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 I
INTRODUCTION
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 II
PROGRAM 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 III
PROGRAM 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 AIII/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 Industry
1. Ship building
2. Ship operations
3. Ship management
4. Dry docking operations
5. Port operations
b) Maritime Education and Training
c) Philippine Navy
d) Philippine Coast Guard
e) 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)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Instrumentation and Control Engineering
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
Marine Transportation
Law
ARTICLE IV
COMPETENCY 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 V
CURRICULUM
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 corequisites 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:
Courses
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
Language and Literature
12
Equivalen
t Units
per
Subject
3
4
3
12
5
3
15
No. of
Subject
s
Total
Unit
s
36
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
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
Information Technology
Computer Applications and Networking
1
3
Mandated Courses
1
3
Philippine History and Constitution
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
Safety 1
Safety 2
Personnel Management
Maritime Law
Marine Environment (MARPOL, 1-6)
Maritime English
Machine Shop 1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Machine Shop 2
(3-0)=54
(2-3)=90
(2-3)=90
(3-0)=54
(3-0)=54
(3-0)=54
(3-0)=54
3 (2-3)
3 (1-6)
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Courses
No. of
Subject
s
Equivalen
t Units
per
Subject
Machine Shop 3
3 (1-6)
Electro Technology 1
4 (3-3)
Electro Technology 2
4 (3-3)
Electro Technology 3
Naval Arch 1 (to include Seamanship)
4 (3-3)
Naval Arch 2
3 (3-0)
Tribology
3 (2-3)
MPS1 (Steam)
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
4 (3-3)
4 (3-3)
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)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSES
Total
Unit
s
40
4
2
8
2
3
6
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)
SUMMARY OF UNITS
General Education Courses
36
Special Professional Courses
100
Elective Courses
Shipboard Training
9
40
P.E
8
NSTP
6
TOTAL NO. OF UNITS
199
6.2 Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
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First Year
Mashop 1
Draw
Phys1
Electro1
Mashop 2
Marine Environment (MARPOL, 1-6)
Naval Arch 1 (to include Seamanship)
Second Year
Mech & Hyd Mech
E Mat
Tribology
Thermo
Electro2
Mashop3
Safety1 (Basic Safety Course)
MPS1 (Steam)
Aux Mach 1
Fluid Power
Marine Ref & AC
Electro3
Third Year
MPS2 (Diesel & Electric)
Aux Mach 2 (Deck Mach, St Gear, and Purif)
E-Watch
Auto1
Naval Arch 2
Auto2
Maintenance & Repair
Safety2 (Advance Safety Course)
MarLaw (To include PMRR)
PersMan
ERM (Engine Room Management)
Pre-requisite
EMat
Phys 2
Phys1
Electro1
Thermo, Aux Mach1 (Co-req.)
Mech & Hyd Mech
Marine Ref & AC
Electro2
MPS1
Aux Mach 1
Aux Mach 1
Electro3
Naval Arch 1
Auto1
MPS1 & 2, Mashop 1,2, & 3.
Safety1
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 YEAR
Ref. No.
Gen Ed 1
Gen Ed 2
First Semester
Descriptive Title
Lec.
3
3
Lab.
0
0
Units
3
3
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Gen Ed 3
Gen Ed 4
Gen Ed 5
Core 1
Major 1
P.E. 1
NSTP
Ref. No.
Gen Ed 6
Gen Ed 7
Major 8
Core 2
Major 2
Major 3
Core 3
Major 4
P.E. 2
NSTP
Marine Engineering Drawing
Machine Shop 1
Basic Swimming
National Service Training Program
Sub-total
Second Semester
Descriptive Title
Safety 1
Physics
Electronic Technology 1
Machine shop 2
Marine Environment (MARPOL, 1-6)
Naval Arch 1 (to include Seamanship)
Advanced Swimming
National Service Training Program
Sub-total
3
3
3
2
2
0
0
0
0
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
(2)
(3)
21
19
8
Lec.
3
3
2
3
3
1
3
3
0
Lab.
