Many people don't know what tests they have to take if they want to join PT Rafa? Let's discuss it carefully, in every departure or agent request, There will definitely be a selection through tests that are in accordance with the agent's request & Later, those who do not pass each test will be eliminated and try again in the next walk interview test, Meanwhile, if they successfully pass these tests, they will be nominated for the ship according to their position and request.
1. Interview
is a conversation between two or more people and takes place between the source and the interviewer. The purpose of the interview is to get the right information from a trusted source, Interviews are carried out by asking a number of questions from the interviewer to the interviewee.
This interview has the aim of obtaining verbal information regarding personal data, introduction to each other, who will later become a team when working, and assess whether a person's criteria are appropriate and in accordance with the job description that will be carried out when working on a ship.
2. Measuring Height & Body Weight
is measuring the body formed by bones that can know the growth in our body, while body weight is the total amount of fluid, lemak, muscle and bone minerals in our body.
Each agent or type of ship has its own criteria for weight or height. If it is not suitable or not desired by an agent, it will have an impact on work., As we know, each ship job comes from abroad, such as Europe, etc, and in the future we will definitely become a team working together with those who are tall & their weight is different from our people (indonesia), Yes, even though we are not equal to them, in essence the agents want our height and weight to match their general requirements, namely at least tall 165 cm & Body Weight 60 kg.
3. Eye Test
is a series of tests carried out to determine the quality of vision and visual field. This examination is also useful for diagnosing eye disorders and determining appropriate treatment.
because this eye test is a requirement for ship agents to assess personal quality, Each ship has a different job desk. If there is a problem with your eyes, you are worried that there will be a fatal error while working & endanger yourself.
4. Physical Test
is a test carried out to determine whether a person is fit enough to carry out an activity, This test includes lifting burbles 10x and push-ups 10x. This test is what will determine whether or not the prospective sailor is fit for the ship he wants for his position..
because to be a sailor you must be physically fit and strong, work on a ship is very closely related to physical work and in addition to working hours there may always be overtime due to additional jobs on certain ships, which will definitely drain your energy. If the prospective seafarer is not able to undergo this physical test then it is certain that the prospective seafarer is not ready for work that requires physical work & energy that will definitely be eliminated and try again in the next walk interview.
5. Dental Checkup
is an examination of oral and dental health, Starting from checking the plaque on your teeth, cavities and recommendations for further medical action. which aims to ensure healthy teeth & safe from weather and temperature when on board a ship operating in a certain area.
Dental health before boarding the ship (on board) that's very important. which we know in all jobs varies from country to country and will operate in different weather conditions & different temperatures too of course, Therefore, if a tooth has a problem and is not checked, it will be vulnerable & sensitive to external temperature stimuli which causes pain in the teeth and worsens the condition of the teeth if there is a problem with a particular tooth.
6. Medical Check-Up
is a comprehensive health examination procedure carried out by health practitioners in a laboratory or hospital. Medical check-ups can detect symptoms, the potential and signs of a particular disease in oneself so that early diagnosis and treatment can be carried out.
on a ship job, agents have different medical requirements and types of medical, To become a crew member, there is a medical hernia test, hemorrhoids, hiv drugs, dll. If one of them detects a disease, whether from family history or new symptoms, the departure will be canceled and he will not be able to participate in ship job selection until the diagnosed disease is completely cured.. because it is feared that it will have an impact on work on the ship and have fatal consequences for yourself.
7. Tes Medical TB (Tuberculosis)
Tuberculosis (TBC) is a disease caused by infection with the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. These bacteria can enter the lungs and cause the sufferer to experience shortness of breath accompanied by a chronic cough, Apart from that, this virus can also be characterized if the sufferer experiences drastic weight loss even though he eats large amounts of food..
If you pass all of the tests you have taken, then the final stage remains, namely medical TB (tuberculosis)…why do you have to do TB medical treatment??….Due to the large number of requests for TB medical agents, this is really necessary because the sufferer will not feel anything or the same as usual, but this virus is very dangerous and spreads quickly., lose weight drastically & make the sufferer have no energy which if left alone will be fatal and will endanger other workers in a team or a ship
