Courses & Units
Advanced Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations JVD215
Introduction
This unit provides training at an advanced level to ships officers on board Liquefied Gas tankers who have immediate responsibility for the loading, discharging and care in transit or handling of cargo. This unit meets the learning outcomes of A-V/1-1 paragraph 2 and table A-V/1-1-2, of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, STCW 2010 (Manila Amendments).
Summary
| Unit name | Advanced Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations |
|---|---|
| Unit code | JVD215 |
| Credit points | 6.25 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College |
| Discipline | Seafaring and Maritime Operations |
| Coordinator | Mr Neil Pereira |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Intermediate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | AMC MT Main Block 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | AMC MT Main Block 3 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | AMC MT Post Block 4 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMC MT Post Block 4 | 2/12/2024 | 23/12/2024 | 28/12/2024 | 29/12/2024 |
| AMC MT Main Block 1 | 5/2/2024 | 13/6/2024 | 14/6/2024 | 16/6/2024 |
| AMC MT Main Block 3 | 17/6/2024 | 14/11/2024 | 15/11/2024 | 1/12/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Advance understanding of the equipment, instrumentation and controls used for cargo handling on a liquefied gas Tanker.
- Achieve an enhanced awareness of potential hazards, control measures and apply safe operational procedures when carrying out various cargo operations on board a liquefied gas Tanker.
- An improvement in the ability to respond to various emergencies including fire and protect the marine environment.
- Evaluate safe working practices in accordance with the legislative requirements, codes of practice, permits to work and environmental concerns (including LSA, FFE and machinery).
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 031705 | $559.00 | $559.00 | not applicable | $1,557.50 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
JVD210 - Advanced Fire Fighting AND JVD186 - Tanker Familiarisation (Liquefied Gas) AND JVD226 - Medical First Aid at SeaTeaching
| Teaching Pattern | Face to face contact classes |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Final exam |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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