Launceston
Introduction
The unit integrates Watchkeeping theory, 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 and accurate record in the vessels log, and Bridge Resource Management. Students will also have the knowledge of basic manoeuvring and ship handling principles.
This unit builds on the knowledge gained in year 1 and meets the learning outcomes set out in Table A -II/1 of STCW 2010 and detailed in the Maritime Training Package MAR50315 .
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Navigational Watchkeeping |
|---|---|
| Unit code | JND281 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College |
| Discipline | Seafaring |
| Coordinator | Capt. Siriwardhana Hirimbure |
| Teaching staff | |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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* 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 (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
JND150 and JND151
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern |
Students attending classes and students electing to study on flexible mode will follow the same class time table. Total lecturing hours have not changed from the existing. Both categories of students will have access to the same resources through MyLO. Lectures Duration/ Frequency/Time tabling: 6 hrs / 1/ week for 10 weeks. Total Hrs 60. Practicals Duration/ Frequency/Time tabling: 30 hrs delivered over last 3 weeks. Total Hrs 30.
Attendance: Mandatory for simulator training. Recommended for end of semester consolidated teaching period. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Assessment 1: Quizzes – 10% Assessment 2: Assignment- 20% Assessment 3: Practical Assessment - UP Assessment 4: Final Exam – 70% |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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| Recommended |
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