Course Syllabus

NAME OF PROGRAM

:

Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering

COURSE CODE

:

BT

COURSE DESCRIPTIVE TITLE

:

Basic Safety

PREREQUISITE

:

None

CO-REQUISITE

:

None

COURSE CREDITS

:

1 Unit

LECTURE CONTACT HOURS PER WEEK

:

1 Hour

LABORATORY CONTACT HOURS PER WEEK

:

0 Hours

COURSE DESCRIPTION

:

This course covers an overview to fire prevention, fire detection and fire extinction; personal survival techniques; elementary first aid and personal safety and social responsibilities which prepares the student to their future basic training.

COMPETENCE/S

:

A-VI/1-1.C1: Survive at sea in the event of ship abandonment

A-VI/1-2.C1: Minimize the risk of fire and maintain a state of readiness to respond to emergency situations involving fire

A-VI/1-2.C2: Fight and extinguish fires

A-VI/1-3.C1: Take immediate action upon encountering an accident or other medical emergency

A-VI/1-4.C1: Comply with emergency procedures

A-VI/1-4.C2: Take precautions to prevent pollution of the marine environment

A-VI/1-4.C3: Observe safe working practices

A-VI/1-4.C4: Contribute to effective communications on board ship

A-VI/1-4.C5: Contribute to effective human relationships on board ship

A-VI/1-4.C6: Understand and take necessary actions to control fatigue

KUP

A-VI/1-1.C1.KUP1: Types of emergency situations which may occur, such as collision, fire, foundering

A-VI/1-1.C1.KUP2: Types of life-saving appliances normally carried on ships

A-VI/1-1.C1.KUP3: Equipment in survival craft

A-VI/1-1.C1.KUP4: Location of personal life-saving appliances

A-VI/1-1.C1.KUP5: Principles concerning survival, including:

.1 value of training and drills

.2 personal protective clothing and equipment

.3 need to be ready for any emergency

.4 actions to be taken when called to survival craft stations

.5 actions to be taken when required to abandon ship

.6 actions to be taken when in the water

.7 actions to be taken when aboard a survival craft

.8 main dangers to survivors

A-VI/1-2.C1.KUP1: Shipboard fire-fighting organization

A-VI/1-2.C1.KUP2: Location of fire-fighting appliances and emergency escape routes

A-VI/1-2.C1.KUP3: The elements of fire and explosion (the fire triangle)

A-VI/1-2.C1.KUP4: Types and sources of ignition

A-VI/1-2.C1.KUP5: Flammable materials, fire hazards and spread of fire

A-VI/1-2.C1.KUP6: The need for constant vigilance

A-VI/1-2.C1.KUP7: Actions to be taken on board ship

A-VI/1-2.C1.KUP8: Fire and smoke detection and automatic alarm systems

A-VI/1-2.C1.KUP9: Classification of fire and applicable extinguishing agents

A-VI/1-2.C2.KUP1: Fire-fighting equipment and its location on board

A-VI/1-2.C2.KUP2: Instruction in:

.1 fixed installation

.2 fire-fighter’s outfits

.3 personal equipment

.4 fire-fighting appliances and equipment

.5 fire-fighting methods

.6 fire-fighting agents

.7 fire-fighting procedures

.8 use of breathing apparatus for fighting fires and effecting rescues

A-VI/1-3.C1.KUP1: Assessment of needs of casualties and threats to own safety

A-VI/1-3.C1.KUP2: Appreciation of body structure and functions

A-VI/1-3.C1.KUP3: Understanding of immediate measures to be taken in cases of emergency, including the ability to:

.1 position casualty

.2 apply resuscitation techniques

.3 control bleeding

.4 apply appropriate measures of basic shock management

.5 apply appropriate measures in event of burns and scalds, including accidents caused by electric current

.6 rescue and transport a casualty

.7 improvise bandages and use materials in the emergency kit

A-VI/1-4.C1.KUP1: Types of emergency which may occur, such as collision, fire, foundering

