Courses & Units
Shipboard Operations I JND151
Introduction
On completion of this unit, students will have the skills, knowledge, and attributes to undertake shipboard operations relevant to a trainee deck officer as required by the STCW Convention under the supervision of a Deck or Engineer Officer or Chief Integrated Rating. This unit is delivered via classroom theory, tutorials, web-based learning, and practical work in an actual and a simulated shipboard environment.
Summary
| Unit name | Shipboard Operations I |
|---|---|
| Unit code | JND151 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College |
| Discipline | Seafaring and Maritime Operations |
| Coordinator | Doctor Reza Emad |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Introductory |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 20/2/2023 | 21/3/2023 | 10/4/2023 | 28/5/2023 |
| Semester 2 | 10/7/2023 | 8/8/2023 | 28/8/2023 | 15/10/2023 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2023 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2023 will be available from the 1st October 2022. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Identify and describe a variety of types, construction, and layout of vessels
- Demonstrate basic seamanship including: anchoring, mooring marine rigging, ropework and marine knots, shipboard maintenance, and maintenance at height.
- Explain basic engine-room operations and use of a variety of deck machinery
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal shipboard communication skills.
| 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 | $1,037.00 | $1,037.00 | not applicable | $2,967.00 |
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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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Lectures, Tutorials and Practicals |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Mid-Term Exam (30%)|Assessment task 2|Final Exam (70%)|Assessment task 3 |
| 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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