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CHED MEMORANDUM ORDER (CMO)No. ; Series of 2012

SUBJECT: POLICIES, STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES (PSG) FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MARINE ENGINEERING PROGRAM

In accordance with the pertinent provisions of Republic Act (RA) No. 7722, otherwise known as the “Higher Education Act of 1994”, the 2010 Manila Amendments to the 1978 International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (1978 STCW Convention), by virtue of the ______________ Commission en banc Resolution No. _______ _______ dated ____________________________________, and for the purpose of rationalizing maritime education in the country, with the end in view of keeping it at par and responsive to the latest international trends and requirements of the industry, this set of policies, standards and guidelines for the education and training program of Marine Engineer Officers pursuant to Section A-III of Chapter III of the International Convention on STCW 1978 as amended are hereby adopted and promulgated by the Commission, thus:

ARTICLE IINTRODUCTION

Section 1.Rationale and Background

The 2005 revised Policies, Standards and Guidelines (PSGs) governing the operation of maritime programs in the country emerged as a result of careful review and consolidation of the three (3) PSGs implemented by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) from 1997 to 1999. These are CMO 51, s. 1997, CMO 38, s. 1998 and CMO 10, s. 1999. Said revision was undertaken by qualified technical experts from the academe, industry, professional organizations, government concerned agencies and other stakeholders, making sure that the national standards and STCW requirements and such other international laws and conventions are incorporated.

However, the 2010 amendments (the Manila Amendments) to the STCW 1978 Convention and Code were adopted by a conference of parties to the STCW convention, held in manila, Philippines from 21 to 25 June 2010. The Manila amendments update standards of competence required of marine engine officers particularly in light of emerging technologies, new training and certification requirements and methodologies, and medical fitness standards among others and ultimately for shipping companies to have a safe, secure and efficient shipping operation on cleaner oceans.

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Thus, in view of the foregoing and in furtherance of the ongoing paradigm shift to learning competency-based standards in Philippine higher education, the Commission finds it imperative to develop an undergraduate degree program in marine engineering which shall be attuned to national academic standards, industry needs and international maritime standards.

ARTICLE IIPROGRAM OPERATION AND AUTHORIZATION

Section 2.Authority to Operate

The Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering program shall only be operated by a higher education institution (HEI), whether public or private, after compliance with the pertinent CHED and STCW requirements as stipulated under this PSG and after the proper authority pursuant to Sections 54, 56 and 57 of the Manual of Regulations for Private Higher Education of 2008 (MORPHE) has been granted by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).

Article IIIPROGRAM SPECIFICATIONS

Section 3.Program Title and Degree Name

The program title of the approved education and training for Marine Engineer Officers shall be Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering (BSMarE). Consequently, a student who completed such an approved education and training and who has complied with all the requirements for graduation thereof shall be conferred with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering (BSMarE).

Section 4.Program Description

BSMarE is a professional engineering discipline that deals with marine propulsion system, its operation and maintenance.

4.1 Program Educational Objectives

The objectives of the Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering (BSMarE) program are the following:

a) Equip the graduates with sufficient knowledge, proficiencies, skills, competencies, attitudes and values in compliance with the national and international requirements particularly the Section A-III/1 and A-III/6 of the 1978 STCW Convention, as amended and such other international laws and conventions;

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b) Qualify for examination and assessment for the issuance of Certificate of Competency for Officer In-Charge of Engineering Watch; and

c) Produce graduates that have the fundamental, knowledge, skills, attitudes and values to complete the approved training required as specified in Section A-III/2 of the STCW Code and enabling them to pursue advanced studies in any maritime field of specialization.

4.2 Program outcomes

The graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering must have the abilities and skills in hand to perform the following functions and competencies:

a) Demonstrate the ability to undertake at the operational level the tasks, duties and responsibilities in column 1 of Table A-III/1 of Section A-III/1;

b) Carry out watchkeeping duties with reference to level of knowledge, understanding and proficiencies listed in Column 2 of Table A-III/1 and based on Section A-VIII/2, part 4-2 of the STCW code;

c) Ability to review the contemporary world from both Philippine and global perspectives;

d) Capacity to reflect critically on shared concerns and think of innovative, creative solutions guided by ethical standards;

e) Aptitude in tackling problems methodically and scientifically;f) Ability to contribute personally and meaningfully to the country’s

development

4.3 Specific Professions/Careers/Occupations or Trades

A graduate of Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering is prepared for careers in:

a) Maritime Industry1. Ship building2. Ship operations3. Ship management4. Dry docking operations5. Port operations

b) Maritime Education and Trainingc) Philippine Navyd) Philippine Coast Guarde) Shore based power and industrial plants operation and

maintenance

4.4 Allied Programs

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The following shall be considered as allied to the Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering program for purposes of determining the qualifications of administrators and faculty:

a) Mechanical Engineeringb) Electrical Engineeringc) Electronics and Communication Engineeringd) Industrial Engineeringe) Instrumentation and Control Engineeringf) Naval Architecture and Marine Engineeringg) Marine Transportationh) Law

ARTICLE IVCOMPETENCY STANDARDS

Every student who has satisfactorily completed the education and training requirements for BSMarE shall have acquired the standard of competence specified under Section A-III/1, A-III/6 and Chapter A-VI except Section A-VI/5 of the STCW 1978 convention and code as amended including the 2010 Manila amendments as well as the knowledge, understanding and proficiency in Table A-III/2 for function Marine Engineering at the Management Level.

ARTICLE VCURRICULUM

Section 5. Curriculum description.

The BSMarE program has a total of 199 credit units. The program is comprised of the general education component, special professional courses, electives, shipboard training (On-the-job Training) and PE and NSTP. The theoretical foundation required for management level course is also covered under this curriculum. This set of courses prepares the students as marine engineer officers.

The sequencing of the courses according to pre-requisites and co-requisites must be observed. The supervised One Year Shipboard Training is part of the requirements of the STCW in which the students/cadets will be engaged in the actual operation of the ship and the performance of their tasks which shall be documented in the CHED approved Training Record Book. A total of 40 credit units shall be awarded to those students who satisfactorily fulfilled the requirements of the shipboard training.

The subjects listed under the General Education courses shall be considered automatically revised once a new CMO on General Education is issued by CHED, without the need for additional action on the part of the concerned Technical Panel. An amendment to this CMO shall be issued by

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the Office of Programs and Standards (OPS) at such time to show the revised curriculum.

The instructional approach for this program is outcomes-based to prepare the students to a life at sea and effectively conduct marine engine operations.

Section 6. Curriculum outline.

6.1 The one hundred ninety nine (199) minimum units comprising the Marine Engineering program curriculum shall be distributed as follows:

CoursesNo. of

Subjects

Equivalent Units

per Subject

Total Unit

s

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES 12 3 36Language and Literature 4 3 12

English 1 – Study and Thinking Skills in English

English 2 –Writing in the Discipline

English 3 – Research

Literature - World Culture and Geography

Mathematics and Natural Sciences 5 3 15 Math 1 – College Algebra Math 2 – Plane Trigonometry and Solid Mensuration

Math 3 – Calculus and Analytic Geometry

Nat. Sci. 1 – Applied Physics

Nat. Sci. 2 – General Chemistry

Social Sciences 1 3

Philippine History and Constitution

Information Technology 1 3Computer Applications and Networking

Mandated Courses 1 3

The Life, Works and Writings of Jose Rizal

Special Professional Courses 31 100

Engineering Material 3 (3-0)=54

Marine Engineering Drawing 3 (2-3)=90

Mechanics and Hydromechanics 4 (4-0)=72

Thermodynamics 3 (3-0)=54

Safety 1 3 (2-3)=90

Safety 2 3 (2-3)=90

Personnel Management 3 (3-0)=54

Maritime Law 3 (3-0)=54

Marine Environment (MARPOL, 1-6) 3 (3-0)=54

Maritime English 3 (3-0)=54

Machine Shop 1 3 (2-3)