A-VI/1-4.C1.KUP2: Knowledge of shipboard contingency plans for response to emergencies

A-VI/1-4.C1.KUP3: Emergency signals and specific duties allocated to crew members in the muster list; muster stations; correct use of personal safety equipment

A-VI/1-4.C1.KUP4: Action to take on discovering potential emergency, including fire, collision, foundering and ingress of water into the ship

A-VI/1-4.C1.KUP5: Action to take on hearing emergency alarm signals

A-VI/1-4.C1.KUP6: Value of training and drills

A-VI/1-4.C1.KUP7: Knowledge of escape routes and internal communication and alarm systems

A-VI/1-4.C2.KUP1: Basic knowledge of the impact of shipping on the marine environment and the effects of operational or accidental pollution on it

A-VI/1-4.C2.KUP2: Basic environmental protection procedures

A-VI/1-4.C2.KUP3: Basic knowledge of complexity and diversity of the marine environment

A-VI/1-4.C3.KUP1: Importance of adhering to safe working practices at all times

A-VI/1-4.C3.KUP2: Safety and protective devices available to protect against potential hazards aboard ship

A-VI/1-4.C3.KUP3: Precautions to be taken prior to entering enclosed spaces

A-VI/1-4.C3.KUP4: Familiarization with international measures concerning accident prevention and occupational health

A-VI/1-4.C4.KUP1: Understand the principles of, and barriers to, effective communication between individuals and teams within the ship

A-VI/1-4.C4.KUP2: Ability to establish and maintain effective communications

A-VI/1-4.C5.KUP1: Importance of maintaining good human and working relationships aboard ship

A-VI/1-4.C5.KUP2: Basic teamworking principles and practice, including conflict resolution

A-VI/1-4.C5.KUP3: Social responsibilities; employment conditions; individual rights and obligations; dangers of drug and alcohol abuse

A-VI/1-4.C6.KUP1: Importance of obtaining the necessary rest

A-VI/1-4.C6.KUP2: Effects of sleep, schedules, and the circadian rhythm on fatigue

A-VI/1-4.C6.KUP3: Effects of physical stressors on seafarers

A-VI/1-4.C6.KUP4: Effects of environmental stressors in and outside the ship and their impact on seafarers

A-VI/1-4.C6.KUP5: Effects of schedule changes on seafarer fatigue

COURSE OUTCOME

:

CO1. Understand the basic knowledge of fire prevention and fire-fighting as set out in Table A-VI/1-2

CO2. Understand the basic knowledge of personal survival techniques as set out in Table A-VI/1-1

CO3. Understand the basic knowledge of elementary first aid as set out in Table A-VI/1-3

CO4. Understand the basic knowledge of personal safety and social responsibilities as set out in Table A-VI/1-4

FACULTY REQUIREMENTS

:

CMO 67, S. 2017, Section 24.1 or 24.2

REFERENCE/S

:

1.  Table A-VI/1-4 of the 1978 STCW Code as amended, Specification of minimum standard of competence in personal safety and social responsibilities

2. CMO No. 67, S. 2017 : Revised PSG for BSMT and BSMarE Programs

PROGRAM OUTCOMES ADDRESSED

INTRODUCTORY

ENABLING

DEMONSTRATIVE

1

Demonstrate the ability to perform the competence, at the operational level under Table A-III/1 and some elements of Table A-III/2 of the STCW Code;

X

2

Engage in lifelong learning and understanding of the need to keep abreast of the developments in Maritime practice.

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OLFU VISION

A premier inclusive university of choice aspiring to improve man as man by developing individuals through a legacy of excellent education and compassionate value formation.

OLFU MISSION

           CORE VALUES AND GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES

The Our Lady of Fatima University, together with Fatima Medical Science Foundation, Inc., is dedicated to the improvement of man as man through the holistic formation of individuals imbued with knowledge, skill, and virtues.

A – Aspires to do his Best

C – Credible and Compassionate

H – Hardworking and Honorable

I  –  Inspiration to Others

E – Efficient, Effective and Ethical

V – Visionary

E – Entrepreneurial, Employable and  Excellent Work Habits

R – Responsible

COLLEGE VISION

COLLEGE MISSION

We are the top notch provider and college of choice for quality maritime education in year 2025.

