Study Guide

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- ship’s propulsion and steering systems and operation in different sea conditions
- ship’s control systems and operating principles
- ship’s hull and behavior
- ship’s bridge and equipment integration
- ship’s anchoring and mooring systems

Content

- propulsion and steering systems
- control systems
- ship’s hull types
- bridge and equipment integratio
- steering tests
- anchoring and mooring systems

Materials

Materials from Learn

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.
Lectures, learning tasks and training tasks.

Independent track:
n/a

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

Employer connections

TBA

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation, approved learning tasks, approved exam

Qualifications

Navigation equipment

Objective

Knowledge, understanding and proficiency of:
- common deck department maintenance works
- work procedures based on occupational safety and environment protection
- occupational safety and environmental risks at shipwork
- pulling strength of ropes, knots and splices used at shipwork
- metalwork basic skills
- basics of ship maintenance
- importance of cleanliness
- rust removal techniques and procedures
- repair paintings

Content

- ships' maintenance
- washing and cleaning on board
- occupational and environment safety
- knots, splices and different ropes and their materials, rope specifics
- basic metalwork: cutting, sawing, grinding, bending, welding and brazing
- most common ship paints and their applications
- rust prevention and removal

Materials

Study materials are in the Learn. The textbooks I present on the school ship are in the school library.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule. Training on the school training vessel. Teaching in class.

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

Employer connections

There are no ECTS points for RDI. Maintenance and maintenance work is carried out on the training ship.

Further information

We also get to know, learn and deal with the issues of the course during the training on the school ship.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in the teaching process and in the training on the school training vessel, tasks and exercises execution. Students presentation about vessels coating materials. Evaluation by Xamk evaluation criteria.

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- basic knowledge of maintenance in general
- safe maintenance and repair procedures onboard
- preparing for and operations during periodical dockings as well as all the responsibilities involved in maintenance in co-operation with the technical department of shipping company
- shipyard procedures and ships survey in general

Content

- preliminary organization of safe maintenance and repair procedures during operation
- planning and organization of docking
- operations and responsibilities during docking
- preparation of maintenance and repair specifications
- division of responsibilities between different parties, rights and duties
- ships survey and classification by classification society

Materials

Study materials are in the Learn.

Teaching methods

You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule. Teaching in class, visit to ship repair yard.

Independent track:
Degree of Deck Officer, operational level (STCW A-II/1) OR Degree of Engineer Officer, operational level (STCW A-III/1) OR Certificate of Competency: Deck Officer / Engineer Officer IS REQUIRED.

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

Employer connections

There are no ECTS points for RDI.
Visit to the Shipyard.

Further information

The study process includes a visit to the repair shipyard in Loviisa.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in the studying process, tasks and exercises execution. Exam. Evaluation by Xamk evaluation criteria.

Qualifications

Ship service and maintenance 1

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- basics of ship handling in different external conditions (weather, sea, current)
- basics of ship handling in different internal conditions (draught, trim, freeboard)
- basic methods of anchoring and mooring

Content

- ships’ turning circles
- stopping the vessel
- wind and current effect in manoeuvring
- MOB operations
- shallow water effect
- basics of anchoring and mooring

Materials

Lecture materials
House D.J., Ship Handling (for extra reading)
Other literature to be announced at the beginning of the course

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.
Lectures, learning tasks and training tasks.

Independent track:
n/a

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

Employer connections

The course might includes control hours that can potentially be used for work life projects or visits.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- ship handling in different conditions
- handling of different ship types
- anchoring and mooring in different conditions
- a capability to operate the vessel in all conditions using all available equipment, systems and resources

Content

- ship handling theory
- the influence of wind
- current and shallow water and narrow fairways (SQUAT, bank effect, interaction/suction)
- different steering and propulsion systems
- manoeuvring tests
- rate of turn/radius
- steering in rough weather and ice covered water and VTS areas

Materials

For self studying:
- House D.J., Ship Handling: Theory and Practice, Butterworth-Heinemann; 1 edition (November 1, 2007)
- Standard Club, A Masters Guide to Berthing, 2012

Learn – material

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.
Lectures, learning tasks and training tasks.

Independent track:
n/a

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

Employer connections

TBA

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation, approved learning tasks, approved exam

Qualifications

- Ship handling 1
- Ship’s control systems

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- maintaining seaworthiness of the ship
- basics of hydrostatics
- calculate stability and trim with different cargo situations
- effect of free surface liquids to ships stability

Content

- stability and trim calculations
- ships intact stability requirements
- purpose of freeboard
- waterline agreement
- basics of effect of free surface liquids

Materials

Study materials are in the Learn.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule. Teaching in class: Ship stability and buoyancy basics. The calculations in class and practical training in the computer class (the NAPA program of getting acquainted).

Independent track:
Degree of Deck Officer, operational level (STCW A-II/1) OR Degree of Engineer Officer, operational level (STCW A-III/1) OR Certificate of Competency: Deck Officer / Engineer Officer IS REQUIRED.

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

Employer connections

There are no ECTS points for RDI.
Outside experts: Shipbuilding Engineer Jan Babicz three lectures Teams as a complaint about the stability of the ship and the construction requirement of the ship and Henning Grashorn Senior Project Manager / Researcher Ships Ship Design Hamburg Ship Model Basin, lecture on ship hydrodynamics, propeller stove and cavitation. Hsva's presentation.

