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SUB-COMMITTEE ON HUMAN ELEMENT,

TRAINING AND WATCHKEEPING
1st session
Agenda item 3

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5 November 2013
Original: ENGLISH

VALIDATION OF MODEL TRAINING COURSES

Report on the model course programme
Note by the Secretariat
SUMMARY
Executive summary:

This document provides information on the development, review,

updating, translation and publication of model courses

Strategic direction:

5.2

High-level action:

5.2.2

Planned output:

No related provisions

Action to be taken:

Paragraph 4

Related document:

STW 44/3

General
1
In response to the Maritime Safety Committee's instructions, at its sixty-eighth
session (MSC 68/23, paragraph 12.5) and all sessions thereafter, the Secretariat continued
to work intersessionally on the model course project, progress on which is reported in the
ensuing paragraphs.
Overview
2
Attached in the annex, is updated information on IMO model courses which have
been printed and are available for use; courses which are being revised or to be revised;
courses which have been developed and prepared for publication; those which are out of
print pending revision; and those which have been translated and published in French and
Spanish.
Current work
3
Existing model courses are being revised and updated and new model courses, to
address the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention and Code, are being
developed within the available resources in a phased manner.
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Action requested of the Sub-Committee
4
The Sub-Committee is invited to note this information, as well as additional
information, as may be provided orally by the Secretariat during the session, updating the
status of production and revision of IMO model courses since this document was drafted
and, take action, as appropriate.

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Annex, page 1
ANNEX
STATUS OF MODEL COURSES AS AT 15 NOVEMBER 2013

Model courses printed and available for use

1

1.01

Basic training for Oil and Chemical Tanker cargo operations**

1.02

Advance training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations**

1.03

Advance training for Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations**

1.04

Basic training for Liquefied Gas Tanker cargo operations**

1.05

Advance training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations**

1.07

Radar Navigation, Radar Plotting and Use of ARPA Radar Navigation at

Operational Level

1.08

Radar, ARPA, Bridge Teamwork and Search and Rescue Radar Navigation
at Management Level

1.10

Dangerous, Hazardous and Harmful Cargoes**

1.13

Elementary First Aid

10

1.14

Medical First Aid

11

1.15

Medical Care

12

1.19

Personal Survival Techniques

13

1.20

Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting

14

1.21

Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities

15

1.22

Ship Simulator and Bridge Teamwork**

16

1.23

Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (other than Fast Rescue
Boats)

17

1.24

Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats

18

1.25

General Operator's Certificate for GMDSS**

19

1.26

Restricted Operator's Certificate for GMDSS**

20

1.27

Operational Use of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems

(ECDIS)

21

1.28

Crowd Management, Passenger Safety and Safety Training for Personnel

Providing Direct Services to Passengers in Passenger Spaces

22

1.29

Proficiency in Crisis Management and Human Behaviour Training Including

Passenger Safety, Cargo Safety and Hull Integrity Training

23

1.30

On-board Assessment

24

1.31

Second-Class Radioelectronic Certificate for GMDSS Radio Personnel

25

1.32

Operational Use of Integrated Bridge Systems Including Integrated Navigation

Systems

**

Under revision.

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26

1.33

Safety of Fishing Operations (Support Level)

27

1.34

Automatic Identification Systems (AIS)

28

1.35

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Tanker Cargo & Ballast Handling Simulator

29

1.36

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Tanker Cargo & Ballast Handling Simulator

30

1.37

Chemical Tanker Cargo & Ballast Handling Simulator

31

1.38

Marine Environmental Awareness

32

1.39

Leadership and Teamwork

33

2.03

Advanced Training in Fire Fighting

34

2.06

Oil Tanker Cargo and Ballast Handling Simulator

35

2.07

Engine-Room Simulator**

36

3.03

Survey of Machinery Installations

37

3.04

Survey of Electrical Installations

38

3.05

Survey of Fire Appliances and Provisions

39

3.06

Survey of Life-Saving Appliances and Arrangements

40

3.07

Hull and Structural Surveys

41

3.08

Survey of Navigational Aids and Equipment

42

3.09

Port State Control

43

3.11

Marine Accident and Incident Investigation**

44

3.12

Assessment, Examination and Certification of Seafarers

45

3.13

SAR Administration (IAMSAR Manual Vol 1)

46

3.14

SAR Mission Coordinator (IAMSAR Manual Vol 2) **

47

3.15

SAR On Scene Coordinator (IAMSAR Manual Vol 3)

48

3.17

Maritime English

49

3.18

Safe Packing of Cargo Transport Units (CTUs)

50

3.19

Ship Security Officer

51

3.20

Company Security Officer

52

3.21

Port Facility Security Officer

53

3.22

Flag State Implementation

54

3.23

Actions to be taken to prevent acts of piracy and armed robbery

55

3.24

Security Awareness Training for Port Facility Personnel with Designated

Security Duties

56

3.25

Security Awareness Training for All Port Facility Personnel

57

3.26

Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties

58

3.27

Security Awareness Training for All Seafarers

**

Under revision.