We educate our learners to be globally competent and evidence-based maritime practitioners.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO)

PROGRAM OUTCOMES (PO)

The BSMarE program aims to:

         The general program educational objective is to produce competent merchant marine officers and qualified to pursue professional career or advanced studies in related maritime field of specialization:

        a) Produce competent merchant marine engineering officers on seagoing ships of 750kW propulsion power or more and qualified to pursue a professional career or advanced studies in related maritime field of specialization

The BSMarE program graduates are expected to:

a)     A graduate of BSMarE shall be able to demonstrate the ability to perform the competence, at the operational level under Table A-III/1 and some elements of Table-A III/2 of the STCW Code. 

b)    Engage in lifelong learning and understanding of the need to keep abreast of the developments in Maritime practice. (PQF level 6 descriptor):

c)     Communicate orally in writing both English and Filipino

d)    Work  independently and in multi-disciplinary and multi-culture teams, (PQF level 6 descriptor);

e)    Act in recognition and practice of professional, social, and ethical accountability and responsibility; and

f)      Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage” (RA 7722)

g)    Apply knowledge in mathematics, science and technology in solving problems related to profession and the workplace;

h)    Evaluate the impact and implications of various contemporary issues in the global and social context of the profession;

i)      Engage in lifelong learning and to keep abreast with developments in the field of specialization and/or profession;

j)      Use appropriate techniques, skills and modern tools in the practice of the profession in order to remain globally competitive; and

k)     Conduct research using appropriate methodologies

Competence/s:

A-VI/1-2.C1: Minimize the risk of fire and maintain a state of readiness to respond to emergency situations involving fire

A-VI/1-2.C2: Fight and extinguish fires

CO1. Understand the basic knowledge of fire prevention and fire-fighting as set out in Table A-VI/1-2.

.

Performance Task

The student will understand the basic knowledge of fire prevention and fire-fighting as set out in Table A-VI/1-2 by means of collated formative assessments.

KUP:

A-VI/1-2.C1.KUP1: Shipboard fire-fighting organization

A-VI/1-2.C1.KUP2: Location of fire-fighting appliances and emergency escape routes

A-VI/1-2.C1.KUP3: The elements of fire and explosion (the fire triangle)

A-VI/1-2.C1.KUP4: Types and sources of ignition

A-VI/1-2.C1.KUP5: Flammable materials, fire hazards and spread of fire

A-VI/1-2.C1.KUP6: The need for constant vigilance

A-VI/1-2.C1.KUP7: Actions to be taken on board ship

A-VI/1-2.C1.KUP8: Fire and smoke detection and automatic alarm systems

A-VI/1-2.C1.KUP9: Classification of fire and applicable extinguishing agents

A-VI/1-2.C2.KUP1: Fire-fighting equipment and its location on board

A-VI/1-2.C2.KUP2: Instruction in:

.1 fixed installation

.2 fire-fighter’s outfits

.3 personal equipment

.4 fire-fighting appliances and equipment

.5 fire-fighting methods

.6 fire-fighting agents

.7 fire-fighting procedures

.8 use of breathing apparatus for fighting fires and effecting rescues

LO1.1

Discuss the shipboard fire-fighting organization

and

location of fire-fighting appliances and emergency escape routes.

1.

Shipboard fire-fighting organization

Location of fire-fighting appliances and emergency escape routes

Teaching Activity:

·   The instructor will have an interactive class discussion regarding the topic.

Learning Activity:

·   The student will answer the instructor’s review of the topic questions as preparation to a short quiz.

Assignment:

·   Advance study of the elements of fire and explosion (the fire triangle), types and sources of ignition and, flammable materials, fire hazards and spread of fire.

