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Bridge and Engine Room Resource Management (Management and Leadership Skills)

Topic:Maritime, Others

Course Type:Short & Modular Courses

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Overview

  • Course Date:

    10 Sep 2024 to 13 Sep 2024
  • Registration Period:

    12 Jul 2024 to 26 Aug 2024
  • Duration/Frequency:

    Tues to Friday: 8.30am to 5.30pm
  • Mode of Training:

    Classroom
  • Venue:

    Singapore Polytechnic
  • Funding:

    -

*Please note that once the maximum class size is reached, the online registration will be closed.
You may register your interest, and would be notified if there is new run.

Course Objective

This course is about prioritizing tasks, managing high workload and manage the resources available (bridge team, engine control team, shore side emergency response, external resources such as tugs, etc.) in abnormal and emergency situations.

The course will give all Masters and officers the education and training in the human element leadership and management at management level meeting the Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency (KUP) requirements set out in the following:

Table A-II/2 (masters and chief mates on 500 gross tonnage or more)

Function: Controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons onboard at management level
Competence Use of leadership and management skills

Function: Navigation at the management level
Competence Respond to navigational emergencies
The other aim is to provide bridge procedural training applying Company Bridge Procedures in Abnormal and Emergency Situations), by doing so the trainee can apply the (KUP) in a contextual environment.

Course Outline

Working knowledge of shipboard personnel management and training
• Organisation of crew, authority structure, responsibilities
• Cultural awareness, inherent traits, attitudes, behaviour, cross-cultural communication
• Shipboard situation, informal social structures on board
• Human error, situation awareness, automation awareness, complacency, boredom
• Leadership and team working
• Training, structured shipboard training programs
• Knowledge of personal abilities and behavioural characteristics

Need for international maritime conventions, recommendations and national legislation
• International maritime conventions – SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, MLC,– role of IMO, ILO
• Recommendations and national legislation

Ability to apply task and workload management
• Planning and coordination
• Personnel assignment
• Human limitations
• Personal abilities
• Time and resource constraints
• Prioritisation
• Workloads, rest and fatigue
• Management (leadership) styles
• Challenges and responses

Knowledge and ability to apply effective resource management
• Effective communication on board and ashore
• Allocation, assignment and prioritisation of resources
• Decision making reflecting team experience
• Assertiveness and leadership, including motivation
• Obtaining and maintaining situational awareness
• Appraisal of work performance
• Short- and long-term strategies

Knowledge and ability to apply decision-making techniques
• Situation and risk assessment
• Identify and consider generated options
• Selecting course of action
• Evaluation of outcome effectiveness
• Decision making and problem-solving techniques
• Authority and assertiveness
• Judgement
• Emergencies and crowd management

Self-awareness, personal and professional development
• Knowledge of personal abilities and behavioural characteristics
• Opportunities for personal and professional development

Development, implementation, and oversight of standard operating procedures

Minimum Requirements

• Holding at least Class 3 (Deck) or Class 5 (Engine) Certificate of Competency.
• Minimum sea service of 12 months.
• It is highly recommended that all trainees undertaking this course to have sufficient familiarity with shipboard operations.

Certification / Accreditation

• Certificate of Attendance (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to participants who meet at least 75% attendance rate

• Certificate of Completion (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants who pass the assessment and meet at least 75% attendance rate

Suitable for

• The course is designated for Deck Officers/Marine Engineers whom are undertaking or will be undertaking the function of Navigation at the Management Level.

• This course is also suitable for Marine Shore Personnel having roles in management level.

Course Fees

For more information on course fee / or to apply, click on the “Register” button.

Applicants/Eligibility SkillsFuture Funding GST* Subsidised Fee (after GST)
Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above¹ $1,260.00 $37.80 $177.80
Singapore Citizens aged below 40 $980.00 $37.80 $457.80
Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders $980.00 $37.80 $457.80
SME-sponsored Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders² $1,260.00 $37.80 $177.80
Others (Full fees payable) $0.00 $126.00 $1,526.00

Application Procedure

1. Application must be made through STEP. Click on “Register” to apply.
2. All successful applicants will be notified with a letter of confirmation through email. 

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