ASSESSMENT, EXAMINATION AND CERTIFICATION OF SEAFARERS HANDOUT

Table of Competence for Assessors

Competence Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency
1 Identify and recognize  Understanding of the purpose of in-service training outlined in
the purpose of STCW
competence  Knowledge of the requirements in Regulation I/6 of STCW
assessment according  Understanding the Assessor function
to STCW  Proficiency in using the STCW standard of competence table
 Understanding the meaning of competence in the context of job
performance

2 Adapt, schedule and  Proficiency in the development and usage of checklists

maintain plans for in-  Proficiency in sharing information with instructors and
service assessment supervisors regarding trainee progress and improvements if
training/ assessment processes
 Understanding in the usage of assessment criteria’s as input for
training purposes
 Understanding the importance of a uniform system where
objective evidence can be obtained
 Knowledge and understanding of additional requirements from a
Company policy

3 Identify, observe and  Understanding the necessity to create a good relation to the
maintain high grade of trainee without being patronizing
objectivity  Proficiency in respect of individuals, with focus on support and
encouragement of the trainee’s professional progress
 Proficiency of handling comradeship in a ship’s complement
 Proficiency in performing assessment with pride and
professionalism

4 Plan and conduct  Understanding the necessity of explaining the purpose of the
processes for job assessment to the trainee
performance  Knowledge of basic interview technique
assessment using  Understanding the importance of constructive feedback
appropriate methods  Proficiency in setting general conditions, assessment criteria and
time limits for an assessment.
 Understanding the phases before and after an assessment
 Proficiency in using, but not limited to, all of the following
methods:
- Observation of work activities
- Skills, proficiency, competency tests
- Projects and assignments
- Written questioning techniques
- Oral questioning techniques
- Computer-based questioning techniques

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Competence Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency

5 Recognize and use
constructive feedback
 Proficiency on how to encourage the trainee’s progress
 Understanding of how differences in culture/ nationality can
affect the trainee’s views of assessment and perception of
feedback
 Proficiency in giving positive and negative criticism in a
constructive way

6 Collect and document  Proficiency in usage of various Training Record Book or similar
sufficient, valid and documentation
reliable evidence  Proficiency in documenting sufficient notes supporting evaluating
results
 Proficiency in judgment of unsuccessful or unacceptable
performance and handling thereof

- Source: IMO Model Course 3.12 Volume 2: Compendium

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