Course catalogue

This is a no-fluff, no-nonsense course designed to take your public speaking to the next level. This course has been created as a beginners guide for anyone looking to take on the role of public speaking and presentation both personally and professionally. The perfect presentation can change your life and those attending. In this course you will learn: How to Use Body Language; How to Deliver a Clear Simple Message; How to Understand/Research Your Audience; How to Control Your Nerves; How to Own the Room; Use Stories to Engage an Audience; Rehearse Your Public Speaking; and how to Use Your Public Speaking to help Others. So what are you waiting for? Start giving great presentations and enroll today.

Who is the course for?

Any personnel with a desire to improve their ability to establish and maintain high performance standards onboard.

 

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

 

How will the course benefit me?

By being able to identify differences between the actual situation and the desired situation. This course allows you to showcase to your employers that you are being proactive and in line with the maritime industry's modern-day demands.

 

How will the course benefit my company?

Employers are now incorporating seafarer’s soft skills into their crewing decisions. The soft, ‘non-technical skills’ are increasingly important on board due to the rapidly changing workforce and automation of technical tasks. Additionally, maritime accident investigations indicate that a lack of soft skills and human error is the most common reason behind accidents at sea.

 

What standards are referenced in the course?

This course does not refer to specific legislation or standards.

 

Is there an assessment? 

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 70%.

In this first short course, you will be introduced to the origins of procedures, and why they exist. The course formally defines procedures in the context of RULES and other commonly referred-to terminologies. You will learn about the evolution of procedures from high-level corporate principles, to supporting shipboard security, safety and environmental compliance. You will also be introduced to the Rule Hierarchy and understand how procedures contribute to changes in conditions. After completion of the course, you will gain a richer understanding of Rule-Based management systems and how (good or bad), routines determine the identity of an organisation. This course provides fundamental knowledge to support you through other more advanced HUMARC courses in the Rules and Procedures series.

This course guides you through the process of risk management: the common errors to avoid; the actions and behaviours for proper risk management; and the tools that are useful in each phase of the process.

Who is the course for? 

All deck officers working onboard Superyachts.

 

Is previous experience required? 

No previous experience is required to complete this course. 

 

How will the course benefit me? 

This course will introduce the concept of bridge resource management as well as provide some techniques for improving the safety and management of the watch on vessels.

 

How will the course benefit my company?

This course will benefit companies by ensuring deck officers have an understanding of the concept of bridge resource management, which will overall improve the safety and management of the watch on vessels.

 

What standards are referenced in the course?

• International Maritime Organization (IMO)

• The International Safety Management Code (ISM Code)

• The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 

• The International Labour Organisation (ILO)

 

• The International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR)

 

Is there an assessment? 

Yes