Operational technology and engineering watch 2 (1 cr)

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- maintaining safe engineering watch

Content

- thorough knowledge of principles to be observed in keeping an engineering watch, including duties associated with taking over and accepting a watch, routine duties undertaken during a watch, maintenance of the machinery space logs and the significance of the readings taken and duties associated with handing over a watch
- operation of all internal communication systems on board
- safety and emergency procedures; change-over of remote/automatic to local control of all systems
- safety precautions to be observed during a watch and immediate actions to be taken in the event of fire or accident, with particular reference to oil systems
- operate fuel, lubrication, ballast and other pumping systems and associated control systems

Course material

Study material provided by the teacher on Learn.

Study forms and methods

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

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.

RDI and work-related cooperation

Course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Timing of exams and assignments

Registration to any general exams has to be agreed with the lecturer and exams are to be completed according degree regulation.

Further information

Course has to completed before attending to simulator training.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

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

Qualifications

- Operation technology and engineering watch 1
- Ship machinery 1

Evaluation

Students can
- identify interrelated tasks
- use professional vocabulary systematically
- use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field
- apply critically the ethical principles of the professional field in different situations
- work as team members in a goal-oriented way

In addition, competence evaluation according to STCW code table A-III/1 column 4 are used:
- the conduct, handover and relief of the watch conforms with accepted principles and procedures
- the frequency and extent of monitoring of engineering equipment and systems conforms to manufacturers’ recommendations and accepted principles and procedures, including principles to be observed in keeping an engineering watch
- a proper record is maintained of the movements and activities relating to the ship’s engineering systems
- transmission and reception of messages are consistently successful and communication records are complete, accurate and comply with statutory requirements
- main and auxiliary machinery operations are planned and carried out in accordance with operating manuals, established rules and procedures to ensure safety of operations and avoid pollution of the marine environment
- deviations from the norm are promptly identified
- the output of plant and engineering systems consistently meets requirements, including bridge orders relating to changes in speed and direction
- the causes of machinery malfunctions are promptly identified and actions are designed to ensure the overall safety of the ship and the plant, having regard to the prevailing circumstances and conditions
- transmission and reception of messages are consistently successful