MARINE COURSES

MARINE COURSES

The General Purpose Rating (GPR) is a job role in the maritime industry that involves providing general assistance and support to the crew members on board a ship


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₹ 300000.00 /-   ₹ 400000.00 /-

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25

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On Campus/ Online/Hybird

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Overview

 

GPR stands for General Purpose Rating. A General Purpose Rating is a professional certification that enables individuals to work in entry-level positions on ships. It is a foundational course in the maritime industry and serves as a starting point for those who want to build a career at sea.

Topics Involved :

  • Basic Seamanship
  • Safety and Emergency Procedures
  • Safety and Environmental Protection
  • Communication and Teamwork:

Course Benefits

Here are some benefits of obtaining a General Purpose Rating certification:

  1. Entry-Level Employment: GPR certification provides individuals with the necessary qualifications to work in entry-level positions on ships. It opens up employment opportunities in the maritime industry, including roles such as deck ratings, engine ratings, or catering ratings.

  2. Practical Skills: GPR courses focus on providing hands-on training in essential maritime skills. Participants learn about shipboard operations, basic seamanship, safety procedures, and emergency response. They acquire practical skills related to deck maintenance, cargo handling, basic navigation, and routine vessel operations.

  3. Industry Knowledge: GPR courses cover fundamental knowledge about the maritime industry. Participants gain a basic understanding of ship types, vessel structure, navigation equipment, maritime regulations, and safety protocols. This knowledge forms the foundation for further specialization and career advancement.

  4. Global Job Opportunities: The maritime industry offers job opportunities worldwide. With a GPR certification, individuals can explore employment options on different types of vessels, including cargo ships, tankers, passenger ships, and offshore platforms. This provides opportunities to travel to various destinations and work with diverse crew members.

  5. Career Progression: GPR certification serves as a stepping stone for career progression in the maritime industry. After gaining experience and additional training, individuals can pursue advanced certifications, such as Able Seafarer Deck or Able Seafarer Engine, to take on higher-ranking positions and more specialized roles on ships.

  6. Exposure to Multicultural Environment: Working on ships exposes individuals to a multicultural environment. They interact with crew members from different countries and cultures, fostering cross-cultural understanding and enhancing interpersonal skills.

  7. Professional Development: GPR certification demonstrates a commitment to professional development and a willingness to pursue a career in the maritime industry. It reflects a foundational level of competence and sets the stage for further training and specialization.

  8. Competitive Remuneration: GPR-certified individuals receive competitive remuneration, including salary, benefits, and allowances, based on industry standards and employment contracts. Compensation can vary depending on factors such as vessel type, rank, and company policies.

It's important to note that the specific benefits of a General Purpose Rating certification may vary depending on factors such as the country of certification, the shipping company, and the job market conditions. However, overall, a GPR certification provides a solid starting point for individuals seeking entry-level employment and career opportunities in the maritime industry.

Course Curriculum

The curriculum for a General Purpose Rating (GPR) course may vary depending on the training institution and country-specific requirements. However, here is a general outline of the topics that are typically covered in a GPR course:

  1. Introduction to Maritime Industry:

    • Overview of the maritime industry
    • Maritime history, regulations, and conventions
    • Introduction to different types of vessels and their functions

  2. Basic Seamanship:

    • Nautical terms, definitions, and abbreviations
    • Rope work and knots
    • Handling and securing ropes and wires
    • Basic shipboard communication

  3. Safety and Emergency Procedures:

    • Personal safety equipment and its use
    • Fire prevention and firefighting techniques
    • Abandon ship procedures
    • Emergency response and first aid

  4. Shipboard Operations:

    • Deck maintenance and cleaning
    • Cargo handling and stowage
    • Watchkeeping duties and routines
    • Safe working practices on deck

  5. Navigation and Watchkeeping:

    • Basic navigation principles
    • Use of charts, compasses, and navigation instruments
    • Watchkeeping duties and responsibilities
    • Bridge teamwork and communication

  6. Marine Engineering Basics:

    • Introduction to marine engineering systems
    • Understanding engine room layout and equipment
    • Basic knowledge of machinery and systems on board
    • Maintenance and inspection procedures

  7. Electrical and Electronic Systems:

    • Basics of electrical circuits and components
    • Shipboard electrical systems and equipment
    • Electrical safety practices
    • Troubleshooting electrical issues

  8. Safety and Environmental Protection:

    • Pollution prevention and control
    • Waste management on board
    • Environmental regulations and compliance

  9. Basic Seamanship:

    • Personal grooming and hygiene
    • Housekeeping and catering duties
    • Provision handling and storage
    • Galley operations and food safety

  10. Communication and Teamwork:

    • Effective communication skills
    • Teamwork and cooperation on board
    • Multicultural awareness and sensitivity
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Course is For

The General Purpose Rating (GPR) course is primarily designed for individuals who aspire to work in the maritime industry. The course is specifically targeted at those seeking entry-level positions on ships and provides them with the necessary knowledge and skills to start their career at sea.

