| Study programme competencies |
| Code | Study programme competences |
| A54 | RA1C-Write, explain and transmit the theoretical knowledge acquired both orally and in writing using scientific-technical language. |
| A56 | RA3C-Writing and interpreting technical documentation in English |
| B33 | RA11H-Develop both individual and group work |
| B36 | RA14H-Use information and communication technology (ICT) tools necessary for the exercise of their profession and for lifelong learning. |
| B40 | RA27H–Use of IMO Standard Phrases for maritime communications, and use of written and spoken English. |
| B80 | RA81H–Contribute to effective communications on board the ship. |
| B81 | RA82H–Contribute to good human relations on board the ship. |
| B104 | RA109H–Establishing and maintaining effective communications |
| C15 | RA17X-Communicating effectively in a work environment. |
| C21 | RA26X–Responding to distress signals at sea |
| Learning aims | |||
| Learning outcomes | Study programme competences | ||
| RA1C-Write, explain and transmit the theoretical knowledge acquired both orally and in writing using scientific-technical language. | A54 |
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| RA3C-Writing and interpreting technical documentation in English | A56 |
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| RA11H-Develop both individual and group work | B33 |
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| RA14H-Use information and communication technology (ICT) tools necessary for the exercise of their profession and for lifelong learning. | B36 |
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| RA27H- Use of IMO Standard Phrases for maritime communications, and use of written and spoken English | B40 |
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| RA81H-Contribute to effective communications on board the ship. | B80 |
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| RA82H-Contribute to good human relations on board the ship. | B81 |
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| RA109H- Establishing and maintaining effective communications | B104 |
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| RA17X- Communicating effectively in a work environment. | C15 |
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| RA26X- Responding to distress signals at sea | C21 |
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| Contents |
| Topic | Sub-topic |
| UNIT 1: WORKING ON BOARD | 1.1: The shipping company. 1.2. Maritime organizations 1.3. STCW requirements 1.4 Other documents 1.5 The recruitment system 1.6 Get on board |
| UNIT 2: THE HARBOUR | Definition and harbour services |
| UNIT 3: THE SHIP | 3.1 Basic Concepts: general vocabulary, shipbuilding, stability 3.2 Cargo Handling & Care: classification of ships, cargo documents, inspection & survey 3.3 Accomodation 3.4 The Engine Room |
| UNIT 4: BRIDGE WATCHKEEPING |
4.1 Navigation: pilotage, astronomical navigation, position and course. 4.2. Bridge description: navigational equipment. The chart room. The radio room. 4.3 Weather and tides 4.4 Waterways and natural features 4.5 The rules of the road (CollRegs) 4.6 Buoyage |
| UNIT 5: SHIPHANDLING | 5.1 Introduction: rudders, propellers and manoeuvrability 5.2 Shiphandling: anchoring, berthing, leaving berth and underway. 5.3 Pilot on board and tug assistance 5.4 SMCPs Shiphandling communications: engineroom orders, helm orders, manoeuvring fore and aft 5.5 Ocean Towing |
| UNIT 6: SHIP AND ENGINE MAINTENANCE |
Tools and equipment |
| UNIT 7: THE CREW | The crew in a merchant ship: manning, duties and watchkeeping. |
| UNIT 8: SAFETY AND SECURITY ON BOARD | 8.1. Security 8.2 Occupational safety and Maritime casualties 8.3. Abandoning ship, survival, search and rescue 8.4. Medical care 8.5 SMCPs for safety |
| UNIT 9: MARITIME COMMUNICATIONS |
9.1. Communications equipment 9.2. Routine communications: on board, ship to ship and ship to shore. SMCPs 9.3. Safety communications: distress, urgency and safety. SMCPs 9.4. Crowd and crisis management communications |
| The development and overcoming of these contents, together with those corresponding to other subjects that include the acquisition of specific competencies of the degree, guarantees the knowledge, comprehension and sufficiency of the competencies contained in Table AII / 2, of the STCW Convention, related to the level of management of chief mates of the Merchant Navy, on ships without gross tonnage limitation and Master up to a maximum of 3.000 GT. | Table A-II / 2 of the STCW Convention. Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of masters and chief mates on chief on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more. |
| Planning | ||||
| Methodologies / tests | Competencies | Ordinary class hours | Student’s personal work hours | Total hours |
| Collaborative learning | A54 A56 B33 B40 B80 B81 B104 C15 C21 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Workbook | A56 B33 B40 B104 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Supervised projects | A54 A56 B36 | 1 | 10 | 11 |
| Speaking test | A54 C15 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Objective test | A54 A56 B40 C21 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Multiple-choice questions | A54 B80 B104 C15 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Oral presentation | A54 B40 B80 B104 C15 C21 | 8.5 | 0 | 8.5 |
| ICT practicals | B33 B36 B40 B104 | 20 | 60 | 80 |
| Guest lecture / keynote speech | B33 B40 B80 B81 B104 C15 C21 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Personalized attention | 5.5 | 0 | 5.5 | |
| (*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students. | ||||
| Methodologies |
| Methodologies | Description |
| Collaborative learning | Assignments to do in an individual basis, in pairs or in small groups, on several subject topics. These assignments will be discussed in a roud table later. |
