Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)RegulationsMerchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations, 1999Part 4 : Training institutions and training programmes70. Duties of instructors and candidates |
| (1) | Every person conducting in-service training shall ensure that— |
| (a) | appropriate periods are set aside for completion of the programme of on-board training within the normal operational requirements of the ship; |
| (b) | at the beginning of the programme and at the start of each voyage on a different ship, candidates are given comprehensive information and guidance as to what is expected of them and how the training programme is to be conducted; |
| (c) | a training officer is designated to administer the programme; |
| (d) | ship's officers who are responsible for training and assessment know and understand their duties and responsibilities regarding training; |
| (e) | ship's officers receive appropriate training in assessment methods; |
| (f) | during the required period of qualifying service, a candidate receives systematic practical training and experience in the tasks, duties and responsibilities relevant to the certificate desired, with due regard to the competencies specified in the Code; |
| (g) | assessments of a candidate are conducted, without undue delay, when a candidate is considered ready for assessment; |
| (h) | the on-board training forms an integral part of the overall training plan; |
| (i) | the programme of on-board training is managed and co-ordinated by the person managing the ship on which the qualifying service is to be performed; and |
| (j) | a comprehensive record is kept of all training conducted. |
| (2) | Every person designated as a training officer pursuant to subregulation (1)(c) shall be responsible for— |
| (a) | the overall administration of the training programme; |
| (b) | monitoring candidates' progress throughout such programme; and |
| (c) | giving guidance, when necessary, and ensuring that the training programme is conducted properly. |
| (3) | A master's responsibilities shall be— |
| (a) | to provide the link between the ship's officers responsible for training and the training officer ashore; |
| (b) | to designate, in writing, the ship's officers who are to be responsible for organizing and supervising on-board training for each voyage; |
| (c) | to ensure continuity in the case of any change of ship's officers during voyages; and |
| (d) | to ensure that all personnel concerned carry out effectively the on-board training programme. |
| (4) | Unless the master directs otherwise in the interests of the safe operation of the ship, every ship's officer designated pursuant to subregulation (3)(b) shall be responsible for— |
| (a) | organizing the programme of practical training at sea; |
| (b) | ensuring, in a supervisory capacity, that training record books are properly maintained and that all other requirements are met; and |
| (c) | ensuring, so far as practicable, that the time the candidate spends on board is as useful as possible in terms of training and experience, and is consistent with the objectives of the training programme and the progress of training. |
| (5) | Every candidate shall— |
| (a) | follow diligently the programme of training; |
| (b) | utilize fully the opportunities presented, both during and outside working hours; and |
| (c) | keep his or her training record book up-to-date and available for inspection at all reasonable times. |