FOR ALL ITS WORTH ; NTC-M's Electro Cadet Program

          The Norwegian Training Center - Manila proudly handed the Document of Evidence to members of its Batch 17 Electro Cadet Program  who successfully passed Module 1  of extensive trainings and courses designed  and approved by the Norwegian Maritime Directorate in 2006 . These gentlemen; composed of licensed  Electrical  and Communications Engineers earned additional  badges on their chest, ready to face the real world of sea service. With flying colors, bringing the NTC name with theirs they will proceed to Module 2 of the program; 6 to 8 months onboard as Electrician Trainees and  apply what they have learned  and what they were trained for.

IT's THE NORWEGIAN NAME

           Norway being the leader in maritime industry commands worldwide respect for its shipping expertise. Up to date, Norway has lived up to its name as leader  in the industry as they keep internationally competitive, technically advance and always innovative to meet the worldwide demands for  safe, quality and highest standards in shipping. 

            The Norwegian Shipowners Association, who started the Norwegian Training Center-Manila in 1990, duly recognized the capability of Filipino seafarers  to be trained and classified as world-class, globally competitive  officers and crew of their ships.

           With this genuine thrust, NTC-M has been the training arm of the Norwegian Association of Ship-owners'  providing  quality training to equip seafarers in meeting the  highest industry standards.

HOW TO GET IN NTC-M's ELECTRO CADET PROGRAM?

          

 All shipping vessels need specialist officer to work within their engine department. It will be their responsibility to maintain onboard electronic and electrical system including generators , radio communication, computer hardware, navigational aids etc.

                NTC-M's Electro Cadet program caters to this need. All hopeful candidates who preferred this kind of workload must have degree in  BS in Electronics Communications Engineering  or Electrical Engineering and with PRC license.  Entry criteria requires 23-30 years old, get above average result in Ability Profiling test, pass the personal interview with the NTC-M assessment team and sponsoring shipping companies and complete the requirements of  manning agencies in the Philippines. 

              Medical requirements are highly important as well as psychological tests. This shall determine the person's capability to work away from family and yet deliver the utmost services needed from him.  During the program, cadets are required to stay at the TESDA Complex dormitory as start of his adjustment period separated from home and harmoniously coexist with fellow cadets. It is but essential part of the cadets' preparedness to cope up with the stress and exercise tolerance during the conduction of program.

               

 The program is consist of 3 Modules. The first 6 months part of module 1 includes basic firefighting and personal safety courses. During this time cadets enrolled in the program must secure a valid passport and a seaman's book.  After they satisfactorily passed the extensive trainings  in Marine Electro-technology and Electrical system, Marine Engine & Auxiliary Machineries, Automation  and Process Control System, Allied and Complementary Courses, Mandatory Training,  Emergency, Occupational Safety, Medical Care and Survival Functions NTC-M will allow them to go onboard for 6-8 months for  further on hand experience working in actual vessels.  Their duties onboard are part of Module 2 which will help them acquire Familiarization, Marine Electrical Knowledge, Instrumentation & Control Systems, Electrical & Safety Routines, Shipping Practice, Engineering Knowledge and Sea Project Evaluation. A record book serves as guide during their on board training.
 

Soon after, they have to go back to NTC-M and spend another month  for evaluation, hands-on and practical enhancement training based on the performance review, analysis  and recommendation of the ship officers  where they boarded.
          14 months of extensive trainings, brand new experiences, thrilling challenges, new allies or foes, but after all, we can say it's all worth it.