Human Factors (Maritime) Training
- COURSE INFO (MGM-128)
- Duration
- 35 minutes
- Experience Level
- Entry
- Category
- Business & Leadership, Leadership & Management, Health & Safety
- Sector
- Maritime
- Price
- £40.00 exc. local taxes
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Further Information - Human Factors (Maritime) Training
Description
Who is the course for?
This Human Factors (Maritime) Training course is aimed at all personnel, both ashore and on board, who require an overview of how human factors influence workplace safety.
Is previous experience required?
No previous experience is required to complete this course.
How will the course benefit me?
The course will introduce key concepts and definitions of International Safety Management System terms and the role of human factors in maritime safety.
How will the course benefit my company?
Human factors have been shown to be the primary contributing cause for up to 70% of maritime accidents (Galieriková, 2019). Understanding of how the human factors are able to contribute in such a way, and identify where they occur is the first step to reducing the number of accidents and incidents, creating a safer and more efficient environment onboard.
What standards are referenced in the course?
• International Safety Management (ISM) Code
• UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency MGN 520(M) – HUMAN ELEMENT GUIDANCE - PART 2 The Deadly Dozen - 12 Significant People Factors in Maritime Safety
• The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC)
• International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW)
Is there an assessment?
Course assessment with a 70% pass mark and two attempts
Learning Objectives
• Recognise the role of STCW and ISM in enhancing maritime safety with respect to human factors.
• Summarise the effects of human factors in maritime safety.• Identify some of the controls used to mitigate human factors that affect maritime safety.
Assessment
Course assessment with a 70% pass mark and two attempts
System Requirements
• Internet access - users will need a device with a web browser and internet connection
• System - runs on computers, tablets and mobile devices using Windows 7 and above and MAC OS devices running IOS 11 and above
• Browsers - Edge, Chrome, Firefox and Safari
• Minimum browser size - none
• Audio - requires device speaker or headphones