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.

Materials

Study materials are in the Learn.

Teaching methods

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.

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

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

ECDIS system basic 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.