School of Higher Academic And Professional Education (SHAPE)
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About School of Higher Academic And Professional Education (SHAPE)
School of Higher Academic And Professional Education (SHAPE), established in 2016, is an institution committed to delivering quality higher education and professional skill development for students aspiring to build strong academic and career foundations. SHAPE offers well-structured programs that integrate theoretical learning with practical applications, helping learners develop critical thinking, communication abilities, and industry-relevant competencies. Guided by experienced faculty, the institute emphasizes discipline, leadership, ethical values, and real-world readiness. SHAPE aims to empower students to excel in their chosen fields through systematic training, academic support, and career-oriented guidance. With a focus on holistic development and lifelong learning, SHAPE strives to nurture confident, capable, and responsible professionals who can contribute meaningfully to today’s dynamic professional landscape.
🔥 Advanced Courses
Advanced Training in Fire Fighting – AFF
Eligibility: Valid INDOS, FPFF completed, 12-month sea service, DG medical, e-learning, submit INDOS, CDC, certificates.
Medical Care
Eligibility: Completed STCW safety training, designated for medical care on board, covers advanced first aid, certificate issued.
Proficiency In Survival Craft and Rescue Boats – PSCRB
Eligibility: Completed STCW safety training, assigned survival craft/rescue boat duties, covers launching, handling, navigation, certificate issued.
Ship Security Officer – SSO
Eligibility: Completed approved SSO course under ISPS, appointed ship security officer, covers plans, threats, certificate issued mandatory.
📋 Modular Courses
Automatic Radar Plotting Aids – ARPA
Eligibility: Completed ROSC, valid INDOS, CDC, passport, photos, sea service records; course duration approximately five days.
Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems – ECDIS
Eligibility: Completed Deck pre-sea/OOW CoC, performing navigation duties on ECDIS, covers operation, navigation, certificate issued.
Medical First Aid – MFA
Eligibility: Completed STCW safety training, responsible for first aid on board, covers procedures, treatment, certificate issued.
Radar Observer Simulator – ROC
Eligibility: Completed OOW training/CoC, responsible for radar watchkeeping, covers operation, collision avoidance, simulator training, certificate issued.
Ship Manoeuvering Simulator – SMS
Eligibility: Completed OOW/Master pre-sea training or CoC, practising ship manoeuvring, docking, emergencies, certificate issued mandatory.
🛢️ Familiarization
Basic Safety Training – BST
Eligibility: 10th pass, age 18–30, medically fit, complete STCW PST, FPFF, EFA, PSSR, full attendance.
Security Trng. for Seafarer with Designated Security Duties – STSDSD
Eligibility: Completed STCW safety training, assigned designated security duties, covers ship security, threat assessment, certificate issued mandatory.
⚓ Competency Courses
Chief Mate (FG) – Phase I
Eligibility: Chief Mate (FG) Phase I eligibility: NWKO CoC, 18 months sea service, mandatory STCW advanced courses.
Chief Mate (FG) – Phase II
Eligibility: Completed Chief Mate FG Phase I, required sea service, final stage training, eligible for CoC issuance.
Master FG Advanced Shipboard Management – ASM
Eligibility: Hold Master FG Phase I CoC, required sea service, preparing for Phase II advanced shipboard management.
Second Mate (FG) Competency Course
Eligibility: Hold OOW FG CoC, required sea service, preparing for Second Mate FG CoC exam, navigation and operations.
🔄 Refresher Courses
Refresher Training For Proficiency In PSCRB – RPSCRB
Eligibility: Previously PSCRB certified seafarers; refresher updates survival craft handling, navigation, emergencies; certificate renewal mandatory STCW.
Refresher Training for Advanced Training in Fire Fighting – RAFF
Eligibility: Previously ATFF certified seafarers; refresher updates fire prevention, firefighting, teamwork, emergencies; renewal mandatory under STCW.
Refresher Training for Medical Care – RMC
Eligibility: Previously Medical Care certified seafarers; refresher ensures updated skills in treatment, first aid, emergencies, mandatory renewal.
Refresher Training for Medical First Aid – RMFA
Eligibility: Previously Medical First Aid certified seafarers; refresher updates casualty management and STCW compliance, mandatory renewal.
Refresher Training for Proficiency in FPFF – RFPFF
Eligibility: Previously FPFF certified seafarers; refresher ensures updated fire prevention, firefighting skills, safety compliance, mandatory renewal.
Refresher Training for Proficiency in PST – RPST
Eligibility: Previously PST certified seafarers; refresher updates survival skills, life-saving appliances use, drills, safety compliance, mandatory renewal.
Revalidation Training Course for Masters and Deck Officers
Eligibility: Hold Master/Deck Officer CoC; refresher updates navigation, safety, regulations, emergency procedures, certificate revalidated for service.
Ship Simulators
Advanced navigation and engine room simulators for practical training
Research Vessels
Two research vessels for hands-on maritime experience
Library & Digital Resources
Comprehensive maritime library with 50,000+ books and digital resources
Hostels
Comfortable accommodation for 2000+ students
Sports Complex
Indoor and outdoor sports facilities including swimming pool
Medical Center
24/7 medical facilities with qualified medical staff
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Admission Process
Fill online application form
Pay application fee
Appear for IMU CET entrance exam
Counseling based on rank
Document verification
Fee payment and admission confirmation