International connections

Outside experts: Shipbuilding Engineer Jan Babicz from Poland three lectures Teams as a complaint about the stability of the ship and the construction requirement of the ship and Henning Grashorn Senior Project Manager / Researcher Ships Ship Design Hamburg Ship Model Basin, German, lecture on ship hydrodynamics, propeller stove and cavitation. Hsva's presentation.

Further information

Completion of the course requires 100% attendance, training tacks and intermediate exams execution.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in studies, completion of tasks, exercises and exams. Evaluation by Xamk evaluation criteria.

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- maintaining seaworthiness of the ship
- basics of hydrostatics
- calculate stability and trim with different cargo situations
- effect of free surface liquids to ships stability

Content

- stability and trim calculations
- ships intact stability requirements
- purpose of freeboard
- waterline agreement
- basics of effect of free surface liquids

Materials

Study materials are in the Learn.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule. Teaching in class: Ship stability and buoyancy basics. The calculations in class and practical training in the computer class (the NAPA program of getting acquainted).

Independent track:
Degree of Deck Officer, operational level (STCW A-II/1) OR Degree of Engineer Officer, operational level (STCW A-III/1) OR Certificate of Competency: Deck Officer / Engineer Officer IS REQUIRED.

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

Employer connections

There are no ECTS points for RDI.
Outside experts: Shipbuilding Engineer Jan Babicz three lectures Teams as a complaint about the stability of the ship and the construction requirement of the ship and Henning Grashorn Senior Project Manager / Researcher Ships Ship Design Hamburg Ship Model Basin, lecture on ship hydrodynamics, propeller stove and cavitation. Hsva's presentation.

International connections

Outside experts: Shipbuilding Engineer Jan Babicz from Poland three lectures Teams as a complaint about the stability of the ship and the construction requirement of the ship and Henning Grashorn Senior Project Manager / Researcher Ships Ship Design Hamburg Ship Model Basin, German, lecture on ship hydrodynamics, propeller stove and cavitation. Hsva's presentation.

Further information

Completion of the course requires 100% attendance, training tacks and intermediate exams execution.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in studies, completion of tasks, exercises and exams. Evaluation by Xamk evaluation criteria.

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- maintaining seaworthiness of the ship
- basics of hydrostatics
- calculate stability and trim with different cargo situations
- effect of free surface liquids to ships stability

Content

- stability and trim calculations
- ships intact stability requirements
- purpose of freeboard
- waterline agreement
- basics of effect of free surface liquids

Materials

Study materials are in the Learn.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule. Teaching in class: Ship stability and buoyancy basics. The calculations in class and practical training in the computer class (the NAPA program of getting acquainted).

Independent track:
Degree of Deck Officer, operational level (STCW A-II/1) OR Degree of Engineer Officer, operational level (STCW A-III/1) OR Certificate of Competency: Deck Officer / Engineer Officer IS REQUIRED.

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

Employer connections

There are no ECTS points for RDI.
Outside experts: Shipbuilding Engineer Jan Babicz three lectures Teams as a complaint about the stability of the ship and the construction requirement of the ship and Henning Grashorn Senior Project Manager / Researcher Ships Ship Design Hamburg Ship Model Basin, lecture on ship hydrodynamics, propeller stove and cavitation. Hsva's presentation.

International connections

Outside experts: Shipbuilding Engineer Jan Babicz from Poland three lectures Teams as a complaint about the stability of the ship and the construction requirement of the ship and Henning Grashorn Senior Project Manager / Researcher Ships Ship Design Hamburg Ship Model Basin, German, lecture on ship hydrodynamics, propeller stove and cavitation. Hsva's presentation.

Further information

Completion of the course requires 100% attendance, training tacks and intermediate exams execution.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in studies, completion of tasks, exercises and exams. Evaluation by Xamk evaluation criteria.

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- ship stability control
- stability of a damaged ship
- effect of free surfaces of liquids and compartments of a ship
- knowledge of the effect on trim and stability of a ship in the event of damage to and consequent flooding of a compartment and countermeasures to be taken
- IMO regulations, conventions and recommendations concerning ship stability

Content

- ship damage stability theories
- effect of free surfaces of liquids
- calculations of stability and trim of a damaged ship
- methods of increased weight and lost buoyancy
- calculations when grounded and docked
- regulations and conventions regarding a damaged ship

Materials

Study materials are in the Learn.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule. Teaching in class: Damaged ship stability and buoyancy basics, international requirements, operations to prevent damaged ship from capsizing and sinking. The calculations in class and practical training in the computer class (the NAPA program of getting acquainted).

Independent track:
You attend your study in the multi-mode education. Degree of Deck Officer, operational level (STCW A-II/1) OR Degree of Engineer Officer, operational level (STCW A-III/1) OR Certificate of Competency: Deck Officer / Engineer Officer IS REQUIRED.

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

Employer connections

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

Further information

Completion of the course requires 100% attendance, training tacks execution and computer NAPA training 100% participation.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in the teaching process, tasks and exercises execution. Intermediate exams .

Qualifications

Ship stability 1

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- ship stability control
- stability of a damaged ship
- effect of free surfaces of liquids and compartments of a ship
- knowledge of the effect on trim and stability of a ship in the event of damage to and consequent flooding of a compartment and countermeasures to be taken
- IMO regulations, conventions and recommendations concerning ship stability

Content

- ship damage stability theories
- effect of free surfaces of liquids
- calculations of stability and trim of a damaged ship
- methods of increased weight and lost buoyancy
- calculations when grounded and docked
- regulations and conventions regarding a damaged ship

Materials

Study materials are in the Learn.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule. Teaching in class: Damaged ship stability and buoyancy basics, international requirements, operations to prevent damaged ship from capsizing and sinking. The calculations in class and practical training in the computer class (the NAPA program of getting acquainted).

