Course Criteria for Efficient Deck Hand, 1st Edition 2020

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Overview This document provides the Efficient Deck Hand (EDH) Certificate and Examination Syllabus as part of the requirement leading to the issue of an STCW Able Seafarer Deck Cer tificate (Regulation II/5). This training is required by seafarers seeking certification under MSN 1862 (M) or MSN 1856 (M+F). The Efficient Deck Hand criteria have been developed to deliver training to meet the specification of minimum standards of competence of ratings as able seafarer deck as stated in Tables A-II/5 of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW code 1978 as amended). The overall aim of this book is to provide seafarers with the necessary knowledge, understanding and proficiency to carry out specific deck hand duties in accordance with MCA requirements and as per STCW Content Section One Introduction Section Two Outcomes Annex A Conditions for MCA approval of short courses Annex B STCW Code:(i) Table A-II/5 — Specification of minimum standard ofcompetence of ratings as able seafarer deck Annex C Instructor/assessor qualification and experience requirements Annex D Specimen certificate of training — Efficient Deck Hand Introduction 1. What this document is about 1.1 This document provides the Efficient Deck Hand (EDH) Certificate and Examination Syllabusas part of the requirement leading to the issue of an STCW Able Seafarer Deck Certificate(Regulation II/5).1.2 Training courses developed in line with these criteria and delivered at centres approved bythe Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), will cover the mandatory minimum requirementsfor certification of ratings as able seafarer deck.1.3 The specifications described in this document have been developed by the Merchant NavyTraining Board (MNTB) in conjunction with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).1.4 The MCA has agreed with the MNTB that the specifications described in this document willsatisfy the requirements for training. A course developed to deliver Efficient Deck Hand (EDH)shall be approved by the MCA in accordance with the approval process described in Annex A.1.5 The national occupational standards relating to this training are: A01 – Contribute to the stability and watertight integrity of a vesselA11 – Take personal emergency action on board a vesselA12 – Respond to emergencies on board a vesselA32 – Maintain safe, legal and effective working practices on board a vesselA33 – Ensure safe, legal and effective working practices on board a vesselB01 – Contribute to maintaining a navigational watchB13 – Contribute to vessel operationsB21 – Contribute to vessel mooring, anchoring and securing operationsB34 – Contribute to vessel loading and discharge 1.6 The suite of Maritime Studies Qualifications which contain units to this training are: • Basic navigational watchkeeping• Vessel ropework, anchoring and mooring operations• Vessel ropework, anchoring and mooring activities• Assisting with securing a vessel for passage• Securing a vessel for passage• Vessel construction and stability• Survival in the Water• Vessel fire prevention and fire fighting. 2. Why these criteria have been developed2.1 The Efficient Deck Hand criteria have been developed to deliver training to meet thespecification of minimum standards of competence of ratings as able seafarer deck as statedin Tables A-II/5 of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification andWatchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW code 1978 as amended), hereafter referred to as STCW.2.2 EDH also forms part of the education and training requirements to obtain a UK Certificate ofCompetency (See Section 10.6 of MSN 1856 (M+F)). 3. Who the training is aimed at3.1 This training is required by seafarers seeking certification under MSN 1862 (M) orMSN 1856 (M+F). 4. Aims of the training4.1 The overall aim is to provide seafarers with the necessary knowledge, understanding andproficiency to carry out specific deck hand duties in accordance with MCA requirements andas per STCW. Details Title: Course Criteria for Efficient Deck HandNumber of Volumes: 1Number of Pages: 22Product Code: IT103167ISBN: ISBN 13: 978-1-85609-928-8Published Date: June 2020Book Height: 300 mmBook Width: 210 mmWeight: 0.30 kgAuthor: MNTB Show more