Knowledge and skills in appliances maintenance
Ratings (General Purpose) (Maritime) must assist in repair and maintenance for appliances on deck and in the engine room.
Ratings (General Purpose) (Maritime)
Descriptions & Duties
- Ratings (General Purpose) (Maritime) carry out routine upkeeping work for a ship and provide helmsman and lookout duties whilst the ship is at sea.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Trade Specific Competencies
General Requirements
Academic qualification
- normally have a Certificate for Junior General Purpose Ratings
Other specific requirements
- Complete specified short training courses before going on board; Attain the age of 16.5 or above; Pass eyesight and colour blindness test; Complete training in: (a) Personal Survival Techniques (Local Craft) (b) Elementary First Aid and Proficiency in Medical First Aid (c) Fire Fighting (Local Craft)
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $10,000-$15,000
Monthly Salary for All Levels of Coxswain: $15,000-$45,000
Monthly Salary for All Levels of Coxswain: $15,000-$45,000
Monthly Salary for All Levels of Coxswain: $15,000-$45,000
Related Education & Training
Certificate
Required Courses as Prescribed by the Industry
- Elementary First Aid and Proficiency in Medical First Aid (Combined)
- Fire Prevention, Fire Fighting and Advanced Fire Fighting (Combined)
- Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities
- Personal Survival Techniques
- Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats
- Security Awareness Training for All Seafarers
- STCW courses
Work Environment
- Ratings (General Purpose) (Maritime) wear uniform and protective shoes. They usually work on vessels and perform physically demanding work. Ratings (General Purpose) (Maritime) are exposed to all kinds of weather and work shifts.
Tools
- Depth gauges
- Hoists
- Mooring ropes/ chains/ hooks/ buoy
- Sheaves or pulleys
