SeaTALK Maritime English Training Modules - Engineering Ratings (Support Level) - Assessment
The assessment method for the SeaTALK Maritime English module for Engineering ratings (Support Level) is the MarTEL Phase R Engineering Test. MarTEL Phase R Engineering Test is designed for candidates at Ratings Level. The MarTEL Phase R Engineering Test is designed to test English language usage in maritime contexts and professional discourse. The MarTEL Phase R Engineering Test for candidates at Ratings Level assesses both specialised engineering and general Ratings skills. A ‘pass’ obtained for the MarTEL Phase R Engineering Test indicates that the student has a degree of proficiency in Maritime English which aligns with A2-B1 of the CEFR.
The MarTEL Phase R Engineering Test is divided in 3 (Maritime) English Skills:
- Specialised Vocabulary: A section with 2 parts each with 10 multiple choice questions split into Engineering and General Specialised Vocabulary
- Listening: A section with 2 parts each with 10 multiple choice questions split into Engineering and General Listening.
- Speaking: A section with 2 parts each with 5 multiple choice questions for General Speaking.
The MarTEL Phase 2 Deck Test is structured as follows:
|
|
Parts |
Total Questions |
Total Time |
% of Final Score |
|
Specialised Vocabulary - General section |
1 |
10 |
10 Minutes |
20% |
|
Specialised vocabulary - Engineering section |
1 |
10 |
10 Minutes |
20% |
|
Listening Comprehension - General section |
1 |
10 |
15 Minutes |
10% |
|
Listening Comprehension - Engineering section |
1 |
10 |
15 Minutes |
10% |
|
Speaking - Picture description |
1 |
5 |
15 Minutes |
20% |
|
Guided speaking |
1 |
5 |
15 Minutes |
20% |
Examination/Verification and Certification
The examination for this training module is the MarTEL Phase R Engineering Test for candidates at Ratings Level which tests the following 3 (Maritime) English communication skills: Specialised Vocabulary and Speaking and Writing. The MarTEL Phase R Engineering Test is designed to test English language usage in maritime contexts and professional discourse. Certification is available for test takers who obtain a minimum of a pass. A test report form indicating the test results is provided to all test takers.