2, within the preceding 5 years.
The master and any other person in charge of medical care on a UK flag vessel will be required to undertake refresher training in Proficiency in Medical Care every 5 years. Please consult MGN 96.
Business & Law, Construction & Stability, General Ship Knowledge and Navigation are all only valid for 3 years. All these certificates must be in date at the time when your Certificate of Competency is issued.
Where can I obtain a Training Record Book for
Yachtsmen?
You can obtain a Training Record Book from your training provider or you can download it from our web site.
You can obtain a Training Record Book from your training provider or you can download it from our web site.
Does my Yacht Training Record Book have to be
submitted with my application for my Notice of Eligibility?
Yes. We need to verify that you have completed your Yacht Training Record Book during your 36 months Yacht service. Your application will be delayed if the Training Book is not submitted with your application or has not been completed correctly.
Yes. We need to verify that you have completed your Yacht Training Record Book during your 36 months Yacht service. Your application will be delayed if the Training Book is not submitted with your application or has not been completed correctly.
Is there an Oral examination from Class 1
Fishing to Officer of the Watch Unlimited Certificate?
No there isn’t. The syllabus has already been covered in the Class 1 Fishing exams. All other holders of Fishing Certificates of Competency must pass an oral examination to obtain an Officer of the Watch Unlimited Certificate.
No there isn’t. The syllabus has already been covered in the Class 1 Fishing exams. All other holders of Fishing Certificates of Competency must pass an oral examination to obtain an Officer of the Watch Unlimited Certificate.
Do I need to complete an application form to
upgrade from a Class 1 Fishing Certificate to OOW Unlimited?
Yes, this is because the form contains important information and assists with processing your application.
Yes, this is because the form contains important information and assists with processing your application.
- Full payment not received or payment rejected
- Sea Service testimonials/Watchkeeping Certificates not enclosed
- There is a deficiency in the required Sea Service or Sea Service has been completed incorrectly on the application form
- Application form not fully completed
- Counter signatory has not attested the passport photographs
- The photographs are of an incorrect size or are of poor quality
- Declaration not signed and dated
- Originals of required documents are not submitted
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General Information
·
The information in this guide
has been extracted from Marine Guidance Note (MGN) 93 - and is a sea time guide
only. Please ensure that you are familiar with the training and
certification guidance literature before making an application to the MCA for a
Notice of Eligibility (NOE) or Certificate of Competency (CoC).
·
Qualifying sea service means
service under crew agreement as engineer officer on regular watch, on Unmanned
Machinery Spaces (UMS) duties, or on day work and is calculated from day of
joining to, and including, the day of signing off the vessel. The period of sea
service required for certification varies with the level of certification.
·
Day Work
·
Engineering work carried out
at sea, other than that performed on regular watch, will be counted in full
towards the overall minimum sea service required. However, this time
cannot be counted towards watchkeeping service.
·
Watchkeeping/UMS duties
·
Where watchkeeping service is
required, this means that the cadet/rating carried out watchkeeping duties
(under supervision of a certifiedengineer officer) for not less than 8 hours
out of every 24 hour period. Where the vessel is operating a UMS system,
it is expected that a 24 hr duty period is carried out in every 72 hour period
i.e. "one in three" duty rota.
·
Where watchkeeping service is
required for subsequent certificates, this means that an officer is in full
charge of an engineering watch for not less than 8 hours out of every 24 hour
period. Where the vessel is operating a UMS system, it is expected that a
24 hr duty period is carried out in every 72 hour period i.e. "one in
three" duty rota.
·
All sea service testimonials,
discharge books and certificates of discharge must be signed by the Chief
Engineer or Engineering Superintendant.
·
For a sea service testimonial
pro forma please see MGN 91 Appendix 1D
For a pro forma of a certificate of discharge please see MGN 123 Appendix 1
For a pro forma of a certificate of discharge please see MGN 123 Appendix 1
·
24 months sea service in ships
of not less than 200kW registered power and training in basic engineering
skills to the satisfaction of the MCA; or
·
2 years shore employment with
an engineering background acceptable to the MCA and 3 months qualifying sea
service as a trainee marine operator on ships of not less than 200kW registered
power; or
·
an approved structured
training programme.
·
6 months qualifying sea
service as a Marine Engine Operator on ships not less than 200kW registered
power, whilst holding an MEOL.
·
6 months (4 months of which
are on watchkeeping or UMS duties on motor/steam ships) on ships of 350kW or
more whilst on main propulsion machinery or UMS duties.
·
8 months (4 months on steam
and 4 months on motor watchkeeping or UMS duties) on ships of 350kW or more
whilst on main propulsion machinery or UMS duties.
·
18 months (9 months of which
are in charge of a watch or UMS duties on motor/steam ships) on ships of 750kW
or more and while qualified as III/I Engineer Officer of the Watch.
·
18 months (9 months steam and
9 months motor of which are in charge of a watch or UMS duties) on ships of
750kW or more and while qualified as III/I Engineer Officer of the Watch.
·
18 months on ships of 1500kW
or more(9 months of which are in charge of a watch or UMS duties on motor/steam
ships of 3000kW or more) and while qualified as III/2 Second Engineer.
·
18 months (9 months steam and
9 months motor of which are in charge of watch or UMS duties on ships of 3000kW
or more) and while qualified as III/2 Second Engineer.
·
Second Engineer <3,000kW Unlimited,
<6,000kW near coastal
Chief Engineer <3,000kW Unlimited*
Chief Engineer <3,000kW Unlimited*
·
* This certificate may be
endorsed for service on vessels under 6,000kW
·
Please see MIN 251
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