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59

4.02

OPRC Level 1 First Responder+

60

4.03

OPRC Level 2 Supervisor/On-Scene Commander+

61

4.04

OPRC Level 3 Administrators and Senior Managers+

62

4.05

Energy Efficient Operation of Ships

63

6.09

Training Course for Instructors

64

6.10

Train the Simulator Trainer and Assessor

65

7.01

Master and Chief Mate

66

7.02

Chief Engineer Officer and Second Engineer Officer

67

7.03

Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch

68

7.04

Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch

69

7.05

Skipper on a Fishing Vessel

70

7.06

Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on a Fishing Vessel

71

7.07

Chief Engineer Officer and Second Engineer Officer on a Fishing Vessel

72

7.08

Electro-Technical Officer

Model courses revised/developed and being prepared for publication

1

1.01

Basic training for Oil and Chemical Tanker cargo operations1

1.02

Advance training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations1

1.03

Advance training for Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations1

1.04

Basic training for Liquefied Gas Tanker cargo operations1

1.05

Advance training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations1

3.11

Marine Accident and Incident Investigation

Model courses currently out of print pending revision

1

1.22

Ship Simulator and Bridge Teamwork

1.25

General Operator's Certificate for GMDSS

1.26

Restricted Operator's Certificate for GMDSS

2.07

Engine-Room Simulator

3.02

Survey of Small Craft

3.14

SAR Mission Coordinator (IAMSAR Manual Vol 2)

+
1

Available only as CD.

Renamed to address the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention and Code.

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Model courses translated into Spanish

1

1.07

Radar Navigation, Radar Plotting and Use of ARPA Radar Navigation at

Operational Level*

1.08

Radar, ARPA, Bridge Teamwork and Search and Rescue Radar Navigation
at Management Level*

1.13

Elementary First Aid*

1.14

Medical First Aid*

1.15

Medical Care

1.19

Personal Survival Techniques*

1.20

Fire Prevention and Basic Fire Fighting*

1.21

Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities*

1.22

Ship Simulator and Bridge Teamwork**

10

1.23

Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (other than Fast Rescue
Boats)*

11

1.24

Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats*

12

1.25

General Operator's Certificate for GMDSS**

13

1.26

Restricted Operator's Certificate for GMDSS**

14

1.28

Crowd Management, Passenger Safety and Safety Training for Personnel

Providing Direct Services to Passengers in Passenger Spaces *

15

1.29

Proficiency in Crisis Management and Human Behaviour Training Including

Passenger Safety, Cargo Safety and Hull Integrity Training *

16

1.30

On-board Assessment*

17

1.32

Operational Use of Integrated Bridge Systems Including Integrated

Navigation Systems*

18

1.33

Safety of Fishing Operations (Support level)*

19

1.34

Automatic Identification Systems (AIS)*

20

1.35

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Tanker Cargo & Ballast Handling Simulator*

21

1.36

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Tanker Cargo & Ballast Handling Simulator*

22

1.37

Chemical Tanker Cargo & Ballast Handling Simulator*

23

2.06

Oil Tanker Cargo and Ballast Handling Simulator*

24

2.07

Engine-Room Simulator**

25

3.03

Survey of Machinery Installations*

26

3.05

Survey of Fire Appliances and Provisions*

27

3.07

Hull and Structural Surveys*

**

Published.
Under revision.

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28

3.09

Port State Control*

29

3.12

Assessment, Examination and Certification of Seafarers*

30

6.09

Training Course for Instructors*

Model courses translated into French

1

1.07

Radar Navigation, Radar Plotting and Use of ARPA Radar Navigation at

Operational Level*

1.08

Radar, ARPA, Bridge Teamwork and Search and Rescue Radar Navigation
at Management Level*

1.13

Elementary First Aid*

1.14

Medical First Aid*

1.15

Medical Care*

1.19

Personal Survival Techniques*

1.20

Fire Prevention and Basic Fire Fighting*

1.21

Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities*

1.22

Ship Simulator and Bridge Teamwork**

10

1.23

Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (other than Fast Rescue
Boats)*

11

1.24

Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats*

12

1.28

Crowd Management, Passenger Safety and Safety Training for Personnel

Providing Direct Services to Passengers in Passenger Spaces*

13

1.29

Proficiency in Crisis Management and Human Behaviour Training Including

Passenger Safety, Cargo Safety and Hull Integrity Training*

14

1.30

On-board Assessment*

15

1.32

Operational Use of Integrated Bridge Systems Including Integrated

Navigation Systems *

16

1.33

Safety of Fishing Operations (Support Level)*

17

1.34

Automatic Identification Systems (AIS)*

18

1.35

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Tanker Cargo & Ballast Handling Simulator*

19

1.36

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Tanker Cargo & Ballast Handling Simulator*

20

1.37

Chemical Tanker Cargo & Ballast Handling Simulator*

21

2.06

Oil Tanker Cargo and Ballast Handling Simulator*

22

2.07

Engine-Room Simulator**

23

3.03

Survey of Machinery Installations*

24

3.04

Survey of Electrical Installations*

25

3.05

Survey of Fire Appliances and Provisions*

*
**

Published.
Under revision.

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26

3.07

Hull and Structural Surveys*

27

3.08

Survey of Navigational Aids and Equipment*

28

3.09

Port State Control*

29

3.12

Assessment, Examination and Certification of Seafarers

30

6.09

Training Course for Instructors*

Model courses under development

1

[Link]

Able Seafarer (Deck)

[Link]

Able Seafarer (Engine)

[Link]

Able Seafarer (Electro-Technical)

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Published.

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