Basic training for oil and chemical tanker cargo operations, BTT-O/C (A-V/1-1-1) (1 cr)

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- different types of oil and chemical tankers, general arrangement and construction
- basics of cargo systems and physical properties of oil and chemicals
- basics of cargo operations
- hazards associated with tanker operations
- basics of hazard controls

The course includes practical fire-fighting training at a certified fire training centre.

Content

- construction and types of tankers
- cargo systems
- physical properties of oil and chemicals
- health hazards
- environmental hazards
- reactivity hazards
- explosion and flammability hazards
- sources of ignition and electrostatic hazards
- toxicity hazards
- hazard controls
- tanker safety culture and safety management
- Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
- safe cargo operations and environment protection procedures

Course material

Study materials are provided by the teacher in class

Study forms and methods

The course is carried out by way of contact teaching on Kotka campus according to a weekly schedule. Remote participation is not possible.

This training is required when applying for an additional certificate of competency for oil tanker cargo operations (V / 1-1.4) .

100% participation in the course is compulsory.

RDI and work-related cooperation

N/A

Timing of exams and assignments

There is no exam in this course.

Student workload

This training is required when applying for an additional certificate of competency for oil tanker cargo operations (V / 1-1.4)

• In this 1-credit course, the students total maximum workload is approximately 16 hours divided in two days

Further information

This training is required when applying for an additional certificate of competency for oil tanker cargo operations (V / 1-1.2)

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

There is no evaluation in the end of the course. The course includes also exercises, which are not evaluated.

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.

Practical fire-fighting at a certified fire training centre.

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-V/1-1-1 column 4 are used:
- communications within the area of responsibility are clear and effective
- cargo operations are carried out in accordance with accepted principles and procedures to ensure safety of operations
- correctly identifies, on an MSDS, relevant cargo-related hazards to the vessel and to personnel, and takes the appropriate actions in accordance with established procedures
- identification and actions on becoming aware of a hazardous situation conform to established procedures in line with best practice
- procedures for entry into enclosed spaces are observed
- procedures and safe working practices designed to safeguard personnel and the ship are observed at all times
- appropriate safety and protective equipment is correctly used
- first aid do’s and don’ts
- the type and impact of the emergency is promptly identified and the response actions conform to the emergency procedures and contingency plans
- procedures designed to safeguard the environment are observed at all times