Maintenance of a ship (2 cr)

Objective

Knowledge, understanding and proficiency of:
- metalwork basic skills.
- ship maintenance basics.
- importance of cleanliness.
- safety at maintenance work.
- rust removal techniques and procedures.
- repair paintings.

Content

Basic metalwork: cutting, sawing, grinding, bending, welding and brazing.
Most common ship paints and their applications.
Rust prevention and removal techniques.
Repair painting procedures.
Common machinery services and maintenance
Part of course would be implemented on board the training ship M/S Katarina, if found suitable.

Evaluation

Students can
- use professional vocabulary systematically.
- look for information in the key information sources of the field.
- use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.

Course material

Study materials are in the Moodle.

Study forms and methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule. Teaching in class, training tacks on board school training ship m/v Katarina.

Independent track:
n/a

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

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

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