G.P. Rating (G.P.R.)
Eligibility:
a) Passed 10th or equivalent examination from a recognized board with aggregate 40% marks with Science & Mathematics as subjects.
OR
Passed in 2 years I.T.I. course from Government Approved institute with minimum 50% aggregate marks in final year.
b) The candidates must have secured minimum 40% marks in English language in 10th standard.
Age Limit: Between 17.5 to 25 years
(17.5 to 26 years for academic year 2020-2021 Only)
(17.5 to 27 years for candidates holding a degree or diploma)
Duration: 6 Months
Intake: 40 Candidates per Batch
Course Commencement: 1st January and 1st July.
Scholarship: INR 10,000/-
(more details, contact institute.)
General purpose ratings are trained in Deck Maintenance including Navigational jobs as well as the maintenance of Engine room machinery and other associated technical jobs. They are trained on the subjects like English & Etiquette, Health Hazards & Personal Safety, Ships & Shipping Industry, use of Life Saving Appliances & Fire Fighting Appliances, Safe Working Practices on Deck & in Engine Room, First Aid, Nautical Terms, Navigation & watch-keeping, Ship's Maintenance, Signalling, Ship visits with separate Marine Engineering syllabi at the support level like Machinery in Engine-Room, Watch keeping duties in Engine-Room and Basic Environmental Protection. They even have the opportunity of becoming full-fledged Navigating Officers subject to fulfillment of D.G. Shipping guidelines.
*As per new DGS directive the training period for the Five basic mandatory modular Courses for G.P. Rating has been increased by 100%.
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