Independent track:
You attend your study in the multi-mode education. Degree of Deck Officer, operational level (STCW A-II/1) OR Degree of Engineer Officer, operational level (STCW A-III/1) OR Certificate of Competency: Deck Officer / Engineer Officer IS REQUIRED.

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

Employer connections

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

Further information

Completion of the course requires 100% attendance, training tacks execution and computer NAPA training 100% participation.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in the teaching process, tasks and exercises execution. Intermediate exams .

Qualifications

Ship stability 1

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- organizing shipboard emergency procedures
- optimizing the use of resources
- controlling response to emergencies
- controlling passengers and personnel during emergency situations
- effective communications
and in part (A-V/2-1):
- implementation of shipboard emergency plans and procedures to muster and evacuate passengers
- assisting and searching passengers within the ship

Content

- design and layout of the ship, safety regulations, emergency plans and procedures
- ship specific emergency procedures: pre-planning, drills and adherence to pre-planned emergency procedures
- resource optimization: limitations, full use, improvisation
- organizing realistic drills to maintain state of readiness incl. lessons learnt and debriefing
- initial assessment for effective emergency response
- leadership skills: set an example, decision making, motivating and reassuring
- stress handling: identifying symptoms of stress and effects on performance
- human behaviour and responses in emergency situations
- establishing and maintaining effective communications incl. clear and concise instructions, exchange of information and feedback
- providing relevant information to passangers and personnel to keep them apprised: languages and nationalities on board, non-verbal communication, official emergency announcements

Materials

Learn

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.

Independent track:
N/A

Blended track:
N/A

Employer connections

N/A

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

100% attendance.

Qualifications

Emergency procedures 1

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.

Objective

After completing the course, you are capable of
- interpreting the content of essential shipping documents used in seaborne trade.
- identifying and understanding phrases and vocabulary typical of commercial shipping documents and agreements.
- understanding the rights, responsibilities and liabilities of the various parties to a shipping document.

Content

Are you able to explain the content of a bill of lading and do you understand the related terms and conditions written in English?
Are you able to explain the content of a charter party and do you understand the related terms and conditions written in English?
Are you aware of other shipping and insurance documents used in seaborne trade?

Materials

Study materials are available on Learn.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
The student completes the assignments available on Learn.

Independent track:
The student completes the assignments available on Learn.

Blended track:
The student completes the assignments available on Learn.

Employer connections

This course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Exam schedules

Announced by the teacher at the start of the course.

Student workload

2 ECTS credits

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment is based on an examination.

Qualifications

Maritime english 3

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- planning, execution and coordination of maritime search and rescue operation
- ability to apply the procedures of the IAMSAR

Content

- IAMSAR manual
- roles of SAR coordination
- On Scene Coordinator
- planning of SAR operation
- exution and parameters of SAR operation
- communication

Materials

Material from Learn and internet

Teaching methods

Scheduled track: You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule. Lectures, learning tasks and training tasks.

Independent track: n/a

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

Employer connections

The course might includes control hours that can potentially be used for work life projects or visits.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation, approved learning tasks, approved exam

Qualifications

- Route planning and meteorology
- ARPA
- Maritime radio systems and ship radio station, GOC

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- prevent, control and fight fires onboard
- actions in emergencies and launching of rescue boats and survival crafts and using other life-saving appliances
- organize emergency drills
- take correct and immediate actions in different distresses
- conduct immediate control and evaluation of injuries
- procedures to rescue persons in the sea and assisting a ship in distress

Content

- principles of safety management and risk evaluation
- emergency management and contingency plans
- actions and procedures in different distresses
- fire fighting, fire fighting drills, fire ratings, fire fighting equipment, life-saving and associated drills
- life-saving appliances and devices
- SOLAS chapter III
- emergency management of passengers onboard
- principles of sea rescue (IAMSAR)
- IMO signals

Materials

Material from Learn

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
Participation in classroom instruction
Accepted written assignments
Accepted other exercises and fire training
Accepted exam

Independent track:
Not available

Blended track:
Not Available

Employer connections

The course might includes control hours that can potentially be used for work life projects or visits

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation and successfully completed exercises and assignments.

Qualifications

- Personal survival techniques (A-VI/1-1)
- Fire fighting (A-VI/1-2)
- Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats (A-VI/2-1)

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- providing for emergencies and decision making with help of risk assessment
- organizing and planning of emergency drills and practices
- basics of damaged vessel control, structures and fire safety according to SOLAS II-2
- assisting damaged ship,salvage and salvaging conventions, concepts of average and emergency towing
- basics of search and rescue

Content

- risk assessment and management
- check-list procedures in different cases of emergency
- organizing and annual planning of drills and training
- utilize reports of accident investigations
- ship structures and compartmentation
- fire fighting
- SOLAS II-2 with drill
- rescuing
- salvage and salvaging conventions
- emergency towing
- average and captain's protest

Materials

Material from Learn and internet.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track: You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule. Lectures, learning tasks and training tasks.

