ECDIS (A-II/1 ja A-II/2) (2 cr)

Objective

Knowledge, understanding and proficiency of:
- the use of the ECDIS equipment to a safe navigation.
- use ECDIS equipment and related navigation systems in decision-making.

Content

ECDIS, Electronic Chart Display & Information System, STCW A-II/1, A-II/2
ECDIS hardware and the use of electronic charts: ENC, RNC
ECDIS device restrictions
Use of the ECDIS device for the route plan, for safe route monitoring responsibilities and effective navigation with ECDIS device
The content is based on the IMO model course 1.27

Evaluation

Students can
- use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations.
- evaluate information sources critically.
- choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices.

Course material

Study materials are in the Learn.

Study forms and 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.

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 criteria, good (3)

Suoritettu (S), täydennettävä (P), hylätty (0) 100 %:n läsnäolo.

Assessment methods and criteria

ECDIS system basic understanding, the route planing in the simulator.

Qualifications

- Terrestrial navigation 1
- Navigational aids

Further information

100 % participation required.