Course syllabus for Safety

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Course syllabus adopted 2020-02-16 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameSäkerhet
  • CodeSJO517
  • Credits4.5 Credits
  • OwnerSBVII
  • 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 83120
  • Open for exchange studentsNo

Credit distribution

0120 Examples class, part A 1 c
Grading: UG		 1 c
0220 Examples class, part B 1.5 c
Grading: UG		 1.5 c
0320 Examples class, part C 0.5 c
Grading: UG		 0.5 c
0420 Examples class, part D 1 c
Grading: UG		 1 c
0520 Examples class, part E 0.5 c
Grading: UG		 0.5 c

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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

The aim of the course is to provide students, who will be parts of a safety organisation on-board a vessel, basic safety education.

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

Part 0114, Basic Safety
(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.

Part 0214 Advanced fire fighting
(L5) Explain how the organization, procedures and technical systems are used when controlling fire fighting aboard ships.
(L6) Apply procedures when controlling and commanding fire fighting aboard ships.

Part 0314 Security Awareness
(L7) Explain basic knowledge of threats and maintaining maritime security.

Part 0414 Medical First Aid
(L8) Apply first aid in the event of accident or illness on board
(L9) Apply first aid to survivors

Part 0514 Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats
(L10) Manage survival craft after abandoning ship:
- Take charge of a survival craft.
- Operating a survival craft engine

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 Advanced fire fighting
In accordance with TSFS 2011:116 and STCW A-VI/3

Fire safety organisation aboard
Fire fighting command and tactics
Communication and coordination during fire-fighting operations
Procedures for coordination with shore-based fire fighters
Fire-fighting at sea and in port
Ventilation control, including smoke extraction
Fire fighting involving dangerous goods
Specific risk when fire fighting and when conducting fire figthing exercises.
Use of water for fire-extinguishing, the effect on ship stability, precautions and corrective procedures
Inspect and service fire-detection and fire-extinguishing systems and equipment
Management and control of injured persons
Fight and extinguish fires including use of breathing apparatus and portable extinguishers
Hazards including fire and chemicals

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

Security awareness
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
In accordance with TSFS 2011:116 and STCW A-VI/4

First-aid kit
Body structure and function
Toxicological hazards on board, including use of the MFAG
Examination of casualty or patient
Spinal injuries
Burns, scalds and effects of heat and cold
Fractures, dislocations and muscular injuries
Medical care of rescued persons
Radio medical advice
Pharmacology
Sterilization
Cardiac arrest, drowning and asphyxia

Part 0514 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

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. During the practical exercises students must follow specific safety instructions.

During the course, participants will conduct CBT training, Shipgaz - Better work Environment at Sea

All learning activities are mandatory.

Literature

Fire onboard, Jure
Medical First Aid: "First aid on board" / Jure

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

Examination including compulsory elements

Part 0114 Basic Safety
Compulsory attendance of lectures and successful completion of the practical exercises.
SHIPGAZ - Better Work Environtment at Sea
Digital test (CANVAS)

Part 0214 Advanced fire fighting (AFF)
Compulsory attendance of lectures and successful completion of the practical exercises.
Digitalt test (CANVAS)

Part 0314 Security awareness
Compulsory attendance of lectures.
Digitalt test (CANVAS)

Part 0414 Medical First Aid
Compulsory attendance of lectures and successful completion of the practical exercises.
Digitalt test (CANVAS)

Part 0514 Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats
Compulsory attendance of lectures and successful completion of the practical exercises.
Digitalt test (CANVAS)

All learning activities are mandatory.

STCW

  • A-II/3 Apply medical first aid on board ship
    Also in course:
  • A-II/3 Contribute to the safety of personnel and ship
    Also in course:SJO865,SJO895,
  • A-II/3 Operate life-saving appliances
    Also in course:
  • A-II/3 Prevent, control and fight fires on board
    Also in course:
  • A-II/3 Respond to a distress signal at sea
    Also in course:SJO875,SJO895,

The course syllabus contains changes

  • Changes to course rounds:
    • 2020-10-01: Examinator Examinator changed from Lars Axvi (axvi) to Lars Telestam (sl1tela) by Viceprefekt
      [Course round 1]