Assessment, Examination and Certification of Seafarers (AECS) Course
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The AECS course is offered by 12 DG Shipping-approved institutes across India, including locations in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, and Kerala.
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Assessment, Examination and Certification of Seafarers (AECS) Course Description:
The Assessment, Examination and Certification of Seafarers (AECS) Course is a 10-day mandatory to meet the Mandatory minimum requirements of providing knowledge to enhance skills of would be examiners to administer, supervise and monitor training, and assessment, examination and certification of seafarers by the provisions of Regulation V6 “Training and Assessment” of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended and section A-U6 of the STCW Code. This course is also designed to meet the requirements of IMO Model course 3.12, “Assessment, Examination and Certification of Seafarers (AECS).
Eligibility for AECS Course
To attend the AECS Course, you need to clear all of the points mentioned below.
- Every candidate qualified to conduct assessments and examinations of seafarers for certificates of competency issued in accordance of the STCW convention, 1978, as amended should possess a CoC no lower than the certificate or qualification, which he/she is to examine and certificate on behalf of the DG Shipping.
- Shall hold a CoC, issued by the Govt of India” or equivalent, either as : Master (FG) or MEO Class I (FG) or ETO or GMDSS (GOC).
- Hold a certificate for “Training Course for Trainers and Assessors”, (TOTA).
- Have fluency (both spoken and written) in the language in which the course will be conducted.
Documents Required for AECS Course
To apply for the AECS course, you need a list of documents such as:
- INDoS Id
- CDC with proof of sea service
- Valid CoC
- VICT/TOTA STCW certificate
- Valid Medicals by a D.G. Shipping Approved Doctor (Click here for the list of DGS Approved Doctors)
- A valid passport
AECS Course Details
A trainee successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Apply the provisions of the STCW Convention concerning the training, assessment, examination, and certification of Masters, officer’s and ratings;
- Evaluate and apply the processes necessary to implement these provisions under national law;
- Analyze national assessment, examination, and certification process needs;
- Determine appropriate assessment methods;
- Organize, administer and conduct assessments/examinations; and
- Demonstrate the ability to issue certificates and control the certification process.
AECS Course Fees
AECS course fees depend on college to college. The AECS course fees can vary from ₹15,000 – ₹30,000, so ensure you select the right college with our STCW Course Finder Portal.
Complete Process for AECS Exit Exam
1. E-Learning Requirements for AECS Exit Exam
- Minimum Study Hours: 28 hours
- Passing Marks: 70%
2. Steps to Complete E-Learning:
- Visit the DG Shipping website and access the e-learning portal.
- Click on Modular Courses, enroll in AECS course, and log in with face verification.
- Complete the required e-learning hours and attempt the assessment exam.
- Upon passing, candidates become eligible for 6-day classroom training at a DG Shipping-approved MTI.
- After classroom training, candidates must take the Exit Exam on the DG Shipping website.
3. AECS Exit Exam Details
- Total Questions: 30
- Duration: 30 minutes
- Passing Marks: 15
- Marks per Question: 1
- Mandatory to Attempt: All questions
How to Download the AECS Course Certificate?
- After completing E-Learning, Offline Training, and the Exit Exam, the MTI generates the STCW AECS certificate.
- The certificate can be downloaded through the Indos CoP Checker on the DG Shipping website.
- If you face any difficulty in downloading, refer to our step-by-step video guide on how to download the STCW certificate.
What is the AECS Certificate Validity?
- The STCW certificate is valid for lifetime.
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