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Procedure leading to approval/implementation of internal examiners for Oral Assessment
**Summary of DGS Circular: Procedure leading to approval/implementation of internal examiners for Oral Assessment**
Applicable to:
Engineering and Ship Surveyors
Effective Date:
27th August 2019
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Purpose and Scope
The procedure aims to ensure trained examiners are available for oral examinations and to document training procedures for approving internal examiners.
- Applicable Grades: F.V.E.D., F.V. Engineers, Sea Going E.D, MEO Class IV (NCV), MEO Class III, MEO Class II, MEO Class I
2. Training and Approval Process
Training includes evaluation of candidate eligibility, assessment of written scripts (for MEO Class I only), and conducting orals.
- Training Duration: Varies by grade, ranging from 3 to 6 months
- Assessment: Principal Officer/Dy.C.S. assesses trainee examiner based on five criteria, using a rating scale of 1-5
- Recommendation: If the trainee examiner scores 15 or above, the Principal Officer forwards the proposal to the Chief Examiner of Engineers
II/4 Minimum Qualification of Surveyor
- MEO Class I: Extra First Class Certificate of Competency/M.Sc. from WMU, Malmo
- MEO Class II: M.Sc. from WMU, Malmo or Extra First Class Certificate of Competency
- MEO Class III & IV: First Class Certificate of Competency
Important Note
Chief Examiner of Engineers may withdraw approval if an adverse report is received. Approved examiners must conduct orals at least once a year to maintain their approval.
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