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Study programme title in Est.
Laevajuhtimine
Study programme title in Engl.
Navigation
TalTech study programme code
VDLR26
MER study programme code
261006
Study programme version code
VDLR26/26
Faculty / college
V - Estonian Maritime Academy
Head of study programme/study programme manager
Marlen Pärjala
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
Access conditions
Secondary education leaving certificate or an equivalent recognised qualification in accordance with TalTech admission requirements.
Study programme aims and objectives
The aim of this study programme is to train deck officers with broad-based knowledge and skills to meet the international competency requirements.
Students completing the curriculum have readiness for working as a watch officer 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 Section A-II/1, 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 course 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". Show more...
Students completing the curriculum have readiness for working as a watch officer 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 Section A-II/1, 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 course 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". Show more...
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;
- be familiar with interdisciplinary connections between different fields and know speciality's actual problems and possible applications;
- 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 plan and check cargo operations to ensure the safety of the ship and cargo;
- 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 assess the necessity of their own further education and continue the studies at Master's course and be motivated for self-perfection in their speciality;
- act as a responsible maritime specialist, adhering to ethical, environmental, and safety requirements, and contributing to the sustainability of both the maritime sector and society. Show more...
- have the specialized knowledge and skills required by STCW 78, as amended and be able to handle a ship at operational level;
- be familiar with interdisciplinary connections between different fields and know speciality's actual problems and possible applications;
- 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 plan and check cargo operations to ensure the safety of the ship and cargo;
- 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 assess the necessity of their own further education and continue the studies at Master's course and be motivated for self-perfection in their speciality;
- act as a responsible maritime specialist, adhering to ethical, environmental, and safety requirements, and contributing to the sustainability of both the maritime sector and society. Show more...
Graduation requirements
Completion of the curriculum in the required amount, and the
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 4,600, where all grades from diploma supplement are taken into account. 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 4,600, where all grades from diploma supplement are taken into account. Show more...
Degrees conferred
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Study programme version structure :
Module type
total ECTS credits
General studies
21.0
Core studies
57.0
Special studies
156.0
Graduation exam
6.0
Total
240.0
- +MAIN SPECIALITY 1: Navigation
- +MODULE: General studies module 21.0 ECTS credits (General studies)AimsThe aim of the module is to:
- create the prerequisites for understanding the speciality and acquiring its principles,
to develop logical, mathematical, and structured thinking, and to teach students to relate these to subject-specific tasks;
- teach students communication skills;
- develop an understanding of the functioning of both living and non-living nature. Show more...Learning outcomesAfter completing this module the student:
- understands the main principles of function of live and lifeless nature, is able to use physical quantities and units;
- masters vector algebra, knows linear equation systems, main terminology of one, if necessary, multivariate functions of differential and integral calculus, their qualities and elementary applications, necessary steps for solving professional problems, knows core terminology of probability theory, knows core terminology of mathematical statistics;
- correctly formats official letters. Show more...Compulsory courses:Course titleCourse codeECTS creditsHours per weekLecturesPracticesExercisesE/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.Teaching semesterTotal: 18.0 ECTS creditsElective courses:Course titleCourse codeECTS creditsHours per weekLecturesPracticesExercisesE/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.Teaching semesterTotal: at least 3.0 ECTS credits - +MODULE: Core study module 57.0 ECTS credits (Core studies)AimsThe aim of the module is to:
- teach basics about measuring electricity and electronics, theory of direct and altering current, electric and magnetic phenomena;
- proovide knowledge ofship propulsion and overview of vessels_ mechanisms and systems, their principles of function and construction, construction of electrical equipment and main requirements of the exploitation;
- develop learners' thinking and spatial imagination, provide knowledge on reading technical drawings, and give basic knowledge of three-dimensional modelling using the Solid Edge CAD system;
- introduce the nature of cybersecurity and the main risks, giving an overview of the necessary knowledge and basic protective measures at the level of the ship, organisation, and individual;
