For more information, contact
Ms. Levern Abrahams
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Telephone: 021 440 5716/63/52
Entrance Requirements
- Engineering officer of the watch certificate of competency or equivalent
- Or, completed modules for Engineering officer of the watch, as prescribed by SAMSA STA -02-101a
Attendees must have Internet access and suitable computing hardware and software to participate in the e-learning forums
Recommendations
Candidates are to bring along their ID/Passport on Day 1.
Drivers Licences will not be accepted.
Target Audience
- Aspiring Senior Officers: Junior marine engineering officers seeking to advance their seafaring careers to senior officer ranks (e.g., second engineer, Chief engineer) will gain a distinct advantage. The course provides part of the theoretical expertise and practical insights required by SAMSA for class 2 orals
- Maritime Organizations: Shipping companies and maritime organizations looking to upskill their junior officers and develop a wider pool of senior officers for their vessels.
Course Structure
A written assessment forms part of the candidate's portfolio of evidence.
Assessment and Certification
Candidates will be continuously assessed in the following manner:
- Online tutorials (not graded)
- On campus final summative assessment (graded)
For successful completion of the certificate, an attendee needs to obtain a passing mark of at least 60% on the assessment. To accommodate the dynamic nature of the industry, this assessment must be booked by the student at the earliest convenience. A re-assessment will be given to candidates who did not meet the pass mark.
Important Dates and Times
Application Deadline: 2026-02-20
Course offered at: Granger bay
Course lasts for:
3 months
Note about registration:
Please email all booking enquiries to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. /This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 021 440 5716/63/52
NB: No Cash or card facilities available on site.
Payment details will be communicated once enrolment forms are received by admin department.
Class times are: 17h00-20h00
Classes will be attended online-optional on campus.
Note about class dates:
Length of courses: 3 months
Offering schedule: 3 cycle per year
1 March to end of May each year
Application deadline: 20 February 2025
1 June to end of August each year
Application deadline: 22 May 2025
1 September to end November each year
Application deadline: 21 August 2026
Learning
This Marine engineering knowledge course has been designed to fulfil the requirements of the SAMSA STA- 02-101b. The purpose is to outline the use of machinery and systems onboard ships, to explain the safety aspects involved and the need for compliance with the relevant regulations, offering substantial benefits to a range of maritime professionals and organizations.
Course Intake
Maximum students per course: 28
Length of courses: 3 months
Offering schedule: 3 cycle per year
First intake: 1 March to end of May each year
Second intake: 1 June to end of August each year
Third intake: 1 September to end November each year
Courses will be running in parallel; students may enrol for multiple courses at the same time (student choice)
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