Batumi Navigation Teaching University Ltd.

Vocational Educational Programme

C A T A L O G U E

2018

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Contact Information: Address: №38 Queen Tamar Ave. Batumi, Georgia

Batumi Navigation Teaching University Ltd.

Contact phones: 0422 29 25 25; 29 32 32, 25 42 92;

Fax: 0422 25 37 49;

Web-page: www.bntu.edu.ge

E-mail: info@bntu.edu.ge

Rector: Parmen Khvedelidze, Professor, deep-sea master

Head of Administration-Chancellor: Lali Khvedelidze

Head of Vocational Education Department: Lali Khvedelidze

Quality Assurance Coordinator of Department: Mzevinar Dzirkvadze, Head teacher.

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Batumi Navigation Teaching University Ltd.

History of the University

Batumi Navigation Teaching University Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as - BNTU) is a Limited Liability Entrepreneurial Legal Entity established in accordance with the Law of Georgia On Entrepreneurs. It’s legal form - Legal Entity of Private Law. Its status of Higher Education Institution is assigned in accordance with the rules established in accordance with the Law of Georgia, and acts as autonomous higher education institution on the basis of the Constitution of Georgia, Law of Georgia and its Articles of Association.

History and nowadays

In 1999, “Batumi Maritime College – Seaman School” was established at the premises of which in 2002 International Maritime Training Center “Mercury” started its activities, aim of which is training/retraining and certification of mariners. In 2007, - At the premises of Batumi Maritime College – Seaman School, Batumi Navigation Institute - International Maritime Training Center was established, subsequently (in 2008) it was named as Batumi Navigation Teaching University (hereinafter referred to as - BNTU) and in 2013 was given authorization (right of educational activity) on the basis of the Resolution of Authorization Council (№04, 15.02.2013).

Values of the University

Humanism, tolerance and equality; liberty of speech, freedom of expression and decision making; Fairness, transparency and publicity of decisions; Academic freedom, responsibility and integrity.

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Mission of the University

Mission of Batumi Navigation Teaching University Ltd. is an answer of its founders, students, master’s

students, vocational students and staff on the questions “Who we are? What and for whom we are

doing?” and reflects their view on main objectives and priorities of BNTU:

„Batumi Navigation Teaching University is a open social and education system, which is aimed at the following:

Compliance with International Quality Standards, integration into international space and support of social, economic and cultural development of the region;

Provision of equal conditions to receive education in discrimination-free, democratic and fair environment, support of realization of personal interests and potential, creation of the most preferable conditions for cultural, intellectual and personal development;

Carrying out of educational activity (Bachelor’s, Master’s and vocational educational programmes; training/retraining and professional development training-courses) in accordance with the Law of Georgia in the priority area of education –transportation (especially in maritime field), its operation and service, administration, management etc., as well as in the areas corresponding to the public requirements and needs;

Training of competitive experts with state-of-the-art knowledge and effective practical skills in Georgia’s and international education and labor markets, formation of motivation of fulfillment of personal, social and civil responsibilities, professional liabilities, observance of ethical standards, sharing of universal values, personal and professional development;

Support of principles of continuous education, life-long learning and academic freedom.

Vision of the University

BNTU in 2025 – Competitive higher education institution, integrated in international education, industry and scientific space, meeting international standards, work and study in which is equally prestigious. At the same time, BNTU is a reliable partner for educational, scientific and field organizations, which has popular brand recognized in European educational and industry field.

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Our achievements

Compliance with Quality Management International Standards (ISO)

International Quality Certificate is a warrant of BNTU sustainability, assurance and continuous

enhancement of service quality, professional integrity and international competitiveness of staff in

BNTU. Batumi Navigation Teaching University holds Quality Management International Standard (ISO)

Compliance Certificates:

Certificate of Quality Management System Conformity (ISO): ISO 9001:1994ISO 9001:2000 (2004, 2008); ISO 9001:2008 (2009, 2011, 2014); ISO 9001:2015

Internation Certification Network: IQNet 2000 (2004, 2008); IQNet 2008 (2009, 2011, 2014); IQNet 2015 (2017).