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CoursesNo. of

Subjects

Equivalent Units

per Subject

Total Unit

s


Electro Technology 1 4 (3-3)



Naval Arch 1 (to include Seamanship) 4 (3-3)

Naval Arch 2 3 (3-0)

Tribology 3 (2-3)

MPS1 (Steam) 4 (3-3)

MPS2 (Diesel & Electric) 4 (3-3)

Aux Mach 1 4 (3-3)

Aux Mach 2 3 (2-3)

Fluid Power 3 (2-3)

Marine Ref, AC and ventilation system 3 (2-3)

E-Watch with Engine Room Simulator 3 (2-3)

Auto1 4 (3-3)

Auto2 4 (3-3)

Maintenance & Repair 3 (2-3)

Security Awareness with Ethics 2(2-0)

ERM (Engine Resource Management) 4 (3-3)

ELECTIVE COURSES 3 9

Shipping Business 3 (3-0)

Ship Management Systems (ISM)/Ship Audit System

3 (3-0)

Maritime Education & Training 3 (3-0)

SHIPBOARD TRAINING (On-the-Job Training) 40

PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSES 4 2 8

P. E. 1 – Basic Swimming

P. E. 2 – Advanced Swimming

P. E. 3 – Team Sports

P. E. 4 – Dual Sports

NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM (NSTP) 2 3 6

SUMMARY OF UNITS

General Education Courses 36

Special Professional Courses 100

Elective Courses 9

Shipboard Training 40

P.E 8

NSTP 6

TOTAL NO. OF UNITS 199

6.2 Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

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First Year Pre-requisiteMashop 1 EMatDrawPhys1Electro1 Phys 2Mashop 2Marine Environment (MARPOL, 1-6)Naval Arch 1 (to include Seamanship)Second YearMech & Hyd MechE Mat Phys1TribologyThermoElectro2 Electro1Mashop3Safety1 (Basic Safety Course)MPS1 (Steam) Thermo, Aux Mach1 (Co-req.)Aux Mach 1Fluid Power Mech & Hyd MechMarine Ref & AC Marine Ref & ACElectro3 Electro2Third YearMPS2 (Diesel & Electric) MPS1Aux Mach 2 (Deck Mach, St Gear, and Purif) Aux Mach 1E-Watch Aux Mach 1Auto1 Electro3Naval Arch 2 Naval Arch 1Auto2 Auto1Maintenance & Repair MPS1 & 2, Mashop 1,2, & 3.Safety2 (Advance Safety Course) Safety1MarLaw (To include PMRR)PersManERM (Engine Room Management) E-Watch

Section 7. Shipboard Training

All Maritime Higher Education Institutions shall comply with the minimum standards provided for under CHED Memorandum Order No. 2, series of 2012 entitled “implementing guidelines on the shipboard training requirement for the Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation and Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering Programs”.

Section 8. Sample/Model program of study

The institution offering the BSMarE program may follow thoroughly or enrich the following sample/model program of study, provided that all prescribed courses/competencies required in the curriculum outline are offered and pre-requisites and co-requisites are observed.

FIRST YEARFirst Semester

Ref. No. Descriptive Title Lec. Lab. UnitsGen Ed 1 3 0 3Gen Ed 2 3 0 3

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Gen Ed 3 3 0 3Gen Ed 4 3 0 3Gen Ed 5 3 0 3Core 1 Marine Engineering Drawing 2 3 3Major 1 Machine Shop 1 2 3 3P.E. 1 Basic Swimming 0 2 (2)NSTP National Service Training Program (3)

Sub-total 19 8 21

Second SemesterRef. No. Descriptive Title Lec. Lab. Units

Gen Ed 6 3 0 3Gen Ed 7 3 0 3Major 8 Safety 1 2 3 3Core 2 Physics 3 3 4Major 2 Electronic Technology 1 3 3 4Major 3 Machine shop 2 1 6 3Core 3 Marine Environment (MARPOL, 1-6) 3 0 3Major 4 Naval Arch 1 (to include Seamanship) 3 3 4P.E. 2 Advanced Swimming 0 2 (2)NSTP National Service Training Program (3)

Sub-total 21 19 27

SECOND YEARFirst Semester

Ref. No. Descriptive Title Lec. Lab. UnitsGen Ed 8 3 0 3Gen Ed 9 3 0 3Core 4 Mechanics and Hydromechanics 4 0 4Core 5 Engineering Material 3 0 3Major 5 Tribology 2 0 2Core 6 Thermodynamics 3 0 3Major 6 Electronic Technology 2 3 3 4Major 7 Machine shop 3 1 6 3*P.E. 3 Team Sports 0 2 (2)

Sub-total 22 11 25


Gen Ed 10 3 0 3Major 9 MPS1 (Steam) 3 3 4Major 10 Aux Mach 1 3 3 4Major 11 Fluid Power 2 3 3Major 12 Marine Ref & AC 2 3 3Major 13 Electro3 3 3 4*P.E. 4 Dual Sports 0 2 (2)

Sub-total 16 17 21

THIRD YEARFirst Semester

Ref. No. Descriptive Title Lec. Lab. Units

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Gen Ed 11 3 0 3Security Awareness with Ethics 2 0 2

Major 14 MPS2 (Diesel & Electric) 3 3 4Major 15 Aux Mach 2 2 3 3Major 16 E-Watch with ERS 2 3 3Major 17 (Auto1) Instrumentation and Controlling Elements 3 3 4Major 18 Naval Arch 2 3 0 3ELECTIVE1 3 0 3

Sub-total 21 12 25


Gen Ed 12 3 0 3Major 19(Auto 2) Automation Control and Application 3 3 4Major 20 Maintenance & Repair 2 3 3Core 7 Safety2 2 3 3Core 8 (MarLaw) Maritime Law 3 0 3Core 9 (PersMan) Personnel Management 3 0 3

Major 21 (ERM) Engine Resource Management 3 3 4ELECTIVE 2 3 0 3

Sub-total 22 12 26

Section 9. Summary Matrix of STCW Function vis-à-vis Courses

STCW FUNCTIO

N

1ST YEAR 2ND YEAR 3RD YEAR

1ST SEM 2ND SEM 1ST SEM 2ND SEM 1ST SEM 2ND SEM

FUNCTION 1

DrawMPS1

(Steam)

MPS2 (Diesel & Electric)

SEAM 5

Mech & Hyd Mech

Aux Mach 1

Aux Mach 2

Phys1 Tribology Fluid Power E-Watch

Thermo Marine Ref & AC

FUNCTION 2 Electro1 Electro2 Electro3

FUNCTION 3 Mashop 1 Mashop 2 Mashop3 Auto1 Auto2

E MatMaintenance & Repair

FUNCTION 4

Marine Environment (MARPOL, 1-6)

Safety1 Naval Arch 2 Safety2

Naval Arch 1 (to include Seamanship)

MarLaw

PersMan

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ERM(Engine Room

Management)

Section 10. Review and Revision of Curriculum and Approval

Every maritime HEI offering the BSMarE program shall, for purposes of updating and enriching their program offerings, conduct monitoring of the curriculum and the corresponding course syllabi comprising such programs at least once in a year and program review every five years. For this purpose, a maritime HEI must have a duly constituted internal review committee which shall undertake such review, guided by the following:

a) Review and Revision

1. Any review and revision of curriculum and course syllabi shall be aimed towards continuing improvement of the BSMarE program.

2. Such review and revision shall consider the needs of the industry, current trends and practices, effect of promulgation and implementation of new laws, rules and regulations locally and internationally (e.g. amendments to the STCW Convention) and such other factors or considerations as may be applicable.

3. Any review and revision made on the curriculum and course syllabi must be clearly and properly identified and presented for purposes of evaluation and approval.