- explain the principles of information technology operation and create the prerequisites for the use of modern ship control devices, taking into account interactive IT usage, information security, legal, and ethical principles. Show more...Learning outcomesAfter completing this module the student:
- knows how to use a computer design programme to design planar objects, prepare drawings and measure them;
- knows and is able to make use of main maritime conventions;
- has an overview of the essentials of the International Law of the Sea, knows and is able to make use of core international conventions of maritime domain;
- creates simpler electric circuits, measures electrical and non-electrical quantities, will use electrical measuring devices, apparatuses and appliances;
- knows classification and function of ship machinery and their functional interconnections, knows the construction and working principles of electric machinery of different types;
- has acquired basic knowledge of the principles of economics and entrepreneurship, management, and organisational operation;
- has obtained basic computer skills and understands the principles of cybersecurity and cyber ethics;
- is able to develop entrepreneurial knowledge and skills both when creating a company and in engaging in entrepreneurship;
- explains chosen speciality's relations with overall conduct of social life and knows their interaction. Show more...Compulsory courses:Course titleCourse codeECTS creditsHours per weekLecturesPracticesExercisesE/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.Teaching semesterTotal: 36.0 ECTS creditsElective courses:Course titleCourse codeECTS creditsHours per weekLecturesPracticesExercisesE/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.Teaching semesterTotal: at least 21.0 ECTS credits - +MODULE: Ship Management 24.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)AimsThe aim of the module is to:
- carry out basic training to
acquire competencies and skills to save lives in extreme situations at sea in accordance with the requirements of Section A-VI/1 (Table A-VI/1-4), Chapter VI, Part A of the STCW 78 Code, as amended;
- provide skills and competence in the field of medical first aid in accordance with the requirements of STCW-78, as amended, Code Part A, Chapter VI, Sections A-VI/1 (Table A-VI/1-3) and A-VI/4 (Table A-VI/4-1);
- provide knowledge of fire safety and fire fighting in accordance with the requirements of Section A-VI/1 (Table A-VI/1-2), Chapter VI, Part A of the STCW 78 Code, as amended;
- provide in-depth knowledge of ship construction, ship theory including stability and insubmersibility, marine environment protection and safety of working environment, bridge resource management;
- provide theoretical knowledge aimed at practical use to guarantee safety and security in accordance with the requirements of Section A-VI/6 (Tables A-VI/6-1 and A-VI/6-2), Chapter VI, Part A of the STCW 78 Code, as amended, and the requirements of SOLAS 78 Chapters IX, XI-1 and XI-2, Part A and ISM Code; ISPS Code and regulations no 725/2004 and no 336/2006 of European Parliament and Council, as mended;
- provide practical skills and competencies for the use of life rafts, life boats, guard boats and fast rescue guard boats in accordance with the requirements of Section A-VI/2 (Tables A-VI/2-1 and A-VI/2-2), Chapter VI, Part A of the STCW 78 Code, as amended. Show more...Learning outcomesAfter completing this module the student:
- is able to create 2D drawings and 3D models,
based on drawings ability to read technical information about surfaces and volumes of objects, including centroids and moments of inertia;
- have knowledge of bridge resource management and possible problems, be able to find suitable methods for problem solution;
- have knowledge of ship construction and theory, be able to determine and use hydrostatic data of the ship and is able to calculate stability, list and trim, stability and condition of the ship´s hull stress;
- have systematic overview of Estonian maritime law and its specifics; be able to analyze arbitrary and court cases on shipping and draw conclusions from them;
- is able to provide first aid upon encountering traumas and injuries on board a ship as defined in Section A-VI/1-3, Chapter VI, Part A of the STCW 78 Code, as amended; ability to nurse the sick and injured as defined in Sections A- VI/4-1 , Chapter VI, Part A of the STCW 78 Code, as mended;
- lists signalling devices used on ships and describes the safety techniques for working with them;
- demonstrates personal safety and life saving methods in extreme conditions at sea, and is able to ensure ship fire safety;
- have knowledge of ISM and ISPS Code elements, organizational means of guaranteeing safety and security, SMS principals, requirements to SMS and practical application of SMS. Show more...Compulsory courses:Course titleCourse codeECTS creditsHours per weekLecturesPracticesExercisesE/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.Teaching semesterTotal: 24.0 ECTS credits - +MODULE: Ship handling and navigation 54.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)AimsThe aim of the module is:
- to provide the knowledge, practical skills and competencies to command the ship operational level,
which is required by the STCW-78, as amended Code, Part A, Chapter II, section A-II / 1, which allow to perform watch officer duties with unlimited tonnage and unlimited travel area on a ships;
- provide knowledge of the functioning of marine meteorological processes and weather forecasting;
- to provide knowledge and skills in the use of electronic charts; Show more...Learning outcomesAfter completing this module the student:
