Electro-Technical Officer Competency Evaluation (ETOCE)

This evaluation program aims to determine the present level of knowledge, understanding, and skills of electricians and electrotechnical personnel in their function as operational-level officers in order to establish their readiness for shipboard assignment on their assigned tasks.

Evaluation Outcome/s

After the evaluation, the Assessor must be able to:

1. Determine the level of competency of electricians or electro-technical  officers by identifying their strengths and training needs on the following areas:

• Electrical Engineering: Fundamentals and Safety
• Marine Electro-Technology: Electrical Machines, Drives and Equipment
• Electronics and Power Electronics
• Automation, Instrumentation, Alarms and Control Systems
• Refrigeration, Heating, Ventilation and Air- Conditioning Systems
• Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems
• Electro-Hydraulics and Electro-Pneumatics 
• Automation and Control of Main Propulsion and Auxiliary Machineries 
• Generators, Electrical Power Distribution Systems and Equipment 
• Marine High Voltage Systems
• Computer and Data Networks
• Bridge Navigation Equipment and Ship Communication Systems   
• Maintenance and Repairs 
• Use of Electrical Testing and Measuring Tools and Equipment 
• Interpreting Schematic Diagrams
• Detecting Malfunctions and Restoring Operations
• Safe Working Practices

 2. Recommend training/s to enhance knowledge, understanding and skills on the identified area/s that need improvements. 

Entry Standard/s:

Electro-Technical Personnel