Module Details

Module Code: NAUT8007
Title: Naval Command and Training Org
Long Title: Naval Command and Training Org
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2013/14 ( September 2013 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5253 - Nautical Science
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module incorporates the subject matter required for Naval Officers to exercise Command, both ashore and afloat. Students will be mentored to a level where they are prepared for senior operations appointments and capable of decision making at senior management levels, within the maritime environment
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Determine through analysis, the techniques & procedures necessary to navigate in pilotage waters in both visual and blind conditions.
LO2 Prepare & evaluate a detailed and comprehensive voyage planning for foreign deployment both in training and operational roles
LO3 Analyse the considerations necessary for coordination of a major Search And Rescue incidents, as On Scene Co-ordinator
LO4 Evaluate the considerations in utilising Nav Aids/Positioning systems world wide and analyse Naval Service capabilities of being NON dependant upon them, in operational situations
LO5 Evaluate and analyse navigation and bridge routines, including Naval Operations Command, Flotilla Inspection Staff procedures and techniques.
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).
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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.
Naval Watch Keeping
 
Indicative Content
Pilotage
Training and, responsibilities and duties of both Commanding officer and Navigator, evaluation of techniques and use of equipment and instruments used in execution of pilotage, navigating in confined and controlled waterways.
Search and rescue
Responsibilities of On scene commander, IAMSAR and other published works on SAR guidelines, the Irish Search and Rescue organisation, relationships between statutory agencies and analyses of rendezvous problems.
Passage /voyage execution.
Planning procedures, Ocean routing information, compilation of Passage plan, climatic and weather considerations in planning, Military/ Diplomatic considerations in passage planning, innocent passage constraints.
Inspection techniques.
Standard bridge routines, Correct management of Navigation department, maintenance of records, inspection templates and formats.
Navigation in Extreme conditions.
SOLAS regulations, approaching offshore installations, ship handling in fog and heavy weather, heaving too in extreme weather
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Multiple choice questions
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 25
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Write report
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 60
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Learning Portfolio
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
Tutorial Contact Understudying Qualified officers at sea Every Week 4.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Practical application of above in a work envoirnment Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Researching material for learning portfolio Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Ministery Of Defence(Navy). (1983), Admiralty Manual of Navigation, Third Edition. Vols I,II,III,&IV, HMSO, London.
  • Ministry Of Defence(Navy). (1983), Admiralty Manual Of Seamanship, Third Edition. Vol 3, HMSO, London.
  • Bowditch. (1995), Practical Navigator, National Imagry And Mapping Agency, Betshead,Maryland.
  • IMO. (1997), The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, IMO.
  • IMO. (2004), The International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual, Vols I,II &III, IMO.
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_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Nautical Science 2 Elective