Equipment:

·  Multimedia Equipment

·  Whiteboard/ Chalkboard

·  Whiteboard marker/ chalk

Assessment

Short quiz with answer key

Week 1

(1hr lec)

1hr

LO1.2

Discuss the elements of fire and explosion (the fire triangle),

types and sources of ignition

and; flammable materials, fire hazards and spread of fire.

2.

The elements of fire and explosion (the fire triangle)

Types and sources of ignition

Flammable materials, fire hazards and spread of fire

Teaching Activity:

·   The instructor will have an interactive class discussion regarding the topic.

Learning Activity:

·   The student will answer the instructor’s review of the topic questions as preparation to a short quiz.

Assignment:

·   Advance study of the need for constant vigilance, actions to be taken on board ship and, fire and smoke detection and automatic alarm systems.

Equipment:

·  Multimedia Equipment

·  Whiteboard/ Chalkboard

·  Whiteboard marker/ chalk

Assessment

Short quiz with answer key

Week 2

(1hr lec)

1hr

LO1.3

Explain the need for constant vigilance, actions to be taken on board ship and, fire and smoke detection and automatic alarm systems.

3.

The need for constant vigilance

Actions to be taken on board ship

Fire and smoke detection and automatic alarm systems

Teaching Activity:

·   The instructor will have an interactive class discussion regarding the topic.

Learning Activity:

·   The student will answer the instructor’s review of the topic questions as preparation to a short quiz.

Assignment:

·   Advance study of classification of fire and applicable extinguishing agents and, fire-fighting equipment and its location on board.

Equipment:

·  Multimedia Equipment

·  Whiteboard/ Chalkboard

·  Whiteboard marker/ chalk

Assessment

Short quiz with answer key

Week 3

(1hr lec)

1hr

LO1.4

Discuss classification of fire and applicable extinguishing agents and, fire-fighting equipment and its location on board.

4.

Classification of fire and applicable extinguishing agents

Fire-fighting equipment and its location on board

Teaching Activity:

·   The instructor will have an interactive class discussion regarding the topic.

Learning Activity:

·   The student will answer the instructor’s review of the topic questions as preparation to a short quiz.

Assignment:

·   Advance study of instructions in:

.1 fixed installation

.2 fire-fighter’s outfits

.3 personal equipment

.4 fire-fighting appliances and equipment

.5 fire-fighting methods

.6 fire-fighting agents

.7 fire-fighting procedures

.8 use of breathing apparatus for fighting fires and effecting rescues

Equipment:

·  Multimedia Equipment

·  Whiteboard/ Chalkboard

·  Whiteboard marker/ chalk

·  Fire-fighting equipment available

Assessment

Short quiz with answer key

Week 4

(1hr lec)

1hr

LO1.5

Discuss the following instructions in:

.1 fixed installation

.2 fire-fighter’s outfits

.3 personal equipment

.4 fire-fighting appliances and equipment

.5 fire-fighting methods

.6 fire-fighting agents

.7 fire-fighting procedures

.8 use of breathing apparatus for fighting fires and effecting rescues

5.

Instruction in:

.1 fixed installation

.2 fire-fighter’s outfits

.3 personal equipment

.4 fire-fighting appliances and equipment

.5 fire-fighting methods

.6 fire-fighting agents

.7 fire-fighting procedures

.8 use of breathing apparatus for fighting fires and effecting rescues

Teaching Activity:

·   The instructor will have an interactive class discussion regarding the topic.

·   The instructor prepares the students for their major exam

Learning Activity:

·   The student will answer the instructor’s review of the topic questions as preparation to a short quiz.

Equipment:

·  Multimedia Equipment

·  Whiteboard/ Chalkboard

·  Whiteboard marker/ chalk

·  Fire-man’s outfit

Assessment

Short quiz with answer key

Week 5

(1hr lec)

1hr

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION

Competence/s:

A-VI/1-1.C1: Survive at sea in the event of ship abandonment

A-VI/1-3.C1: Take immediate action upon encountering an accident or other medical emergency

CO2. Understand the basic knowledge of personal survival techniques as set out in Table A-VI/1-1

CO3. Understand the basic knowledge of elementary first aid as set out in Table A-VI/1-3

.

