Ship service and maintenance 1 (1 cr)

Objective

Knowledge, understanding and proficiency of:
- common deck department maintenance works
- work procedures based on occupational safety and environment protection
- occupational safety and environmental risks at shipwork
- pulling strength of ropes, knots and splices used at shipwork
- metalwork basic skills
- basics of ship maintenance
- importance of cleanliness
- rust removal techniques and procedures
- repair paintings

Content

- ships' maintenance
- washing and cleaning on board
- occupational and environment safety
- knots, splices and different ropes and their materials, rope specifics
- basic metalwork: cutting, sawing, grinding, bending, welding and brazing
- most common ship paints and their applications
- rust prevention and removal

Evaluation

Students can:
- use professional vocabulary systematically
- look for information in the key information sources of the field
- use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field

In addition, competence evaluation according to STCW code tables A-II/1 and A-II/5 columns 4 are used:
- the inspections are carried out in accordance with laid-down procedures, and defects and damage are detected and properly reported
- where no defects or damage are detected, the evidence from testing and examination clearly indicates adequate competence in adhering to procedures and ability to distinguish between normal and defective or damaged parts of the ship
- operations of deck equipment and machinery are carried out in accordance with established safety practices and equipment operating instructions
- demonstrate the proper creation and use of knots, splices, stoppers, whippings, servings as well as proper canvas handling
- procedures designed to safeguard personnel and the ship are observed at all times
- safe working practices are observed and appropriate safety and protective equipment is correctly used at all times
- apply precautions and contribute to the prevention of pollution of the marine environment
- procedures designed to safeguard the marine environment are observed at all times
- maintenance and repair activities are carried out in accordance with technical, safety and procedural specifications

Course material

Study materials are in the Learn.

Study forms and methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule. Training on the school training vessel. Teaching in class.

Blended track:
Discussion with the teacher and, where appropriate, PSP-planning with your own mentor teacher.

RDI and work-related cooperation

There are no ECTS points for RDI or working life co-operation in the course.

Further information

We also get to know, learn and deal with the issues of the course during the training on the school ship.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in the teaching process and in the training on the school training vessel, tasks and exercises execution. Students presentation about vessels coating materials.