Module Details

Module Code: NAUT6035
Title: Seafarer Basic Safety training
Long Title: Basic Safety Training, Familiarisation and Instruction of Seafarers
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2013/14 ( September 2013 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5253 - Nautical Science
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module covers the mandatory elements required before a person is permitted to proceed to sea to undergo training as a seafarer. It also includes guidance on the documentation required for a seagoing career and the programme of directed learning to be followed on board ship. This module is delivered as a block within the semester and the appropriate learning outcome(s) will be assessed at the end of each element.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the survival techniques and equipment provided on board ship to enable him/her to successfully abandon ship and assist in his/her rescue
LO2 Perform as a member of a shipboard firefighting team
LO3 Apply immediate first aid and act as a member of a ships first aid team
LO4 Outline personal responsibilty for safety on board ship and list their responsibilities towards the social environment on board.
LO5 List the requirements for documentation for seafarers
LO6 Explain the system of onboard training required of deck cadets when serving on board ship.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
Learners must possess a Seafarer Medical Certificate (ENG 11)
 
Indicative Content
Personal Survival Techniques
Emergency situations. Evacuation. Survival Craft and Rescue Boats. Personal life-saving appliances. Survival at sea. Emergency radio equipment. Helicopter assistance.
Fire fighting
Theory of fire. Fire prevention. Fire detection. Fixed fire extinguishing systems. Miscellaneous fire fighting equipment. Ship fire fighting organisation. Fire fighting methods. Fire fighting drills.
Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
Safe working practices. Human relationships on board ship. Communicate effectiveley on board ship. Emergency proceedures. Marine environment anti-pollution measures. Social responsibilities on board ship.
First Aid
General principles. Body structure and functions. Positioning of casualty. The unconscious casualty. Resuscitation. Bleeding. Management of shock. Burns and scalds. Accidents caused by electricity. Rescue and transport of casualty.
Basic seafarer familiarisation
Dischage books, passports and Seaman's ID cards. Signing on/off ship's Articles. Irish Maritime Development training grant scheme. Deck Rating Record of Training Book and in-service placement scheme.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
during wet drill exercises
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions % of Total Mark 10
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
at end of PST element
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 2
Assessment Description
during fire fighting element
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions % of Total Mark 10
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 2
Assessment Description
at end of Fire fighting element
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions % of Total Mark 20
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
at end of PSSR element
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 3
Assessment Description
during the first aid element
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions % of Total Mark 10
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 3
Assessment Description
at end of first aid element
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 20
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 5,6
Assessment Description
on documentation requirements and training scheme
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Completed as a block at the beginning of the course Once per semester 5.27 79
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Completed as a block at the beginning of the course Once per semester 1.73 26
Total Hours 105.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.27
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Supplementary Book Resources
  • IMO. (2006), Cold water survival, 1st. IMO, p.21.
  • IMO. (2007), Pocket Guiderecovery Technique, 1st. IMO, p.34, [ISBN: 9789280142372].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_MSMAN_6 Certificate in Seamanship 1 Mandatory
CR_SNASC_6 Higher Certificate in Science in Nautical Studies 1 Mandatory