Certificate in GP-III Rating
The Certificate in GP-III Rating offered by OXQUAL develops foundational knowledge and practical competence for general-purpose maritime support duties across deck and engine-room environments. The programme covers seamanship, engine-room familiarisation, cargo handling, watchkee...
About this qualification
The Certificate in GP-III Rating offered by OXQUAL develops foundational knowledge and practical competence for general-purpose maritime support duties across deck and engine-room environments. The programme covers seamanship, engine-room familiarisation, cargo handling, watchkeeping, maritime safety, emergency response and onboard communication.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- Maritime-Industry Fundamentals
- Vessel Types
- General-Purpose Rating Duties
- Basic Seamanship
- Ropework and Knots
- Splicing Awareness
- Mooring Operations
- Anchoring Awareness
- Engine-Room Familiarisation
- Basic Marine Machinery
- Engine-Room Watchkeeping Support
- Cargo Handling
- Cargo Securing
- Bridge Watchkeeping Support
- Lookout Responsibilities
- Maritime Safety
- MARPOL Awareness
- Fire Prevention
- Basic Firefighting
- Survival at Sea
- Lifesaving Appliances
- Basic First Aid
- Maritime Communication
- Maritime English Awareness
- Logbooks and Records
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Aspiring Seafarers
- Entry-Level Maritime Trainees
- Personnel preparing for deck-support duties
- Personnel preparing for engine-room support duties
- Individuals developing general maritime skills
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop basic deck and engine-room support skills.
- Strengthen seamanship knowledge.
- Improve cargo-handling awareness.
- Develop maritime safety and emergency-response skills.
- Improve onboard communication.
- Strengthen maritime documentation awareness.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Type: Written examination, practical seamanship/engine-room project and viva.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, applied case studies, hands-on seamanship project and oral defence.
- Total Questions: 60 theory questions plus 1 practical project and 1 viva.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 4–6 months (300–400 hours total).
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