0
0
3
3
3
6
0
3
2
21
19
Units
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
4
(2)
(3)
27
Lec.
3
3
4
3
2
3
3
1
0
22
Lab.
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
6
2
11
Units
3
3
4
3
2
3
4
3
(2)
25
Lec.
3
3
3
2
2
3
0
16
Lab.
0
3
3
3
3
3
2
17
Units
3
4
4
3
3
4
(2)
21
Lec.
Lab.
Units
SECOND YEAR
Ref. No.
Gen Ed 8
Gen Ed 9
Core 4
Core 5
Major 5
Core 6
Major 6
Major 7
*P.E. 3
Ref. No.
Gen Ed 10
Major 9
Major 10
Major 11
Major 12
Major 13
*P.E. 4
First Semester
Descriptive Title
Mechanics and Hydromechanics
Engineering Material
Tribology
Thermodynamics
Electronic Technology 2
Machine shop 3
Team Sports
Sub-total
Second Semester
Descriptive Title
MPS1 (Steam)
Aux Mach 1
Fluid Power
Marine Ref & AC
Electro3
Dual Sports
Sub-total
THIRD YEAR
Ref. No.
First Semester
Descriptive Title
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Gen Ed 11
Major 14
Major 15
Major 16
Major 17 (Auto1)
Major 18
ELECTIVE1
Security Awareness with Ethics
MPS2 (Diesel & Electric)
Aux Mach 2
E-Watch with ERS
Instrumentation and Controlling Elements
Naval Arch 2
Sub-total
Ref. No.
Gen Ed 12
Major 19(Auto 2)
Major 20
Core 7
Core 8 (MarLaw)
Core 9
(PersMan)
Major 21 (ERM)
ELECTIVE 2
Second Semester
Descriptive Title
Automation Control and Application
Maintenance & Repair
Safety2
Maritime Law
Personnel Management
Engine Resource Management
Sub-total
Section 9. Summary
Courses
STCW
FUNCTIO
N
Matrix
1ST YEAR
1ST SEM
2ND SEM
of
1ST SEM
Phys1
Tribology
Thermo
FUNCTION
2
FUNCTION
3
Electro1
Mashop 1
2ND SEM
MPS1
(Steam)
Mech &
Hyd Mech
Electro2
Mashop 2
0
0
3
3
3
3
0
0
12
3
2
4
3
3
4
3
3
25
Lec.
3
3
2
2
3
3
Lab.
0
3
3
3
0
0
Units
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
22
3
0
12
4
3
26
Function
2ND YEAR
Draw
FUNCTION
1
STCW
3
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
21
Aux Mach
1
Fluid
Power
Marine Ref
& AC
vis-à-vis
3RD YEAR
1ST SEM
MPS2
(Diesel &
Electric)
Aux Mach
2
SEAM 5
E-Watch
Electro3
Mashop3
Auto1
Auto2
Maintenan
ce &
Repair
E Mat
FUNCTION
4
2ND SEM
Marine
Environme
nt
(MARPOL,
1-6)
Safety1
Naval Arch
1 (to
include
Seamanshi
p)
Naval Arch
2
Safety2
MarLaw
PersMan
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ERM
(Engine
Room
Manageme
nt)
Section 10.
Approval
Review
and
Revision
of
Curriculum
and
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
Curriculum/syllabi/outcomes
revised
Program
1. the following major revisions requires ched approval:
a) reduction of courses and/or units
b) 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
Curriculum/syllabi/outcomes
revised
Program
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
Curriculum/syllabi/outcomes
revised
Program
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 VII
MANAGEMENT LEVEL CERTIFICATION
Section 14.
Guidelines for management level certification.
