Introduction
On completion of this unit, students will have the knowledge and skills to use meteorological instruments as a Deck Watch keeper for the safe navigation and operation of the vessel and be able to interpret and record the weather and apply it to watch keeping requirements. This unit also involves a basic understanding of the principles relating to the atmosphere, weather forecasting and interpretation of relevant weather data. 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, STCW 2010 (Manila Amendments), and Table A -II/1 of the STCW code.
Summary
| Unit name | Weather Watchkeeping |
| Unit code | JND293 |
| Credit points | 6.25 |
| College/School | Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College |
| Discipline | Seafaring and Maritime Operations |
| Coordinator | Doctor Saratkumar Narayanan |
| Available as an elective? | No |
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| Level | Intermediate |
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Understand and explain Earth’s atmosphere and meteorological conditions at sea.
- Carry out and record weather observations as per required standards.
- Understand the formation and types of ice and surface currents.
- Understand the formation and weather associated with TRS systems and evasive actions.
- Understand isobaric patterns, air masses and fronts.
- Understand and interpret weather charts and forecasts.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Requisites
Prerequisites
JND150Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Blended delivery in the form of lectorials and online learning supplemented with consolidated face-to-face learning towards the end of the semester. Students attending classes and students electing to study in flexible mode will follow the same class timetable. Total lecturing hours have not changed from the existing ones. Both categories of students will have access to the same resources through MyLO. Lectorials Duration/ Frequency/Timetabling: 2 hrs / 1/ week for 11 weeks. Total Hrs 22. |
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| Assessment | Assignment|Quiz (10%)|Term Test (20%)|Final Exam (70%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
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All essential learning material will be provided through MyLO and any additional learning and reference material will be announced through MyLO as necessary. |
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