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maritime instructor

Maritime instructors teach all those occupationally piloting a boat or a ship, such as skippers and ship captains, how to operate their inland water boats or maritime ships according to regulations.

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Description

Maritime instructors teach all those occupationally piloting a boat or a ship, such as skippers and ship captains, how to operate their inland water boats or maritime ships according to regulations. They teach their students theory and techniques on how to optimally pilot, steer and navigate, and maintain their specific boat or ship, observe and evaluate the students' practice. They also focus on non-steering related subjects such as customer service (in case of person transportation) and safety measure regulations.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

geographic areas international regulations for preventing collisions at sea curriculum objectives Global Maritime Distress and Safety System vessel safety equipment health and safety measures in transportation assessment processes

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

teamwork principles learning difficulties International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships customer service

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

prepare lesson content recognise abnormalities on board stay up-to-date with maritime transportation technology assist students in their learning distinguish various types of ships guarantee students' safety teach boating principles apply intercultural teaching strategies adapt teaching to student's capabilities monitor developments in field of expertise apply teaching strategies give constructive feedback assess students operate marine communication systems analyse weather forecast

OPTIONALOptional competences

use meteorological information facilitate teamwork between students guide ships into docks conduct on board safety inspections ensure vessel security provide lesson materials work with virtual learning environments adapt training to labour market manage resources for educational purposes supervise movement of crew assist in maritime rescue operations supervise movement of passengers perform classroom management prepare deck equipment use water navigation devices operate mechanical equipment of ships prepare lifeboats plot shipping navigation routes

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)