Teamworking and Leadership Skills unit (JVD225)

Launceston

Introduction

This unit provides students with the knowledge, skills and understanding of leadership and teamwork as appropriate to the Function: "Controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons on board at the operational level". This unit 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	Teamworking and Leadership Skills
Unit code	JVD225
Credit points	3.75
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	Intermediate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
AMC MT Main Block 3	13/6/2027	18/11/2027	19/11/2027	20/11/2027
AMC MT Post Block 4	21/11/2027	22/12/2027	23/12/2027	25/12/2027
AMC MT Main Block 1	31/1/2027	10/6/2027	11/6/2027	12/6/2027

* 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 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. 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 effective communication.
• Interpret national and international conventions, recommendations and legislations to implement health and safety, training and crew welfare in the workplace.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

JVD170 - Elementary First Aid AND JVD171 - Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting AND JVD172 - Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities AND JVD173 - Personal Survival Techniques AND JVD174 - Security Awareness

Teaching

Assessment	Assessment Task 1: Case Study Analysis (50%)|Assessment Task 2: Case Study Analysis (50%)
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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