Performance Task

The student will understand the basic knowledge of personal survival techniques as set out in Table A-VI/1-1

and elementary first aid as set out in Table A-VI/1-3 by means of collated formative assessments.

KUP:

A-VI/1-1.C1.KUP1: Types of emergency situations which may occur, such as collision, fire, foundering

A-VI/1-1.C1.KUP2: Types of life-saving appliances normally carried on ships

A-VI/1-1.C1.KUP3: Equipment in survival craft

A-VI/1-1.C1.KUP4: Location of personal life-saving appliances

A-VI/1-1.C1.KUP5: Principles concerning survival, including:

.1 value of training and drills

.2 personal protective clothing and equipment

.3 need to be ready for any emergency

.4 actions to be taken when called to survival craft stations

.5 actions to be taken when required to abandon ship

.6 actions to be taken when in the water

.7 actions to be taken when aboard a survival craft

.8 main dangers to survivors

A-VI/1-3.C1.KUP1: Assessment of needs of casualties and threats to own safety

A-VI/1-3.C1.KUP2: Appreciation of body structure and functions

A-VI/1-3.C1.KUP3: Understanding of immediate measures to be taken in cases of emergency, including the ability to:

.1 position casualty

.2 apply resuscitation techniques

.3 control bleeding

.4 apply appropriate measures of basic shock management

.5 apply appropriate measures in event of burns and scalds, including accidents caused by electric current

.6 rescue and transport a casualty

.7 improvise bandages and use materials in the emergency kit

LO1.6

Enumerate the types of emergency situations which may occur, such as collision, fire, foundering and, types of life-saving appliances normally carried on ships.

6.

Types of emergency situations which may occur, such as collision, fire, foundering

Types of life-saving appliances normally carried on ships

Teaching Activity:

·   The instructor will have an interactive class discussion regarding the topic.

Learning Activity:

·   The student will answer the instructor’s review of the topic questions as preparation to a short quiz.

Assignment:

·   Advance study of equipment in survival craft and, location of personal life-saving appliances.

Equipment:

·  Multimedia Equipment

·  Whiteboard/ Chalkboard

·  Whiteboard marker/ chalk

·  Life-saving appliance available in the safety room

Assessment

Short quiz with answer key

Week 7

(1hr lec)

1hr

LO1.7

Enumerate the

equipment in survival craft and, location of personal life-saving appliances.

7.

Equipment in survival craft

Location of personal life-saving appliances

Teaching Activity:

·   The instructor will have an interactive class discussion regarding the topic.

Learning Activity:

·   The student will answer the instructor’s review of the topic questions as preparation to a short quiz.

Assignment:

·   Advance study of Principles concerning survival, including:

.1 value of training and drills

.2 personal protective clothing and equipment

.3 need to be ready for any emergency

.4 actions to be taken when called to survival craft stations

.5 actions to be taken when required to abandon ship

.6 actions to be taken when in the water

.7 actions to be taken when aboard a survival craft

.8 main dangers to survivors

Equipment:

·  Multimedia Equipment

·  Whiteboard/ Chalkboard

·  Whiteboard marker/ chalk

·  Survival craft equipment available in the safety room

Assessment

Short quiz with answer key

Week 8

(1hr lec)

1hr

LO1.8

Discuss the principles concerning survival, including:

.1 value of training and drills

.2 personal protective clothing and equipment

.3 need to be ready for any emergency

.4 actions to be taken when called to survival craft stations

.5 actions to be taken when required to abandon ship

.6 actions to be taken when in the water

.7 actions to be taken when aboard a survival craft

.8 main dangers to survivors

8.

Principles concerning survival, including:

.1 value of training and drills

.2 personal protective clothing and equipment

.3 need to be ready for any emergency

.4 actions to be taken when called to survival craft stations

.5 actions to be taken when required to abandon ship

.6 actions to be taken when in the water

.7 actions to be taken when aboard a survival craft

.8 main dangers to survivors

Teaching Activity:

·   The instructor will have an interactive class discussion regarding the topic.

