"This program's goal is to prepare a candidate to take the second mate test for the certificate of competency for a ship that sails abroad. It aims to meet the levels of competence outlined in section A-||/1 of the STCW 78 as modified and completes a portion of the education and training requirements under regulation ||/1. chief mate phase 1 courses, refresher courses, pscrb practical courses course details 1. Length: four months 2.Reference:STCW Circular No. 12 of 2012 3.Training for certification in second mate role 4. Approvals: General Shipping Directorate 5. Instructional strategies: integrated learning 6. Course Start: Once every four months Eligibility 1. pre-sea instruction (B.Sc. in nautical science from a DGS-approved institution with a 12-month sea service) seafarer 2. a seafarer with pre-sea training under their belt and a nautical science diploma from a DGS-approved institution"