Workshop: Skilled Fitters – Mastering Crewing Agency Interviews

Objective:

Equip skilled fitters with the technical knowledge, communication skills, and confidence needed to excel in interviews with crewing agencies and secure shipboard placements.

Course Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction & Career Pathways

• The role of a fitter in the engine department
• Expectations of crewing agencies when hiring fitters
• Growth opportunities and career progression at sea

Module 2: Professional Presentation & Grooming

• Creating strong first impressions
• Dressing, posture, and body language for interviews
• Common behavioral mistakes to avoid

Module 3: Communication & English for Seafarers

• Improving spoken English for interviews
• Technical vocabulary fitters are expected to know
• Structuring clear and confident answers

Module 4: Technical Knowledge Review

• Essential knowledge: fabrication, welding, pipe fitting, and maintenance
• Safety procedures and tools used onboard
• How to present practical experience during interviews

Module 5: Practical Scenarios & Problem-Solving

• Handling technical questions in interviews
• Explaining past shipyard or onboard repair experiences
• Demonstrating problem-solving skills with real-life examples

Module 6: Mock Interviews & Feedback

• One-on-one simulated interviews with crewing agency-style questions
• Identifying weaknesses and correcting them
• Building confidence to face real interviews

Module 7: Documentation & Final Preparation

• Preparing mandatory seafaring documents (passport, CDC, certificates, etc.)
• Presenting your portfolio and sea service professionally
• Final checklist before attending interviews

Key Takeaways:

☑ Confidence to handle technical and HR-style interview questions
☑ Improved English and communication tailored to seafaring interviews
☑ Refreshed technical knowledge for fitter responsibilities onboard
☑ Professional grooming, presentation, and interview etiquette
☑ Personalized feedback through mock interviews

☛Duration: 60 Hours
☛ Mode: Hybrid (Online + Onsite)
☛ Who Can Join: Skilled fitters preparing for interviews with crewing agencies

Take the next step in your maritime career—get interview-ready today!