- is able to use
written and oral professional English including the ability to read and understand commercial and legal documents and the IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases (IMO SMCP);
- have knowledge of handling a ship in various conditions, principles of keeping a navigational watch and will follow them;
- have thorough knowledge of the content and application of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, as amended and be able to use them;
- have thorough knowledge of the theory of navigation, preferable fairways and be able to plan voyage and use all navigation methods for plotting positions;
- have knowledge and skills about the basic theory of the magnetic compass;
- have knowledge and skills about electronic navigation equipment;
- knows and uses all technical means of ship handling, be able to adjust them and use all electronic ship handling equipment;
- knows and uses all means and methods of navigational astronomy;
- have knowledge of the fundamentals of hydrometeorology and weather forecasting and apply these in voyage planning;
- understands the basics of radiolocation, the principle of radar operation, and the principles of operation of global satellite navigation systems
- lists ship waste management and oil pollution prevention and response methods, and is able to prepare the required plans for these. Show more...Compulsory courses:Course titleCourse codeECTS creditsHours per weekLecturesPracticesExercisesE/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.Teaching semesterVLL11303.02.50.02.50.0ASKTotal: 54.0 ECTS credits - +MODULE: Cargo handling 3.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)AimsThe purpose of this module is to teach planning and checking of cargo operations to ensure the safety of ships and cargo,
introduce handling of dangerous cargo and corresponding requirements. Show more...Learning outcomesAfter completing this module the student:
- be able to plan and check cargo operations and ensure cargo safety during the voyage;
- describes the requirements for dangerous cargo handling (IMDG Code, IMSBC Code, MARPOL 73/78 Annexes III and V) and other relevant information. Show more...Compulsory courses:Course titleCourse codeECTS creditsHours per weekLecturesPracticesExercisesE/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.Teaching semesterTotal: 3.0 ECTS credits - +MODULE: Seagoing Pratice 75.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)AimsThe aim of the module is to:
- provide, in a practical setting on board a ship,
skills and competencies for fulfilling the duties of watch rating and watch officer including arrangement of watch keeping at sea and in ports;
- acquire skills to carry out navigational works using all navigational equipment available;
- provide practical skills for carrying out ship maintenance work;
- provide practical skills for the use of radar and ARPA for preventing collisions at sea in accordance with the requirements of Section A-II/1 (Table A-II/1), Chapter II, Part A of the STCW 1978 Code, as amended, including the use of a bridge simulator;
- provide practical skills for marine radio communication and the use of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) in accordance with the requirements of Section A-IV/2. Chapter IV, Part A of the STCW 1978 Code, as amended. Show more...Learning outcomesStudent who has completed the module:
- has the ability to maintain navigational watch as rating;
- during seagoing practice proceeding graduate diploma has to acquire experience of responsibilities of a watch officer during navigational watch, in anchor and in port;
- has knowledge and application of knowledge about ship and construction of ship´s machinery, systems and functioning, basics of cargo handling and procedures in emergency situations;
- has thorough knowledge of the theory of navigation, preferable fairways and be able to plan voyage and use all navigation methods for plotting positions;
- has the ability to perform all ship maintenance work;
- has the ability to use radar and ARPA to maintain safety of navigation;
- has the ability to transmit and receive information using GMDSS and search and rescue radiocommunications, including procedures in the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual.
Show more...Compulsory courses:Course titleCourse codeECTS creditsHours per weekLecturesPracticesExercisesE/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.Teaching semesterTotal: 75.0 ECTS credits - +MODULE: Qualifying Exam 6.0 ECTS credits (Graduation exam)AimsThe aim of this module is to consolidate the knowledge and skills acquired during the completion of the curriculum in the subjects of final examinations,
and to assess graduates' competence and readiness to enter the labour market as a deck officer on a vessel of unlimited gross tonnage and unlimited voyage area. Show more...Learning outcomesStudent who has completed the module:
- possesses systematic knowledge of navigation and is able to plot and record the ship's route on a navigation chart,
taking into account all external conditions;
- sets up and uses electronic ship control systems;
- has a systematic overview of the theoretical foundations of ship handling, ship operations, and the principles of watchkeeping, and applies this knowledge in various situations according to the requirements established by STCW 78;
- has a professional level of English at a communication level. Show more...Compulsory courses:Course titleCourse codeECTS creditsHours per weekLecturesPracticesExercisesE/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.Teaching semesterTotal: 6.0 ECTS credits - +STANDARD STUDY PLAN: Autumn daytime study