Which CES test should you take: Operational or Management Level?

We are often asked: is there any advantage to taking the CES test at the Management Level instead of the Operational Level? Let’s break it down 👇

📌 The main thing is not to look at which level is “higher,” but rather at the specific purpose for which you need the CES test.

If you want to obtain a Master’s (Captain’s) CoC (Certificate of Competency), you must take the CES test specifically for the Master level.

If your goal is to obtain a Second Engineer CoC, the test must be for the Second Engineer level.

The same applies to the Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW): to obtain this CoC, you need to pass the relevant national exam or the CES test for an OICNW, not for a Chief Officer.

Why? Because the CES test for Chief Officer is designed specifically for obtaining the Chief Officer CoC, not the OICNW CoC.

👉 Therefore, simply taking a test “at a higher level” makes no sense—it is crucial that the test corresponds to the specific CoC you wish to obtain.

Are you planning to take the CES test soon? You can practice on our website.

⚓️ If you have any remaining questions about the CES test or need help with registration, please leave a comment or send a private message to @Seamens_Club_Ukraine. We will review your situation and recommend the best option for you.

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