SeaTALK Maritime English Training Modules - Deck Officers (Operational Level) - Assessment
The assessment method for the SeaTALK Maritime English module for Deck officers (Operational Level) is the MarTEL Phase 2 Deck Test. MarTEL Phase 2 Deck is designed for candidates at Officer Level, and incorporates specialist vocabulary from the SMCP (Standard Marine Communication Phrases). The MarTEL Phase 2 Deck test is designed to test English language usage in maritime contexts and professional discourse. A ‘pass’ obtained for the MarTEL Phase 2 Deck Test indicates that the student has a degree of proficiency in Maritime English which aligns to the threshold of B1/B2 of the CEFR.
The MarTEL Phase 2 Deck Test is divided in 5 (Maritime) English Skills:
- Standard Marine Communication Phrases (SMCP ): A section of 20 multiple choice questions based on the SMCP .
- Reading: A section with 2 parts each with 5 multiple choice questions.
- Listening: A section with 2 parts each with 5 multiple choice questions.
- Speaking: A section with 2 parts each with 1 question.
- Writing: A section with 1 question.
The MarTEL Phase 2 Deck Test is structured as follows:
|
Parts |
Total Questions |
Total Time |
% of Final Score |
SMCP Proficiency |
1 |
20 |
25 Minutes |
20% |
Reading |
2 |
10 |
30 Minutes |
20% |
Listening |
2 |
10 |
20 Minutes |
25% |
Speaking |
2 |
2 |
20 Minutes |
25% |
Writing |
1 |
1 |
30 Minutes |
10% |
Examination/Verification and Certification
The examination for this training module is the MarTEL Phase 2 Deck Test which tests the following 5 (Maritime) English communication skills: SMCP , Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing. The MarTEL Phase 2 Deck 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.