The GPR course is suitable for individuals who are interested in the following roles:

  1. Deck Ratings: Individuals who want to work on the deck department of a ship. This includes tasks such as general maintenance, cargo handling, mooring operations, and assisting in navigation and watchkeeping duties.

  2. Engine Ratings: Individuals interested in working in the engine room department. They assist in the operation, maintenance, and repair of machinery and systems on board, including propulsion systems, generators, pumps, and auxiliary equipment.

  3. Catering Ratings: Individuals who wish to work in the catering department on board ships. This includes tasks related to food preparation, provision handling, galley operations, and maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in food service areas.

The GPR course serves as a foundational qualification that enables individuals to secure employment opportunities in the maritime industry. It equips them with the necessary skills, knowledge, and certifications required to perform entry-level duties on ships of various types, such as cargo ships, passenger ships, offshore vessels, and more.

It's important to note that the GPR course is just the beginning of a career at sea, and individuals may choose to pursue further certifications, training, and experience to advance to higher positions and specialized roles within the maritime industry.

Faculty Details

JAYENDRA

JP is an Associate Professor of Brown Brics, University of Management, Practiced Entrepreneurship and Marketing at Anna university- India. He earned his MBA from Anna University – India. An award-winning teacher, JP brings to his teaching of 15 years of executive intellectual and tactical experience in Executive management and Indian armed forces parallely. JP worked with high-growth retailing firms including two ventures he founded and one he took public. Since becoming a tactical school professor, JP has published many articles in a variety of outlets, and shared his experience in Loyola College at Chennai –India during his tenure as lecturer, His lecture speech and research on intellectual and tactical management has won national and international accolades for up skilling individual and executives

JP is a keen planner and strategist with proven abilities, while serving in Defence services as an aviator. expertise in addressing operational issues, resolving performance bottlenecks. Exceptional consensus building, negotiation and interpersonal skills with analytical mind. Well-developed communication skills with reputation of unwavering accuracy, credibility and integrity. Proven Performance management of process to consistently raise efficiency levels.

A Competent and diligent professional with over delivering Intellectual Education and Tactical Training in Educational institutions and corporate industry with cross-functional experience in leading teams and swiftly ramping up processes/ Operations ensuring timely deliverables within pre-set cost parameters. JP’s definitive work on the assessment and shaping of personality and explaining to manage career opportunities has been called "mandatory learning for every student, working professional and entrepreneurs before even thinking about seeking career, JP offers the most sure-footed path to starting, investing upon you and growing up on your future .

JP has consulted with and done executive intellectual and tactical education on four continents for a variety of organizations both large and small, including appointed syllabus board member in several Pvt. & Govt. institutions.

DELIVERED LECTURES at Acknowledged / well known Merchandisers: Stefano Recci (Italy), Cost Cutter (UK). Aul.pha tech, (IND) Arobot Institution (IND), ITC Chola, IRCTC, Madras Prints, Moovita (Sing).Westminster care (UK). Loyola College (LIVE AND LIBA) Pan India Tourism- Bristol (UK). Philippines Sports Academy (Philli) and International global institutions

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Performance of participants will be monitored on a continuous basis through quizzes, assignments, workshops and Practicals only. The participant is required to score minimum marks/grades as decided by the Institute from time to time to complete the course

Participants are expected to attend all sessions of a given course. However, a 75% minimum attendance requirement would be considered for the final grading.

Participants are expected to attend all sessions of a given course. However, a 75% minimum attendance requirement would be considered for the final grading

Participants, who successfully meet the evaluation criteria and satisfy the requisite attendance criteria, will be awarded a ‘Certificate of Completion’.

The certificate shown above is for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact prototype of the actual certificate. Brown Brics-UTM reserves the right to change the certificate and specifications at any time without notice.
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