Course syllabus for Safety - basic level

Course syllabus adopted 2023-02-07 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameGrundläggande säkerhet
  • CodeSJO114
  • Credits3 Credits
  • OwnerTSJKL
  • Education cycleFirst-cycle
  • Main field of studyShipping and Marine Technology
  • DepartmentMECHANICS AND MARITIME SCIENCES
  • GradingUG - Pass, Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language Swedish
  • Application code 75159
  • Maximum participants60
  • Open for exchange studentsNo
  • Only students with the course round in the programme overview.

Credit distribution

0114 Examples class, part A 1 c
Grading: UG		1 c
0214 Examples class, part B 0.5 c
Grading: UG		0.5 c
0314 Examples class, part C 0.5 c
Grading: UG		0.5 c
0414 Examples class, part D 1 c
Grading: UG		1 c

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Course round 2

  • Teaching language Swedish
  • Application code 75113
  • Maximum participants60
  • Open for exchange studentsNo
  • Only students with the course round in the programme overview.

Credit distribution

0114 Examples class, part A 1 c
Grading: UG		 1 c
0214 Examples class, part B 0.5 c
Grading: UG		 0.5 c
0314 Examples class, part C 0.5 c
Grading: UG		 0.5 c
0414 Examples class, part D 1 c
Grading: UG		 1 c

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Course round 3

  • Teaching language Swedish
  • Application code 75133
  • Maximum participants60
  • Open for exchange studentsNo
  • Only students with the course round in the programme overview.

Credit distribution

0114 Examples class, part A 1 c
Grading: UG		 1 c
0214 Examples class, part B 0.5 c
Grading: UG		 0.5 c
0314 Examples class, part C 0.5 c
Grading: UG		 0.5 c
0414 Examples class, part D 1 c
Grading: UG		 1 c

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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

None.

Aim

To give all students who take part in the safety organisation on-board ships knowledge about basic safety, before the student join the crew of ships, and practically use the theoretical knowledge on-board practice vessels.

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

(L1) Apply survival techniques in the event of abandon ship, such as::
Manage personal survival equipment
Actions to be taken when required to abandon ship
(L2) Apply basic actions of fire prevention and fire fighting on board such as::
Apply appropriate extinguishing equipment based on type of fire
Conduct search and rescue exercises in smoke-filled environment
(L3) Operate location devices, including radio equipment, signaling apparatus and pyrotechnics.
(L4) Explain basic knowledge of shipping's impact on the marine environment and the impact of operational and accidental pollution.
(L5) Manage survival craft after abondoning ship:
Take charge of a survival craft.
Operating a survival craft engine
(L6) Explain basic knowledge of threats and maintaining maritime security.
(L7) Explain how dangers and threats can be detected and what measures should be taken on board.
(L8) Apply first aid in the event of accident or illness on board
(L9) Apply bystander intervention in order to achieve a good and safe working environment
(L10) Describe 7 grounds for discrimination and the aim of these

Content

The student shall, before being assigned tasks in the safety management, have undergone extensive training following elements, so that the knowledge and understanding acquired in the following:

Part 0114 Basic Safety
In accordance with TSFS 2011:116 and STCW A-VI/1

Survival techniques

Types of emergency situations
Different types of life-saving equipment
Individual survival tasks
Survival Principles

Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting

Shipboard fire-fighting organization
Location of fire-fighting appliances and emergency escape routes
The elements of fire and explosion (the fire triangle)
Types and sources of ignition
Flammable materials, fire hazards and spread of fire
The need for constant vigilance
Actions to be taken on board ship
Fire and smoke detection and automatic alarm systems
Classification of fire and applicable extinguishing agents
Fire-fighting equipment and its location on board
Use of breathing apparatus for fighting fires and effecting rescues

Personal safety and social responsibilities

Shipboard contingency plans for response to emergencies
Marine Environment
Safe working Practices
Communication on board ship
Human relationships on board ship
Fatigue

Part 0214 Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats

In accordance with TSFS 2011:116 and STCW A-VI/2

Particular characteristics and facilities of survival craft and rescue boats
Methods of launching and recovering survival craft into a rough sea
Action to be taken after leaving the ship
Maintanence procedures
Methods of starting and operating a survival craft engine
Handling survival craft in rough weather
Use of painter, sea-anchor and all other equipment
Apportionment of food and water in survival craft
Action taken to maximize detectability and location of survival craft
Method of helicopter rescue
Effects of hypothermia and its prevention; use of protective covers and garments
Use of rescue boats and motor lifeboats for marshalling liferafts and rescue of survivors and persons in the sea
Beaching survival craft
Radio life-saving appliances carried in survival craft, including satellite EPIRBs and SARTs
Pyrotechnic distress signals


