Objective of the Curriculum
- To enhance the English language skills of Filipino marine officers.
- Improve the communication capabilities of Filipino marine officers while performing their duties onboard ships.
- Align with training standards to meet both domestic and international maritime communication requirements.
Scope and Application
- The approved curriculum on Technical English is mandated for implementation across all maritime training centers in the Philippines.
- It applies to all maritime education programs intended for marine officers, ensuring uniformity in language training standards.
Institutional Endorsements and Roles
- The resolution and curriculum were jointly adopted and signed by key government and maritime-related agencies, demonstrating multi-agency support and collaboration.
- Signatories include the Department of Labor and Employment, Philippine Overseas Employment Administration, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, Commission on Higher Education, Professional Regulation Commission, Philippine Coast Guard, Maritime Industry Authority, and Filipino Association for Mariners Employment.
Legal and Administrative Effect
- The approval of this curriculum institutionalizes the Technical English training standard for Filipino marine officers.
- Serves as a formal policy directive for maritime educational institutions to improve language proficiency.
- Ensures Filipino marine officers are better prepared to meet the communication demands inherent in maritime operations, both locally and internationally.