Module 1.1Module 1.1

The STCW CodeThe STCW Code

ObjectivesObjectives

State the main feature of the STCW CodeState the main feature of the STCW Code Discuss the main parts of the Table of Discuss the main parts of the Table of

CompetenceCompetence List the various competence requirements List the various competence requirements

incorporated in the Annex I of the STCWincorporated in the Annex I of the STCW

ObjectivesObjectives

Name the seven functions of shipboard Name the seven functions of shipboard personnel that specify the competence personnel that specify the competence standardsstandards

STCW CodeSTCW Code

The Code contains the uniform standards, in The Code contains the uniform standards, in particular, maritime skillsparticular, maritime skills

Part A -Part A - mandatory standards of competencemandatory standards of competence

containing the K-U-P the seafarer containing the K-U-P the seafarer mustmust

possess to perform assigned taskspossess to perform assigned tasks

Part B -Part B - recommendatory guidelinesrecommendatory guidelines

Main Feature of the CodeMain Feature of the Code

The Table of Competence is the main The Table of Competence is the main feature of the Code. The table contains feature of the Code. The table contains the various functions of the shipboard the various functions of the shipboard personnel the detail their functions, tasks, personnel the detail their functions, tasks, duties and the level of competence they duties and the level of competence they must be able to demonstrate.must be able to demonstrate.

ElementsElements(development of precise standards)(development of precise standards)

Competences - individual tasks and skills Competences - individual tasks and skills required to operate a ship that have been required to operate a ship that have been identified and grouped together. They identified and grouped together. They represent small practical units of ability represent small practical units of ability that can be readily assessed.that can be readily assessed.

ElementsElements

Functions - competence for all the tasks, Functions - competence for all the tasks, duties and responsibilities that need to be duties and responsibilities that need to be performed on board ships have been performed on board ships have been grouped together to form self-contained grouped together to form self-contained shipboard functions;shipboard functions;

-- identify more distinct group of skills, identify more distinct group of skills, abilities and responsibilities which form the abilities and responsibilities which form the basis of standards in the present basis of standards in the present ConventionConvention

Competency TableCompetency Table(STCW Code)(STCW Code)

Column 1 - CompetenceColumn 1 - Competence

Column 2 - Knowledge, Understanding,Column 2 - Knowledge, Understanding,

ProficiencyProficiency

Column 3 - Methods for Demonstrating Column 3 - Methods for Demonstrating

CompetenceCompetence

Column 4 - Criteria for Evaluating CompetenceColumn 4 - Criteria for Evaluating Competence

Seven FunctionsSeven Functions(Standards of Competence)(Standards of Competence)

NavigationNavigation Cargo handling and stowageCargo handling and stowage Controlling the operation of the ship and care for Controlling the operation of the ship and care for

persons on boardpersons on board Marine engineeringMarine engineering Electrical, electronic and control engineeringElectrical, electronic and control engineering Maintenance and repairMaintenance and repair Radio communicationsRadio communications