Guidelines to conduct IGNOU approved one year pre-sea training course for Deck Cadet

Applicable to: Institutes conducting IGNOU approved one year pre-sea training course for Deck Cadets

Effective Date: January 1, 2005

Superseded Circulars: None

Key Changes and Requirements

Institutes must obtain approval from the Director-General of Shipping (DGS) to conduct the one year pre-sea training course for Deck Cadets.

The course duration is one year. The sanctioned number of cadets per class is 40, with multiples of 40 thereafter.

Institutes must provide physical requirements as per DGS Order No. 1 of 2003. Additionally, they must provide:

Auditorium/Hall: Capable of accommodating 150 persons, with suitable facilities
Navigation Laboratory: Equipped with necessary instruments and materials
Seamanship Laboratory: Adequately equipped for various seamanship activities
Workshops: Adequately equipped for carpentry, plumbing, machine, electrical, and hotwork workshops
Physics Laboratory: Equipped with necessary tools and materials
Videos/CDs/DVDs: On various topics related to maritime education
Computer Programmes: On various topics related to maritime education

Institutes must have qualified faculty and instructors as per the guidelines. The faculty strength should be at least 50% on full-time employment.

Course In-charge: Master Mariner with at least 5 years service at management level and 1 year experience as a regular faculty member
Faculty Members (Nautical Subjects): Master Mariner with at least 5 years service on merchant ships, including 1 year at management level
Faculty Members (Academic Subjects): As per applicable recruitment rules of the affiliating university or UGC guidelines
Instructors: Qualified instructors with relevant experience and approved training course for instructors (TOI)

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Uniforms for Faculty Members

Refer to Annexure 1 for details on uniforms for faculty members, including epaulettes, caps, and uniform items.

Important Note

Institutes must comply with these guidelines in letter and spirit to ensure the quality and uniformity of training provided to Deck Cadets.

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