Appraise the factors affecting the loading, carriage and discharge of cargo. • Undertake further training, develop existing skills and acquire new • competencies that will enable them to assume significant responsibilities within organisations. Qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring the • exercise of personal responsibility and decision making. Honours Degree Level Knowledge / Understanding A typical graduate will be able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of: Problem-solving methodologies appropriate to the marine environment, including project management, team management. How to communicate information to the intended audience, including research output. Recognise the legal framework relating to the practice of vessel management and the carriage of goods and passengers by sea. Cognitive / Intellectual Skills (generic) A typical graduate will be able to: Determine appropriate methodologies for solving complex problems. • Apply appropriate problem-solving techniques to complex marine situations. • Appraise the effectiveness of methods employed. • Analyse the legal concepts applicable to the shipping industry. • Key / Transferable Skills (generic) In addition to the marine specific skills, a typical student will have acquired the ability to Make use of appropriate ICT, including standard business applications, the • Internet and specialist software. Communicate effectively in written, oral and visual formats. • Optimise performance across a range of activities, including self-directed • learning, research and project management. Work effectively in a team, at any • Practical Skills (subject specific) A typical student will be able to: Determine a vessel’s stability in both normal operations and extreme circumstances. Determine a vessel’s position and appraise the limitations of the method employed. Employment-related Skills The aspiration for this programme is to be career-oriented, therefore many of the skills described above may be considered as employment-related. The following skills are also developed: Take the lead in the management of situations problem-solving is a key • requirement. The ability to act appropriately within the legal frameworks relevant to the shipping • industry
• Appraise the factors affecting the loading, carriage and discharge of cargo. • Undertake further training, develop existing skills and acquire new competencies that will enable them to assume significant responsibilities within organisations. • Qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and decision making. Honours Degree Level Knowledge / Understanding A typical graduate will be able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of: Problem-solving methodologies appropriate to the marine environment, including project management, team management. How to communicate information to the intended audience, including research output. Recognise the legal framework relating to the practice of vessel management and the carriage of goods and passengers by sea. Cognitive / Intellectual Skills (generic) A typical graduate will be able to: • Determine appropriate methodologies for solving complex problems. • Apply appropriate problem-solving techniques to complex marine situations. • Appraise the effectiveness of methods employed. • Analyse the legal concepts applicable to the shipping industry. Key / Transferable Skills (generic) In addition to the marine specific skills, a typical student will have acquired the ability to • Make use of appropriate ICT, including standard business applications, the Internet and specialist software. • Communicate effectively in written, oral and visual formats. • Optimise performance across a range of activities, including self-directed learning, research and project management. • Work effectively in a team, at any Practical Skills (subject specific) A typical student will be able to: Determine a vessel’s stability in both normal operations and extreme circumstances. Determine a vessel’s position and appraise the limitations of the method employed. Employment-related Skills The aspiration for this programme is to be career-oriented, therefore many of the skills described above may be considered as employment-related. The following skills are also developed: • Take the lead in the management of situations problem-solving is a key requirement. • The ability to act appropriately within the legal frameworks relevant to the shipping industry