Simulator training at the chief mate levelLaajuus (2 cr)

Objective

Learning the practical skills and completing approved simulator training based on prior STCW code tables A-II/1 and A-II/2 studies.

Content

Supervised simulator exercises based on prior studies in the following subject areas:
- route planning and navigation
- manoeuvring in restricted and shallow waters and interaction effects
- manoeuvring and anchoring in VTS areas
- arrival to and departure from port
- piloting situations
- basic ship handling; berthing and unberthing
- manoeuvring and ship handling in challenging conditions
- competence test

Qualifications

Prior studies:
- Terrestrial navigation 2
- ARPA (A-II/1, A-II/2)
- ECDIS (A-II/1, A-II/2)
- Radio English
- General Operator´s Certificate, GOC
- Ship automation and control systems
- Simulator training at the operational level 1

Materials

Approved training during studies

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.

Accomplishment methods

Students can
- work as team members in working life expert duties and identify and describe the problems of the professional field
- use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field
- promote teams’ goal-oriented operation
- justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field

In addition, STCW code tables A-II/1 and A-II/2 columns 4 criteria for evaluating competence as specified in prior studies are used in assessment.