The certificate of competency for seafarers and machinists includes many contents such as the theoretical and practical assessment of coastal (Class C) seafarers and machinists. In addition, ocean-going (B-class) seafarers and mechanics also need to test English theory and listening conversation.

According to the requirements of the National Maritime Safety Administration, the training time of sailor certificate and mechanic certificate is about 3 months, and the examination time is 2-3 days. The clearance rate of competency certificate training for coastal sailors and mechanics is between 90% and 98%, and the clearance rate of ocean voyage is relatively low.

Attention to English subjects

There is no English subject in the training of coastal sailors and mechanics, but students who apply for ocean-going sailors and mechanics also need to take English subjects. The contents of pre-job training for seafarers mainly include theoretical knowledge, crew technology in actual operation and crew responsibilities.

Ordinary seamen, sailors and mechanics belong to the security crew, the examination and training are relatively simple, and the passing rate of completing the prescribed class hours is relatively high.

Students who take part in the training of ocean-going seafarers and mechanics can choose to take a make-up exam or transfer to domestic coastal seafarers and mechanics if they pass the theoretical and practical exams but fail in English. By the same token, sailors and mechanics who have obtained certificates of competency and reached the qualification of six months in China can apply for the expanded navigation area examination and take the 1 English course alone.