Simulator training at the management level 2 (2cr)

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

Evaluation

Students can
- work as team members in working life expert duties and identify and describe the problems of the professional field
- choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices
- promote teams’ goal-oriented operation
- apply critically the ethical principles of the professional field in different situations

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

Course material

Learn and other materials by instructor.

Study forms and 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

RDI and work-related cooperation

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.