4. The proposed revised program curriculum/syllabi/outcomes shall be subject to the approval of CHED.

b) CHED’s Approval of the Proposed revised Program Curriculum/syllabi/outcomes

1. the following major revisions requires ched approval:

a) reduction of courses and/or unitsb) renaming of courses

2. any revision which does not require CHED approval shall be submitted to CHED and verified during monitoring

3. The application must be duly supported with documentary evidence that the proposed enriched program curriculum/syllabi/outcomes would be responsive to and in

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accordance with needs of the industry, current trends and practices and effect of promulgation and implementation of new laws, rules and regulations, among others.

4. The application shall then be forwarded by the CHEDRO to the MEU-OPS of the CHED Central Office within five (5) working days upon receipt thereof.

c) Evaluation of the Proposed revised Program Curriculum/syllabi/outcomes

1. The MEU-OPS evaluates the application for approval of the proposed enriched program curriculum/syllabi/outcomes together with the supporting documents thereof to determine whether the enrichment observes pre-requisites, relevance, responsiveness and appropriateness of the enrichments made;

2. The duly evaluated proposed revised program curriculum/syllabi/outcomes would then be referred to the CHED’s Technical Panel for Maritime Education (TPME) for final review, comment and recommendation which may recommend approval or disapproval depending on the result of its review and deliberation.

3. If the TPME finds the proposed revised program curriculum/syllabi/outcomes to be responsive to and in accordance with needs of the industry, current trends and practices and effect of promulgation and implementation of new laws, rules and regulations, the same shall be recommended for approval of the OPS Director. Otherwise, the application together with the supporting documents thereof shall be returned to the applicant HEI through the CHEDRO.

d) Approval of the Proposed revised Program Curriculum/syllabi/outcomes

1. Upon receipt of the TPME recommendation, the OPS Director shall then approve the proposed revised program curriculum/syllabi/outcomes.

2. The HEI shall be informed through the CHEDRO of the approval thereof.

e) Effectivity and Implementation of the revised Program Curriculum/ Syllabi

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1. A duly approved revised program curriculum/syllabi/outcomes shall take effect and be implemented at the first semester of an academic year.

2. Such revised program curriculum/syllabi/outcomes shall only cover freshmen students.

Section 11. Safety Courses

All Maritime Higher Education Institutions shall comply with the minimum standards provided for under CHED Memorandum Order No. 20, series of 2010 governing the basic safety course. The advance safety course as required under the STCW 78 convention and code as amended shall also be complied with.

Section 12. Courses involving the use of an engine room simulator shall be an integral part of the curriculum based on the training requirements under the relevant provisions of the STCW 78 convention and code, as amended. These shall be reflected in the transcript of records (TOR).

ARTICLE VI COURSE SPECIFICATIONS

Section 13. The course specifications for the BSMarE program are contained in Annex I of this Memorandum.

ARTICLE VIIMANAGEMENT LEVEL CERTIFICATION

Section 14. Guidelines for management level certification.

14.1 Qualificationa) 24 months seagoing service as operational level officer or OIC-

EWb) Completion of management level Training Record Bookc) Assessment by competent Philippine authority

ARTICLE VIII PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION

Section 15. Organization

A distinct and separate College of Maritime Education shall be established for the operation of maritime programs. There shall be established under the College of Maritime Education a department for every maritime program.

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The College of Maritime Education shall be managed by a Dean. However, if only one program is offered, the Dean may serve as concurrent department chair where appropriate.

Section 16. Dean

The dean shall have the following qualifications:

A. for holder of management level certificate:

1) BSMT or BSMarE degree holder;2) 24 months of sea-going service as C/M or 2/E; or a Management

Level Engineer of two years managerial position in maritime related office

3) Holder of a valid PRC ID4) With at least two (2) years of teaching experience and 5) Completed the following training courses:

IMO Model Course 6.09 IMO Model Course 3.12

B. For holder of OIC-NW/OIC-EW certificate:

1) BSMT or BSMarE degree holder;2) Master’s degree holder;3) holder of Professional Regulation Commission OIC-NW/OIC-EW

with at least 36 months sea-going experience as OIC-NW/OIC-EW;4) with valid PRC ID;5) With at least five (5) years of teaching experience and three (3)

years of managerial experience; and6) Completed the following training courses:


The Dean shall be allowed to handle a maximum teaching load of not more than 12 hours a week.

Section 17. Department Chair/Head

The Marine Engineering Department under the College of Maritime Education shall be administered by a Department Chair/Head who shall have the following qualifications:

A. for holder of BSMarE Degree:

a) Holder of a management level certificate with at least 12 months sea-going experience as 2/E;

b) With valid PRC ID;

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c) With at least two (2) years of teaching experience; andd) Completed the following training courses:


B. for holder of Associate In Marine Engineering Certificate:

e) Holder of a management level certificate with at least 24 months sea-going experience as 2/E;

f) With valid PRC ID;g) With at least two (2) years of teaching experience; andh) Completed the following training courses:


The Department Chair/Head shall be allowed a maximum teaching load of 18 hours a week.

Section 18. Faculty

18.1 Faculty members teaching General Education Courses shall be holders of appropriate master’s degree in his/her field of specialization. However, in specific fields where there is dearth of holders of Master’s degree, a holder of professional license requiring at least a bachelor’s degree may be qualified to teach.

Faculty members teaching physical education courses shall be holders of a bachelor’s degree in physical education or Bachelor of Science in education with major or minor in physical education, or any other bachelor’s degree with certificate in physical education.

18.2 Faculty members teaching Special Professional Courses must possess relevant academic degree, certificate, experiences and credentials as follows:

a) BSMarE degree and other professional licenses in their field of specialization;

b) Operational level certificate of registration and valid ID from PRC with at least 12 months sea-going experience as an officer on vessel over 750 kW propulsion power; and

c) IMO Model Course 6.09 certificate

The faculty may be allowed a maximum teaching load of 40 hours per week.

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Special Professional Courses are courses which are mandated by professional licensing bodies/entities in the case of academic programs with government licensure examination.

18.3 Faculty members without BSMarE degree must possess relevant academic degree, certificate, experiences and credentials as follows:

a) BS Engineering degree allied to BSMarE program or associate

degree in marine engineering with 3 years seagoing as OIC-EW;b) Valid PRC license; andc) IMO Model Course 6.09 certificate.

The faculty may be allowed a maximum teaching load of 40 hours per week.

18.4 Faculty members teaching courses involving the use of simulators, in addition to the requirements in section 16.2 and 16.3 shall have the following:

a) received appropriate guidance in instructional techniques involving the use of simulators; and

b) gained practical operational experiences on the particular type of simulators being used.

Note: transfer of technology training conducted by the supplier of simulator being used satisfies the above requirement.

18.5 A faculty member with a very satisfactory teaching performance may be allowed to handle additional six (6) hours per week.

18.6 There shall be a faculty manual containing information and policies on:

a) Hiring, retention, promotion and separation;b) Functions and responsibilities;c) Ranking system;d) Evaluation;e) Salary rates;f) Faculty benefits; andg) Code of conduct/ethics

18.7 Faculty-Student Ratio - For effective teaching-learning process the following faculty-student ratio per class is 1:50.

18.8 Student-Equipment Ratio – refer to respective course specs.

18.9 Faculty Development

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Maritime higher education institutions must develop and implement a system of faculty development for professional advancement of the faculty members for the special professional subjects.

Section 19. Assessors Persons conducting assessment of competence of a cadet within the

institution shall have the following qualification:

19.1 have an appropriate level of knowledge and understanding of the competence to be assessed.

