NEW TESDA PROCEDURES IN APPLICATION FOR ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION- SEAFARERS RATINGS AND FOR THE RENEWAL OF COC

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) released its NEW PROCEDURES in applying for Assessment and Certification - Seafarers Ratings and for the renewal of COCfor your information and guidance:

 STEP 1-   Submit the ff. requirements in a LONG BROWN ENVELOPE to MACU:

1.   Duly accomplished Application Form

2.   Three (3) pieces of colored picture wearing a white uniform with collar. Picture should be PASSPORT SIZE (3.5cm x4.5cm with head size ranging from 27mm to 31 mm)

3.   Original copy of COC/STCW Certificate

4.   Original copy of Medical Certificate in PEME form

5.   Original and certified true copy of Seafarer Identification Record Book (SIRB) with embarkation/disembarkation records

6.   Original copy of Certificate of seagoing service issued by manning agency or company using prescribed form - S29/0702

STEP 2-   Get Order of Payment from Accounting Office (4th Flr., TESDA Main Bldg.).

STEP 3-   Pay Assessment Fee to the Cashier (3rd Flr., TESDA Main Bldg.)

STEP 4-   Return to MACU and present Official Receipt (OR) and get Admission Slip.

STEP 5 -   Return to MACU after 3 working days from the date of filing of application. Present the following in claiming your Competency Assessment Result Summary (CARS):

1.   Official Receipt

2.   Admission Slip

3.   Valid Identification Card (ID)

STEP 6-   Proceed to TESDA NCR (Gate 2) after 7 working days from the receipt of CARS (if the RESULT is COMPETENT from the release of COC).

STEP 7-   Rework requirements (if the result of CARS is NOT YET COMPETENT) based on assessor's recommendation and submit them to MACU. Then repeat Steps 2-6.

 For RENEWAL OF COC, please directly visit the MACU Office (Gate 2, TESDA Complex, East Service Road, South Superhighway, Taguig, Metro Manila) or contact them at telephone number 817-4081 loc. 159.

For more information you may also visit the TESDA website at www.tesda.gov.ph.