Independent track: n/a

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

Employer connections

The course might includes control hours that can potentially be used for work life projects or visits.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation, approved learning tasks, approved exam

Qualifications

Emergency procedures 1

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- supervised simulator training procedures
- basic use of navigational simulator and radar

Content

Studies and supervised simulator exercises in the following subject areas:
- supervised simulator training in navigational simulator
- basic use of bridge equipment and systems
- basic use of radar

Materials

Exercise book and other materials by instructor.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
Attendance at teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule. Participation in simulator training and completion of simulator exercises.

Independent track:
Not possible.

Blended track:
Not possible.

Employer connections

Course can possibly include cooperation with RDI and working life.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

Participation in all simulator training sessions and approved completion of simulator exercises.

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- organisation structures and management
- leadership in ship organization
- basics of shipping industry ability be as a part of organization
- areas of organizational management
- strategic management, operative management, economical management and risks

Content

- company and ship as an organization
- management systems
- managing things and people
- strategic, tactical and operational management
- managing business
- risks
- leadership

Materials

Course material to be shared on the Learn platform.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.
Lectures, learning tasks and training tasks.

Independent track:
N/A

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

Employer connections

Course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Completed exam, course activity, completed tasks and exercises.

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- ability to safely perform and monitor all cargo operations
- familiarity with physical and chemical properties of chemical cargoes
- taking precautions to prevent hazards
- applying occupational health and safety precautions
- responding to emergencies
- taking precautions to prevent pollution of the environment
- monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements

Content

- chemical tanker design, systems and equipment
- pump theory and characteristics, including types of cargo pumps and their safe operation
- tanker safety culture and implementation of safety-management system
- monitoring and safety systems, including the emergency shutdown
- cargo measurements and calculations
- effect of bulk liquid cargoes on trim, stability and structural integrity
- cargo-related operations, plans, procedures and checklists
- calibration and use of monitoring and gas-detection systems, Instruments and equipment
- manage and supervise personnel with cargo-related responsibilities
- physical and chemical properties of oil cargoes
- information contained in a Material Data Sheet (MSDS)
- hazards and control measures associated with chemical tanker cargo operations
- safe working practices, risk assessment and personal shipboard safety relevant to oil tankers
- chemical tanker emergency procedures
- actions to be taken following collision, grounding or spillage
- first aid procedures on board tankers
- procedures to prevent pollution of the atmosphere and the environment
- MARPOL, common industry guidelines and port regulations

Materials

IBC, Safety Guide: Chemicals, (Learn)

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.

Independent track:
N/A

Blended track:
N/A

Employer connections

N/A

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

100% attendance.

Qualifications

Basic training for oil and chemical tanker cargo operations, BTTP (A-V/1-1-1)

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- handling, stowage and securing of dry cargoes
- to use available shipboard data related to handling of bulk cargoes
- in use of equipment and data related to ship’s attitude, hull stress and draft survey

Content

- dry- and bulk cargoes properties, quantities, calculations and draft survey
- grain cargo calculations and deck cargo
- ventilation of cargo spaces
- IMSBC and other relevant regulations
- exercises and simulations

Materials

Study materials are in the Learn.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule. Cargo quantity calculations in accordance with Load lines agreement 1966/88 and ship stability requirements. Grain and same condition cargoes calculations in accordance with the ship stability requirements at the beginning and at the end (10% fuel and stores) of the trip. Draught survey. Loading NAPA training.

Independent track:
You attend your study in the multi-mode education. Degree of Deck Officer, operational level (STCW A-II/1) OR Certificate of Competency: Deck Officer IS REQUIRED.

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

Employer connections

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

Further information

Courses required to perform tasks, participation in the NAPA training in computer class.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in the teaching process, tasks and exercises execution. Exam. NAPA training. Evaluation by Xamk evaluation criteria.

Qualifications

- Cargo handling
- Ship stability 1

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- ship machinery design, functions and structures including special requirements for ship machinery operations
- operate remote controls of propulsion plant and engineering systems and services
- manoeuvre the ship and operate machinery related to deck department
- use small ship power plants

Content

- shaftline components, propellers and propulsors, gears, couplings.
- pressurised air systems, lubrication and fuel systems, cooling systems.
- deck machinery, steering gear
- ships´ auxiliary machinery
- operating principles of marine power plants
- operation of ship machinery

Materials

Study material provided by the teacher on Learn.

Teaching methods

In the work week-based pathway, students participate in teaching and supervision according to the reading schedule.

Employer connections

Course can possibly include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam and/or possible exercises that will affect are agreed in the introduction lecture.

Qualifications

- Ship machinery 1
- Operation technology and engineering watch 1

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- cargo handling, stowage and securing
- loading and discharging planning and execution
- cargo mass and volume calculation
- inspecting and reporting defects and damage to cargo- and ballast spaces and hatch covers

Content

- basics of cargo handling
- cargo transportation and regulations
- effects of cargo on the stability and seaworthiness of the ship incl. horizontal strain-forces
- square weights focusing on the bearing surfaces of the cargo, spot strains and strains on the cargo securing during the voyage
- cargo planning, handling, stowage and calculations: principals and effects on safety of life and ship
- securing cargoes
- effective communications during loading and unloading
- looking for damage and defects due to: loading/ unloaging operations, corrosion and severe weather conditions
- ship inspection practices: identifying critical structures, scheduled surveys and “enhanced survey programme”
- corrosion in cargo spaces and ballast tanks: causes, identification and prevention

Materials

Study materials are in the Learn.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule. Different types of cargo familiarization, their transportation and mounting of the requirements of the sea. Training tasks in class.