19.2 be qualified in the task for which the assessment being made19.3 have undergone training in IMO Model Courses 6.09 and 3.12,

and/or 6.10 for those assessing competence using simulators.19.4 gained practical assessment experience on the particular type

of simulator under the supervision and to the satisfaction of an experienced assessor

Section 20. Technical Support Personnel

Technical Support Personnel particularly those in the laboratory must have the appropriate training or certification on laboratory supervision and safety. Laboratory safety is the responsibility of the institution. As such, the institution shall be responsible for keeping its laboratories properly used and maintained and free from dangers and hazards which may cause accidents or disease. The following must be observed:

a) All laboratory activities shall be properly and adequately supervised by a faculty member; students shall not be allowed to work inside the laboratories unsupervised;

b) Each department with laboratory/ies shall have full-time laboratory technician/s to maintain laboratory facilities;

Section 21. Safety Officer

a) a safety officer shall be available at all times to respond to emergencies such as fire, chemical accidents, first aid needs, earthquakes, and other exigencies; and

b) The safety officer shall be properly trained, instructed and equipped to oversee the various safety measures. The institution shall ensure that safety officers undergo regular retraining and upgrading.

Section 22. Library

The library under the College of Maritime Education shall be administered by a professional librarian with two (2) library assistants. The librarian must possess a valid professional regulation commission ID.

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22.1 Library Holdings

a) Basic Collection

1) 3,000 volumes for start-up schools (50% of the holdings should be distinct titles)

2) 5,000 volumes after two-years of operation (50% of the holdings should be distinct titles)

b) Inclusion of Basic Collection

1) General References2) Cultural 3) Filipiniana4) Humanities 5) Social Science 6) Science and Technology7) General Education courses should have at least five (5) titles

per course

c) Professional Book Holdings

1) Five (5) titles per professional course. Teacher Manuals are not counted as titles

2) Published within the last 5 years 3) The number of volumes is calculated at a ratio of 1 volume

per 15 students enrolled in the course4) Maritime international laws, conventions, protocols and

relevant publications as per listings in the attached Implementing Guidelines.

d) Periodical Collection

1) Newspapers2) On-line subscriptions to Journals may be credited (1

international and 2 local)3) Magazines 4) Bulletins5) Reviews

22.2 Library Space

The library space should accommodate at least five percent (5%) of the total enrollment at any one time.

22.3 Networking

Libraries shall participate in inter-institutional activities and cooperative programs whereby resource sharing is encouraged.

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ARTICLE IXFACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

Section 23. Institutional Sites and Buildings

Maritime Higher Education Institutions shall own its site and buildings to conform with CHED standards, building code and city/provincial ordinances. The school site and building shall be equipped with adequate equipment, safety measures and procedures in the following:

a) Occupancy Permitb) Up to date Fire Safety Inspection Certificate c) Campus security force

Site/Building/Room Requirements should include the following:

a) School site/lotb) Athletic field and/or gymnasiumc) Administrative Offices (General or Executive Office, Registrar,

Accounting, National Service Training Program (NSTP), Guidance/Placement office)

d) Medical and dental clinice) Toiletsf) Canteen/cafeteriag) Faculty room h) Student loungei) Library room j) Laboratory roomk) Tool rooml) Shipboard Training Officem)Research and Extension Office

Section 24. Classroom

The standard classroom shall be a minimum of 30 square meters for a class of 25 students and 56 square meters for a class of 50 students. Classrooms must be well-lighted and well-ventilated. They should contain the necessary equipment and furniture such as chairs, instructor’s table/podium, and black/white boards.

Section 25. Laboratory

The laboratory rooms should allow a space of 2 square meters per student for a laboratory size of 25 students or an appropriate space considering the size of equipment as per the attached Implementing Guidelines. They should be well-ventilated and well-lighted, contain the

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specific laboratory equipment and must be provided with adequate water supply. The following laboratory rooms shall be made available as follows:

a) Physics laboratory roomb) Chemistry laboratory roomc) Computer laboratory room d) Basic safety courses laboratory room e) Engine Simulator Roomf) Machinery Room that can house engine, refrigeration, electrical

equipment, etc. g) Machine shop

25.1 Laboratory Equipment

All laboratory equipment shall be owned by the institution and located within the school site. There shall be sufficient number of equipment, machinery, apparatus, supplies, tools and other materials, accessories and consumables for laboratory experiments and practical exercises as contained in Annex II which are made an integral part of these policies, standards and guidelines. The laboratory training equipment as contained in Annex II shall be adapted in the following:

a) Physical Sciencesb) Basic Safety Coursesc) Special Professional Courses Laboratory Requirement

Sufficient and appropriate means that the number of such teaching aids and equipment shall be proportionate and adequate to the number of students enrolled in the particular subject as contained in the attached Implementing Guidelines.

Standards governing the use of simulators shall be contained in Annex III.

The institution shall provide the necessary audiovisual room and facilities with appropriate equipment in support of the teaching-learning process such as video/overhead/slide projector, sound system, LCD projectors, screens, and others.

ARTICLE XRESEARCH AND EXTENSION


There shall be established under the College of Maritime Education a research and extension office which shall be administered by a coordinator. The research and extension office shall be responsible for the administration and coordination of research and extension services.

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Section 23. Research

Every maritime higher education institution shall encourage and support its faculty members and students to undertake research for the enhancement of maritime education programs and training. The following must be observed:

a) Annual research budgetb) Annual research agendac) Proper documentation and maintenance of research outputd) Research output must be visible in the library

Section 24. Extension

Every maritime higher education institution shall have extension services relevant to the maritime industry. The following must be observed:

a) Annual extension services programb) Annual extension services budgetc) Tracer study programd) Proper documentation of all extension activities must be

maintained

ARTICLE XISHIPBOARD TRAINING

All Maritime Higher Education Institutions must comply with the minimum standards provided for under CHED Memorandum Order No. 2, series of 2012 entitled “implementing guidelines on the shipboard training requirement for the Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation and Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering Programs”.

ARTICLE XIIQUALITY STANDARDS SYSTEM

Every maritime higher education institution shall have a certified quality standards system in accordance with the provisions of the Rules for a Quality Standards System in Maritime Higher Education Institutions as contained in Annex IV of this CMO.

New school applying for the operation of maritime program/s must have its QSS documentation for certification prior to issuance of government authority (first year permit). Subsequently, QSS certification must be secured before applying for the 2nd year level.

The QSS of maritime higher education institutions shall be evaluated by CHED authorized agencies at least once a year.

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Considering that CHED has already delegated to the maritime institutions the authority to approve in its behalf the shipboard training of shipping companies where their cadets will be placed, the procedures for such approval shall be included in the QSS of the institution.

The qualifications of internal auditor of the maritime institutions shall be specified in its QSS, and shall comply with regulation under Section A-I/8 of the STCW ’78 as amended.

ARTICLE XIIIADMISSION, RETENTION AND RESIDENCY

Maritime institutions shall adhere to the following admission and retention criteria:

a) Student general admission requirements:

1) High School graduate2) Annual medical examination following the prescribed

Department of Health (DOH) medical requirements such as: Urine, Stool, CBC, X-Ray, Psycho, Eyesight (Ishihara for BSMT and Lantern or any other color perception test for BSMarE) and hearing examination.

b) Student general retention requirements:

1) Assessment of students after the first year level to ensure achievement of the program objectives; and

2) Annual medical examination following the prescribed Department of Health (DOH) medical requirements such as: Urine, Stool, CBC, X-Ray, Psycho, Eyesight (Ishihara for BSMT and Lantern or any other color perception test for BSMarE) and hearing examination.

Article XIV SANCTION

Persistent violation of this order shall be the basis of immediate closure or phase-out of BSMarE program. Persistent violation shall mean non-compliance to this order for the last three years of monitoring.

A BSMarE program which is ordered closed shall mean that its government authority is revoked. Whereas, a BSMarE program which is ordered phased-out shall mean that its government recognition is reverted to permit status. In both cases, the institution is prohibited from accepting enrollees at all levels.

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However, phased-out programs with students in second, third and fourth year levels shall be allowed to continue its operation until such time that the students shall have graduated. In no way shall affected students be prohibited from transferring to other MHEIs of their choosing.

