High Voltage Safety And Switch Gear – Management Level Course (HV-M)

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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.

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Centre For Maritime Training Noida (CMT)

Noida January
₹8500
COURSE START DATES
6 Jan, 13 Jan, 20 Jan, 27 Jan
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Marine Education Charitable Trust

Kolkata January
₹8495
COURSE START DATES
Dates coming soon. Stay notified!

Centre for Maritime Education And Training

Lucknow January
₹6500
COURSE START DATES
5 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 26 Jan
LIVE

CV Raman College of Engineering

Bhubaneshwar January
₹15000
COURSE START DATES
12 Jan, 27 Jan
LIVE

HIMT Chennai

Chennai January
₹11900
COURSE START DATES
12 Jan
LIVE

Euro Tech Maritime Academy

Kochi January
₹15900
COURSE START DATES
20 Jan
LIVE

CMC Maritime Academy, Chennai

Chennai January
₹10000
COURSE START DATES
16 Jan, 19 Jan
LIVE

Sei EducationTrust (Kolkata)

Kolkata January
₹8000
COURSE START DATES
5 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 27 Jan
LIVE

BP Marine Academy

Mumbai January
₹8355
COURSE START DATES
5 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 27 Jan
LIVE

Anglo Eastern Maritime Training Centre, Mumbai

Mumbai January
N/A
COURSE START DATES
Dates coming soon. Stay notified!

Mercantile Marine Academy

Kolkata January
₹7800
COURSE START DATES
12 Jan, 19 Jan, 29 Jan
LIVE

Asha International Institute of Marine Technology Mumbai

Mumbai January
₹8750
COURSE START DATES
12 Jan, 27 Jan
LIVE

Seacom Marine College

Howrah January
₹8340
COURSE START DATES
5 Jan
LIVE

Massa Maritime Academy ( Chennai )

Chennai January
₹11000
COURSE START DATES
5 Jan, 20 Jan
LIVE
Name of the Institute Location Price (INR) Starts Apply Now
Centre For Maritime Training Noida (CMT) Noida, Uttar Pradesh ₹8500 6 Jan, 13 Jan, 20 Jan, 27 Jan
Marine Education Charitable Trust Kolkata, West Bengal ₹8495 Dates coming soon. Stay notified!
Centre for Maritime Education And Training Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh ₹6500 5 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 26 Jan
CV Raman College of Engineering Bhubaneshwar, Odisha ₹15000 12 Jan, 27 Jan
HIMT Chennai Chennai, Tamil Nadu ₹11900 12 Jan
Euro Tech Maritime Academy Kochi, Kerala ₹15900 20 Jan
CMC Maritime Academy, Chennai Chennai, Tamil Nadu ₹10000 16 Jan, 19 Jan
Sei EducationTrust (Kolkata) Kolkata, West Bengal ₹8000 5 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 27 Jan
BP Marine Academy Mumbai, Maharashtra ₹8355 5 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 27 Jan
Anglo Eastern Maritime Training Centre, Mumbai Mumbai, Maharashtra N/A Dates coming soon. Stay notified!
Mercantile Marine Academy Kolkata, West Bengal ₹7800 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 29 Jan
Asha International Institute of Marine Technology Mumbai Mumbai, Maharashtra ₹8750 12 Jan, 27 Jan
Seacom Marine College Howrah, West Bengal ₹8340 5 Jan
Massa Maritime Academy ( Chennai ) Chennai, Tamil Nadu ₹11000 5 Jan, 20 Jan

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.

Eligibility for HV-M Course

To attend the HV-M Course, you need to clear all of the points mentioned below. 

  1. 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.
  2. 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:

HV-M Course Details

The HV-M course equips seafarers with essential topics:

  1. Satisfy the requirements of STCW 2010 and reach a higher competence level in safety awareness and technical competence.
  2. To increase knowledge levels on various standards about safe working practices on High voltage systems.
  3. Work on various specialized components and equipment used in high-voltage installations.
  4. Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot high voltage installations safely and efficiently.
  5. Understand and eliminate accident probability on high-voltage systems.
  6. Understand system layout and distribution arrangements.
  7. 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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