Courses & Units

Navigational Watchkeeping JND281

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Introduction

The unit integrates Watchkeeping theory and practical application and problem-solving exercises involving the use of the Integrated Marine Simulator. Students will also develop skills and knowledge to carry out watchkeeping procedures, respond to potential collision and emergency situations, IALA Buoyage System, maintain an accurate record in the vessels log, and Bridge Resource Management. Students will also have knowledge of basic manoeuvring and ship handling principles.
This unit builds on the knowledge gained in year 1. It meet the requirements for knowledge, understanding and proficiency set out by the current Maritime Training Package, the STCW 2010 (Manila Amendments) and Table A -II/1 of the STCW code.

Summary

Unit name	Navigational Watchkeeping
Unit code	JND281
Credit points	12.5
College/School	College of Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College
Discipline	Seafaring and Maritime Operations
Coordinator	Captain Siriwardhana Hirimbure Gamage
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Intermediate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Launceston	Semester 1	On-Campus		International	Domestic

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: On-campus
: Off-Campus
: International students
: Domestic students

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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

* 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).

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Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate and apply theoretical and practical knowledge of “Bridge Watchkeeping” for safe navigation at sea.
Demonstrate the theoretical knowledge of “basic ship manoeuvring” principles and procedures.
Evaluate data and information relating to “Bridge Watchkeeping and Ship Manoeuvring”.
Execute navigation (operational) tasks in a team environment.

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

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Requisites

Prerequisites

JND150 AND JND151

Teaching

Assessment	Navigational watchkeeping requirement (10%)\|Mid Semester Examination (30%)\|Final Examination (60%)\|Simulator Practical Examination
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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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