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Shipboard Operations I unit (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 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

AssessmentAssessment task 2|Assessment task 3|Mid-Term Exam (30%)|Final Exam (70%)
TimetableView 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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