Assessment
Start by understanding where you stand
Our career readiness assessment looks at your education, experience, communication, documents, and career goals so you can understand which path makes sense for you.
What happens
- 01Book
Choose a time online or by phone. The initial career readiness assessment is free.
- 02Prepare
Bring your NID, academic certificates, and any employment references you have.
- 03Assessment
Complete a structured interview and communication assessment using clear criteria.
- 04Review
Your assessment is marked and a sample is checked before the result is released.
- 05Receive your pathway
You receive a written result explaining the recommended route and the areas you may need to improve.
- 06Make your decision
There is no obligation to enrol. The assessment result is yours whether or not you continue with BIWD.
Choose your assessment
Practical skill, service knowledge and English benchmark — with a written result that recommends your best-fit programme.
Profile, document and competency review for experienced seafarers and ratings.
What we look at
- Education
- Your highest completed qualification and supporting certificates
- Experience
- Your documented work experience, responsibilities, and duration
- Communication
- Your practical workplace English against a clear language standard
- Documents
- What you already have and what your chosen pathway may require
- Career goal
- Whether your goal is realistic from your current starting point
- Other factors
- Relevant age, health, financial, and timing considerations
Ready to find your path?
The initial career readiness assessment is free and does not require you to enrol.