The course focuses on basic control engineering which includes various measuring instruments and automation devices used on board ships, Interpret process and instrument diagrams of automation system, and performance tests for monitoring systems; automatic control devices; and protective devices


The course includes working knowledge of shipboard personnel management and training. Ability to apply task and workload management with regards to planning and coordination, personnel assignment, time and resource constraints, prioritization. Knowledge and ability to apply effective resource management on allocation, assignment, and prioritization of resources, effective communications on board and ashore, assertiveness and leadership, including motivation, obtaining and maintaining situation awareness. Knowledge and ability to apply decision-making techniques regarding  situation and risk assessment, identify and generate options, selecting course of action, evaluation of outcome effectiveness,

The course is designed to enhance the knowledge, technical skills of a welder in accordance with fabrication and repair of systems and components. It covers core competencies such as: cutting mild steel plate using Oxy-acetylene equipment, weld mild steel plates & mild steel pipes using Gas and Electric arc welding.