Course content

- Maritime communication
- Standard Marine Communication Phrases
- General ship knowledge
- Basic ship engineering
- Navigation
- Safety
- Documents
- Correspondence

Learning outcome

Knowledge:
- In-depth knowledge of maritime English according to relevant sections of STCW II / 1 and II / 2 and STCW Code A-II / 1 Function "Operational Level Navigation"
- Knowledge of English vocational terminology in areas covered by maritime activities in addition to general competence in English language
- Knowledge of the subject areas covered in academic and curriculum texts in the subject
- Knowledge of how to write letters and reports within the domain of maritime communication
- Knowledge of how to perform administrative tasks and tasks related to safety procedures.

Skills:
- Be able to use written and oral English pertaining to the maritime profession both in letters, reports and presentations
- Be able to find, understand, evaluate and make use of English academic texts and articles
- Be able to create and give a presentation on a chosen or given topic
- Be able to take on a role on the bridge in the simulator and communicate with others appropriately using relevant terminology

Competence:
- Insight into the importance of language in terms of security and administrative tasks
- The ability to convey professional information both in writing and orally
- The ability to exchange views and experiences with others with a maritime background and thus contribute to the development of good practice

Learning methods and activities

Teaching and learning methods:
-Student-centred, teaching with a focus on group based learning in the classroom and the simulator. The focus in both cases is on appropriate communication within the maritime industry.

Compulsory assessments:
- Two compulsory assessments (individual / group). Candidates must achieve a pass in both in order to be eligible to take the final exam at the end of the course.
- In addition, candidates must have a minimum of 80% class attendance in order to be eligible to take the final exam at the end of the course.
- Candidates postponing or retaking all or part of the final exam do not need to resubmit compulsory assessments providing that they have already achieved a pass in these.

Compulsory assignments

• Mandatory assignment

Specific conditions