14.1 Qualification
a) 24 months seagoing service as operational level officer or OICEW
b) Completion of management level Training Record Book
c) 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 ID
4) 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; and
6) Completed the following training courses:
 IMO Model Course 6.09
 IMO Model Course 3.12
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; and
d) Completed the following training courses:
 IMO Model Course 6.09
 IMO Model Course 3.12
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; and
h) Completed the following training courses:
 IMO Model Course 6.09
 IMO Model Course 3.12
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; and
c) 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)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
Hiring, retention, promotion and separation;
Functions and responsibilities;
Ranking system;
Evaluation;
Salary rates;
Faculty benefits; and
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 made
19.3 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)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
General References
Cultural
Filipiniana
Humanities
Social Science
Science and Technology
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 course
4) Maritime international laws, conventions, protocols and
relevant publications as per listings in the attached
Implementing Guidelines.
d) Periodical Collection
1) Newspapers
2) On-line subscriptions to
international and 2 local)
3) Magazines
4) Bulletins
5) Reviews
Journals
may
be
credited
(1
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
cooperative programs whereby resource sharing is encouraged.
and
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ARTICLE IX
FACILITIES 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 Permit
b) Up to date Fire Safety Inspection Certificate
c) Campus security force
Site/Building/Room Requirements should include the following:
a) School site/lot
b) Athletic field and/or gymnasium
c) Administrative Offices (General or Executive Office, Registrar,
Accounting, National Service Training Program (NSTP),
Guidance/Placement office)
d) Medical and dental clinic
e) Toilets
f) Canteen/cafeteria
g) Faculty room
h) Student lounge
i) Library room
j) Laboratory room
k) Tool room
l) Shipboard Training Office
m) 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)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
Physics laboratory room
Chemistry laboratory room
Computer laboratory room
Basic safety courses laboratory room
Engine Simulator Room
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 Sciences
b) Basic Safety Courses
c) 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 X
RESEARCH AND EXTENSION
Section 26. Organization
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)
b)
c)
d)
Annual research budget
Annual research agenda
Proper documentation and maintenance of research output
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)
b)
c)
d)
Annual extension services program
Annual extension services budget
Tracer study program
Proper documentation of all extension activities must be
maintained
ARTICLE XI
SHIPBOARD 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 XII
QUALITY 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 XIII
ADMISSION, RETENTION AND RESIDENCY
Maritime institutions shall adhere to the following admission and
retention criteria:
a) Student general admission requirements:
1) High School graduate
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.
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
government authority is revoked. Whereas,
ordered phased-out shall mean that its
reverted to permit status. In both cases, the
accepting enrollees at all levels.
closed shall mean that its
a BSMarE program which is
government recognition is
institution is prohibited from
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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 I
INTRODUCTION
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 II
PROGRAM 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 III
PROGRAM 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 multidisciplinary 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)
b)
c)
d)
4.4
Merchant Marine Profession
Maritime Education and Training
Philippine Navy
Philippine Coast Guard
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)
b)
c)
d)
e)
Marine Engineering
Naval Architecture
Law
Meteorology
Medicine and Nursing
