Module Details

Module Code: NAUT6025
Title: Marine Work Placement (Deck)
Long Title: Marine Work Placement (Deck) - Initial seatime
NFQ Level: Fundamental
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 module introduces the student to life on board a seagoing vessel. The student learns about the operation of a ship by working, under supervision, along with the ship's crew during a routine voyage cycle.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the ship, its culture, and organisation.
LO2 Perform duties as a Navigation Watch Rating and other related duties such as gangway watch, safety rounds
LO3 Participate as a team member during mooring operations.
LO4 Participate as a team member during an emergency drill.
LO5 Assist in the preparation and inspection of cargo spaces, cargo tanks, and similar spaces in non-cargo ships
LO6 Participate in the routine maintenance of the vessel.
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.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Safety Familiarisation
Emergency communications. Symbols and alarm signals. Emergency actions for man overboard, fire, or abandon ship. Escape routes, alarm points, weathertight and watertight doors.
Shipboard Familiarisation
Watchkeeping procedures and arrangements. Safety and emergency procedures. Company Fire and Safety Regulations. Vessel Safety Management System. Ship particulars.
Navigation Watch Rating
Watchkeeping duties in support of Bridge team. Steering by gyro and magnetic compass at sea and entering port. Changeover from automatic pilot to hand steering. Lookout duties. Basic environmental protection procedures. Pyrotechnic distress signals, EPIRB and SART.
Mooring Operations
Tying up and letting go the ship entering and leaving port. Anchoring. Stowage of ropes and wires. Apply stoppers to rope and wires. Operate winch and windlass.
Emergency Drills
Lifeboat and Firefighting drills. Lowering and recovering lifeboat (gravity and freefall). Lifeboat parts and provisions. Use fire hose, fire extinguisher, use of breathing apparatus and fireman's outfit. Use of rescue stretcher and first aid outfit.
Preparation of Cargo Spaces
Entering enclosed spaces. Inspection prior to loading. Hold preparation. Dunnage. Testing hold bilges. Hold lighting.
Shipboard Maintenance
Surface preparation. Application of paint coat by brush and spray. Rust prevention and removal. Routine maintenance of deck machinery. Hatch and doorway seal replacement.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
to be maintained throughout the voyage
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 60
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 2,3,4,6
Assessment Description
of the tasks outlined in the Cadet Record Book
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 10
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 5
Assessment Description
on the preparation of a cargo space/tank prior to receiving a cargo
No End of Module Formal 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 The student works alongside the ship's crew and learns the operation of the vessel throughout the voyage cycle Every Week 41.90 41.9000015258789
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact No Description Every Week 0.05 0.0500000007450581
Total Hours 41.95
Total Weekly Learner Workload 41.95
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.05
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
This module does not have any book resources
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Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_SNASC_7 Bachelor of Science in Nautical Science 3 Mandatory