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Managerial and Leadership Skills unit (JND323)

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Location: Launceston

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 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 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
  • Key:
  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 2 5/7/2026 27/7/2026 30/8/2026 24/10/2026

* 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 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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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 $596.00 $596.00 not applicable $1,717.50
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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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

JVD225

Teaching

AssessmentJND323 Quiz (10%)|Assessment Task 1: Case Study Analysis (40%)|Assessment Task 2: Group Assignment (50%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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