ARTICLE IV
COMPETENCY 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 corequisites 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:
Equivale
No. of
nt Units
Subject
per
s
Subject
(Lec-Lab)
12
Courses
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
Language and Literature
Total
Units
53
4
3
12
6
3
3 (3-0)
5 (5-0)
23
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
Math 1 – College Algebra
Math 2 – Plane and Spherical Trigonometry
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
Computer Applications and Networking
Social Sciences
General Psychology with Alcohol and
Prevention, STD, HIV & AIDS Prevention
1
3
3
1
3
3
1
3
3
Drug
Mandated Courses
The Life, Works and Writings of Jose Rizal
SPECIAL PROFESSIONAL COURSES
Safety 1 - Basic Safety
Safety 2 – Advance Safety
Safety 3 – Emergency Procedures and Search and
Rescue
Persman - Personnel Management and Training
Marlaw - Maritime Law
Marpol - Marine Environment (MARPOL I-VI)
Maritime English
22
72
2 (1-3)
2 (1-3)
3 (2-3)
3
3
3
3
(3-0)
(3-0)
(3-0)
(3-0)
Seamanship 1 – Ship, Ship Routines And Ship
Construction
Seamanship 2 - Cargo Handling And Stowage 1,
Carriage Of Non-Dangerous Goods
Seamanship 3 - Cargo Handling And Stowage 2,
Carriage Of Dangerous Goods
Seamanship 4 – Stability And Trim
5 (3-6)
Seamanship 5 – Ship Handling and Maneuvering
with Bridge Resource Management
Navigation 1 – Terrestrial and Coastal Navigation
2 (1-3)
2 (2-0)
3 (3-0)
4 (3-3)
4 (3-3)
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Equivale
No. of
nt Units
Subject
per
s
Subject
(Lec-Lab)
Courses
1
Navigation 2 - Terrestrial and Coastal Navigation
2
Navigation 3 – Celestial Navigation
4 (3-3)
4 (3-3)
Navigation 4 – Electronic Navigation
Navigation 5 – Electronic Chart Display and
Information Systems
D-Watch 1 – Deck Watchkeeping
D-Watch 2 - Collision Regulations
5 (3-6)
MARCOM – Visual Signalling
4 (3-3)
MARPOWER - Marine Power plant
3 (3-0)
METOCEAN – Meteorology and Oceanography
4 (3-3)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSES
Total
Units
4 (2-6)
2 (1-3)
4 (3-3)
4
2
8
2
3
6
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)
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-requisites
Courses
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
Curriculum/Syllabi
of
the
Proposed
revised
Program
1. the following major revisions requires CHED approval:
a) reduction of courses and/or units
b) 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
Curriculum/Syllabi
Proposed
revised
Program
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
Curriculum/Syllabi
Proposed
revised
Program
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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 incoming 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 VI
PROGRAM 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 YEAR
First Semester
Ref. No.
Gen Ed 1
Gen Ed 2
Gen Ed 3
Gen Ed 4
Seam 1
Nav 1
P.E. 1
NSTP
Ref. No.
Gen Ed 5
Gen Ed 6
Gen Ed 7
D-Watch 1
Seam 2
Nav 2
Safety 1
P.E. 2
NSTP
Descriptive Title
Ships, Ship Routines & Ship Construction
Terrestrial and Coastal Navigation 1
Basic Swimming
National Service Training Program
Sub-total
Second Semester
Descriptive Title
Deck Watchkeeping
Cargo Handling & Stowage 1-Carriage of NonDangerous Goods
Terrestrial and Coastal Navigation 2
Basic Safety
Advanced Swimming
National Service Training Program
Sub-total
Number of
Hours
Lec.
Lab.
3
0
3
0
3
0
3
0
3
6
3
3
0
2
18
11
Number of
Hours
Lec.
Lab.
3
0
3
0
3
0
2
0
2
0
3
1
0
3
3
2
17
8
Units
3
3
3
3
5
4
(2)
(3)
26
Units
3
3
3
2
2
4
2
(2)
(3)
24
SECOND YEAR
Ref. No.
Gen Ed 8
Gen Ed 9
Gen Ed 10
Nav 3
D-Watch 2
Seam 3
Safety 2
P.E. 3
First Semester
Descriptive Title
Celestial Navigation
Collision Regulations
Cargo Handling & Stowage 2 – Carriage of
Dangerous Goods
Advanced Safety
Team Sports
Sub-total
Number of
Hours
Lec.
Lab.
3
0
3
0
3
0
3
3
3
3
3
0
1
0
19
3
2
14
Units
3
3
3
4
4
3
2
(2)
25
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Second Semester
Descriptive Title
Ref. No.
Gen Ed 11
Nav 4
Maritime English
Nav 5
Mar Com
P.E. 4
Electronic Navigation
Maritime English
ECDIS
Visual Signaling
Dual Sports
Sub-total
Number of
Hours
Lec.
Lab.
3
0
3
6
3
0
2
6
3
3
0
2
14
17
Units
3
5
3
4
4
2
21
Number of
Hours
Lec.
Lab.
3
0
3
0
3
3
2
3
11
6
Units
3
3
4
3
13
THIRD YEAR
First Semester
Descriptive Title
Ref. No.
Gen Ed 12
D52 Mar Power
D55 Seam 4
Safety 3
Basic Marine Engineering
Stability and Trim
Emergency Procedures and Search & Rescue
Sub-total
Second Semester
Descriptive Title
Ref. No.
