A PRIMER FOR RATINGS APPLYING FOR A CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY UNDER THE STCW
CONVENTION, AS AMENDED
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     1. TESDA NCR Building, TESDA Complex, East Service Road, Taguig, Metro
         Manila, Tel: (63-2) 815-3343;
     2. TESDA (CAMANAVA) District Office, DUSIRS Building, Caloocan City Hall,
         Tel: (63-2) 287-2137;
     3. TESDA (Pasay/Makati) District Office, Makati Polytechnic, Gil M. Puyat (Buendia)
         Ave., Makati City.

Only complete applications shall be received in these venues,
Incomplete application documents shall be promptly returned. Once the application documents are officially received, the assessment fee shall be paid and an official receipt shall be issued for such payment.

Q: What is the cost of the assessment process?

A:
Experienced ratings who are accepted for portfolio assessment shall pay the amount of P500 as assessment fee. The fee shall be paid to the appropriate officer who shall issue the corresponding receipt with the due date indicated at the back of the receipt.

Q: How long shall a rating wait for the issuance of his Ratings Certificate?

A:
One week from the time and application is received and the assessment fee is paid, the Certificate of Competency shall be ready for release (if the applicant is assessed as qualified). The Ratings Certificate shall be released to the same party who filed the application upon payment of the certification fee of P150 which shall be duly receipted.

Q: What happens if the assessor entertains some doubts on the qualifications of the applicant?

A:
The applicant shall be formally notified to report to the assessment venue for a thorough interview to properly establish his qualifications. After a satisfactory interview the applicant shall be immediately advised of the final results.

Q: What are the requirements to be submitted by new entrants and inexperienced ratings?

A:
The following documents should be submitted:

     1. Accomplished application form;
     2. Two passport-size photos (with name printed at the back);
     3. Certificate of completion of the Ratings Course (with two (2) months practicum or
         6 months sea service);
     4. Medical certificate (in PEME form).

Q: What are the procedures in the assessment of ratings who are new entrants?

A:
When the application documents submitted are complete, the applicant is required to pay the written examination fee of P200 which shall be duly receipted. The written test shall be given three (3) days from the date of payment. Such date shall be duly indicated at the back of the Official Receipt.

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