Independent track:
n/a

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

Employer connections

There are no ECTS points for RDI. External experts: Finnlines port inspector's two lectures and Finnlines cargo plans making on NAPA.

Further information

The course includes Finnlines port inspector training in cargo handling and lashing on RoRo vessels. Making the Finnlines cargo plane in the same way as on board, in NAPA's cargo program.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The active participation in the study's in class, the tasks execution. Exam. Evaluation by Xamk evaluation criteria.

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- exploit and coordinate all available skills, information, experience and resources so that team will reach set goals and create safe operational environment on board in all conditions
- decision-making techniques

Content

- attitudes steer course content - not only skills
- focusing on teamwork and individual acts in team
- recognising of cultures, attitudes and behaviour
- evaluation of circumstances and risks
- interactive course of action
- learning and applying knowledge with examples
- computer based learning environment (Licensed All Academy MRM training)

Materials

ALL Academy web portal
(Learn)

Teaching methods

You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.

Independent track:
N/A

Blended track:
N/A

Employer connections

N/A

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

100% attendance. Approved learning tasks.

Qualifications

- Emergency procedures 1

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- planning of the intended voyage and navigation in advance by acceptable methods in plotting ocean tracks, taking into account any special circumstances and factors affecting accuracy of positioning
- ability to interpret weather charts and to forecast weather conditions (including ice) in the sea area concerned
- characteristics of the various weather systems including tropical cyclones, currents, and tides

Content

Voyage planning:
- conduct a voyage plan using all available information and resources needed for safe ocean passages
- considering the special conditions during a voyage
- VTS services

Meteorology:
- weather charts and forecasts
- synoptic meteorology, weather phenomenas
- tropical cyclones
- ice
- ocean currents
- tidal currents

Materials

Material from Learn and internet.
Supplementary reading: Ilmakehä, sää ja ilmasto (Karttunen, Koistinen, Saltikoff, Manner)

Teaching methods

Scheduled track: You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule. Lectures, learning tasks and training tasks.

Independent track: n/a

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

Employer connections

The course might includes control hours that can potentially be used for work life projects or visits.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation, approved learning tasks, approved exam

Qualifications

Route planning and meteorology

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- seafarers’ legal responsibilities
- marine insurance
- taking care of owners benefit

Content

- basics of maritime legislation
- maritime law, criminal law, labour law
- masters’ and seafarers responsibilities
- owners responsibility
- terms of marine insurance
- basics of risk management
- insurance business and coverage
- masters role in maritime and transport casualties

Materials

- Lecture handouts and materials
- Maritime Act and other relevant legislation
- Merenkulun lainsäädäntö, Edita 2020 (as appropriate)
- Merioikeus ja Itämeri, Timo Koivurova – Henrik Ringbom – Pirjo Kleemola-Juntunen, Tietosanoma, 2017 (as appropriate)
- Sisula-Tulokas, Kuljetusoikeuden perusteet, Talentum, 2007 (as appropriate)

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.
Lectures, learning tasks and training tasks.

Independent track:
N/A

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

Employer connections

Further information during the course.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

- Maritime labour law
- Environmental legislation

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- world shipping markets
- modes of transport
- trade routes

Content

- global trade and shipping
- shipping as business

Materials

Material for course:

Tapaninen, Ulla (2019). Merenkulun logistiikka. Otatieto. (Old or new print)
Merenkulun huoltovarmuus ja Suomen elinkeinoelämä – Toimintaympäristön tarkastelu vuoteen 2030. Available at url: https://cdn.huoltovarmuuskeskus.fi/app/uploads/2019/01/14160416/Merenkulun-huoltovarmuus.pdf
Maritime Economics 3rd edition. https://logistics.nankai.edu.cn/_upload/article/50/93/1cf2097840e8af90af4b19979773/9ce547df-a3e1-493c-a4a3-0ebbfe0669b9.pdf
Other relevant publications, blogs and podcasts will announced later.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.
Lectures, learning tasks and training tasks.

Independent track:
N/A

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

Employer connections

Not applicable

Exam schedules

There will be a mandatory exam and short exercise work

Content scheduling

Classes, exercise and exam.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

To pass the course is to get at least half correct in the exam. In addition, with good/excellent exercise work has effect to increase the grade and if you do not do it it will be lowering the grade.

Objective

Student knows most important chemical and physical properties of the materials to be transported by sea, the spontaneous reactions of chemicals, the prevention of above mentioned reactions, the elements of danger of materials to human being, vessels and environment. Student will learn to take dangerous materials into consideration in the loading planning, know the legislation related to the transport and the codes used, separation regulations and documentation and declaration procedures.

Content

- chemistry of combustion
- steam pressure of fluid and solutions
- hydrostatic pressure
- state of matter
- thermal expansion, density, reduction-oxidation reactions
- acids and bases
- salts as bulk cargo
- legislation related to the transport and cargo planning of dangerous materials, IMDG, IMSBC, IBC and BCH codes where applicable

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Basics of physics and chemistry

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- relevant national and international Maritime legislation and conventions
- identify applicable IMO conventions in a safety-oriented way

Content

- fundamentals of national and international maritime regulation,
- IMO
- conventions, SOLAS, STCW, LL, COLREG, MLC, SAR, Port State Control

Materials

Conventions
Legal texts (eg Finlex) and internet sources
Learn -material and links

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.
Blended track:
Discussion with the teacher and, where appropriate, PSP-planning with your own mentor teacher.

