ER managerial skillsLaajuus (2 cr)

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:

- organization of the ship's engine department, including the duties, rights, and responsibilities of the supervisors, forepersons, and employer's representatives.

- planning, supervision, and management of the engine department's work ensuring that all activities adhere to rules, regulations, agreements, manufacturers' recommendations, approved principles and procedures, and good seamanship.

- management of the engine department's personnel, including orientation, training, international conventions and recommendations related to employment relationships, and related national legislation, the shipping company's instructions on good practices, and good seamanship.

- Management of the engine department's tasks and workload, including planning and coordination, personnel assignments, time and resource constraints, prioritization, and effect and evaluation of the human factor.

- effective and safe resource management, including allocation of resources, assignment and prioritization of tasks, orientation, development discussions and feedback, effective communication on board and ashore, and decision-making.

Content

- management and the human factor in the ER
- supervisor's responsibilities and duties
- maintenance information systems
- management, planning, and safe and efficient execution of maintenance and repairs

Qualifications

MRM

Materials

Approved training during studies

Accomplishment methods

The student can
- use professional terminology expertly in various situations
- assess operations in customer, user, and target group situations
- select appropriate models, methods, software, and techniques and justify the selection
- promote the goal-oriented operation of the team

Additionally, the assessment uses the criteria for evaluating competence as specified in column 4 of Table A-III/2 of the STCW Code:
- Management actions are correctly planned and implemented, considering requirements, regulations, safety, and the environment
- Plans, instructions, materials, and equipment are available for operation, drills, maintenance and repairs
- Planned actions lead to the selection of the most suitable method
- Tasks can be assigned to the crew, and they are informed about the standards of work and behavior in a manner appropriate to the individuals
- The goals and measures of the engine department's training and orientation are based on an assessment of the staff's competence and capabilities as well as operational requirements
- Operations comply with applicable rules, and resources are planned and allocated correctly to perform all necessary tasks
- Communication is clear and unambiguous, and effective practical leadership skills are understood
- Team members can share an understanding of the current and predicted state of the vessel, operational status, and external environment
- Decisions are as effective as possible for the situation, and operations are efficient and comply with the rules.