Competency courses prepare officers for a certificate of competency examination. Typically 3 months.
Chief Mate (Foreign Going) Phase II completes the preparation for the Chief Mate certificate, normally taken after a further period of sea service following Phase I.
Chief Mate (FG) certificate of competency, the rank below master.
Chief Mate Phase I and the required sea service.
Approvals and durations as published by DG Shipping, and the duration can differ between institutes. Fees and batch dates are set by the institute.