Learning Activity:

·   The student will answer the instructor’s review of the topic questions as preparation to a short quiz.

Assignment:

·   Advance study of the assessment of needs of casualties and threats to own safety and, appreciation of body structure and functions.

Equipment:

·  Multimedia Equipment

·  Whiteboard/ Chalkboard

·  Whiteboard marker/ chalk

·  PPE available

Assessment

Short quiz with answer key

Week 9

(1hr lec)

1hr

LO1.9

Understand the assessment of needs of casualties and threats to own safety and, appreciation of body structure and functions.

9.

Assessment of needs of casualties and threats to own safety

Appreciation of body structure and functions

Teaching Activity:

·   The instructor will have an interactive class discussion regarding the topic.

Learning Activity:

·   The student will answer the instructor’s review of the topic questions as preparation to a short quiz.

Assignment:

·   Advance study about understanding the immediate measures to be taken in cases of emergency, including the ability to:

.1 position casualty

.2 apply resuscitation techniques

.3 control bleeding

.4 apply appropriate measures of basic shock management

.5 apply appropriate measures in event of burns and scalds, including accidents caused by electric current

.6 rescue and transport a casualty

.7 improvise bandages and use materials in the emergency kit

Equipment:

·  Multimedia Equipment

·  Whiteboard/ Chalkboard

·  Whiteboard marker/ chalk

·  Human dummy available in the safety room

Assessment

Short quiz with answer key

Week 10

(1hr lec)

1hr

LO1.10

Understand the immediate measures to be taken in cases of emergency, including the ability to:

.1 position casualty

.2 apply resuscitation techniques

.3 control bleeding

.4 apply appropriate measures of basic shock management

.5 apply appropriate measures in event of burns and scalds, including accidents caused by electric current

.6 rescue and transport a casualty

.7 improvise bandages and use materials in the emergency kit

10.

Understanding of immediate measures to be taken in cases of emergency, including the ability to:

.1 position casualty

.2 apply resuscitation techniques

.3 control bleeding

.4 apply appropriate measures of basic shock management

.5 apply appropriate measures in event of burns and scalds, including accidents caused by electric current

.6 rescue and transport a casualty

.7 improvise bandages and use materials in the emergency kit

Teaching Activity:

·   The instructor will have an interactive class discussion regarding the topic.

·   The instructor prepares the students for their major exam

Learning Activity:

·   The student will answer the instructor’s review of the topic questions as preparation to a short quiz.

Equipment:

·  Multimedia Equipment

·  Whiteboard/ Chalkboard

·  Whiteboard marker/ chalk

·  Human dummy and first-aid kit available in the safety room

Assessment

Short quiz with answer key

Week 11

(1hr lec)

1hr

MIDTERM EXAMINATION

Competence/s:

A-VI/1-4.C1: Comply with emergency procedures

A-VI/1-4.C2: Take precautions to prevent pollution of the marine environment

A-VI/1-4.C3: Observe safe working practices

A-VI/1-4.C4: Contribute to effective communications on board ship

A-VI/1-4.C5: Contribute to effective human relationships on board ship

A-VI/1-4.C6: Understand and take necessary actions to control fatigue

CO4. Understand the basic knowledge of personal safety and social responsibilities as set out in Table A-VI/1-4.

Performance Task

The student will understand the basic knowledge of personal safety and social responsibilities as set out in Table A-VI/1-4 by means of collated formative assessments.

