This model course is practical and theoretical and consists of a series of exercises performed on a ship handling simulator. Classroom lectures to provide the necessary theoretical background for the exercises are included. Particular items dealt with in these lectures are illustrated either by including them as part of an exercise or by a separate simulator demonstration. Bridge teamwork is dealt with either as interactive Computer Based Training (CBT) or lecture.

This model course aims to meet the mandatory minimum requirements for the knowledge understanding and proficiency in table A-III/5 of the STCW Code. The course comprises four functions at the support level: Marine engineering; Electrical electronic and control engineering; Maintenance and repair; and Controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons on board.

On successful completion of the training and assessment trainees should be competent to carry out safely the duties of ratings as able seafarer engine (AB engine).

This model course aims to meet the mandatory minimum requirements for the training of personnel in crisis management during emergency situations on board Passenger ships. Trainees gain competence in passenger ship crisis management and human behaviour training in accordance with section A-V/2 paragraph 4 and table A-V/2-2 of the STCW Code demonstrating the ability to organize shipboard emergency procedures; optimize the use of resources; control responses to emergencies; control passengers and other personnel during emergency situations; and establish and maintain effective communications.

This model course aims to meet the mandatory minimum requirements for the training of personnel providing direct service to passengers in passenger spaces on board Passenger ships specified in regulation V/2 and section A-V/2 of the STCW Code. On successful completion trainees should be able to communicate with passengers during an emergency demonstrate personal Life-saving appliances and embark and disembark passengers in particular caring for those needing special assistance.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This model course aims to meet the mandatory minimum requirements for knowledge understanding and proficiency in Table A-III/6 of STCW Code for the function Electrical Electronic and Control Engineering at the Operational Level for the function Maintenance and Repair at the Operational Level and the background knowledge to support Controlling the Operation of the Ship and Care for Persons on Board at the Operational Level.

The course includes technical aspects of teaching that have a direct relation with the maritime simulator world. Without delving into the details at this stage it is however emphasized that the simulator pedagogy as well as psychology of learning forms an important element of the course.