Marine and oil and gas training in Guyana is now apart of the GOAL program.
Marine, oil and gas training added to GOAL programme
In an effort to support the development of Guyana’s expanding maritime and offshore industries, the AA Maritime and Offshore Training Institute (AAMOTI) and the government are partnering to offer specialized technical training and educational opportunities in those industries to Guyanese.
A release from the institute said that through the Guyana Online Academy Learning (GOAL), Guyanese can, for the first time in the country’s history, pursue a career in marine cadetship locally.
The three-year program, which is accredited by the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) and the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ), will allow locals to become internationally licensed cadet officers upon successful completion.
Prospective students of Oil and Gas Training in Guyana
Prospective students can choose their specialization to either become an Officer in Charge of Navigation Watch or Officer in Charge of Engine Watch (Engineering) – both
of which require two years of in-class teaching and at least one year on board a seagoing vessel.
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Prospective students can also pursue a career as an Electro-Technical Officer which is a four-month certificate programme.
“This is us responding to the call by the government to ensure we are prepared to benefit from the opportunities in our bourgeoning oil and gas, and maritime sectors. “We have invested in this with the aim of developing our human resource capacity to respond to the needs of the country,” Managing Director, Asif Hamid was quoted as saying.
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He said that AAMOTI also continues to develop its workforce to deliver high-quality service to all stakeholders. It will also be attracting professionals of the highest caliber who can make a difference in the school and the lives of its students.
Young and aspiring candidates between the ages of 17 and 25 with five Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) subjects can apply for the program through GOAL before January 15, 2023, the release said.
“Successful candidates will have enormous opportunities to build their career in the maritime industry, enhance interpersonal skills, establish professional networks, and expand on career goals,” Captain Hassan Fouda, President of AAMOTI related.
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He added that the program is a new and exciting one that exposes Guyanese to a relatively new industry with enormous potential to transform the country.
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According to the release, “GOAL is an initiative of the Government of Guyana to provide 20,000 online scholarships to Guyanese to pursue tertiary level programs via partnerships with reputable universities.”
