Course syllabus for Work environment and safety

Course syllabus adopted 2023-02-09 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameArbetsmiljö och säkerhet
  • CodeSJO710
  • Credits4 Credits
  • OwnerTISJL
  • 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 76126
  • Maximum participants40
  • Open for exchange studentsNo
  • Only students with the course round in the programme overview.

Credit distribution

0110 Examples class, part A 1.5 c
Grading: UG		0 c0 c0 c1.5 c0 c0 c
0210 Examples class, part B 1.5 c
Grading: UG		0 c0 c0 c1.5 c0 c0 c
0310 Examples class, part C 1 c
Grading: UG		0 c0 c0 c1 c0 c0 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

Part A: Fire safety
The aim of this part of the course is to give the student the mandatory minimum requirements in basic and advanced fire safety according to STCW A-VI/3.

Part B: SSO/ISPS
The aim of this part of the course is to give the student basic knowledge in on board safety.

Part C: Work environment
The aim of this part of the course is to give the student an understanding of the systematically work with the work environment onboard and how to use this knowledge to prevent accidents and ill-health on board.

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

Part 0110/Advanced fire fighting 
L1) Explain how the organization, procedures and technical systems are used when controlling fire fighting aboard ships.
(L2) Apply procedures when controlling and commanding fire fighting aboard ships.

Part 0210/Ship Security officer (SSO)
(L3) Explain the threats that the ship may be exposed to.
(L4) Explain how hazards and threats can be detected and what actions that should be taken
(L5) Explain the procedure conducting a security assessment for ships
(L6) Explain actions aboard when implementing the ships securty plan.

Part 0310/Work environment
(L7) Explain how the systematic work environment work will work on board
(L8) Applying systematic work environment to prevent injury and illness
(L9) Identify risks related to work on board
L10) Demonstrate an understanding of when and how to conduct risk assessments on board

Content

Part 0110/ 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 0210/Ship Security Officer (SSO)
In accordance with STCW A-VI/5

Maritime security policy
Liability
Investigation
Equipment and systems
Protection Plan
Identification, detection and response
Special protective actions
Readiness
Education, exercises and training
Document control and reporting.

Part 0310/Work environment
Systematic work environment, legislation and responsibilities
Work environment as a preventive measure
Physical work environment
Psyco-social work environment

Organisation

Teaching is divided into a series of lectures, seminar, assignment and exercises.

Exercises at the training facility is not carried out at Chalmers campus.

There are several mandatory learning activities in all parts of the course.

During the practical exercises students must follow specific safety instructions.

The course includes learning outcomes for the competence STCW A-III/6 (Electro Technical Officer).     

Literature

Sjöfartsskydd & ISPS-koden: Jure, latest edition
Sjöfartsskyddsföreskrifter; Jure, latest edition
Brandskydd ombord; Jure, latest edition
Arbetsmiljömanual för sjöfarten http://san-nytt.se/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Manual-SV.pdf

Reference literature: International Ship and Port Facility Security Code

Examination including compulsory elements

Part A  0110/Advanced fire fighting (AFF)
Compulsory attendance of lectures and successful completion of the practical exercises.

Part B 0210/Ship Security Officer (SSO)
Approved submission / task and group work and compulsory attendance at lectures.

Part C 0310/Work environtment
Approved submission and Ccmpulsory attendance at seminar

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-III/2 Ensure safe working practices
    Also in course:SJO558,
  • A-III/6 Prevent, control and fight fire on board
    Also in course:SJO114,
  • A-III/7 Apply occupational health and safety procedures
    Also in course: