What do I need to know about licensure exams for seafarer?

• A candidate may choose how many competencies he/she will take in one sitting.
  See list of competencies annexed to the following:
  • STCW Circular No. 2014 – 08  (OIC – NW)
  • STCW Circular No. 2014 – 09 (OIC-EW)
  • STCW Circular No. 2014 – 10 (Chief Mate)
  • STCW Circular No. 2014 – 11 (Second Engineer)
  • STCW Circular No. 2014 – 12 (Master)
  • STCW Circular No. 2014 – 13 (Chief Engineer)
• You need two years to complete / pass all the competencies. Failure to complete within the two-year period means that those competencies that received a “passed” mark beyond 2 years shall expire, and shall be re-examined accordingly.
• The cost of exams is the same for the first sitting and the subsequent resit/s.
• Take note of 3-1, 3-2 and 3-3 Rules:

3-1 Rule	Failure in three or more competencies in one sitting shall not be allowed to apply for re-sit within a     one month period(for Management Level)
3-2 Rule	Failure in three or more competencies in one sitting shall not be allowed to apply for re-sit within a     one month period (for Operational level)
3-3 Rule	A candidate who fails in a particular competence for 3 times shall not be allowed to apply for   re-sit in such a competence, until upon showing proof of: approved seagoing service for a period of not less than 3 months, with a certification from the ship’s master that the candidate has undergone on board experience relating to that particular competence; OR successful completion of an approved training or refresher program relating to that particular competence.