TETA is an initiative that enables Singaporeans to join the maritime industry as Marine Engineering Officers with Certificate of Competency Class 5 (CoC Class 5).
This is a joint initiative by Singapore Maritime Officers’ Union (SMOU), Workforce Singapore (WSG), NTUC’s Employment and Employability Institute (e2i), and supported by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) and shipping companies.
Today, this programme continues under the funding of SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG), MPA, SMOU and the support of partners from E2i, SSA) and various shipping companies.
The pilot programme is conducted by SMOU’s training arm, Wavelink Maritime Institute (WMI). Cadets are offered training berths by a shipping company even before they embark on their training, receiving between S$1,200 – S$1,400 training allowance during the approximately 31 months’ programme.
Some S$1.2 million was initially invested into the pioneering project to train Singaporeans for Marine Engineering careers. In 2018, SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) provided funding support for the continuance of the training of Singaporean seafaring engineers for the industry through Wavelink Maritime Institute.
Under this initiative, cadets undergo 8 months of pre-sea training, before sailing on board commercial ships for approximately 15 months, and returning ashore thereafter for 8 months of study before sitting for their Certificate of Competency Class 5 (CoC Class 5) Examinations for Marine Engineers.
The curriculum is about 31 months.
Those with the following entry requirements:-
The breakdown of the training course fees is 80% by SSG & MPA; 10% by SMOU and 10% plus GST by the cadet.
In 2010, the Tripartite Nautical Training Award (TNTA) was a ground-breaking programme that was jointly initiated by Singapore Maritime Officers’ Union (SMOU), Workforce Singapore (WSG) and NTUC’s employment and Employment Institute (e2i) to train Singaporeans for the Certificate of Competency (CoC) Class 3 qualifications issued by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), thereby allowing the trainees to pursue a nautical career at sea as Nautical Deck Officers.
Today, this programme continues under the funding of SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG), MPA, SMOU and the support of partners from E2i, SSA) and various shipping companies.
The programme is conducted by SMOU’s training arm, Wavelink Maritime Institute (WMI). Cadets are employed by a shipping company even before they embark on their training. Cadets will receive between S$1,200–S$1,400 training allowance during their training.
Thus far, more than S$28.6 million have been invested in this initiative.
Under this initiative, cadets undergo 6 months of pre-sea training, before sailing on board their employer’s ship for approximately 18 months, and returning on shore thereafter for 7 months before sitting for their Certificate of Competency Class 3 (CoC3) Examinations.
The curriculum is about 31 months.
Those with the following entry requirements:-
The breakdown of the training course fees is 80% by SSG & MPA; 10% by SMOU and 10% plus GST by the cadet.
Total course fees is $29,075 (excluding GST). With the subsidies of 80% from SSG & MPA and 10% from SMOU, a cadet pays 10% plus GST of the total course fees.
* Course fees as at September 2018 and may be subject to change
Total course fees is $32,970 (excluding GST). With the subsidies of 80% from SSG & MPA and 10% from SMOU, a cadet pays 10% plus GST of the total course fees.
*Course fees as at September 2018 and may subject to change
The progressive wage of a Marine Engineering Officer:
4th / 3rd Engineer | 2nd Engineer | Chief Engineer |
---|---|---|
(CoC Class 5) | (CoC Class 2) | (CoC Class 1) |
S$3,000 – S$5,800 | S$6,400 – S$7,400 | S$8,300 – S$12,000 |
TETA cadet training comprises:-
Phase 1 – 8 months Pre-sea Training (shore based theory and practical training)
Phase 2 – 15 months Sea-time Training (onboard the employer’s ship)
Phase 3 – 8 months Preparatory Course & Exam (shore based theory and practical training)
Please apply via the link here.
The progressive wage of a Nautical Deck Officer:
3rd Officer | 2nd Officer | Chief Officer | Captain |
---|---|---|---|
(CoC Class 3) | (CoC Class 3) | (CoC Class 2) | (CoC Class 1) |
S$ 3,000 – S$4,000 | S$ 4,000 – S$4,500 | S$ 5,000 – S$7,000 | S$ 7,500 – 15,000* |
TNTA cadet training comprises:-
Phase 1 – 6 months Pre-sea Training (shore based theory and practical training)
Phase 2 – 18 months Sea-time Training (onboard the employer’s ship)
Phase 3 – 7 months Preparatory Course & Exam (shore based theory and practical training)
Please apply via the link here.
Registered candidates will receive an email invitation to a career briefing nearer to the date of the programme