Study Guide

Objective

STCW- Code: Table A-II/4
STCW- Code: Table A-III/4, A-III/5
STCW- Code: Table B-VI/6

The student
• is familiarised with the vessel as a social environment and work place
• knows the on board community and how it functions
• knows the watchkeeping arrangements on board 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 steering and vice versa
• knows the decisions on manning of ships, certification of seafarers and watchkeeping on board
• gains a thorough knowledge of different communication systems on board
• gains a thorough knowledge of alarm systems on board 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 on board, anchoring operations and mooring
• is familiar with the basic principles of the protection of the marine 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 duties
• adequate security training for seafarers

Location and time

21.sep 9.oct

Teaching methods

Lectures and exercises in the classroom and/or project-based learn-ing.
Practical exercises onboard a vessel and in the workshop; simulator exercises also possible.

Exam schedules

9.oct

Completion alternatives

Written examination. Steering examination in a simulator or onboard a vessel. Possible assignments completed.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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

Content scheduling

40,5 h

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Qualifications

None