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Shipboard Deck Experience unit (JVD230)

Introduction

This is an onboard study program approved by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). It is a guided study program and has been structured in a wat that enables the candidates to perform and familiarise themselves with onboard tasks at operational level. This training will enhance the learning experience setting out the groundwork for the next phase of studies and must be completed during the sea service of the program.

Summary

Unit name Shipboard Deck Experience
Unit code JVD230
Credit points 12.5
College/School Sciences and Engineering
Australian Maritime College
Discipline Seafaring and Maritime Operations
Coordinator Mr Neil Pereira
Available as an elective? No
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Intermediate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

  • Perform ship familiarisation, navigation and deck watchkeeping duties and tasks under revision.
  • Maintain records and follow shipboard and watchkeeping protocols.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

JVD219, JVD223

Teaching

Teaching Pattern
  • Onboard Task and Guided Study unit for Seafarers.  
AssessmentOnboard training record book (100%)
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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