Students who completed their academic requirements on or before SY 2012-2013 shall be conferred the appropriate Bachelor’s Degree upon completion of all other requirements for graduation including shipboard training.

The smooth transfer of students shall be effectively carried out by CHED Regional Office and the MHEI concerned. In the meantime, the MHEI has the option to convert said program/s to the Technical Vocational discipline.

Article XV REPEALING CLAUSE

All issuances, relevant to policies, standards and guidelines which are inconsistent with the provision of this CMO are hereby repealed, amended, modified or superseded accordingly in accordance with the intent of this Order.

Article XVI SEPARABILITY CLAUSE

If any part or provision of this CMO shall be held unconstitutional or invalid, other provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.

Article XVII EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE

This CMO shall take effect immediately upon approval by the Commission and 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in newspaper of general circulation. This CMO shall be implemented beginning School Year (SY) 2013-2014.

Quezon City, Philippines, ______________________ 2013.

For the Commission:

PATRICIA B. LICUANAN, Ph.D.Chairperson

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CHED MEMORANDUM ORDER (CMO)No. ; Series of 2012

SUBJECT: POLICIES, STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES (PSG) FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MARINE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM

In accordance with the pertinent provisions of Republic Act (RA) No. 7722, otherwise known as the “Higher Education Act of 1994”, the 2010 Manila Amendments to the 1978 International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (1978 STCW Convention), by virtue of the ______________ Commission en banc Resolution No. _______ _______ dated ____________________________________, and for the purpose of rationalizing maritime education in the country, with the end in view of keeping it at par and responsive to the latest international trends and requirements of the industry, this set of policies, standards and guidelines for the education and training program of Marine Deck Officers pursuant to Section A-II/1 of Chapter II of the International Convention on STCW 1978 as amended are hereby adopted and promulgated by the Commission, thus:

ARTICLE IINTRODUCTION

Section 1.Rationale and Background

The 2005 revised Policies, Standards and Guidelines (PSGs) governing the operation of maritime programs in the country emerged as a result of careful review and consolidation of the three (3) PSGs implemented by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) from 1997 to 1999. These are CMO 51, s. 1997, CMO 38, s. 1998 and CMO 10, s. 1999. Said revision was undertaken by qualified technical experts from the academe, industry, professional organizations, government concerned agencies and other stakeholders, making sure that the national standards and STCW requirements and such other international laws and conventions are incorporated.

However, the 2010 amendments (the Manila Amendments) to the STCW 1978 Convention and Code were adopted by a conference of parties to the STCW convention, held in manila, Philippines from 21 to 25 June 2010. The Manila amendments update standards of competence required of marine deck officers particularly in light of emerging technologies, new training and certification requirements and methodologies, and medical fitness standards among others and ultimately for shipping companies to have a safe, secure and efficient shipping operation on cleaner oceans.

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Thus, in view of the foregoing and in furtherance of the ongoing paradigm shift to learning competency based standards in Philippine higher education, the Commission finds it imperative to develop an undergraduate degree program in marine transportation which shall be attuned to national academic standards, industry needs and international maritime standards.

ARTICLE IIPROGRAM OPERATION AND AUTHORIZATION

Section 2.Authority to Operate

The Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation program shall only be operated by a higher education institution (HEI), whether public or private, after compliance with the pertinent CHED and STCW requirements as stipulated under this PSG and after the proper authority pursuant to Sections 54, 56 and 57 of the Manual of Regulations for Private Higher Education of 2008 (MORPHE) has been granted by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).

ARTICLE IIIPROGRAM SPECIFICATIONS

Section 3.Program Title and Degree Name

The program title of the approved education and training for Marine Deck Officers shall be Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation (BSMT). Consequently, a student who completed such an approved education and training and who has complied with all the requirements for graduation thereof shall be conferred with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation (BSMT).

Section 4.Program Description

BSMT is a four year degree program that will train the students in performing and fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of marine deck officers including navigation, cargo handling and stowage, controlling the ship and vessel’s safety operation.

4.1 Program Educational Objectives

The BSMT program aims to:

a) equip students with sufficient knowledge, skills, competencies, attitudes and values in compliance with the national and international requirements particularly the 1978 STCW Convention, as amended and such other international laws and conventions; and

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b) produce graduates that shall pursue a professional career or advanced studies in any maritime field of specialization

4.2 Program outcomes

The BSMT program is expected to equip graduates with the following:

a) An ability to perform all the required competencies stated under various IMO conventions such as the STCW 1978, as amended for Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch;

b) Theoretical aspect of management level position;c) An ability to apply knowledge in mathematics, science and

technology in solving problems related to the profession;d) An ability to function in a multi-cultural and/or multi-

disciplinary team;e) An ability to identify, formulate solutions and solve

problems in the work place;f) An understanding of professional and ethical

responsibilities;g) An ability to communicate effectively oral or written in the

English language;h) An ability to determine the impact and implication of

various contemporary issues in the global and social context of the profession;

i) An ability to engage in lifelong learning and to keep current on the developments in the field of specialization and/or profession;

j) An ability to use appropriate techniques, skills and modern tools in the practice of the profession in order to remain globally competitive; and

k) Ability to design and conduct exercises to test hypotheses and verify assumptions, as well as to organize, analyze and interpret data, and draw valid conclusions.

4.3 Specific Professions/Careers/Occupations or Trades

A graduate of Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation is prepared for careers in:

a) Merchant Marine Professionb) Maritime Education and Trainingc) Philippine Navyd) Philippine Coast Guard

4.4 Allied Programs

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The following shall be considered as allied to the Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation program for purposes of determining the qualifications of administrators and faculty:

a) Marine Engineeringb) Naval Architecturec) Lawd) Meteorologye) Medicine and Nursing

ARTICLE IVCOMPETENCY STANDARDS

Every student who has satisfactorily completed the education and training requirements for BSMT shall have acquired the standard of competence specified under Section A-II/1, and theoretical aspect of Section A-II/2 of the STCW 1978 Convention as amended.

ARTICLE V CURRICULUM

Section 5. Curriculum Description

The BSMT program has a minimum total of 179 credit units. The program is comprised of the general education component, special professional courses, shipboard training (On-Board Training) and courses such as PE and NSTP.

The sequencing of the courses according to pre-requisites and co-requisites shall be observed. The shipboard training per CMO No. 2 series of 2012 is in line with the requirements of the STCW Convention as amended, in which the students/cadets shall be engaged in the actual operation of the ship and the performance of their tasks. A total of 40 units shall be credited to students who satisfactorily fulfilled the requirements of the shipboard training.

The courses listed under the General Education shall be revised once a new CMO on General Education is issued by CHED, without the need for additional action on the part of the concerned Technical Panel. An amendment to this CMO shall be issued by CHED at such time to show the revised curriculum.

The instructional approach for this program is outcomes-based to prepare the students to a life at sea and effectively conduct marine deck operations.