| Workbook | Special sessions around on board real documents and reports. Several activities to train writing skills and pronunciations will be developed. |
| Supervised projects | Writting and presentation of a technical article |
| Speaking test | Brief speaking test with the aim of assess the students' progession on speaking and listening skills. |
| Objective test | Theoretical exam on subject contents. |
| Multiple-choice questions | Marlinst style test |
| Oral presentation | There will be several oral interventions in the classroom throughout the course. |
| ICT practicals | A series of activities will be proposed that students will have to complete in the classroom and in their self-study time using ICT |
| Guest lecture / keynote speech | Presentation classes on maritime - technical vocabulary, communication process, work on board particulars. |
| Personalized attention |
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| Assessment | |||
| Methodologies | Competencies | Description | Qualification |
| Multiple-choice questions | A54 B80 B104 C15 | In accordance with international maritime English proficiency requirements, a "Marlins" type test will be carried out. Following the mark grade established in this test, it will be considered passed with the achievement of 80%. The following will be followed to award the score: 10-29%- 1 point 30-39%- 5 points 50-69%- 10 points 70-79%- 15 points 80- 85%- 20 points 86%-89%- 25 points 90-95%- 30 points 96%-100%- 38 points Continuous assessment: it will be necessary to attend at least 80% of the master classes, the completion of at least 80% of the proposed activities (collaborative learning, ICT practicals) and supervised project Final evaluation: it will be necessary to deliver 100% of the ICT practicals It is necessary to obtain 15 points in this test to make an average with the other tests and evaluable activities of the subject. In any case, to pass the subject, the result of the objective test plus the result of the multiple choice test must not be less than 40 points. |
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| ICT practicals | B33 B36 B40 B104 | For continuous assessment it is compulsory to carry out 80% of activities proposed in this section. This section is compulsory but will add points for students with final assessment. |
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| Objective test | A54 A56 B40 C21 | In accordance with IMO requirements on maritime english proficiency and SMCPs Knowledge. Continuous assessment: it will be necessary to attend at least 80% of the master classes, the completion of 80% of the proposed activities (ICT practicals and collaborative activities) and the supervised project Final assessment: it will be necessary to carry out 80% ICT practicals The minimum mark to pass the test is 15 point. In any case, to pass the subject, the result of the objective test plus the result of the multiple choice test must not be less than 40 points. |
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| Collaborative learning | A54 A56 B33 B40 B80 B81 B104 C15 C21 | For continuous assessment it is compulsory to carry out 80% of activities proposed in this section. This section will not be compulsory nor will add points for students with final assessment. |
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| Supervised projects | A54 A56 B36 | For continuous assessment it is compulsory to carry the assignments proposed in this section. This section will not be compulsory nor will add points for students with final assessment. |
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| Speaking test | A54 C15 | It will consist of an individual oral test Continuous evaluation: it will be necessary to attend at least 80% of the master classes, and the completion of 80% of the proposed activities (ICT practical and collaborative activities) and the supervised project. Single final evaluation: it will be necessary to carry out 80% of the ICT practicals Consistirá en una prueba oral individual This test adds 25 poits for final assessment students. The minimum mark to pass the test is 15 points. |
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| Assessment comments | |||
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The assessment critieria reflected on table A-II/1 of the STCW Code, The fraudulent completion of exams or assessment activities, once confirmed, will result directly in a failing grade in the respective exam session: the student will be graded as "fail" (numerical grade of 0) in the corresponding academic year's exam session, whether the misconduct occurs in the first opportunity or the second. In this regard, their grade will be modified in the first opportunity's record, if necessary. Students with part-time enrollment and academic grant of attendance exemption, as established by the "NORMA QUE REGULA EL RÉGIMEN DE DEDICACIÓN AL ESTUDIO DE LOS ESTUDANTES DE GRADO Y MASTER EN LA UDC (Arts. 2.3; 3.b; 4.3 and 7.5 ) (05/04/2017) may take the mid-term exams, if any, without having to attend 80% of the face-to-face classes, as long as the professors are duly informed at the beginning of the course. Regardless of the foregoing, the professors may assign these students with different assignments/ problems throughout the course to be presented during tutorials, using the TEAMS system if appropriate in the teacher's opinion. |
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| Sources of information |
| Basic |
TN Blakey (2001). English for maritime studies. China: Longman
Varios (2006). MarEng web-based maritime english learning tool.
Nisbet, Kutz y Logie (1997). Marlins English for Seafarers 1 y 2. UK: Marlins
Murrel, Nagliati y Canestri (2010). Safe sailing.
Varios (2009). Secma Tool.
Van Kluijven (2003). The international maritime language programme. Netherlands: Alk &Heijnen |
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