International Shipboard Apprentices Program of IMEC Scholars of the University of Cebu-Maritime Education and Training Center

Abstract

This study determined the relationship between the academic performance and international shipboard apprenticeship training performance evaluation of IMEC (International Maritime Employers Cooperative) scholars at UC – METC. This study utilized a descriptive – correlational method of research using STO (Shipboard Training Office) standardized tool for evaluating international apprenticeship training and academic performance in professional subjects related to shipboard training. It was conducted in Alumnos, Mambaling, Cebu City. The respondents were the 26 deck cadets and 18 engine cadets who finished their international shipboard apprenticeship training. The findings of the study showed that the academic performance of both deck and engine cadets on their professional subjects was excellent. Performance evaluation of their international shipboard training was also excellent. The common problems encountered during their apprenticeship training were the lack of sleep, rest, and study time; home sickness; strict and terror officers; racial discrimination, and language barrier. There was a significant relationship between the academic performance of engine cadets and performance evaluation of their international shipboard apprenticeship training. The study concluded that there was a gap between what was taught in school and those learned in the apprenticeship training for deck officers. On the other hand, the program of Marine Engineering for machine shop was related to the common engine operation in actual training.