Section 6. Curriculum Outline

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The one hundred seventy nine (179) minimum units comprising the Marine Transportation program curriculum shall be distributed as follows:

CoursesNo. of

Subjects

Equivalent Units

per Subject

(Lec-Lab)

Total Units

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES 12 53Language and Literature 4 3 12

English 1 – Study and Thinking Skills in English

English 2 –Writing in the Discipline

English 3 – Speech Communication

Literature – World Culture and Geography

Mathematics and Natural Sciences 6 3 23 Math 1 – College Algebra 3 (3-0) Math 2 – Plane and Spherical Trigonometry 5 (5-0)

Math 3 – Solid Mensuration 3 (3-0)

Nat. Sci. 1 – Physics 4 (3-3)

Nat. Sci. 2 – Applied Physics 4 (3-3)

Nat. Sci. 3 – General Chemistry 4 (3-3)

Information Technology 1 3 3Computer Applications and Networking

Social Sciences 1 3 3General Psychology with Alcohol and Drug Prevention, STD, HIV & AIDS Prevention

Mandated Courses 1 3 3

The Life, Works and Writings of Jose Rizal

SPECIAL PROFESSIONAL COURSES 22 72

Safety 1 - Basic Safety 2 (1-3)

Safety 2 – Advance Safety 2 (1-3)

Safety 3 – Emergency Procedures and Search and Rescue

3 (2-3)

Persman - Personnel Management and Training 3 (3-0)

Marlaw - Maritime Law 3 (3-0)

Marpol - Marine Environment (MARPOL I-VI) 3 (3-0)

Maritime English 3 (3-0)

Seamanship 1 – Ship, Ship Routines And Ship Construction

5 (3-6)

Seamanship 2 - Cargo Handling And Stowage 1, Carriage Of Non-Dangerous Goods

2 (2-0)

Seamanship 3 - Cargo Handling And Stowage 2, Carriage Of Dangerous Goods

3 (3-0)

Seamanship 4 – Stability And Trim 4 (3-3)

Seamanship 5 – Ship Handling and Maneuvering with Bridge Resource Management

2 (1-3)

Navigation 1 – Terrestrial and Coastal Navigation 4 (3-3)

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CoursesNo. of

Subjects

Equivalent Units

per Subject

(Lec-Lab)

Total Units

1

Navigation 2 - Terrestrial and Coastal Navigation 2 4 (3-3)

Navigation 3 – Celestial Navigation 4 (3-3)

Navigation 4 – Electronic Navigation 5 (3-6)

Navigation 5 – Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems 4 (2-6)

D-Watch 1 – Deck Watchkeeping 2 (1-3)

D-Watch 2 - Collision Regulations 4 (3-3)

MARCOM – Visual Signalling 4 (3-3)

MARPOWER - Marine Power plant 3 (3-0)

METOCEAN – Meteorology and Oceanography 4 (3-3)

PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSES 4 2 8

P. E. 1 – Basic Swimming

P. E. 2 – Advanced Swimming

P. E. 3 – Martial Arts

P. E. 4 – Indoor Games

NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM (NSTP) 2 3 6

SUMMARY OF UNITS

General Education Courses 53

Special Professional Courses 72

Shipboard Training 40

P.E 8

NSTP 6

TOTAL NO. OF UNITS 179

6.1 pre-requisites and co-requisitesCourses Pre-requisites

Safety 1

Safety 2 Safety 1

Safety 3

Personnel Management

Maritime Law

Marine Pollution and Prevention

Maritime English

Seamanship 1

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Seamanship 2 Seam 1

Seamanship 3 Seam 2

Seamanship 4 Seam 3

Seamanship 5 Seam 4

Navigation 1

Navigation 2 Nav 1

Navigation 3 Nav 2

Navigation 4 Nav 3

Navigation 5 Nav 4

D-Watch 1

D-Watch 2 D-watch 1

Maritime Communication

Maritime Power

Meteorology

Section 8. Review, Revision and Approval of Curriculum

Every maritime HEI offering the BSMT program shall, for purposes of updating and enriching their program offerings, conduct monitoring of the curriculum and the corresponding course syllabi comprising such programs at least once in a year and program review every five years. For this purpose, a maritime HEI shall constitute an internal review committee which shall undertake such review, guided by the following:

a. Review and Revision

1. Any review and revision of curriculum and course syllabi shall be aimed towards continuing improvement of the BSMT program.

2. Such review and revision shall consider the needs of the industry, current trends and practices, effect of promulgation and implementation of new laws, rules and regulations locally and internationally (e.g. amendments to the STCW Convention) and such other factors or considerations as may be applicable.

3. Any review and revision made on the curriculum and course syllabi must be clearly and properly identified and presented for purposes of evaluation and approval.

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4. The proposed revised program curriculum/syllabi shall be subject to the approval of CHED.

b. CHED’s Approval of the Proposed revised Program Curriculum/Syllabi

1. the following major revisions requires CHED approval:

a) reduction of courses and/or unitsb) renaming of courses

2. any revision which does not require CHED approval shall be submitted to CHED and verified during monitoring

3. The application shall be duly supported with documentary evidence that the proposed enriched program curriculum/syllabi is responsive to and in accordance with the needs of the industry, current trends, practices, new laws, rules and regulations, among others.

4. The application shall then be forwarded by the CHEDRO to the MEU-OPS of the CHED Central Office within five (5) working days upon receipt thereof.

c. Evaluation of the Proposed revised Program Curriculum/Syllabi

1. The MEU-OPS evaluates the application for approval of the proposed enriched program curriculum/syllabi together with the supporting documents thereof to determine whether the enrichment observes pre-requisites, relevance, responsiveness and appropriateness of the enrichments made;

2. The duly evaluated proposed revised program curriculum/syllabi shall then be referred to the CHED’s Technical Panel for Maritime Education (TPME) for final review, comment and recommendation which may recommend approval or disapproval depending on the result of its review and deliberation.

3. If the TPME finds the proposed revised program curriculum/syllabi in order, the same shall be recommended for approval of the OPS Director. Otherwise, the application together with the supporting documents thereof shall be returned to the applicant HEI through the CHEDRO.

d. Approval of the Proposed revised Program Curriculum/Syllabi

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1. Upon receipt of the TPME recommendation, the OPS Director shall then approve the proposed revised program curriculum/syllabi.

2. The HEI shall be informed through the CHEDRO of the approval thereof.

e. Effectivity and Implementation of the revised Program Curriculum/ Syllabi

1. A duly approved revised program curriculum/syllabi shall take effect and be implemented in the first semester of an academic year.

2. Such revised program curriculum/syllabi shall only cover in-coming freshmen students.

Courses such as MARPOL, Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS), Radar Navigation, Radar Plotting and use of ARPA, Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) and Safety Courses, shall be an integral part of the curriculum based on the training requirements under the relevant provisions of the STCW Convention as amended. These shall be reflected in the transcript of records (TOR).

ARTICLE VIPROGRAM OF STUDY

Section 9. Program of Study

In light of the paradigm shift towards student-centered education, the program of study is expected to show its learning outcomes. The graduate of BSMT is expected to possess a wide range of abilities and skills divided into three broad categories:

a. Deck-related cognitive abilities and skills, e.g., abilities and skills relating to intellectual tasks, including analysis of problems and systematic problem-solving;

b. Deck-related practical skills, e.g., skills relating to the conduct of laboratory work, proper use of equipment and the like ; and

c. Generic skills that may be developed during the program and which are applicable in many other contexts, such as maritime communication and discourse in view of issues and policy.

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The institution offering the BSMT program may follow thoroughly or enrich the following program of study, provided that all prescribed courses/competencies required in the curriculum outline are offered and pre-requisites and co-requisites are observed.

FIRST YEARFirst Semester

Ref. No. Descriptive TitleNumber of

Hours UnitsLec. Lab.