Pers Man
Marlaw
Marpol
Seam 5
Meteo/Ocean
Shipboard Personnel Management and
Training
Maritime Law
Marine Environment (MARPOL I-VI)
Ship Handling and Maneuvering with Bridge
Resource Management (BRM)
Meteorology and Oceanography
Sub-total
Section 10.
Courses
STCW
FUNCTIO
N
Number of
Hours
Lec.
Lab.
3
0
Units
3
3
3
0
0
3
3
3
6
5
3
15
3
9
4
18
Summary Matrix of STCW Functions vis-à-vis
1ST YEAR
2ND YEAR
3RD YEAR
1ST SEM
2ND SEM
1ST SEM
2ND SEM
1ST SEM
2ND SEM
NAV 1
NAV 2
NAV 3
NAV 4
NAV 5
SEAM 5
D-WATCH
1
D-WATCH
2
MAR
POWER
METEO
FUNCTION
1
MAR COM
FUNCTION
2
FUNCTION
3
SEAM 1
SEAM 2
SEAM 3
SEAM 1
SAFETY 1
SAFETY 2
SEAM 4
SAFETY 3
SEAM 4
PERS MAN
MAR LAW
MAR POL
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ARTICLE VII
COURSE SPECIFICATIONS
Section 11.
The course specifications for the BSMT program
are contained in Annex I of this Memorandum.
ARTICLE VIII
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
Section 12.
Organization
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 fulltime 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)
2)
3)
4)
BSMT or BSMarE degree holder;
24 months of sea-going service as C/M or 2/E;
Holder of a valid PRC ID
With at least three (3) years of teaching experience and two (2)
years of managerial 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; and
6) Completed the following training courses:
 IMO Model Course 6.09
 IMO Model Course 3.12
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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 ID
d) With at least three (3) years of teaching experience; and
e) Completed the following training courses:
 IMO Model Course 6.09
 IMO Model Course 3.12
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.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
Hiring, retention, promotion and separation;
Functions and responsibilities;
Ranking system;
Evaluation;
Salary rates;
Faculty benefits; and
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 made
16.3 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)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
General References
Cultural
Filipiniana
Humanities
Social Science
Science and Technology
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 course
4) Maritime international laws, conventions, protocols and
relevant publications as per listings in the attached
Implementing Guidelines.
d) Periodical Collection
1) Newspapers
2) On-line subscriptions to
international and 2 local)
3) Magazines
4) Bulletins
5) Reviews
Journals
may
be
credited
(1
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
cooperative programs whereby resource sharing is encouraged.
and
ARTICLE IX
FACILITIES 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 escape
b) Fire alarm systems
c) Campus security force
Site/Building/Room Requirements should include the following:
a) School site/lot
b) Athletic field and/or gymnasium
c) Administrative Offices (General or Executive Office, Registrar,
Accounting,
National
Service
Training
Program
(NSTP),
Guidance/Placement office)
d) Medical and dental clinic
e) Toilets
f) Canteen/cafeteria
g) Faculty room
h) Student lounge
i) Library room
j) Laboratory room
k) Tool room
l) Shipboard Training Office
m) Research and Extension Office
n) 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)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
Physics laboratory room
Chemistry laboratory room
Computer laboratory room
Basic safety courses laboratory room
Chart work area
Navigation and simulated-bridge room
Seamanship room
Simulator Rooms
1) GMDSS
2) RADAR
3) 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 Sciences
b) Basic Safety Courses
c) 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 X
RESEARCH AND EXTENSION
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Section 21. Organization
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)
b)
c)
d)
Annual research budget
Annual research agenda
Proper documentation and maintenance of research output
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)
b)
c)
d)
Annual extension services program
Annual extension services budget
Tracer study program
Proper documentation of all extension
maintained
activities must be
ARTICLE XI
SHIPBOARD 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 XII
QUALITY 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 XIII
ADMISSION, RETENTION AND RESIDENCY
Maritime institutions shall adhere to the following admission and
retention criteria:
a) Student general admission requirements:
1) High School graduate
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.
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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