Course Content

This familiarisation course covers the following aspects of TECDIS:

Theory and Practical

• Discussions and application of lessons learned to date.
• DP operation planning and preparation.
• Operating the DP desk under normal and pressure conditions.
• Developing decision making on courses of action due to numerous systems failures.
• Developing communication skills as a part of the bridge team and overall project team.
• Analysis and interpretation of DP trends.
• Understanding of alarms and printer readout.
• Understanding and initiating DP Alert Status alarms.
• Practice effective bridge and project teamwork

Career Opportunities/Pathways

This course enables participants to take a bridge watch on board vessels using TECDIS as the primary means of navigation.
The course complies with the requirements of STCW 2010 A-I/14 and ISM Code 6.3 & 6.5.

Course Pre-requisites

Participants will need to have completed an IMO Model Course 1.27 Generic ECDIS course or recognised
equivalent training scheme.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy Requirements

This course requires the ability to read and interpret procedures, manuals and directions as provided to operators. Writing is required to the level of completing workplace forms and completing logs and reports. The training and
assessments are conducted in English.

Assessment & Competency Achievement

100% attendance to the course is required to be eligible for the course certificate. Additionally, practical assessment is carried out on completion of the training. A minimum score of 70% is required to pass the assessment.

Course Duration

1½ Days:
Day 1 8:30am to 4:30pm
Day 2 8:30am to 12:00pm

Number of Participants

Minimum 4 participants
Maximum 6 participants

Course Fee and Additional Service Costs

$1,562.00 ($1420.00 + GST)

This course fee includes lunch, and morning and afternoon tea at the centre

Terms and Conditions of Enrolment

Course participants are required to agree with the Term and Conditions of enrolment. These terms and conditions are available on request from Perth Simulation Centre staff.