Operation technology and engineering watch 1 (2 cr)

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- perform duties of a rating when forming part of engineering watch
- engineering watch duties, watch routines and safety

Content

-terms used in machinery spaces and names of machinery and equipment
- watchkeeping principles of main engines, auxiliary engines and steam boiler systems
- common routines and procedures of an engineering watch
- basic environmental protection procedures
- internal communication and alarm systems
- acting in different emergency situations
- familiarity with the location and use of fire-fighting equipment in the machinery spaces and escape routes from machinery spaces

Evaluation

Students can
- use professional vocabulary systematically
- identify interrelated tasks
- work together with customers, users and target groups
- work as team members in a goal-oriented way

In addition, competence evaluation according to STCW code table A-III/4 column 4 are used:
- communications are clear, concise and acknowledged in a seaman-like manner
- advice or clarification is sought from the officer of the watch where watch information or instructions are not clearly understood
- maintenance, handover and relief of the watch is in conformity with accepted principles and procedures
- initial action on becoming aware of an emergency or abnormal situation conforms with established procedures

Course material

Study material provided by the teacher on Learn.

Study forms and methods

In the work week-based pathway, students participate in teaching and supervision according to the reading schedule.

RDI and work-related cooperation

Course can possibly include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

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