MRMLaajuus (2 cr)

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- exploiting and coordinating all available skills, information, experience and resources so that a team reaches set goals and creates a safe operational environment on board in all conditions
- resource management for maintaining safe watch in the bridge and engine room
- decision-making techniques

Content

- importance of attitude
- teamwork and individual performance in a team
- awareness of the effect of cultural background on attitudes and behaviour
- evaluation of circumstances and risks
- interactive approach
- applying knowledge on the basis of sample cases
- computer-based learning environment (Licensed All Academy MRM training)

Qualifications

- Emergency procedures 1

Materials

- Basics of leadership
- Approved training during studies

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.

Accomplishment methods

Students can
- use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations
- work as team members in working life expert duties and identify and describe the problems of the professional field
- promote teams’ goal-oriented operation
- apply critically the ethical principles of the professional field in different situations

In addition, competence evaluation according to STCW code tables A-II/1, A-II/2, A-III/1, A-III/2 and A-III/6 columns 4 are used:
- application of leadership and teamworking skills
- the crew are allocated duties and informed of expected standards of work and behaviour in a manner appropriate to the individuals concerned
- operations are planned and resources are allocated as needed in correct priority to perform necessary tasks
- communication is clearly and unambiguously given and received
- effective leadership behaviours are demonstrated