**Executive Summary**
DGS Circular No. 01 of 2023, dated 03.01.2023, recommends that Faculty and Instructors working in Maritime Training Institutes (MTIs) enroll in the English Communication and Soft Skills Online Program (ECSSOP). The program, developed by Maritime Training Trust (MTT) and Tolani Maritime Institute (TMI), aims to enhance the English language proficiency of faculty and instructors. MTIs are requested to nominate their permanent faculty members and instructors to undergo the online program in a phase-wise manner.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Purpose and Goal:**
* Introduce a course in English and Communication Skills for Faculty & Instructors at pre-sea training institutes.
* Enhance the English language proficiency of faculty and instructors, improving maritime training outcomes.
* **Program Details:**
* An online program developed by Maritime Training Trust (MTT) and Tolani Maritime Institute (TMI).
* Designed in a graded manner with various life-like situations and vocabulary.
* Begins with a proficiency test based on the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference).
* Participants assigned to Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced levels based on the test result.
* Allows participants to learn language skills conveniently at their own pace.
* Cost of this training will be fully borne by Maritime Training Trust.
* Successful completion of online training will result in the issuance of a suitable certificate by MTT.
* **Nomination and Participation:**
* MTIs are requested to nominate permanent faculty members and instructors to undergo the program in a phase-wise manner.
* TMI will contact candidates from MTIs and provide a familiarization program.
* Faculties/instructors have to follow the enclosed flow chart for the registration process.
* **Prioritization of Future Appointments:**
* Future appointment of Faculty & Instructor shall be prioritized based on successful completion of this online training.
**Impact Analysis**
**MTIs (DG Approved Pre-Sea MTIs)**
* **Impact**:
* MTIs are requested to nominate their permanent faculty members and instructors to undergo the online program in a phase-wise manner.
* MTIs are to follow the registration process for faculties/instructors.
* **Action Required**:
* Nominate permanent faculty members and instructors for the program.
* Ensure faculty/instructors follow the registration process.
**Faculty and Instructors**
* **Impact**:
* Expected to enroll in and complete the ECSSOP to enhance English language skills.
* Successful completion of the program may influence future appointment prioritization.
* **Action Required**:
* Undergo the online program to enhance English language proficiency.
* Follow the provided flow chart for the registration process.
**Maritime Training Trust (MTT)**
* **Impact**:
* MTT has developed the online program for English proficiency.
* Bear the cost of the training.
* **Action Required**:
* Issue suitable certificate after successfully completion of online training.
* CEO/MTT to take necessary actions.
**Tolani Maritime Institute (TMI)**
* **Impact**:
* TMI has designed and developed the ECSSOP.
* **Action Required**:
* TMI will contact candidates from MTIs and provide a familiarization program.
Key Entities Referenced
English Communication and Soft Skills Online Program (ECSSOP): An online program designed to enhance the English language and soft skills of Faculty & Instructors working in Maritime Training Institutes (MTIs).
Maritime Training Institutes (MTIs): Institutes that provide maritime education, particularly pre-sea training, where faculty and instructors will be enrolled in ECSSOP.
Directorate General of Shipping (DGS): The issuing authority of the circular, which recommends enrolling on the ECSSOP program and oversees maritime training.
Maritime Training Trust (MTT): A charitable trust, established by the Director General of Shipping, which has developed the online program for English proficiency.
Tolani Maritime Institute (TMI), Pune: The institute that designed and developed the English Communication and Soft Skills Online Program.
भारत सरकार / GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
प(cid:517)न, पोत प(cid:303)रवहन और जलमाग(cid:330) मं(cid:361)ालय
MINISTRY OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
नौवहन महािनदेशालय, मुंबई
DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF SHIPPING, MUMBAI
File: MTT/17-18/Misc 09 Date: 03.01.2023
DGS Circular No. 01 of 2023
Subject: Recommendation for enrolling on the English Communication and Soft
Skills Online Program (ECSSOP)
1. Whereas, Faculty and Instructors working in Maritime Training Institutes have always
been assets in producing world-class mariners. In our constant endeavour to improve
the quality of Maritime education at pre-sea training institutes, a need has been felt to
introduce a course in English and Communication Skills for Faculty & Instructors.
Proficiency in English Language Skills will help Faculty & Instructors enhance the
outcome of Maritime training being imparted in the country.
2. Whereas, Maritime Training Trust (MTT), a charitable Trust, established by Director
General of Shipping, has developed an online program for English proficiency of
permanent Faculty & Instructors employed by approved MTIs all over India.
3. Whereas, in this connection, MTT has bestowed the work of developing the online
course to Tolani Maritime Institute (TMI), Pune. TMI has designed and developed the
English Communication and Soft Skills Online Program to enhance skill in the
English language and soft skills of Faculty & Instructors working in pre-sea MTIs.
The program has been designed in a graded manner and offers a variety of life-like
situations and vocabulary for day-to-day communication. The program starts with a
proficiency test designed as per the CEFR (Common European Framework of
Reference) format. Based on the test result, the candidate will be assigned any of the
three levels (Basic, Intermediate & Advanced). This online platform allows
participants to learn language skills conveniently at their own pace.
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Page 1 of 2ECSSOP Standard Flowchart for Registration
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DG sends a ‘Circular’ to all MTIs for nominating faculty members and instructors.
TMI sends a mail to the heads of MTIs to nominate their faculty members and
instructors in a prescribed format.
TMI compiles the list of all nominated candidates from the MTIs to form a batch.
TMI conducts a Familiarization Session for the batch via zoom to introduce the
program (demo test, proficiency test criteria, levels of program, certification criteria).
The batch formed is uploaded to the so ftware to generate the username and
password. The user credentials will be forwarded to the candidates.
Candidates take proficiency test.
End of Registration ProcessIs exam score Is exam score Is exam
<90 && score <70&& score score<50
>70 >=50
No No
No
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Yes Yes Yes
Advance Course Registration Intermediate Course Registration Basic Course Registration
Student’s Registration List
Advance Course Registration Intermediate Course Registration
Proficiency Test
Advance Course Registration
Is exam
score >90
Yes
Issue Certificate
Upon
Completion
Issue Certificate
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