Self Management – Seafarer Achievement Striving (Maritime)

Who is the course for?

Any personnel with a desire to improve their ability to establish and maintain high performance standards onboard.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

Achievement striving involves setting personal goals and trying hard to achieve excellence. It constitutes the drive to keep learning and growing in the workplace, the willingness to apply intense effort over a long period of time to pursue one’s goals and resolve obstacles to achieve a target. This course presents the perfect opportunity for seafarers to be proactive and showcase that they are ready to meet the industry’s modern-day demands.

How will the course benefit my company?

Employers are now incorporating seafarer’s soft skills into their crewing decisions. The soft, ‘non-technical skills’ are increasingly important on board due to the rapidly changing workforce and automation of technical tasks. Additionally, maritime accident investigations indicate that a lack of soft skills and human error is the most common reason behind accidents at sea.

What standards are referenced in the course?

This course does not refer to specific legislation or standards.

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 70%.