High Voltage Safety And Switch Gear – Management Level Course (HV-M)
HV-M Course Description:
The High Voltage Safety and Switchgear– Management Level Course (HV-M) is a mandatory 5-day program. The training requirement in the enhancement of the competency in High Voltage Safety and Switch Gear for the Management Level Engineer Officers, as per STCW Regulation III/2, – Chief and Second Engineer Officers and Regulation III/6 – Electro-technical officers are to be trained to work with high voltage installations on board merchant ships. This course is designed to educate and train management-level officers and Electrical Officers on high-voltage systems.
Find HV-M Course Near You At Best Affordable Price
The HV-M course is offered by 30 DG Shipping-approved institutes across India, including locations in: Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Kerala.
With the STCW Course Finder Portal, you can compare the prices with different colleges and choose the starting date and preferred location for the STCW Course. With this portal, you can find an HV-M Course in Mumbai or even an HV-O course in Chennai. No more wasting time surfing websites or calling colleges.
Eligibility for HV-M Course
To attend the HV-M Course, you need to clear all of the points mentioned below.
- Required Eligibility for HV-M Course
- To attend the HV-O Course, you must clear all the points mentioned below.
- Marine Engineering officers holding as a minimum:
- a MEO Class IV (FG / NCV) certificate of competency and has completed a minimum of 12 months sea going service as a certificated Engineer Officer of watch OR
- a MEO Class I/ II (FG / NCV) certificate of competency OR
- a Dredge Grade I/ II certificate of competency
- Electro-technical officers holding, as a minimum,
- a Certificate of Competency as “Electro-Technical Officer” issued by the Govt. of India; OR
- a certificate of course completion, having completed an approved ETO Pre-sea training course and has completed approved seagoing service to be eligible for appearing for ETO Certificate of Competency examination; OR
- a record of sea-going service of not less than 12 months in the capacity of ETO/ Electrical Officer/trainee E/O to be eligible for appearing ETO Certification of Competency Examination.
- E-Learning Requirement
- As per DG Shipping Guidelines, candidates can only appear for the final examination (Exit Exam/Institute Exam) after completing the E-Learning Module of the course.
Documents Required for HV-M Course
To apply for the HV-M course, you need a list of documents such as:
- INDoS Id
- A valid COC,
- A valid CDC with proof of 12 months sea time
- Valid Medicals by a D.G. Shipping Approved Doctor (Click here for the list of DGS Approved Doctors)
- A valid passport
HV-M Course Details
The HV-M course equips seafarers with essential topics:
- Satisfy the requirements of STCW 2010 and reach a higher competence level in safety awareness and technical competence.
- To increase knowledge levels on various standards about safe working practices on High voltage systems.
- Work on various specialized components and equipment used in high-voltage installations.
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot high voltage installations safely and efficiently.
- Understand and eliminate accident probability on high-voltage systems.
- Understand system layout and distribution arrangements.
- Know the procedure of issuing permits and sanctions to test, etc.
HV-M Course Fees
HV-M Course fees depend on college to college. The HV-M course fees can vary from ₹8,000 – ₹12,000, so ensure you select the right college with our STCW Course Finder Portal.
Complete Process for HV-M Exit Exam
1. E-Learning Requirements for HV-M Exit Exam
- Minimum Study Hours: 18 hours
- Passing Marks: 70%
2. Steps to Complete E-Learning:
- Visit the DG Shipping website and access the e-learning portal.
- Click on Modular Courses, enroll in HV-M, and log in with face verification.
- Complete the required e-learning hours and attempt the assessment exam.
- Upon passing, candidates become eligible for 6-day classroom training at a DG Shipping-approved MTI.
- After classroom training, candidates must take the Exit Exam on the DG Shipping website.
3. HV-M Exit Exam Details
- Total Questions: 30
- Duration: 30 minutes
- Passing Marks: 15
- Marks per Question: 1
- Mandatory to Attempt: All questions
For better preparation, candidates can access previously asked questions on our website and practice before the exam.
How to Download an HV-M Course Certificate?
- After completing E-Learning, Offline Training, and Exit Exam, the MTI generates the STCW HV-M certificate.
- The certificate can be downloaded through the Indos CoP Checker on the DG Shipping website.
- If you face any difficulty in downloading, refer to our step-by-step video guide on how to download the STCW certificate. Click on the link to watch the video.
What is the HV-M Certificate Validity?
- The HV-M STCW certificate is valid for lifetime.
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