Study Guide

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- use of the ECDIS to maintain safe navigation
- use of ECDIS and associated navigation systems in decision-making and management of operational procedures

Content

- ECDIS properties, capabilities, limitations and requirements
- use and properties of electronic charts (ENC)
- ability to operate, interpret and analyse information from ECDIS
- ECDIS as part of integrated navigation system
- management of operational procedures, system files and data in navigation, charts and route planning
- exercises and demonstrating competence in the simulator

The content is based on the IMO model course 1.27.

Opiskelumateriaali

Study materials are in the Learn.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule. ECDIS system familiarization lecture hours in class. ECDIS operation and route plans in the simulator.

Independent track:
n/a

Blended track:
Discussion with the teacher and, where appropriate, PSP-planning with your own mentor teacher.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

There are no ECTS points for RDI or working life co-operation in the course.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

The course performs the tasks with the ECDIS system, under the teacher supervisor. Comlete exam on the use of ECDIS.

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

No

Opiskelijan työmäärä

The course is 2 e.p., it is about 40 hours. 4 days we work on the simulator 4 x 8 = 32 hours. 8 hours is for self-study. The number of hours of study is according to IMO model course.

Further information

Completion of the course requires 100% presence in the teaching in class and 100% participation of the simulator training.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

ECDIS system basic and limitations understanding, the route planing and route execute in the simulator.

Qualifications

- Terrestrial navigation 1
- Navigation equipment
- Introduction to simulator training

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.