Model course
Training Course for Instructors
Model Course 6.09
This course is designed to facilitate the delivery of training in the competence standards required by the STCW Convention. It will also provide a sound basis for the delivery of other training programmes.
Assessment, Examination and Certification of Seafarers
Model Course 3.12
The model course includes introductory classroom instruction on the assessment examination and certification of seafarers (in particular masters chief engineers deck and engineer officers) covering the provisions for training assessment examination and certification of masters officers and ratings of the STCW Convention; the implementation of these provisions under national law; the selection of assessment methods; the organization of assessments and the issue and control of certificates.
Onboard Assessment
Model course 1.30
This course is primarily intended for any person conducting in-service assessment of competence of a seafarer on board. These would usually comprise senior shipboard officers (management level) but may also be suitable for shipboard personnel at operational level or experienced shore-based instructors with sufficient onboard expertise.
Ratings as Able Seafarer Deck
Model Course 7.10
The course is organized under four functions (Navigation; Cargo Handling and Stowage; Controlling the Operation of the Ship and Care for Persons on Board; and Maintenance and Repair) at the support level to cover the minimum standard of competence of ratings as able seafarer deck on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more. On successful completion of the training and assessment trainees should be competent to carry out safely the duties of ratings as able seafarer deck.
Radar Navigation at Operational Level: Radar Navigation, Radar Plotting and Use of ARPA
Model course 1.07
The course includes the theory necessary to understand the system configuration principles performance of shipborne marine radar and ARPA the factors affecting radar performances how radar information is obtained displayed and analysed the limitations and accuracy of that information the correct use of operational controls to obtain an optimal display and use radar information to maintain safety of navigation.
Engine-Room Simulator
Model course 2.07
This model course is essentially a practical one consisting of a series of exercises structured around the operation of a ship’s machinery installation and carried out in conjunction with an engine-room simulator.
Ratings Forming Part of a Watch in a Manned Engine-room or Designated to Perform Duties in a Periodically Unmanned Engine-room
Model Course 7.09
This course is principally intended for candidates for certification as ratings forming part of a watch in a manned engine-room or designated to perform duties in a periodically unmanned engine-room.
Advanced Training for Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations
Model course 1.03
This course provides training for masters chief engineer officers chief mates second engineer officers and any person with immediate responsibility for loading unloading care in transit handling of cargo tank cleaning or other cargo-related operations on chemical tankers. The course takes full account of section A-V/1-1 of the STCW Code.
Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
Model course 1.21
This model course aims to meet the mandatory minimum standards of competence in personal safety and social responsibilities in accordance with section A-VI/1 of the STCW Code table A-VI/1-4. The course is designed to prepare new recruits for life on a ship at sea where they will experience a vastly different living and working environment compared to that if they were living and working ashore.
Maritime English
Model Course 3.17
There are two sections in the revised IMO model course on Maritime English: Core section 1: General Maritime English (GME) and Core section 2: Specialized Maritime English (SME) both of which contain a number of detailed teaching syllabi. GME means that the first stage of Maritime English instruction could be general. SME means that the second stage of Maritime English instruction could be maritime-specific.
Advanced Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations
Model course 1.05
This course provides training for Masters chief engineer officers chief mates second engineer officers and any person with immediate responsibility for loading unloading care in transit handling of cargo tank cleaning or other cargo related operations on liquefied gas tankers. The course takes full account of section A-V/1-2 of the STCW Code adopted by the International Convention on Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers as amended including the Manila amendments 2010.
Master and Chief Mate
Model course 7.01
This model course aims to meet the mandatory minimum requirements for knowledge understanding and proficiency in Table A-ll/2 of STCW Code for the function Navigation at the Management Level for the function Cargo Handling and Stowage at the Management Level and the background knowledge to support Controlling the Operation of the Ship and Care for Persons on Board at the Management Level.
Energy Efficient Operation of Ships
Model course 4.05
This model course is designed to facilitate the delivery of training in order to promote the energy-efficient operation of ships. The course contributes to the IMO's environmental protection goals as set out in resolutions A.947(23) and A.998(25) by promulgating industry "Best Practices" which reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and the negative impact of global shipping on climate change.
Safety Investigation into Marine Casualties and Marine Incidents
Model Course 3.11
The course is essentially balanced between theory (lecture material) practical group exercises and case studies. It consists of a series of exercises structured around the requirements of the international legislation IMO conventions and instruments and the required common and homogeneous approach application of consistent methodology and no blame culture to adopt in the conduct of Maritime safety investigations into marine casualties and marine incidents; as well as to provide reports to the Organization.
Leadership and Teamwork
Model Course 1.39
The course is designed to meet STCW requirements for the application of leadership and team-working skills in accordance with the 2010 Manila Amendments specifically as stated in table A-II/1 A-III/1 and A-III/6 Function: Controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons on board at the operational level. The course aims to provide the knowledge skill and understanding of leadership and teamwork at the operational level on board ship.
Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations
Model course 1.01
This course provides training for officers and ratings. It comprises a basic training programme appropriate to their duties including oil and chemical tanker safety Fire safety measures and systems pollution prevention operational practice and obligations under applicable laws and regulations. The course takes full account of section A-V/1-1 of the STCW Code adopted by the International Convention on Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers as amended including the Manila amendments 2010.
Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch
Model course 7.03
This model course comprises three functions at the operational level. On successful completion of the training and assessment trainees should be competent to carry out safely the watchkeeping duties of an officer in charge of a navigational watch both at sea and in port. In particular they will be fully conversant with the basic principles to be observed in keeping a navigational watch as per STCW Regulation VIII/2 and STCW Code Chapter VIII.
Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch
Model course 7.04
This model course aims to meet the mandatory minimum requirements for knowledge understanding and proficiency in Table A-III/1 of STCW Code for the function Marine Engineering Electrical Electronic and Control Engineering Maintenance and Repair and Controlling the Operation of the Ship and Care for Persons on Board at the Operational Level.
Basic Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations
Model course 1.04
This course provides training for officers and ratings. It comprises a basic training programme appropriate to their duties for liquefied gas tanker safety fire safety measures and cargo systems pollution prevention safe operational practice and obligations under applicable laws and regulations. The course takes full account of section A-V/1-2 of the STCW Code adopted by the International Convention on Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers as amended including the Manila amendments 2010.
Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations
Model course 1.02
This course provides training to candidates to meet the requirements of Section A V/1 1 paragraph 2 of the STCW Code with specific duties for loading unloading and care in transit or handling of oil cargoes. It comprises an advanced training programme appropriate to their duties including oil tanker safety Fire safety measures pollution prevention operational practice and obligations under applicable law and regulations.