Operation technology and engineering watch 3, ER simulator (3 cr)

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- operation, surveillance, performance assessment and maintaining safety of propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery
- plan and schedule operations
- detect and identify the cause of machinery malfunctions and correct faults

Content

- start up and shut down main propulsion and auxiliary machinery, including associated systems
- operating limits of propulsion plant
- the efficient operation, surveillance, performance assessment and maintaining safety of propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery
- functions and mechanism of automatic control for main engine
- functions and mechanism of automatic control for auxiliary machinery
- inspection and adjustment of equipment

Evaluation

Students can
- identify interrelated tasks
- use professional vocabulary systematically
- work as team members in working life expert duties and identify and describe the problems of the professional field
- apply critically the ethical principles of the professional field in different situations
- promote teams’ goal-oriented operation

In addition, competence evaluation according to STCW code table A-III/2 column 4 are used:
- the planning and preparation of operations is suited to the design parameters of the power installation and to the requirements of the voyage
- the methods of preparing the start-up and of making available fuels, lubricants, cooling water and air are the most appropriate
- checks of pressures, temperatures and revolutions during the start-up and warm-up period are in accordance with technical specifications and agreed work plans
- surveillance of main propulsion plant and auxiliary systems is sufficient to maintain safe operating conditions
- the methods of preparing the shutdown, and of supervising the cooling down of the engine are the most appropriate
- the methods of measuring the load capacity of the engines are in accordance with technical specifications
- performance is checked against bridge orders
- performance levels are in accordance with technical specifications

Course material

Opettajan antama opiskelumateriaali Learn alustalla.

Study forms and methods

Työviikkopohjaisessa väylässä opiskelijat osallistuvat lukujärjestyksen mukaiseen opetukseen ja ohjaukseen.

RDI and work-related cooperation

Opintojaksoon ei sisälly TKI- ja työelämäyhteistyötä.

Timing of exams and assignments

Opintojaksolla suoritetaan eri oppimistehtäviä ja opintojakson päätteeksi käytännön osaaminen arvioidaan simulaattorissa.

Student workload

Työmäärä riippuu opiskelutaidoista ja aiemmasta osaamisesta.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

Tentti ja/tai mahdolliset arviointiin vaikuttavat harjoitustehtävät sovitaan opintojakson johdantoluennolla.
Osallistut työjärjestyksen mukaisesti opetukseen ja ohjaukseen. (100% läsnäolo luennoilla)

Qualifications

- Operation technology and engineering watch 3
- MRM
- Accomplishment of Marine engineering module at operational level is required prior to enrollment.

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.