Certificación: National Qualified Member of the Engineering Department (QMED)

100 Forbes Drive Martinsburg, WV 25404-7120

The Qualified Member of the Engineering Department (QMED) is the senior most rating in the engine room and also the entry level for any merchant marine Engineering Officers License. Each QMED rating must be endorsed separately, unless one qualifies for all QMED ratings. QMED duties include, but are not limited to, inspection of equipment such as pumps, turbines, distilling plants, and condensers; lubrication and maintenance of generators, steering systems, lifeboats, and sewage disposal systems; cleaning and restoration of tools and other equipment.

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
Yes
More than two years of work experience required?
Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 5 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
No
Renew through Re-Examination?
Yes
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
Yes
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
Yes

Other

Avanzada

La certificación tiene un nivel de educación de los asociados de las artes o asociados de Ciencias de grado o superior y tiene un requisito de experiencia laboral de más de 2 años, o requiere la obtención de un "núcleo" de la certificación de nivel de la misma organización.

  • Esta certificación está relacionada con las especialidades ocupacionales militares.