KUP:

A-VI/1-4.C1.KUP1: Types of emergency which may occur, such as collision, fire, foundering

A-VI/1-4.C1.KUP2: Knowledge of shipboard contingency plans for response to emergencies

A-VI/1-4.C1.KUP3: Emergency signals and specific duties allocated to crew members in the muster list; muster stations; correct use of personal safety equipment

A-VI/1-4.C1.KUP4: Action to take on discovering potential emergency, including fire, collision, foundering and ingress of water into the ship

A-VI/1-4.C1.KUP5: Action to take on hearing emergency alarm signals

A-VI/1-4.C1.KUP6: Value of training and drills

A-VI/1-4.C1.KUP7: Knowledge of escape routes and internal communication and alarm systems

A-VI/1-4.C2.KUP1: Basic knowledge of the impact of shipping on the marine environment and the effects of operational or accidental pollution on it

A-VI/1-4.C2.KUP2: Basic environmental protection procedures

A-VI/1-4.C2.KUP3: Basic knowledge of complexity and diversity of the marine environment

A-VI/1-4.C3.KUP1: Importance of adhering to safe working practices at all times

A-VI/1-4.C3.KUP2: Safety and protective devices available to protect against potential hazards aboard ship

A-VI/1-4.C3.KUP3: Precautions to be taken prior to entering enclosed spaces

A-VI/1-4.C3.KUP4: Familiarization with international measures concerning accident prevention and occupational health

A-VI/1-4.C4.KUP1: Understand the principles of, and barriers to, effective communication between individuals and teams within the ship

A-VI/1-4.C4.KUP2: Ability to establish and maintain effective communications

A-VI/1-4.C5.KUP1: Importance of maintaining good human and working relationships aboard ship

A-VI/1-4.C5.KUP2: Basic teamworking principles and practice, including conflict resolution

A-VI/1-4.C5.KUP3: Social responsibilities; employment conditions; individual rights and obligations; dangers of drug and alcohol abuse

A-VI/1-4.C6.KUP1: Importance of obtaining the necessary rest

A-VI/1-4.C6.KUP2: Effects of sleep, schedules, and the circadian rhythm on fatigue

A-VI/1-4.C6.KUP3: Effects of physical stressors on seafarers

A-VI/1-4.C6.KUP4: Effects of environmental stressors in and outside the ship and their impact on seafarers

A-VI/1-4.C6.KUP5: Effects of schedule changes on seafarer fatigue

LO1.11

Explain the types of emergency which may occur, such as collision, fire, foundering; knowledge of shipboard contingency plans for response to emergencies; emergency signals and specific duties allocated to crew members in the muster list; muster stations; correct use of personal safety equipment; action to take on discovering potential emergency, including fire, collision, foundering and ingress of water into the ship; action to take on hearing emergency alarm signals; value of training and drills and, knowledge of escape routes and internal communication and alarm systems.

11.

Types of emergency which may occur, such as collision, fire, foundering

Knowledge of shipboard contingency plans for response to emergencies

Emergency signals and specific duties allocated to crew members in the muster list; muster stations; correct use of personal safety equipment

Action to take on discovering potential emergency, including fire, collision, foundering and ingress of water into the ship

Action to take on hearing emergency alarm signals

Value of training and drills

Knowledge of escape routes and internal communication and alarm systems

Teaching Activity:

·   The instructor will have an interactive class discussion regarding the topic.

Learning Activity:

·   The student will answer the instructor’s review of the topic questions as preparation to a short quiz.

Assignment:

·   Advance study of basic knowledge of the impact of shipping on the marine environment and the effects of operational or accidental pollution on it, basic environmental protection procedures, basic knowledge of complexity and diversity of the marine environment, and importance of adhering to safe working practices at all times.

Equipment:

·  Multimedia Equipment

·  Whiteboard/ Chalkboard

·  Whiteboard marker/ chalk

Assessment

Short quiz with answer key

Week 13

(1hr lec)

1hr

LO1.12

Discuss the basic knowledge of the impact of shipping on the marine environment and the effects of operational or accidental pollution on it, basic environmental protection procedures, basic knowledge of complexity and diversity of the marine environment, and importance of adhering to safe working practices at all times.

12.

Basic knowledge of the impact of shipping on the marine environment and the effects of operational or accidental pollution on it

Basic environmental protection procedures

Basic knowledge of complexity and diversity of the marine environment

Importance of adhering to safe working practices at all times

Teaching Activity:

·   The instructor will have an interactive class discussion regarding the topic.

Learning Activity:

·   The student will answer the instructor’s review of the topic questions as preparation to a short quiz.

