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Professional English 1 (2 cr)

Code: SF14CL03-3005

General information


Enrollment

11.06.2021 - 14.11.2021

Timing

15.11.2021 - 17.12.2021

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

Campus

Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

Teaching languages

  • Svenska

Seats

1 - 60

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Maritime Studies
  • Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

Teachers

  • Peter Björkroth

Teacher in charge

Petteri Niittymäki

Groups

  • SFK21D-Å
    Sjökapten (YH), h21, dagstudier
  • SFK21F-Å
    Sjökapten (YH), h21, flerform

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

9.nov 18.dec

Teaching methods

Practical exercises, listening comprehensions, reading compre-hensions, group work, simulations.

Employer connections

1.dec

International connections

7 days

Completion alternatives

Passed exercises and assignments, attendance obligation, writ-ten examination.

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

Safety for Officers
Medical Care 2