Module Details

Module Code: NAUT7002
Title: Marine Work Placement (Deck)
Long Title: Marine Work Placement (Deck) - Advanced
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2013/14 ( September 2013 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 30
Field of Study: 5253 - Nautical Science
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This is the second semester of work placement. The student understudies the Ship's Officers and manages the crew under supervision.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Compute a voyage plan between two international ports from berth to berth.
LO2 Perform, under supervision, the duties of the Officer of the Watch.
LO3 Draw up a training plan for ship's ratings in emergency procedures.
LO4 Draw up a plan and supervise the ship's crew in the routine maintenance of the ship.
LO5 Reflect on the learning experience.
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.
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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.
Workplacement Marine (Deck) - Initial seatime
 
Indicative Content
Voyage planning
Optimum routing. Weather routing. Mercator and gnomic charts and harbour plans. Mercator and Great Circle routes. Sailing directions and ocean passages of the world. Choice of navigation aids in strategic locations. Navtext and SafetyNet warnings.
Officer of the Watch - duties
Calculate and record compass errors. Operate navigation aids and radar. Apply collision regulations appropriately. Calculate ETA. Use sextant. IALA buoyage system. Select appropriate position fixing methods. Manage bridge team during the watch. Record meteorological events during watch.
Cargo Operations
Supervise the preparation of holds and deep tanks for loading. Supervise the operation of the ship's cargo gear. Supervise the loading and discharging of cargo. Ensure separation between bulk cargoes or packaged goods, if required. Supervise to ensure that adequate precautions are taken to ensure ventilation and facilitate inspections during the voyage. Use the IMDG Code. Inspect hatch covers, gear, and cargoes before and during discharging. Ensure that all cargoes are discharged in good condition at the correct destination. Ensure satisfactory trim, stability, hogging, and sagging at all times. Identify any damage to ship or cargo after discharging and establish possible causes.
Planning/Training
Methods of learning. Use of visual aids in training. Use of role play as training tool. Develops plans for lifeboat and fire drills. Develops emergency response plan for man overboard, collision, grounding, shipboard oil pollution incidents. Team leadership. Personnel supervision.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 15
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
Covering the planning, execution and monitoring of a voyage
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 2
Assessment Description
The student completes the appropriate tasks in the Cadet Record Book
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 3
Assessment Description
Delivered on return to college
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 15
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 5
Assessment Description
To be maintained throughout the voyage
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
Written report on the development of an emergency procedures training plan for your vessel
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

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
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Works under supervision of Training Officer Every Week 35.00 35
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self-study/Reflective Journal Every Week 6.95 6.94999980926514
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Supervision Every Week 0.05 0.0500000007450581
Total Hours 42.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 42.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.05
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Merchant Navy Training Board. (2012), Deck Training Record Book, Latest. MNTB, London.
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_SNASC_7 Bachelor of Science in Nautical Science 4 Mandatory