Course syllabus for On board training and studies with a nautical profile, period 5

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

Overview

  • Swedish nameFartygsförlagd utbildning med nautisk inriktning, block 5
  • CodeSJO765
  • 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 75126
  • 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

In programmes

Examiner

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Course round 2

  • Teaching language Swedish
  • Application code 75114
  • 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 75119
    • 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 4

      • Teaching language Swedish
      • Application code 75120
      • 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 5

        • Teaching language Swedish
        • Application code 75128
        • 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

          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 110 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 - Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to plan and conduct a voyage - Be able to demonstrate detailed knowledge and ability to determine the vessel's position with terrestrial and celestial observations, as well as by electronic means - Demonstrate thorough knowledge and ability to maintain a sfae watch - Demonstrate thorough knowledge and ability to use radar, ARPA and other modern navigational equipment - Obtain and interpret weather reports from various sources - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of emergency procedures on board - Demonstrate knowledge of ship handling and understanding how the maneuverability of the vessel can be affected by wind and current, speed, depth, etc. - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of cargo handling and relevant regulations - Demonstrate knowledge of the vessel's main and auxiliary engine - Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to handle the vessel's ballast system - Describe the certificates and other documents to be carried on board in accordance with international conventions - Implement measures to protect the marine environment - Demonstrate the ability to plan and conduct fire and safety drills aboard - Demonstrate knowledge of medical equipment on board

          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 300 days of on board within the Master Mariner Programme - 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