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 | 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 |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
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.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Lectures, Tutorials and Practicals |
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| Assessment | Assessment task 2|Assessment task 3|Mid-Term Exam (30%)|Final Exam (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. |
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