Experienced officers or ratings transferring to tank ships from other specialised
vessels
Course Pre-requisites
None
Course Objectives
To provide a Course compliant with, and meeting the requirements of,
paragraphs 2 –7 of Section A-V/1 of the STCW Code
To provide an introduction to tankers and prepare learners for the specialised
courses in oil, chemicals and gas
To provide the tanker-specific technical knowledge required to serve on this type
of ship and to be assigned specific duties relating to cargo or cargo equipment
Course Outcomes
On the successful completion of the Course, the candidate will have the technical
knowledge required to serve on a tanker and be assigned specific duties and
responsibilities related to cargo or cargo equipment. The candidate will have gained
sufficient knowledge of the practical application of the basic principles and concepts
of safe tanker operations in order to carry out those duties.
Syllabus
Module 1 - Introduction
Module 2 - Liquid Cargoes
Module 3 - Physical Properties of Bulk Liquid Cargoes
Module 4 - Hazards of Bulk Liquid Cargoes
Module 5 - Sources of Ignition
Module 6 - Design and Operation for Safety
Module 7 - Types of Tanker
Module 8 - Systems and Instruments
Module 9 - Oxygen Analysers and Gas Detection Instruments
Module 10 - Safety Principles and Special Situations
Module 11 - Emergency Procedures
Module 12 - Miscellaneous
Mode of Delivery
This course is delivered using Computer Based Training. The material is supplied on
CD-ROM and students follow comprehensive on-screen instructions to get started.
The program contains text with (English language) voiceover, still photographs,
video clips and animations.
Course Duration
It is estimated that 20 Guided Learning Hours (GLHs) are required to complete the
Course. GLHs include the time needed to follow the programme on the computer,
plus time needed for additional reading and research as well as the time needed to
complete the assessments.
Assessment
The assessment strategy is flexible and will depend on the requirements of the
Approving Flag State. The course includes written assignments for the students to
complete at the end of each Module. These assignments are compiled in a Portfolio
which is returned to the UK for independent third party assessment.
If Flag States do not require this level of authentication, then the computer-based
assessment within the course may be sufficient.
Course Approval
Course Approval from several Flag States. Please refer to web site for details or call
our sales team.
Certification
On successful completion of the Course, Videotel will issue Flag State approved
certificates.
Progression
On successful completion of this Course, candidates would be expected to
consolidate their knowledge by performing their role on board ship and enrolling on
the appropriate Videotel specialised training course for oil, gas or chemical tankers.
Code No 824