Employer connections

The course might includes control hours that can potentially be used for work life projects or visits.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation and successfully completed exercises and assignments.

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- relevant national and international Maritime legislation and conventions
- identify applicable IMO conventions in a safety-oriented way

Content

- fundamentals of national and international maritime regulation,
- IMO
- conventions, SOLAS, STCW, LL, COLREG, MLC, SAR, Port State Control

Materials

Conventions
Legal texts (eg Finlex) and internet sources
Learn -material and links

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.
Blended track:
Discussion with the teacher and, where appropriate, PSP-planning with your own mentor teacher.

Employer connections

The course might includes control hours that can potentially be used for work life projects or visits.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation and successfully completed exercises and assignments.

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- ports and operations
- maritime supply chain parties and operations
- carriers responsibility
- chartering types and contracts
- masters role and responsibility
- taking care of the realization of the interests of the shipping company and the cargo owner during maritime transport

Content

- carriers responsibility
- chartering terms and documents
- ports and operators
- ship–shore interface
- ports, operators and other stakeholders
- master's role in decision making concerning carriers liability in carriage of goods

Materials

- Lecture handouts and materials
- Maritime Act and other relevant legislation
- Merenkulun lainsäädäntö, Edita 2020 (as appropriate)
- Merioikeus ja Itämeri, Timo Koivurova – Henrik Ringbom – Pirjo Kleemola-Juntunen, Tietosanoma, 2017 (as appropriate)
- Sisula-Tulokas, Kuljetusoikeuden perusteet, Talentum, 2007 (as appropriate)

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.
Lectures, learning tasks and training tasks.

Independent track:
N/A

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

Employer connections

Further information during the course.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Cargo handling

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) in detail as well as operation and purposes of its sub systems
- principles of using the frequencies of the global maritime distress and safety system
- correct use of all equipment of ship radio station
- the procedures of maritime radio traffic as well the use of the frequencies and channels of the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS)
- the student is able in any circumstances to perform emergency, safety, and other radio communication duties on MF, HF and VHF frequency bands and via INMARSAT satellite terminals in compliance with international Radio Regulations
- the student will be able to pass the theory examination of the GOC qualification concerning maritime radio system and ship radio station

Content

- principles of GMDSS
- sea areas and ships' radio equipment
- coastal radio stations
- certificates
- radio licenses
- literature of a radio station
- inspections at a radio station
- methods to ensure operation of a radio station
- DSC
- MF, HF and VHF radiophones
- mobile VHF radiophones
- use of antennas
- frequencies and channels of a radio station
- radio communication duties
- ship earth stations (SES)
- EPIRB
- SART
- MSI receiving methods: NAVTEX, INMARSAT ECG and HF/NBDP
- procedures in emergency situations, procedures defined in the Radio Regulations concerning emergency and safety radio communications on MF, HF and VHF frequency channels, and in INMARSAT satellite system: distress traffic, urgent traffic, safety traffic, radio medical traffic
- routine maritime radio communications on MF, HF and VHF frequency channels and via INMARSAT satellite terminals
- use of frequencies and channels
- making the necessary entries in the radio log
- reception and interpretation of MSI messages
- Iridium

Materials

Virrankoski, A. GMDSS/GOC-opas
Lecture handout, excercises
Other Learn materials

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.
Lectures, learning tasks and training tasks. Simulator training.

Independent track:
N/A

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

Employer connections

Examination by Traficom

Student workload

Total 108 hrs.
Including lectures, simulator training, self-studying and final exams.

Further information

Participation 100 % is required.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student achieves the objectives at a good level and successfully completes the GMDSS exam.

Qualifications

Radio English

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- cargo operations between tankers and terminals
- to calculate liquid cargoes and plan cargo procedures
- of basic principles on interactions between ship and terminal

Content

- liquid cargo properties and terminology
- cargo planning, segregation and calculations
- excercises and simulations regarding different types of tankers and terminals including on-site excursions when possible

Materials

Study materials are in Learn.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.
Lectures, learning tasks and training tasks.

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

Employer connections

This course can possibly include work-related cooperation.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation, approved learning tasks and NAPA exercise.

Qualifications

- Cargo handling
- Basic training for oil and chemical tanker cargo operations, BTTP (A-V/1-1-1)

Objective

Basics and procedures of marine radio communications.
The usage of marine VHF phone.

Content

- the marine VHF phone
- procedures used in distress, urgency and safety communications
- use of maritime VHF channels

Materials

The FICORA publication Rannikkolaivurin radioliikenneopas
Learn material

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.
Lectures, learning tasks and training tasks.

Independent track:
n/a

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

Employer connections

Examination by Traficom

Further information

Participation 100 % is required.
The end of the course is SRC examination (by Traficom). More details: www.traficom.fi

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved SRC examination

Qualifications

No prerequisities

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:
- plan passages and conduct navigation
- ship manoeuvring in restricted and shallow waters
- ship manoeuvring and anchoring in VTS areas
- arrival to and departure from port
- basic ship handling; berthing and unberthing
- ship manoeuvring and handling in challenging conditions
- competence test

Materials

Materials in Learn

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend simulator training sessions as specified in the schedule and perform competence demonstration.

Employer connections

This course can possibly include work-related cooperation.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

100 % attendance at simulator training and approved completion of simulator exercises and competence test.

