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Professional English C (2 cr)

Code: SF22CL03-3002

General information


Enrollment

15.06.2023 - 12.11.2023

Timing

13.11.2023 - 20.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

Teaching languages

  • English
  • Svenska

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

Teachers

  • Peter Björkroth

Groups

  • SFK23D-Å
    Sjökapten (YH), h23, dagstudier

Objective

The student is able to manage the officer’s duties in connection with different emergency situations and safety exercises and drills in English.

Content

• Background: SMCP: GMDSS procedures (Appendix), Part 4 Ch. B, Ch. D. Distress Traffic on the radio (GMDSS) Parts 3.1 (Distress Communications), 3.2 (Urgency Communications). SMCP: Part 3.6 - VTS Standard Phrases (Message Markers)
• Medical English (Radio Medical - Services).
• Practical exercises/presentations in having life-boat drills, instructing how to use a life-jacket, realising man-over-board drills, describing evacuation routes and giving other instructions when evacuating the vessel.

Location and time

According to realization’s schedule.

Materials

The Ship Captain’s Medical Guide, : GMDSS procedures

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

53h

Further information

-

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Test, assignment.

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

Safety for Officers
Medical Care 2