Compliance of BNTU as maritime educational institution with International Standards (External Audit of BNTU by International Maritime Authority):

Russian Register Certification System - Certificate of Quality Management System Conformity (ISO 9001:1994, ISO 9001:2000, ISO 9001:2008, ISO 9001:2015);

European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) - Audit of European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) (2013); Recognition by Honduras Maritime Authority Recognition by Panama Maritime Authority

Confirmation of compliance of BNTU as maritime educational institution, acquired in Georgia (BNTU passes audit of Maritime Transport Agency of Georgia).

(BNTU passes audit of Maritime Transport Agency of Georgia). Recognition of BNTU as maritime educational institution: Certificate of recognition of maritime training institution issued by LEPL Maritime Transport Agency of the Ministry of Economic and Sustainable Development of Georgia; annual audit results of LEPL Maritime Transport Agency of the Ministry of Economic and Sustainable Development of Georgia : intermediate, final audit (2014); intermediate, final audit (2015); intermediate, final audit (2016); final audit (2017).

Integration into international field, educational and research areas

BNTU – the Founder of Scientific Magazine

Since 2016, BNTU is a co-founder of international peer-reviewed scientific publication “Innovative Economics and Management.

Membership of international organizations

IAMU - International Association of Maritime Universities ;

BSAMI - Black Sea Association of Maritime Institutions ;

Member of International Consortium of Education and Research Cooperation.

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Our partners Higher Education Institutions

Admiral Makarov National University of Shipbuilding (Ukraine, Nikolayev); NorthEast Maritine Institute (Massachusetts, USA); Latvian Transport and Communication Institute (Riga, Latvia); Chernigov National Technological University (Chernigov, Ukraine); Academic Society of Michal Baludansky (Kosice, Slovakia); Turkish Black Sea Technical University (Trabzon, Turkey); Baku State Maritime Academy (Baku, Azerbaijan); Kiev State Maritime Transport Academy (Kiev, Ukraine); International Academy of Marine Sciences, Technologies and Innovations of Ukraine (Nikolayev,

Ukraine); Warsaw Management University (Warsaw, Poland); Security Management University (Kosice, Slovakia); Kosice Technological University (Kosice, Slovakia); Technological University of Czech Republic in Prague (Prague, Czech Republic); Piri Reis Maritime University (Istanbul, Turkey).

Field organizations

“Poseidon”; “Iberia Navigation +”; “Fregat”; “Elseri”; “Internatonal Maritime Group”; “Baltic Group International, Georgia”; “Eurostar Marine”; “Aries”; “NONAT XXI”; Gza Ltd; BMS Georgia Ltd.; BATOS SHIPPING LTD (Agency, forwarding company); INFLOT BATUMI LTD (Agency, forwarding company); TERO MARITIME AGENCY LTD (Agency, forwarding company); Cargo Trans Group Ltd.; Geo Trans Group Ltd. (Shipping company); Batumi Rail Group Ltd.; MRG Limited Ltd. Sagitarius Ltd. – Medical Center for mariners ; Non-entrepreneurial (Non-commercial) Legal Entity National Institute of Economic Research

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Partners-Employers

Our partner crewing companies:

Gemini;

QUEENSWAY SERVICES;

GEO CREWING;

EUROSTAR MARINE;

ARIES;

NITC – NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COM.

Poseidon Agency Ltd.

Internatonal Maritime Group

Geo Bridge-K Ltd.

Elseri Ltd.

Iberia Navigation +

Ialkani-S Ltd.

GLOBAL Marine Company Ltd.

Fregati Crewmanagement and consulting Ltd.

Valmars Georgia Ltd

Elvictor Crew Management Service Ltd.

LEPL Ajara Employment Agency

Batumi Sea Port Ltd.

Batumi Autotransport Ltd.

Interloggeorgia Ltd.

Cargo Trans Group Ltd.

