705823 - Basic Training for Ships Operating in Polar Waters
Course Description
The purpose of the course is to provide training to navigation officers to operate ships in polar waters and to meet the Mandatory minimum STCW requirements for the training and qualifications of masters and deck officers on ships operating in polar waters, specifically as these apply to Tables A-V/4-1 "Specification of minimum standard of competence in basic training for ships operating in polar waters"
This 35 hour course is supported by a learning management system called BRIGHTSPACE (formally Desire2Learn or D2L). This web-based application will allow you to access all your course materials and communicate with your instructor and your classmates.
This is a six-day course and will consist of two live presented Lectures each day, supplemented with online Quizzes and daily Homework Assignments, followed by a Written Exam at the end.
This course meets the guidelines of IMO's Model Course HTW 4/WP.6 Annex 1 and the IMO Polar Code MEPC 68/21/Add 1 Annex 10).
Learning Outcomes
To enable course participants to:
- Contribute to safe operation of vessels operating in polar waters;
- Demonstrate awareness to monitor and ensure compliance with legislative requirements;
- Develop an understanding of the application of safe working practices, respond to emergencies;
- Develop an understanding of the need to ensure compliance with pollution- prevention requirements and prevent environmental hazards; and
- Develop an understanding of skills to perform maneuver in order to safely operate ships in polar waters.
Credential Awarded
Upon successful completion, the candidate will be awarded a certificate of achievement and a Transport Canada Training Certificate
Prerequisites
1) Watchkeeping Mate or
2) a Cadet in the final year of their Nautical Science Program having successfully completed their qualifying sea service.