how to complete the revalidation course ni

The original DPO Certificate should be presented at the DP centre where the Revalidation Course is completed. The Revalidation Course may be completed up to six months before the revalidation date set by the NI. The course will be valid for a period of 12 months only, in which the DPO must send in an application into the NI.

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How long does it take to complete the revalidation course?

The Revalidation Course may be completed up to six months before the revalidation date set by the NI. The course will be valid for a period of 12 months only, in which the DPO must send in an application into the NI. If the participant is completing the course for the first time, there is no minimum DP sea time requirement. If the participant is completing the course for a second or …

Can I take the revalidation course without a DP sea time requirement?

Yes, but in order to revalidate your DP certificate you must have completed one of the listed options for revalidation shown below: a) Complete a minimum of 150 DP sea time days done within a period o... Where can I take the Revalidation Course? Click here for a list of NI accredited DP training centres where you can take the Revalidation Course.

What is the revalidation course for DPOs?

In order to revalidate, the holder must complete at least 180 days service as a BCO within five years, continue to hold a valid White List COC or maintain the approval of the flag state to act as a BCO, and maintain the following short course certificates: Personal survival techniques (A-VI/1-1) Minimum standard in competence in firefighting

How do I revalidate a limited or unlimited dynamic positioning certificate?

The original DPO Certificate should be presented at the DP centre where the Revalidation Course is completed. The Revalidation Course may be completed up to six months before the revalidation date set by the NI. The course will be valid for a period of 12 months only, in which the DPO must send in an application into the NI.

How do I renew my DP certificate?

If the DPO cannot complete the required DP sea time before the expiry of the DP Certificate, the Revalidation Course should be completed. Standard rules for revalidation with the course still apply. If a DPO does not revalidate within five years of the expiry date, they need to start the DP training.

How do I get a DP certificate?

To be eligible for the issue of a DPO certificate, the prospective DPO must have logged the appropriate amount of DP time, for the certificate being applied for, on a DP Classed vessel. The certificate issued will be dependent upon the DP class of the vessels on which he/she has served.

How do I get unlimited DP?

You need a minimum of 60 DP sea time days (after obtaining a DP Advanced certificate) onboard a certified class 2 or 3 DP vessel to qualify for a DP Unlimited certificate (DP full). You have only 4 years to apply for a DP Unlimited certificate from the date of a DP Basic course.

How can I join DP vessel?

To become a DP operator you need training certificates and practical training. In total, you will spend 120 days operating a DP vessel. Depending on your working position, further certificates such as BOSIET (Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training) might be required.Feb 15, 2017

What is DPO offshore?

A dynamic positioning operator (DPO) is a specialist post within the Merchant Navy; they are primary watch keeper at the DP control desk, operating and monitoring the DP system and monitoring logistic operations around the vessel.

Requirements

A Limited or Unlimited Dynamic Positioning certificate can be revalidated providing you meet one of the following criteria:

Confirmation Letters

For revalidation applications, company letters confirming the DP sea time days must be provided for any time completed after 1 st January 2014. The definition of a DP sea time day for revalidation applications will change on 1 st January 2015. Any time completed before this time is classed as a minimum of one hour per day on DP watch.

Application for Revalidation

Once the above requirements have been completed, you will need to apply online for the revalidation of the Limited/Unlimited Dynamic Positioning Certificate.