Courses & Units
Managerial and Leadership Skills JND323
Introduction
To deal in a multinational and multicultural context can easily lead to negative and adverse impacts in the present world of shipping. Students completing this unit will acquire the knowledge and skills required by a senior officer to organise and manage the efficient running of a merchant ship, with emphasis in leading and managing multicultural crews in a global environment and maintaining an effective interphase with other industry stakeholders. The unit will build up on the knowledge attained in Leadership and Team Working Skills of the second year of studies. This unit meet the requirements of knowledge, understanding and proficiency set out by the current Maritime Training Package , the STCW2010 (Manila Amendments), and Table A-11/2 of the STCW Code.
Summary
| Unit name | Managerial and Leadership Skills |
|---|---|
| Unit code | JND323 |
| Credit points | 6.25 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College |
| Discipline | Seafaring and Maritime Operations |
| Coordinator | Doctor Samrat Ghosh |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Advanced |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | Semester 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
* 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 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Apply principles and practice of management theory to: • Investigate and arbitrate shipboard conflicts • Recognize the role of the leader in the workplace and the ability to motivate crew • Recognize the foundation of human behaviour and develop strategic working groups
- Identify and develop measures to overcome barriers to communication.
- Interpret national and international conventions, recommendations, and legislations to implement health and safety, training, and crew welfare in the workplace.
- Describe handing over/taking over procedures for a senior officer on board a vessel.
- Describe the procedures and requirements relating to vessel’s clearance in port, stowaways, refugees, and drugs on board.
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
JVD225Teaching
| Assessment | Assessment Task 1: Case Study Analysis (30%)|Assessment Task 2: Group Assignment (70%) |
|---|---|
| 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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