Gen Ed 1 3 0 3Gen Ed 2 3 0 3Gen Ed 3 3 0 3Gen Ed 4 3 0 3Seam 1 Ships, Ship Routines & Ship Construction 3 6 5Nav 1 Terrestrial and Coastal Navigation 1 3 3 4P.E. 1 Basic Swimming 0 2 (2)NSTP National Service Training Program (3)

Sub-total 18 11 26

Second SemesterRef. No. Descriptive Title Number of

HoursLec. Lab. Units

Gen Ed 5 3 0 3Gen Ed 6 3 0 3Gen Ed 7 3 0 3D-Watch 1 Deck Watchkeeping 2 0 2Seam 2 Cargo Handling & Stowage 1-Carriage of Non-

Dangerous Goods2 0 2

Nav 2 Terrestrial and Coastal Navigation 2 3 3 4Safety 1 Basic Safety 1 3 2P.E. 2 Advanced Swimming 0 2 (2)NSTP National Service Training Program (3)

Sub-total 17 8 24

SECOND YEARFirst Semester

Ref. No. Descriptive Title Number of Hours

Lec. Lab. UnitsGen Ed 8 3 0 3Gen Ed 9 3 0 3Gen Ed 10 3 0 3Nav 3 Celestial Navigation 3 3 4D-Watch 2 Collision Regulations 3 3 4Seam 3 Cargo Handling & Stowage 2 – Carriage of

Dangerous Goods3 0 3

Safety 2 Advanced Safety 1 3 2P.E. 3 Team Sports 0 2 (2)

Sub-total 19 14 25

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Gen Ed 11 3 0 3Nav 4 Electronic Navigation 3 6 5Maritime English Maritime English 3 0 3Nav 5 ECDIS 2 6 4Mar Com Visual Signaling 3 3 4P.E. 4 Dual Sports 0 2 2

Sub-total 14 17 21

THIRD YEARFirst Semester

Ref. No. Descriptive Title Number of Hours

Lec. Lab. UnitsGen Ed 12 3 0 3D52 Mar Power Basic Marine Engineering 3 0 3D55 Seam 4 Stability and Trim 3 3 4Safety 3 Emergency Procedures and Search & Rescue 2 3 3

Sub-total 11 6 13



Pers Man Shipboard Personnel Management and Training

3 0 3

Marlaw Maritime Law 3 0 3Marpol Marine Environment (MARPOL I-VI) 3 0 3Seam 5 Ship Handling and Maneuvering with Bridge

Resource Management (BRM) 3 6 5

Meteo/Ocean Meteorology and Oceanography 3 3 4Sub-total 15 9 18

Section 10. Summary Matrix of STCW Functions vis-à-vis Courses

STCW FUNCTIO

N

1ST YEAR 2ND YEAR 3RD YEAR

1ST SEM 2ND SEM 1ST SEM 2ND SEM 1ST SEM 2ND SEM

FUNCTION 1

NAV 1 NAV 2 NAV 3 NAV 4 NAV 5 SEAM 5

D-WATCH 1

D-WATCH 2

MAR POWER METEO

MAR COM

FUNCTION 2 SEAM 1 SEAM 2 SEAM 3 SEAM 4

FUNCTION 3

SEAM 1 SAFETY 1 SAFETY 2 SAFETY 3 SEAM 4 PERS MAN

MAR LAW

MAR POL

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ARTICLE VIICOURSE SPECIFICATIONS

Section 11. The course specifications for the BSMT program are contained in Annex I of this Memorandum.

ARTICLE VIIIPROGRAM ADMINISTRATION


A distinct and separate College of Maritime Education shall be established for the operation of maritime programs. A department for every maritime program shall also be established.

The college of maritime education shall be administered by a full-time dean. However, if only one program is offered, the dean may serve as concurrent department chair where appropriate.

Section 13. Dean

The dean shall have the following qualifications:

A. for holder of management level certificate:

1) BSMT or BSMarE degree holder;2) 24 months of sea-going service as C/M or 2/E;3) Holder of a valid PRC ID4) With at least three (3) years of teaching experience and two (2)



B. For holder of OIC-NW/OIC-EW certificate:

1) BSMT or BSMarE degree holder2) Master’s degree holder;3) holder of Professional Regulation Commission OIC-NW/OIC-EW

with at least 36 months sea-going experience as OIC-NW/OIC-EW;4) with valid PRC ID5) With at least five (5) years of teaching experience and three (3)



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The Dean shall be allowed to handle a maximum teaching load of not more than 12 hours a week.

Section 14. Department Chair/Head

The Marine Transportation Department under the College of Maritime Education shall be administered by a Department Chair/Head who shall have the following qualifications:

a) Holder of a BSMT degree;b) Holder of a management level certificate with at least 12 months

sea-going experience as C/M;c) With valid PRC IDd) With at least three (3) years of teaching experience; ande) Completed the following training courses:


The Department Chair/Head shall be allowed a maximum teaching load of 18 hours a week.

Section 15. Faculty

15.1 Faculty members teaching General Education Courses shall be holders of appropriate master’s degree in his/her field of specialization. However, in specific fields where there is dearth of holders of Master’s degree, a holder of professional license requiring at least a bachelor’s degree may be qualified to teach.

Faculty members teaching physical education courses shall be holders of a bachelor’s degree in physical education or Bachelor of Science in education with major or minor in physical education, or any other bachelor’s degree with certificate in physical education.

15.2 Faculty members teaching Special Professional Courses shall be holders of relevant academic degree, certificate, experiences and credentials as follows:

a. BSMT degree and other professional licenses in their field of specialization;

b. Operational level certificate of registration and valid ID from PRC with at least 12 months sea-going experience as an officer on vessel over 500 GT; (For newly hired, he/she must be a holder of Certificate of Competency (COC) in the operational level); and

c. IMO Model Course 6.09 certificate.

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Special Professional Courses are courses which are mandated by professional licensing bodies/entities in the case of academic programs with government licensure examination.

15.3 Faculty members teaching Professional Courses may be allowed a maximum teaching load of 40 hours per week. Professional courses are courses which are not mandated by professional licensing bodies/entities but otherwise required for conferment of a baccalaureate degree.

15.6 Faculty members conducting courses involving the use of simulators, in addition to the requirements in the preceding paragraph shall have:

a. received appropriate guidance in instructional techniques involving the use of simulators and

b. gained practical operational experiences on the particular type of simulators being used.

Note: transfer of technology training conducted by the supplier of simulator being used satisfies the above requirement.

15.7 A faculty member with a very satisfactory teaching performance may be allowed to handle additional six (6) hours per week.

15.8 There shall be faculty manual containing information and policies on:

a. Hiring, retention, promotion and separation;b. Functions and responsibilities;c. Ranking system;d. Evaluation;e. Salary rates;f. Faculty benefits; andg. Code of conduct/ethics.

15.9 Faculty-Student Ratio - For effective teaching-learning process the following faculty-student ratio per class is 1:50.

15.10 Student-Equipment Ratio – refer to respective course specs.

15.11 Faculty Development

Maritime institution must develop and implement a system of faculty development for professional advancement of the faculty members for the special professional subjects.

Section 16. Assessors

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Persons conducting assessment of competence of a cadet within the institution shall have the following qualification:

16.1 have an appropriate level of knowledge and understanding of the competence to be assessed.

16.2 be qualified in the task for which the assessment being made16.3 have undergone training in IMO Model Courses 6.09 and 3.12,

and/or 6.10 for those assessing competence using simulators.16.4 gained practical assessment experience on the particular type

of simulator under the supervision and to the satisfaction of an experienced assessor

Section 17. Technical Support Personnel

Technical Support Personnel particularly those in the laboratory must have the appropriate training or certification on laboratory supervision and safety. Laboratory safety is the responsibility of the institution. As such, the institution shall be responsible for keeping its laboratories properly used and maintained and free from dangers and hazards which may cause accidents or disease. The following must be observed:

a) All laboratory activities shall be properly and adequately supervised by a faculty member; students shall not be allowed to work inside the laboratories unsupervised;

b) Each department with laboratory/ies shall have full-time laboratory technician/s to maintain laboratory facilities;

c) a safety officer shall be available at all times to respond to emergencies such as fire, chemical accidents, first aid needs, earthquakes, and other exigencies; and

d) The safety officer shall be properly trained, instructed and equipped to oversee the various safety measures. The institution shall ensure that safety officers undergo regular retraining and upgrading.

Section 18. Safety Officer

a) a safety officer shall be available at all times to respond to emergencies such as fire, chemical accidents, first aid needs, earthquakes, and other exigencies; and

b) The safety officer shall be properly trained, instructed and equipped to oversee the various safety measures. The institution shall ensure that safety officers undergo regular retraining and upgrading.

Section 19. Library

The library under the College of Maritime Education shall be administered by a professional librarian with two (2) library assistants. The librarian must possess a valid professional regulation commission ID.

