Study programme title in Est.

Laevajuhtimine

Study programme title in Engl.

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TalTech study programme code

VDLR14

MER study programme code

126802

Study programme version code

VDLR14/24

Faculty / college

V - Estonian Maritime Academy

Head of study programme/study programme manager

Liana Šestak

Language of instruction

Estonian

Study level

Applied higher education study

ECTS credits

240

Self-paid study programme

no

Nominal study period

8 semesters

Study programme group

Transport Services

Broad area of study

Services

Study field

Transport services

Curriculum group

Transport services

Granting the right to conduct studies in the study programme group

õppe läbiviimise õigus

Validity date of the right to conduct studies in the study programme group

tähtajatu

No. of the decision granting the right to teach in the study programme group

120

Access conditions

Study programme aims and objectives

To train deck officers with broad-based knowledge and skills to meet the international competency requirements. Show more...
Students completing the curriculum have readiness for working as a watch officer, first officer or the captain of a ship and have assumptions to continue their Master’s studies in maritime or other technical disciplines. The curriculum is meeting the requirements of STCW 78, as amended, Part A Chapter II Sections A-II/1, A-II/2, Chapter IV Section A-IV/2, Chapter VI Sections A-VI/1, A-VI/2, A-VI/3, A-VI/4 and according to IMO model courses 7.01 and 7.03 and Regulation of government of Republic of Estonia No 96 from 20.06.2013, enters into force on 1 July 2013, "Requirements for the Training and Qualification of seafarers and procedures for certification".

Learning outcomes of the study programme

Upon completion of the curriculum, students will:
- have the specialized knowledge and skills required by STCW 78, as amended and be able to handle a ship at operational level; Show more...

- be ready for individual and team work, be able to communicate in professional Estonian and English, be able to handle appropriate information and communication technologies;
- be able to take full responsibility for a ship, its passengers, cargo and crew at management level after having completed the seagoing practice required by the law:
- be familiar with the safety requirements of the working environment, is able to establish safe working environment and organize the activities of the crew in different hazardous and emergency situations;
- be able to plan and check cargo operations to ensure the safety of the ship and cargo;
- be familiar with interdisciplinary connections between different fields and know speciality's actual problems and possible applications;
- be able to assess the necessity of their own or their crew's further education and continue the studies at Master's course and be motivated for self-perfection in their speciality.

Graduation requirements

Completion of the curriculum in the required amount, and the Show more...
successful passing of qualification and final exams in conformity with the requirements set by the TalTech Senate; In order to obtain Cum Laude diploma the weighted average grade must be at least 4,60, where all grades from diploma supplement are taken into account.

Degrees conferred

Bachelor of Science in Engineering