Qualifications

Prior studies:
- Terrestrial navigation 2
- ARPA (A-II/1, A-II/2)
- ECDIS (A-II/1, A-II/2)
- Radio English
- Maritime radio systems and ship radio station, GOC
- Control systems of the ship
- Simulator training at the operational level 1

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.

Objective

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

Content

Supervised simulator exercises based on prior studies in the following subject areas:
- plan voyages and conduct navigation
- pilot boarding, MRM and leadership skills
- ship handling; berthing and unberthing
- ship towing operations
- respond to navigational emergencies
- search and rescue operations
- competence test

Materials

Learn and other materials by instructor.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
Attendance at teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule. Attendance at simulator training and completion of simulator exercises.

Independent track:
N/A

Blended track:
N/A

Employer connections

Course can possibly include cooperation with RDI and working life.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

Participation in all simulator training sessions and approved completion of simulator exercises.

Qualifications

Prior studies:
- MRM
- Voyage planning and meteorology
- Search and rescue
- Ship handling 2
- Operation of ship machinery
- Emergency procedures 2
- Leadership skills
- Simulator training at the management level 1 or deck officer’s certificate of competency (STCW A-II/1)

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.

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:
- use of bridge equipment and systems
- terrestrial and radar navigation
- bridge watchkeeping procedures
- basic ship manoeuvring and handling
- plan and conduct a passage
- navigation in coastal and restricted waters
- competence test

Materials

Exercise book and other materials by instructor.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
Attendance at teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule. Participation in simulator training and completion of simulator exercises and competence test.

Independent track:
Not possible.

Blended track:
Not possible.

Employer connections

Course can possibly include cooperation with RDI and working life.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

Participation in all simulator training sessions and approved completion of simulator exercises and competence test.

Qualifications

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

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.

Objective

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

Content

Supervised simulator exercises based on prior studies in the following subject areas:
- navigation in open sea and traffic separation schemes
- ship manoeuvring and handling
- bridge watchkeeping
- navigation in coastal waters and restricted visibility
- navigation in restricted waters
- respond to distress signals and emergencies

Materials

Exercise book and other materials by instructor.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
Attendance at teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule. Attendance at simulator training and completion of simulator exercises.

Independent track:
Attendance at on board training and completion of substitute on board exercises.

Blended track:
Not possible.

Employer connections

Course can possibly include cooperation with RDI and working life.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

Participation in all simulator training sessions and approved completion of simulator exercises. Alternatively, attendance at on board training and approved completion of substitute on board exercises.

Qualifications

Prior studies:
- Emergency procedures 1
- Simulator training at the operational level 1

Further information

Workweek learning lane: participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.

Work integrated learning lane: participation in supervised on-board training at the operational level and approved completion of supplementary on-board exercises.

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- apply immediate first aid in the event of accident or illness on board
- provide medical care to the sick and injured while they remain on board
- radio medical contact ashore

Content

- first aid kit
- body structure and function
- toxicological hazards on board
- using MFAG or its national equivalent
- examination of casualty or patient
- spinal injuries
- burns, scalds and effects of heat and cold
- fractures, dislocations and muscular injuries
- medical care of rescued persons
- radio medical advice
- pharmagology
- sterilization
- cardiac arrest, drowning and asphyxia

Materials

- Ship Nursing Handbook, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Kustannus Oy Duodecim, 2019
- WHO, International Medical Guides for Ships, Geneva, latest edition.
- Laiva Pharmacy Decision 2015 at: https://www.finlex.fi/fi/laki/alkup/2015/20150584
- Learning material shown in Learn.

Teaching methods

Study takes place in contact teaching and with a group. This learning pathway includes lectures, exercises, and online studies. Some of the studies are not tied to time and place. Final exam.

Learning pathway that speeds up studies:
The student will contact teachers if the student wishes to include, replace, use the AHOT procedure, or study this course.

Employer connections

This course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Exam schedules

We agreed on the dates of the exams at the beginning of the course in the next few hours. The student can take the exam in the Exam when the next lessons and exercises have been successfully completed.

International connections

This course does not include.

Student workload

2 credits is 54 hours of student work including exam preparation.

Content scheduling

Nothing.

Further information

terhi.hede@xamk.fi

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Participation in exercises and contact teaching 100%, individual examination are prerequisites for completing the course and obtaining a certificate.

Qualifications

Elementary first aid (A-VI/1-3)

Further information

- Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.
- Scoring is based on demonstrations of competence performed by the student.
- After completed the course the student will receive the certificate: "Standard of competence for seafarers designated to provide medical first aid on board ship (STCW A-VI/4-1)" (including the Manila Agreement 2010).

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- apply immediate first aid in the event of accident or illness on board
- provide medical care to the sick and injured while they remain on board
- radio medical contact ashore

Content

- first aid kit
- body structure and function
- toxicological hazards on board
- using MFAG or its national equivalent
- examination of casualty or patient
- spinal injuries
- burns, scalds and effects of heat and cold
- fractures, dislocations and muscular injuries
- medical care of rescued persons
- radio medical advice
- pharmagology
- sterilization
- cardiac arrest, drowning and asphyxia

Materials

- Ship Nursing Handbook, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Kustannus Oy Duodecim, 2019
- WHO, International Medical Guides for Ships, Geneva, latest edition.
- Laiva Pharmacy Decision 2015 at: https://www.finlex.fi/fi/laki/alkup/2015/20150584
- Learning material shown in Learn.

Teaching methods

Study takes place in contact teaching and with a group. This learning pathway includes lectures, exercises, and online studies. Some of the studies are not tied to time and place. Final exam.

