Course catalogue

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?

This course allows you to showcase to your employers that you are being proactive and in line with the maritime 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%.

The VIRSEC Maritime English Test for Junior Engine Officers is designed to assist ship operators and employers make recruiting decisions by assessing the English language competency of Seafarers at a Junior Officer position working on board any vessel.

The Test is designed around the approved guidelines for Maritime English developed by the IMO. These guidelines are combined with internationally recognised methods for English language testing to form a rigorous and accurate testing system.

Regulations:

The English Tests are designed from the ground up using approved guidelines from the International Maritime Organisation (IMO Model English course 3.17); IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases (SMCPs); and consistent with the framework set out by the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping.

Why Take This Test With VIRSEC:

What makes VIRSEC different from the others? Below are some of the benefits of taking this online Test with VIRSEC:

• CPD Accreditated Online Test
• Randomised Questioning
• Adheres to International Standards
• Position-Focused Questions
• Assesses 5 Primary Language Skills

Test Duration:

The user must attempt the Test in 90 minutes, and in one sitting. If a candidate does not complete the exam within the duration, they will fail any unanswered questions.

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?

Information ordering is the ability to follow a rule or a set of rules to obtain information correctly and arrange them in a particular order. To use this ability, rules or instructions must exist for the person to know what the correct order of information is. This ability involves the application of specified sequences or procedures to a given situation. This course allows you to showcase to your employers that you are being proactive and in line with the maritime 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%.

Provided in association with Astutis, approved centre 1857.

IOSH Managing Safely is a basic risk management health and safety certificate which will offer managers an understanding of the practical actions needed for the health and safety of their teams.

It enables organizations to demonstrate a commitment to health and safety standards by ensuring managers and supervisors are aware of their responsibilities and the positive actions they can take to ensure a safe a healthy working environment.

On completion of the course, learners will be able to:

• Understand your responsibilities for safety in the workplace.

• Recognise common workplace hazards and implement appropriate control measures.

• Estimate, evaluate and reduce risk by applying a hierarchy of risk control.

• Undertake structured risk assessments and accident investigations.

• Understand the requirements of HSE legislation.

• Recognise different ways to measure and improve health and safety performance.

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?

By being able to identify differences between the actual situation and the desired situation. This course allows you to showcase to your employers that you are being proactive and in line with the maritime 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%.

Failing organizations are usually over-managed and under-led.

-Warren G. Bennis 

Leaders, who spend more time managing their employees than leading them are less likely to achieve the top performance they seek because they focus on controlling employees and their tasks to accomplish a goal.

• Define leadership and management 

• Identify the hallmarks of action-based leadership 

• Differentiate between supervisory and leadership tasks 

• Describe an effective team leader

Who is the course for?

Marine Engineers, Marine Electricians and engineering and electrical ratings.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing you with an introduction to governors and digital governor systems.

How will the course benefit my company?

By providing personnel with an introduction to governors and digital governor systems.

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%.

Who is the course for?

Officers who are looking to supplement or refresh their radar and ARPA courses and any other person who requires knowledge of the general features of radar.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing you with an awareness of how radar interacts with other systems onboard, enabling you to utilise all available means for safe navigation.

How will the course benefit my company?

By providing personnel with an awareness of how radar interacts with other systems on board, enabling them to utilise all available means for safe navigation.

What standards are referenced in the course?

The International Convention for the Safety of Lives at Sea (SOLAS)

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)

IEC Standards 62287-1

IEC Standards 62287-2

IMO Radar Performance Standards (IMO (2004) Res. MSC.192(79)

The International Convention on the Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS)

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%.

You’ve leveraged your education, professional experience, hard work, and business abilities to get to this point in your career. Now you’re responsible for leading a team in achieving your firm’s target goals and objectives. Did you know that there’s another skill that will be critical to your continued success and advancement? It’s called Emotional Intelligence (EQ), and it’s a big business topic these days.

• State the emotional intelligence model 

• List the benefits of emotional intelligence

Stress is our body's way of responding to physical, emotional, or mental demands. Although typically associated with negative circumstances, stress can be caused by both good and bad experiences. Our bodies react to stress by releasing chemicals into the blood to give us energy and strength to handle the situation. This evolutionary reaction can be a good thing when stress is caused by real physical danger; however, this survival response can wreak havoc if it builds up without a proper outlet. This interactive online course discusses signs and symptoms of stress, and explains the physical and emotional effects of built up stress, such as pain and anxiety. The course also describes stress management techniques, treatment options, and lifestyle changes to help alleviate stress.