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19.1 Library Holdings

a) Basic Collection

1) 3,000 volumes for start-up schools (50% of the holdings should be distinct titles)

2) 5,000 volumes after two-years of operation (50% of the holdings should be distinct titles)

b) Inclusion of Basic Collection

1) General References2) Cultural 3) Filipiniana4) Humanities 5) Social Science 6) Science and Technology7) General Education courses should have at least five (5) titles

per course.

c) Professional Book Holdings

1) Five (5) titles per professional course. Teacher Manuals are not counted as titles

2) Published within the last 5 years3) The number of volumes is calculated at a ratio of 1 volume

per 15 students enrolled in the course4) Maritime international laws, conventions, protocols and

relevant publications as per listings in the attached Implementing Guidelines.

d) Periodical Collection

1) Newspapers2) On-line subscriptions to Journals may be credited (1

international and 2 local)3) Magazines4) Bulletins5) Reviews

19.2 Library Space

The library space should accommodate at least five percent (5%) of the total enrollment at any one time.

19.3 Networking

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Libraries shall participate in inter-institutional activities and cooperative programs whereby resource sharing is encouraged.

ARTICLE IXFACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

Section 20. Institutional Sites and Buildings

Maritime Higher Education Institutions shall own its site and buildings to conform with CHED standards, building code and city/provincial ordinances. The school site and building shall be equipped with adequate equipment, safety measures and procedures in the following:

a) Fire escapeb) Fire alarm systems c) Campus security force

Site/Building/Room Requirements should include the following:

a) School site/lotb) Athletic field and/or gymnasiumc) Administrative Offices (General or Executive Office, Registrar,

Accounting, National Service Training Program (NSTP), Guidance/Placement office)

d) Medical and dental clinice) Toiletsf) Canteen/cafeteriag) Faculty room h) Student loungei) Library roomj) Laboratory room k) Tool rooml) Shipboard Training Officem)Research and Extension Officen) Assessment Room

Section 19. Classroom

The standard classroom shall be a minimum of 30 square meters for a class of 25 students and 56 square meters for a class of 50 students. Classrooms must be well-lighted and well-ventilated. They should contain the necessary equipment and furniture such as chairs, instructor’s podium, and black/white boards.

Section 20. Laboratory

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The laboratory rooms should allow a space of 2 square meters per student for a laboratory size of 25 students or an appropriate space considering the size of equipment as per the attached Implementing Guidelines. They should be well-ventilated and well-lighted, contain the specific laboratory equipment and must be provided with adequate water supply. The following laboratory rooms shall be made available as follows:

a) Physics laboratory roomb) Chemistry laboratory roomc) Computer laboratory room d) Basic safety courses laboratory room e) Chart work areaf) Navigation and simulated-bridge roomg) Seamanship roomh) Simulator Rooms

1) GMDSS2) RADAR3) ARPA

20.1 Laboratory Equipment

All laboratory equipment shall be owned by the institution and located within the school site. There shall be sufficient number of equipment, machinery, apparatus, supplies, tools and other materials, accessories and consumables for laboratory experiments and practical exercises as contained in Annex II which are made an integral part of these policies, standards and guidelines. The laboratory training equipment as contained in Annex II shall be adapted in the following:

a) Physical Sciencesb) Basic Safety Coursesc) Special Professional Courses Laboratory Requirement

Sufficient and appropriate means that the number of such teaching aids and equipment shall be proportionate and adequate to the number of students enrolled in the particular subject as contained in the attached Implementing Guidelines.

Standards governing the use of simulators shall be contained in Annex III.

The institution shall provide the necessary audiovisual room and facilities with appropriate equipment in support of the teaching-learning process such as video/overhead/slide projector, sound system, LCD projectors, screens, and others.

ARTICLE XRESEARCH AND EXTENSION

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There shall be established under the College of Maritime Education a research and extension office which shall be administered by a coordinator. The research and extension office shall be responsible for the administration and coordination of research and extension services.

Section 22. Research

Every maritime higher education institution shall encourage and support its faculty members and students to undertake research for the enhancement of maritime education programs and training. The following must be observed:

a) Annual research budgetb) Annual research agendac) Proper documentation and maintenance of research outputd) Research output must be visible in the library

Section 23. Extension

Every maritime higher education institution shall have extension services relevant to the maritime industry. The following must be observed:

a) Annual extension services programb) Annual extension services budgetc) Tracer study programd) Proper documentation of all extension activities must be

maintained

ARTICLE XISHIPBOARD TRAINING

All Maritime Higher Education Institutions must comply with the minimum standards provided for under CHED Memorandum Order No. 2, series of 2012 entitled “implementing guidelines on the shipboard training requirement for the Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation and Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering Programs”.

ARTICLE XIIQUALITY STANDARDS SYSTEM

Every maritime higher education institution shall have a certified quality standards system in accordance with the provisions of the Rules for a Quality Standards System in Maritime Higher Education Institutions as contained in Annex IV of this CMO.

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New school applying for the operation of maritime program/s must have its QSS documentation for certification prior to issuance of government authority (first year permit). Subsequently, QSS certification must be secured before applying for the 2nd year level.

The QSS of maritime higher education institutions shall be evaluated by CHED authorized agencies at least once a year.

Considering that CHED has already delegated to the maritime institutions the authority to approve in its behalf the shipboard training of shipping companies where their cadets will be placed, the procedures for such approval shall be included in the QSS of the institution.

The qualifications of internal auditor of the maritime institutions shall be specified in its QSS, and shall comply with regulation under Section A-I/8 of the STCW ’78 as amended.

ARTICLE XIIIADMISSION, RETENTION AND RESIDENCY

Maritime institutions shall adhere to the following admission and retention criteria:

a) Student general admission requirements:

1) High School graduate2) Annual medical examination following the prescribed

Department of Health (DOH) medical requirements such as: Urine, Stool, CBC, X-Ray, Psycho, Eyesight (Ishihara for BSMT and Lantern or any other color perception test for BSMarE) and hearing examination.

b) Student general retention requirements:

1) Assessment of students after the first year level to ensure achievement of the program objectives; and

2) Annual medical examination following the prescribed Department of Health (DOH) medical requirements such as: Urine, Stool, CBC, X-Ray, Psycho, Eyesight (Ishihara for BSMT and Lantern or any other color perception test for BSMarE) and hearing examination.

Article XIV SANCTION

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Persistent violation of this order shall be the basis of immediate closure or phase-out of BSMT program. Persistent violation shall mean non-compliance to this order for the last three years of monitoring.

A BSMT program which is deemed closed shall mean that its government authority is revoked. Whereas, a BSMT program which is deemed phased-out shall mean that its government recognition is reverted to permit status. In both cases, the institution is prohibited from accepting enrollees at all levels.

However, phased-out programs with students in second, third and fourth year levels shall be allowed to continue its operation until such time that the students shall have graduated. In no way shall affected students be prohibited from transferring to other MHEIs of their choosing.

Students who completed their academic requirements on or before SY 2012-2013 shall be conferred the appropriate Bachelor’s Degree upon completion of all other requirements for graduation including shipboard training.

The smooth transfer of students shall be effectively carried out by CHED Regional Office and the MHEI concerned. In the meantime, the MHEI has the option to convert said program/s to the Technical Vocational discipline.

Article XIV REPEALING CLAUSE

All issuances, relevant to policies, standards and guidelines which are inconsistent with the provision of this CMO are hereby repealed, amended, modified or superseded accordingly in accordance with the intent of this Order.

Article XV SEPARABILITY CLAUSE

If any part or provision of this CMO shall be held unconstitutional or invalid, other provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.

Article XVI EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE

This CMO shall take effect immediately upon approval by the Commission and 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in newspaper of general circulation. This CMO shall be implemented beginning School Year (SY) 2013-2014.

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Quezon City, Philippines, ______________________ 2013.

For the Commission:

PATRICIA B. LICUANAN, Ph.D.Chairperson

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