Learning pathway that speeds up studies:
The student will contact teachers if the student wishes to include, replace, use the AHOT procedure, or study this course.

Employer connections

This course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Exam schedules

We agreed on the dates of the exams at the beginning of the course in the next few hours. The student can take the exam in the Exam when the next lessons and exercises have been successfully completed.

International connections

This course does not include.

Student workload

2 credits is 54 hours of student work including exam preparation.

Content scheduling

Nothing.

Further information

terhi.hede@xamk.fi

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Participation in exercises and contact teaching 100%, individual examination are prerequisites for completing the course and obtaining a certificate.

Qualifications

Elementary first aid (A-VI/1-3)

Further information

- Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.
- Scoring is based on demonstrations of competence performed by the student.
- After completed the course the student will receive the certificate: "Standard of competence for seafarers designated to provide medical first aid on board ship (STCW A-VI/4-1)" (including the Manila Agreement 2010).

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- apply immediate first aid in the event of accident or illness on board
- provide medical care to the sick and injured while they remain on board
- radio medical contact ashore

Content

- first aid kit
- body structure and function
- toxicological hazards on board
- using MFAG or its national equivalent
- examination of casualty or patient
- spinal injuries
- burns, scalds and effects of heat and cold
- fractures, dislocations and muscular injuries
- medical care of rescued persons
- radio medical advice
- pharmagology
- sterilization
- cardiac arrest, drowning and asphyxia

Materials

- Ship Nursing Handbook, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Kustannus Oy Duodecim, 2019
- WHO, International Medical Guides for Ships, Geneva, latest edition.
- Laiva Pharmacy Decision 2015 at: https://www.finlex.fi/fi/laki/alkup/2015/20150584
- Learning material shown in Learn.

Teaching methods

Study takes place in contact teaching and with a group. This learning pathway includes lectures, exercises, and online studies. Some of the studies are not tied to time and place. Final exam.

Learning pathway that speeds up studies:
The student will contact teachers if the student wishes to include, replace, use the AHOT procedure, or study this course.

Employer connections

This course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Exam schedules

We agreed on the dates of the exams at the beginning of the course in the next few hours. The student can take the exam in the Exam when the next lessons and exercises have been successfully completed.

International connections

This course does not include.

Student workload

2 credits is 54 hours of student work including exam preparation.

Content scheduling

Nothing.

Further information

terhi.hede@xamk.fi

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Participation in exercises and contact teaching 100%, individual examination are prerequisites for completing the course and obtaining a certificate.

Qualifications

Elementary first aid (A-VI/1-3)

Further information

- Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.
- Scoring is based on demonstrations of competence performed by the student.
- After completed the course the student will receive the certificate: "Standard of competence for seafarers designated to provide medical first aid on board ship (STCW A-VI/4-1)" (including the Manila Agreement 2010).

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- providing medical assistance to an ill or injured person on board
- patient examination and recording the research findings
- leading the planning, implementation and evaluation of ship health and medical care
- maintaining a pharmacy and is able to prescribe and dispense medicines safely
- managing the techniques of drug treatment implementation
- is able to ask the doctor for instructions and actions according to the instructions s/he has received, Radiomedical
- principles of aseptic and aseptic work
- additional accident prevention and risks deployment

Content

Care of casualty involving:
- head and spinal injuries
- injuries of ear, nose, throat and eyes
- external and internal bleeding
- burns, scalds and frostbite
- fractures, dislocations and muscular injuries
- wounds, wound healing and infection
- pain relief
- techniques of sewing and clamping
- management of acute abdominal conditions
- minor surgical treatment
- dressing and bandaging

Aspects of nursing:
- general principles
- nursing care

Diseases, including:
- medical conditions and emergencies
- sexually transmitted diseases
- tropical and infectious diseases

Alcohol and drug abuse

Dental care

Gynecology, pregnancy and childbirth

Medical care of rescued persons

Death at sea

Hygiene

Disease prevention including:
- disinfection, disinfestation, de-ratting
- vaccinations

Keeping records and copies of applicable regulations:
- keeping medical records
- international and national maritime medical regulations

External assistance, including:
- radio-medical advice
- transportation of the ill and injured, including helicopter evacuation
- medical care of sick seafarers involving cooperation with port health authorities or out-patient wards in port

Materials

- Ship Nursing Handbook, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Kustannus Oy Duodecim, 2019
- WHO, International Medical Guides for Ships, Geneva, latest edition.
- Laiva Pharmacy Decision 2015 at: https://www.finlex.fi/fi/laki/alkup/2015/20150584
- Learning material shown in Learn.

Teaching methods

Study takes place in contact teaching and with a group. This learning pathway includes lectures, exercises, and online studies. Some of the studies are not tied to time and place. Final exam.

Learning pathway that speeds up studies:
The student will contact teachers if the student wishes to include, replace, use the AHOT procedure, or study this course.

Employer connections

This course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Exam schedules

We agreed on the dates of the exams at the beginning of the course in the next few hours. The student can take the exam in the Exam when the next lessons and exercises have been successfully completed.

International connections

-

Student workload

2 credits is 54 hours of student work including exam preparation.

Content scheduling

-

Further information

terhi.hede@xamk.fi

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Participation in exercises and contact teaching 100%, individual examination are prerequisites for completing the course and obtaining a certificate.

Qualifications

- Elementary first aid (A-VI/1-3)
- Medical care and first aid 2 (A-VI/4-1)

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.