Simulator training at the operational level 1Laajuus (2 cr)

Objective

Learning the practical skills and completing approved simulator training based on prior STCW code table A-II/1 studies.

Content

Supervised simulator exercises based on prior studies in the following subject areas:
- terrestrial and radar navigation techniques
- basic ship manoeuvring and handling in deep waters
- basic bridge watchkeeping in open sea and coastal waters
- planning and execution of a ship's turning in coastal fairways
- planning and conducting a passage in coastal and pilotage waters
- navigation in coastal and archipelago fairways
- navigation in traffic separation schemes

Qualifications

Prior studies:
- Terrestrial navigation 1
- Navigation equipment
- Route planning and meteorology
- Bridge watchkeeping
- Ship handling 1
- Introduction to simulator training

Materials

- ARPA (A-II/1, A-II/2)
- Simulator training at the operational level 2
- Approved training during studies

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.

Accomplishment methods

Students can
- identify interrelated tasks
- use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field
- work as team members in a goal-oriented way
- justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field

In addition, STCW code table A-II/1 column 4 criteria for evaluating competence as specified in prior studies are used in assessment.