Electro-Technical Officer

March 2027 – September 2027*

*Subject to sufficient enrolment and subject to change

The STCW Electro-Technical Officer programme has been designed to meet the requirements of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended, Table A-III/6.

Upon successful completion of the STCW Electro-Technical Officer programme, the candidate will receive the required training certificate. After acquiring the required seagoing service and training*, the candidate will be eligible to apply to the Belgian Federal Public Service Mobility and Transport for a Certificate of Competency (CoC) as Electro-Technical Officer.

The programme is recognised by the Belgian Federal Public Service Mobility and Transport.

*Required seagoing service and training (STCW Regulation III/6) 

At least 12 months of combined workshop skills training and approved seagoing service, of which at least 6 months is seagoing service, as part of an approved training programme meeting Section A-III/6 of the STCW Code and documented in an approved training record book.

• Minimum age: 18 years

The candidate must hold the following STCW Certificates of Proficiency, issued by an administration recognised by the Belgian administration under STCW Reg. I/10. Candidates who do not yet hold these certificates can obtain them through additional training at AMA.

• STCW A-III/4: Ratings forming part of an engineering watch in a manned engine-room or designated to perform duties in a periodically unmanned engine-room (or have successfully completed the approved 40-hour preparatory module offered by the Antwerp Maritime Academy)
• STCW A-VI/1: Basic Safety Training
• STCW A-VI/2.1: Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats
• STCW A-VI/3: Advanced Fire Fighting
• STCW A-VI/4.1: Medical First Aid

850 contact hours

The complete programme costs €26,550. Alternatively, the fee can be paid per module, plus a one-time administration fee of €250. Module prices can be found on the individual module pages.

The fee includes course material, certificate, the Training Record Book, lunch and refreshments (coffee and water).

Accommodation is not included.

The programme is offered in separate modules, so candidates with relevant prior knowledge or experience can apply for exemption from one or more modules.

Each application is assessed individually on the basis of documented prior learning: previously obtained certificates and diplomas, and competences acquired through professional experience. The assessment may include an interview and a written and/or practical test. Exemptions are granted per module by the AMA assessment committee, and the decision is communicated in writing, stating the reasons.

Exempted candidates pay only for the modules they attend, at the published price per module, plus the €250 administration fee.

All competences of STCW Table A-III/6 must be covered, either by completing the modules or through granted exemptions. An exemption releases the candidate from attending the module concerned at AMA; it does not affect the other conditions for obtaining the Certificate of Competency, which are set by the maritime administration.

Training & Consultancy

Antwerp Maritime Academy:

Noordkasteel Oost 6,

2030 Antwerpen

T: 0032 3 205 64 60

E: training@hzs.be

W: www.hzs.be