Course syllabus for On board training and studies with a nautical profile, period 4

Course syllabus adopted 2024-01-30 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameFartygsförlagd utbildning med nautisk inriktning, block 4
  • CodeSJO764
  • Credits15 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 75115
  • Maximum participants60
  • Open for exchange studentsNo
  • Only students with the course round in the programme overview.

Credit distribution

0111 Examples class, part A 0 c
Grading: UG		 0 c
0211 Examples class, part B 7.5 c
Grading: UG		 7.5 c
0311 Examples class, part C 7.5 c
Grading: UG		 7.5 c

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Examiner

Course round 2

  • Teaching language Swedish
  • Application code 75116
  • Maximum participants60
  • Open for exchange studentsNo
  • Only students with the course round in the programme overview.

Credit distribution

0111 Examples class, part A 0 c
Grading: UG		0 c
0211 Examples class, part B 7.5 c
Grading: UG		7.5 c
0311 Examples class, part C 7.5 c
Grading: UG		7.5 c

    Examiner

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    Course round 3

    • Teaching language Swedish
    • Application code 75117
    • Maximum participants60
    • Open for exchange studentsNo
    • Only students with the course round in the programme overview.

    Credit distribution

    0111 Examples class, part A 0 c
    Grading: UG    		 0 c
    0211 Examples class, part B 7.5 c
    Grading: UG    		 7.5 c
    0311 Examples class, part C 7.5 c
    Grading: UG    		 7.5 c

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      Course round 4

      • Teaching language Swedish
      • Application code 75118
      • Maximum participants60
      • Open for exchange studentsNo
      • Only students with the course round in the programme overview.

      Credit distribution

      0111 Examples class, part A 0 c
      Grading: UG      		 0 c
      0211 Examples class, part B 7.5 c
      Grading: UG      		 7.5 c
      0311 Examples class, part C 7.5 c
      Grading: UG      		 7.5 c

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        Course round 5

        • Teaching language Swedish
        • Application code 75132
        • Maximum participants60
        • Open for exchange studentsNo
        • Only students with the course round in the programme overview.

        Credit distribution

        0111 Examples class, part A 0 c
        Grading: UG        		 0 c
        0211 Examples class, part B 7.5 c
        Grading: UG        		 7.5 c
        0311 Examples class, part C 7.5 c
        Grading: UG        		 7.5 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

          Has a valid certificate for Basic Safety Training.

          Has a valid medical certificate for seafarers, and have completed 80 credits within the program according to decision C 2018-0350.

          Exceptions to the prerequisites can be made after a special review.

          Aim

          The lectures are intended to prepare students for their on board training and provide students with the necessary knowledge of life at sea in order to adequately be able to assimilate the on board training. The on board training aims to educate / train students in the practical skills of previously obtained theoretical knowledge in operating conditions aboard merchant vessels in accordance with the requirements of the STCW Convention and to obtain the time at sea required by Swedish Transport Agency (TSFS 2011:116) to obtain certificate as deck officer.

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

          General learning outcome for all on board training - Mastering such practical knowledge, experience and skills necessary to serve as an officer on a merchant vessel After completion of this course, the student should be able to: - Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to determine the ship's position by celestial observations - Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to determine the ship's position by use of electronic navigational aids - Demonstrate knowledge and ability to use navigational charts (including ECDIS) and other nautical publications - Demonstrate knowledge and correctly use information from radar (including ARPA) - Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to use both magnetic and gyro compass and to determine their error by terrestrial and celestial means - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to use the vessel's steering equipment - Obtain and interpret weather reports from various sources - Demonstrate an understanding of and apply COLREG - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of emergency procedures on board - Demonstrate knowledge of ship handling and understanding how the ship can be affected by wind and currents - Demonstrate knowledge of cargo handling - Demonstrate understanding of and ability to use the vessel's life-saving and fire-fighting equipment - Demonstrate knowledge of maintenance systems and demonstrate the ability to perform relevant maintenance work on board - Demonstrate basic knowledge of the vessel's main and auxiliary engin - Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to handle the vessel's ballast system

          Content

          - Lecture - On board training

          Organisation

          The period of on board training is preceded by a number of lectures. Examination is done after the period of on board training.

          Literature

          Homepage

          Examination including compulsory elements

          0111, Part A - Participated in the compulsory elements 0211, Part B - Completed at least 36 days of on board training - Shown completed, signed and stamped Cadet Report, paragraph 7 and 8 at least "yes" or "Partly" - Assessment report (competence of STCW requirements) of the On Board Training Manual is dated and signed by the supervisor 0311, Part C - Completed at least 56 days of on board training - Shown completed, signed and stamped Cadet Report, paragraph 7 and 8 at least "yes" or "Partly" - Assessment report (competence of STCW requirements) of the On Board Training Manual is dated and signed by the supervisor

          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/2 Develop emergency and damage control plans and handle emergency situations
            Also in course:SJM076,SJM097,SJO761,SJO762,SJO763,SJO765,
          • A-II/2 Maintain safety and security of the ship's crew and passengers and the operational condition of life- saving, fire- fighting and other safety systems
            Also in course:SJM097,SJO761,SJO762,SJO763,SJO765,