PHILCAMSAT Selects the Best and Brightest for IMSHS Cadet Work Immersion Program

The IMSHS cadets during the program briefing.

Fifty-one (51) promising global maritime professionals of the future rose to the top of the Ismael Mathay Sr. High School’s (IMSHS) cadet work immersion program following a rigorous selection process undertaken by the Philippine Center for Advanced Maritime Simulation and Training (PHILCAMSAT).

The work immersion program is part of the Maritime Senior High School curriculum and involves hands-on experience or work simulation to equip learners with competencies and knowledge to prepare the cadets for the following positions: Deck Watchkeeping Ratings as per STCW 1978, as Amended, Regulation II/4; Engine Watchkeeping Ratings as per STCW 1978, as Amended, Regulation III/4; and Ship’s Catering Services NC1 – Messman.

The 80-hour work immersion program was developed by PHILCAMSAT as the school’s partner training institution under the Joint Voucher Development Program of TESDA. It is implemented in partnership with the TK Foundation.

In an inspirational message, newly appointed IMSHS Principal IV, Dr. Modesto Villarin, affirmed his support for the school’s Maritime Technical-Vocational-Livelihood Track while Mr. Ceazar Augustus G. Parra, IMSHS maritime focal person, imparted a message of gratitude to PHILCAMSAT and the other partner institutions of the program. The event was also attended by Quezon City Public Schools District Supervisor Dr. Jeffrey De Guzman.

C/E Alfredo Haboc and Capt. George Sangil of PHILCAMSAT conducted the rigorous interviews of the maritime high school cadets concluding the following day with the selection of the final 51 cadets.

Tests and interviews were part of the program’s rigorous selection process.