Course syllabus for Quality systems and shipping companies' safety organisation

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Course syllabus adopted 2020-02-06 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameKvalitetssystem och rederiers säkerhetsorganisation
  • CodeMMS040
  • Credits4.5 Credits
  • OwnerTISJL
  • Education cycleFirst-cycle
  • Main field of studyShipping and Marine Technology
  • DepartmentMECHANICS AND MARITIME SCIENCES
  • GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language Swedish
  • Application code 76152
  • Open for exchange studentsNo
  • Only students with the course round in the programme overview.

Credit distribution

0118 Examination 4.5 c
Grading: TH		 4.5 c
  • 12 Jan 2021 pm L
  • 08 Apr 2021 pm L
  • 16 Aug 2021 pm L

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Examiner

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Eligibility

General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Specific entry requirements

The same as for the programme that owns the course.
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Course specific prerequisites

At least 50 days of on-board training with a nautical profile.

Aim

The course aims to give students a basic understanding of quality systems and of how shipping companies' safety organisation works in accordance with the international ISM code.

Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

- Describe the background and development of the ISM Code - Describe the difference between regulatory bodies - Describe generic parts in quality management systems, such as ISO9000, ISO14000 & ISM - Explain the history of safety development in maritime sector in reactive and proactive safety improvement approaches. - Apply basic principles, concepts and terms of risk assessment and safety management within the maritime transport context. - Describe the content of the Safety management system (SMS) - Organize a risk analysis process according to IMO¿s Formal Safety Assessment process, including choice and use of appropriate theories and methods for hazard identification, risk assessment, risk control measure, and cost benefit assessment. - Design and document an analysis of risk assessment or safety improvement into a readable professional report.


Content

Introduction to rules, legislation in safety management systems. ISM code background, content and practical application in maritime industry. Risk assessment and a written report for professional use.
Write a well-presented report in English. The report should be part of language development and focused on effective communication and an oral presentation technique. The text will be processed in several steps and given feedback in the form of peer review

Organisation

Background education to the ISM Code of the SOLAS Convention
Review of practical ISM with its features from a user perspective.
reviewing sample SMS.
Produce an SMS in groups, in English.
Peer Review of each other's SMS, in groups.

Literature

Lecture material
ISM Code on pingpong
Sample SMS

Examination including compulsory elements

Part A: Written exam
Part B: Report

STCW

  • A-III/1 Monitor compliance with legislative requirements
    Also in course:SJO133,
  • A-III/1 Use English in written and oral form
    Also in course:SJO571,
  • A-III/2 Manage safe and effective maintenance and repair procedures: Theoretical knowledge
    Also in course:LNB802,SJO845,
  • A-III/2 Plan and schedule operation: Theoretical knowledge
    Also in course:LNB727,SJO062,SJO168,SJO547,SJO561,SJO701,SJO845,
  • A-III/6 Use English in written and oral form
    Also in course:SJO556,

The course syllabus contains changes

  • Changes to examination:
    • 2020-09-30: Grade raising No longer grade raising by GRULG