Part 0314 Security training
In accordance with TSFS 2011:116 and STCW A-VI/6

Maritime security terms
International maritime security policy
Maritime security levels
Security reporting procedures
Security-related contingency plans

Security threats

Techniques used to circumvent security measures
Recognition of potential security threats
Recognition of weapons, dangerous substances etc
Handling security-related information and security-related communications


Part 0414 Medical First Aid


The course deals with the basic medical basic knowledge required by STCW and with content that at least corresponds to the requirements set out in Section A-VI / 4 table A-VI / 4-1.

  • Body structure and function
  • Principle L-ABCDE
  • Acute injuries
  • Acute diseases
  • Hypothermia
  • Toxicological hazards on board
  • Tele Medical
  • Ship pharmacy
  • Regulations that govern health care at sea

The course also includes one part as bystander intervention and how to apply this to achieve a better work environment that is free from harassment.

Organisation

Teaching is divided into a series of lectures and exercises and at the training facility

Exercises at the training facility is not carried out at Chalmers campus. All learning activities are mandatory.

During the practical exercises students must follow specific safety instructions.

For the second course round given for the Marine engineering programme the following applies: The course contains learning outcomes for the competence STCW A-III/6 (Electro Technical Officer).

Literature

Medical First Aid: "First aid on board" / Jure

Reference literature
SOLAS, MARPOL;
Fire onboard, Jure
Sjöfartsskydd & ISPS-koden 2:e ed; Jure förlag
International Medical Guide For Ships, WHO

Examination including compulsory elements

Part 0114 Basic Safety
Learning objectives L1-L4
Compulsory attendance of lectures and successful completion of the practical exercises.
Written exam (CANVAS)

Part 0214 Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats
Learning objectives L5, L9,L10
Compulsory attendance of lectures and successful completion of the practical exercises.
Written exam (CANVAS)

Part 0314 Security training
Learning objectives L6-L7
Compulsory attendance of lectures.
Written exam (CANVAS)

Part 0414 Medical First Aid
Learning objectives L8
Compulsory attendance of lectures and successful completion of the practical exercises.
Written exam (CANVAS)

Compulsory attendance at all parts.

The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.

STCW

  • A-II/1 Apply medical first aid on board ship: Medical aid
    Also in course:SJM070,SJO761,
  • A-II/1 Contribute to the safety of personnel and ship
    Also in course:MMS055,SJM005,SJM035,SJO762,SJO763,SJO880,
  • A-II/1 Ensure compliance with pollution- prevention requirements: Prevention of pollution of the marine environment and anti-pollution procedures
    Also in course:MMS055,SJM035,SJO780,
  • A-II/1 Operate life-saving appliances: Life-saving
    Also in course:SJO761,
  • A-II/1 Prevent, control and fight fires on board: Fire prevention and fire-fighting appliances
    Also in course:SJM097,SJO763,
  • A-II/1 Respond to emergencies: Emergency procedures
    Also in course:SJM097,SJO761,SJO762,
  • A-III/1 Apply medical first aid on board ship: Medical aid
    Also in course:SJM070,
  • A-III/1 Contribute to the safety of personnel and ship
    Also in course:
  • A-III/1 Operate life-saving appliances: Life-saving
    Also in course:
  • A-III/1 Prevent, control and fight fires on board: Fire prevention and fire-fighting appliances
    Also in course:
  • A-III/2 Develop emergency and damage control plans and handle emergency situations
    Also in course:SJO547,
  • A-III/2 Maintain safety and security of the vessel, crew and passengers and the operational condition of life-saving, fire-fighting and other safety systems
    Also in course:
  • A-III/6 Apply medical first aid on board ship
    Also in course:
  • A-III/6 Contribute to safety of the personnel and ship
    Also in course:SJO558,
  • A-III/6 Operate life-saving appliances
    Also in course:
  • A-III/6 Prevent, control and fight fire on board
    Also in course:SJO710,
  • A-III/7 Contribute to monitoring the operation of electrical systems and machinery
    Also in course:LNB728,SJO558,SSY033,SSY036,