SeaTALK Maritime English Training Modules - Deck Officers (Management Level) - Assessment
The assessment method for the SeaTALK Maritime English module for Deck officers (Management Level) is the MarTEL Phase 3 Deck Test. MarTEL Phase 3 Deck is designed for candidates at Senior Officer Level. The MarTEL Phase 3 Deck Test is designed to test English language usage in maritime contexts and professional discourse. A ‘pass’ obtained for the MarTEL Phase 3 Deck Test indicates that the student has a degree of proficiency in Maritime English which aligns from B2 to C1 of the CEFR.
The MarTEL Phase 3 Deck Test is divided in 2 (Maritime) English Skills:
- Speaking: A section with 2 parts and 10 questions. The first part is an Integrated reading/speaking question. Whilst, the second part is an Integrated listening/speaking question.
- Writing: A section is 1 question. It is an Integrated reading/writing question.
The MarTEL Phase 3 Deck Test is structured as follows:
|
Parts |
Total Questions |
Total Time |
% of Final Score |
Speaking |
2 |
10 |
30 Minutes |
50% |
Writing |
1 |
1 |
60 Minutes |
50% |
Examination/Verification and Certification
The examination for this training module is the MarTEL Phase 3 Deck Test which tests the following 2 (Maritime) English communication skills: Speaking and Writing. The MarTEL Phase 3 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.