Assignment:

·   Advance study of importance of adhering to safe working practices at all times, safety and protective devices available to protect against potential hazards aboard ship, precautions to be taken prior to entering enclosed spaces, and familiarization with international measures concerning accident prevention and occupational health.

Equipment:

·  Multimedia Equipment

·  Whiteboard/ Chalkboard

·  Whiteboard marker/ chalk

Assessment

Short quiz with answer key

Week 14

(1hr lec)

1hr

LO1.13

Discuss the importance of adhering to safe working practices at all times, safety and protective devices available to protect against potential hazards aboard ship, precautions to be taken prior to entering enclosed spaces, and familiarization with international measures concerning accident prevention and occupational health.

13.

Importance of adhering to safe working practices at all times

Safety and protective devices available to protect against potential hazards aboard ship

Precautions to be taken prior to entering enclosed spaces

Familiarization with international measures concerning accident prevention and occupational health

Teaching Activity:

·   The instructor will have an interactive class discussion regarding the topic.

Learning Activity:

·   The student will answer the instructor’s review of the topic questions as preparation to a short quiz.

Assignment:

·   Advance study of Understand the principles of, and barriers to, effective communication between individuals and teams within the ship, ability to establish and maintain effective communications, importance of maintaining good human and working relationships aboard ship, basic teamworking principles and practice, including conflict resolution, and social responsibilities; employment conditions; individual rights and obligations; dangers of drug and alcohol abuse.

Equipment:

·  Multimedia Equipment

·  Whiteboard/ Chalkboard

·  Whiteboard marker/ chalk

Assessment

Short quiz with answer key

Week 15

(1hr lec)

1hr

LO1.14

Understand the principles of, and barriers to, effective communication between individuals and teams within the ship, ability to establish and maintain effective communications, importance of maintaining good human and working relationships aboard ship, basic teamworking principles and practice, including conflict resolution, and social responsibilities; employment conditions; individual rights and obligations; dangers of drug and alcohol abuse.

14.

Understand the principles of, and barriers to, effective communication between individuals and teams within the ship

Ability to establish and maintain effective communications

Importance of maintaining good human and working relationships aboard ship

Basic teamworking principles and practice, including conflict resolution

Social responsibilities; employment conditions; individual rights and obligations; dangers of drug and alcohol abuse

Teaching Activity:

·   The instructor will have an interactive class discussion regarding the topic.

Learning Activity:

·   The student will answer the instructor’s review of the topic questions as preparation to a short quiz.

Assignment:

·   Advance study of importance of obtaining the necessary rest, effects of sleep, schedules, and the circadian rhythm on fatigue, effects of physical stressors on seafarers, effects of environmental stressors in and outside the ship and their impact on seafarers, and effects of schedule changes on seafarer fatigue.

Equipment:

·  Multimedia Equipment

·  Whiteboard/ Chalkboard

·  Whiteboard marker/ chalk

Assessment

Short quiz with answer key

Week 16

(1hr lec)

1hr

LO1.15

Discuss the importance of obtaining the necessary rest, effects of sleep, schedules, and the circadian rhythm on fatigue, effects of physical stressors on seafarers, effects of environmental stressors in and outside the ship and their impact on seafarers, and effects of schedule changes on seafarer fatigue.

15.

Importance of obtaining the necessary rest

Effects of sleep, schedules, and the circadian rhythm on fatigue

Effects of physical stressors on seafarers

Effects of environmental stressors in and outside the ship and their impact on seafarers

Effects of schedule changes on seafarer fatigue

Teaching Activity:

·   The instructor will have an interactive class discussion regarding the topic.

·   The instructor prepares the students for their major exam

Learning Activity:

·   The student will answer the instructor’s review of the topic questions as preparation to a short quiz.

Equipment:

·  Multimedia Equipment

·  Whiteboard/ Chalkboard

·  Whiteboard marker/ chalk

Assessment

Short quiz with answer key

Week 17

(1hr lec)

1hr

FINAL EXAMINATION