Study Guide

Objective

STCW-Code:Table A-III/1
The student:
• has knowledge of vessel types, dimensions, ship drawings, hull structure, ship stability, corrosion, hull maintenance, breakdowns, international regulations, fire protection, main and auxiliary machinery types.

Content

• Ship Types
• The vessel's main dimensions and deadweight
• Vessel Drawings
• The structure and load of the hull
• Hull breakdowns and factors that weaken the hull
• Corrosion, corrosion protection and hull maintenance
• Ship stability and stability factors
• Power requirements and methods for calculating drag resistance
• Main and the auxiliary engine types and their characteristics
• International regulations, IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL
• Fire protection, fire detection/isolation and fire construction
• Tanker types and the most important characteristics of different loads

Location and time

Time and place you will find from your schedule and exam dates are determined by the teacher at the beginning of an actual course. Re-exam dates set by Novia generally.

Teaching methods

Lectures and exercises in the classroom and/or project-based learning.

Exam schedules

Time and place you will find from your schedule and exam dates are determined by the teacher at the beginning of an actual course. Re-exam dates set by Novia generally.

Evaluation scale

H-5

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

None