Accreditation Guidelines for IMO Model Courses

Maritime Training Council (MTC) adopted IMO Model Courses 7.01 and 7.02 through Resolution No. 12, Series 2000.
Pilot testing to be conducted prior to full accreditation of training centers and institutions.
The Philippine Maritime Education and Training Foundation (PMF)/International Maritime Training Trust (IMTT) tasked with conducting the pilot classes under MTC authority.

Interim arrangements for management-level candidates end on 1 February 2004.
Immediate implementation of these IMO Model Courses mandated to meet this deadline.

Shipowners encouraged to support candidates financially and assist with compliance to STCW training requirements.
Priority accreditation given to training centers subsidized by shipowners or recognized organizations.

Pilot classes and accreditation guidelines to conform with provisions of MTC Resolution 03, series 1998, unless specified otherwise.

IMO Model Course 7.01 (Deck Officers): Holders of STCW ’95 operational-level certificates with at least one year sea service in such capacity.
IMO Model Course 7.02 (Marine Engineer Officers): Holders of STCW ’95 operational-level certificates with at least one year sea service in such capacity.

Instructors for Course 7.01 must be Master Mariners holding STCW ’95 certificates, with at least two years’ relevant seagoing service or equivalent experience, academic qualifications (completed Course 6.09 or Master’s degree), teaching experience, and familiarity with the ISM Code.
Assistant instructors for 7.01 are Chief Mates meeting similar criteria.
Instructors for Course 7.02 must be Chief Engineers holding STCW ’95 certificates, with similar service, academic, teaching, and ISM Code requirements.
Assistant instructors for 7.02 are Second Engineer Officers meeting similar qualifications.
Resource persons with specialized qualifications may be invited without meeting full instructor qualifications.

For Course 7.01: Assessors must be Master Mariners with STCW ’95 certificates, minimum two years of seagoing experience, completion of Assessment Course 3.12, and at least two years assessment experience.
For Course 7.02: Assessors must be Chief Engineers with similar qualifications and experience.

The training curricula for pilot classes shall be the IMO Model Courses 7.01 and 7.02 as adopted and revised under MTC Resolution No. 12, s. 2000.
Allows for future revisions or amendments as necessary.

Shipowners are enjoined to pay or share the training costs to reduce the financial burden on candidates.

Training centers subsidized by shipowners or recognized organizations are prioritized for accreditation applications.

MTC Secretariat is tasked with coordinating pilot classes and ensuring implementation before the deadline.
The Secretariat is directed to issue guidelines for this resolution's implementation.

Resolution was adopted on 30 July 2003 by key government agencies and maritime sector representatives including DOLE, PRC, POEA, MARINA, PCG, CHED, DFA, and private sector stakeholder organizations.
The resolution reflects a collaborative effort among maritime regulatory and training bodies for compliance with international conventions.