Study Guide

Objective

STCW- Code: Table A-II/4
STCW- Code: Table B-VI/6

The student
• Is familiarised with the vessel as a social environment and work place
• knows the onboard community and how it functions
• knows the watchkeeping arrangements onboard vessels at sea and in port
• knows how to keep a navigational watch according to the principles of good seamanship
• knows how to steer the vessel and how to follow helm orders also when given in the English language
• knows how to steer using magnetic and gyro-compasses
• understands helm orders
• knows how to change-over from automatic pilot to hand steer-ing and vice versa
• knows the decisions on manning of ships, certification of sea-farers and watchkeeping onboard
• gains a thorough knowledge of different communication sys-tems onboard
• gains a thorough knowledge of alarm systems onboard and one's personal duties in connection with these
• is able to understand orders and to use seafaring terminology and definitions with the officer of the watch, and to handover watch according to the watchkeeping routines, and knows the responsibilities of a look-out
• is familiar with the preparations before arrival, taking a pilot onboard, anchoring operations and mooring
• is familiar with the basic principles of the protection of the ma-rine environment
• Familiarisation and security awareness

Content

• organization onboard a vessel
• watchkeeping routines
• compasses
• automatic pilot
• helm orders
• exercises in steering the vessel
• courses and bearings
• manoeuvring signals
• using the vessel’s internal communication systems
• terminology and information in connection with watchkeeping duties
• regulations in connection with watchkeeping as applicable
• environmental protection in connection with watchkeeping du-ties
• Adequate security training for seafarers

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Further information

Security-related Training and Instruction
for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties


The course has been designed in accordance with the framework given in the STCW convention Table A-VI/6-1 and Table A-VI/6-2 and the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, part A and B. It has comprised a total of 9 hours of instruction.

Objective

STCW- Code: Table A-II/4
STCW- Code: Table B-VI/6

The student
• Is familiarised with the vessel as a social environment and work place
• knows the onboard community and how it functions
• knows the watchkeeping arrangements onboard vessels at sea and in port
• knows how to keep a navigational watch according to the principles of good seamanship
• knows how to steer the vessel and how to follow helm orders also when given in the English language
• knows how to steer using magnetic and gyro-compasses
• understands helm orders
• knows how to change-over from automatic pilot to hand steer-ing and vice versa
• knows the decisions on manning of ships, certification of sea-farers and watchkeeping onboard
• gains a thorough knowledge of different communication sys-tems onboard
• gains a thorough knowledge of alarm systems onboard and one's personal duties in connection with these
• is able to understand orders and to use seafaring terminology and definitions with the officer of the watch, and to handover watch according to the watchkeeping routines, and knows the responsibilities of a look-out
• is familiar with the preparations before arrival, taking a pilot onboard, anchoring operations and mooring
• is familiar with the basic principles of the protection of the ma-rine environment
• Familiarisation and security awareness

Content

• organization onboard a vessel
• watchkeeping routines
• compasses
• automatic pilot
• helm orders
• exercises in steering the vessel
• courses and bearings
• manoeuvring signals
• using the vessel’s internal communication systems
• terminology and information in connection with watchkeeping duties
• regulations in connection with watchkeeping as applicable
• environmental protection in connection with watchkeeping du-ties
• Adequate security training for seafarers

Location and time

According to realization’s schedule.

Materials

VIDEOTEL: 1333 Maritime Security Awareness Training Course, 1334 Designated Security Duties Training Course /Transport Safety Agency Regulation on watchkeeping/Standard Marine Navigational Vocabulary/STCW/

Teaching methods

Lectures in the classroom and possibly online studies.
Homework and e-learning may exist.

Employer connections

-

Exam schedules

According to realization’s schedule.

International connections

-

Completion alternatives

none

Student workload

40h

Further information

-

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Test, steering test

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Do not meet the criteria of evaluation.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

• Demonstrates familiarity with core material and concepts
• Correctly use single industry concepts
• Find information for a single situation
• Distinguishes everyday information from the data studied
• Acting in professional situations demonstrates familiarity with their professional field
• Shows that you have achieved your core competence goals
• Work safely
• Act in accordance with the ecological principles of the profession
• Organize your own and group activities

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

• Demonstrates consistent concepts and knowledge base in the field of familiarity
• Evaluate and limit the need for information
• Work well in professional tasks and situations
• Work in multicultural environments
• Work safely
• Work consistently with the ecological principles of the profession
• Organize your own and group activities consistently

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

• Expertly use industry concepts and information
• Evaluate and use different sources of information
• Apply the knowledge base in professional varied / challenging tasks with expertise
• To act in different positions, in different operating environments.
• To act independently and responsibly in a professional situation
• Act with safety in mind
• To justify the activity in accordance with the ecological principles of the profession
• To organize your own and the group's activities in a professional manner

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Further information

Security-related Training and Instruction
for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties


The course has been designed in accordance with the framework given in the STCW convention Table A-VI/6-1 and Table A-VI/6-2 and the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, part A and B. It has comprised a total of 9 hours of instruction.