TERO MARITIME AGENCY LTD

BATOS SHIPPING LTD

INFLOT BATUMI LTD

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Certificates of International Recognition

Quality Management System Certificate of Compliance ISO 9001:2015

IQNET -Certificate

IAMU- International Association of Maritime Universities, member

BSAMI- Black Sea Association of Maritime Institutions

Resolution of Eurocommission

Approval of Maritime Training Centre by Honduras Maritime Authority

Approval of Maritime Training Centre by Panama Maritime Authority

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Description of Vocational Educational Programmes

Table of content

Part 1 Subject vocational educational programmes

1. Private sailor of deck .................................................................. 10

2. Private sailor of engine room ..................................................... 13

3. Ship electrician ........................................................................... 16

4. Cook of a ship ............................................................................. 19

Part 2 Vocational educational programmes, which will be implemented in case of

obtaining authorization

5. Maintenance of deck compartment - Private sailor of a deck .......... 24

6. Maintenance of engine room - Private sailor of a engine room ........26

7. Electricity of III level - Ship electrician ............................................... 27

Part 3 Material and technical resources

8. Provision of educational programmes with material and technical resources

Part 4 Vocational student evaluation system

9. Evaluation of learning outcomes of vocational students within subject vocational

educational programmes

10. Evaluation of learning outcomes of vocational students within module programme

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Part 1 Subject vocational educational programmes

Private sailor of a deck

Name of educational programme: Private sailor of a deck Vocational education level: III Qualification to be assigned: III level vocational qualification of private sailor of a deck (111001) Programme scope: 60 credits (1 credit - 26 hours), total -1560 hours, including:

60% – 36 credits (936 hours) for academic component (contact-379; independent-557) 40% – 24 credits (624 hours) for internship component

Programme admission prerequisites: A person, who has acquired basic level of general education or complete general education, is admitted to the programme. Additional requirement: To obtain right of employment at maritime fleet ships, it is necessary to undergo special medical checkup (Form # IV-100/a) in medical centers, recognized by Maritime Transport Agency. Necessity of medical checkup is caused by the specific nature of work at maritime fleet ships, and is provided for by Georgian legislation, as well as by statutory documents of the International Maritime Organization.

Vocational programme objectives: Training of alumni with III level vocational qualification of private sailor of deck, who should know the following: Basics of safe ship handling, execution of ship works, including: woodwork, painting, knotting and splicing works. Hull and metal ware cleaning works; masts-and-spars and rigging equipment; designation, structure, application and maintenance of rudder, cargo, anchor, towing equipment. Learning outcomes:

Knowledge and understanding

Knows the following:

General concepts of ship structure and navigation properties of a ship;

masts-and-spars and rigging equipment;

designation, structure, application and maintenance of rudder, cargo, anchor, towing equipment;

preparation of outer hull part for navigation;

main types of ship paints and rules of their application;

designation, structure, application and maintenance of deck technical equipment;

service instructions of lifting and loading equipment;

main navigational terms, notions and definitions;

steering control commands and their purpose, including in English;

observation-related duties, including on direction, determined on audio signal, traffic control signal or other object in degrees and quarters;

form and measurements of the Earth, geographical coordinates; main lines and planes, circular, quaternary, orthorhombic systems of horizon division,

True heading and relative bearing, Earth's magnetism, magnetic heading and

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line of bearing, gyrocompass and their designation

rules of navigation watch-keeping;

requirements of safety measures for deck operations;

duties for the provision of ship damage control (in case of emergency situations, fire). Emergency warning systems;

cargo acceptance, delivery, placing and fixing rules;

list of alarm types;

alarm signals. Schedule in alarm conditions;

marking types on deck;

main requirements of sea pollution prevention measures;

safe watch-keeping standards.

Ability to use knowledge in

practice

Able to do the following:

execution of ship works, including: woodwork, painting, knotting and splicing works. Hull and metal ware cleaning works;

Navigation and port watch-keeping, lookout by sight and hearing on the watch;

Observance of ship watch-keeping rules;

Control of steering device and course pointer. Usage of gyrocompass and magnetic compass during steering control in case of command to switch to manual handling from automatic and vice versa;

Execution of ship securing operations;

Maintenance of steering, loading and towing equipment;

Loading and unloading operations: preparation of spaces, hold compartments and deck for cargo placement; cargo acceptance, delivery, placing and fixing. Cleaning of cargo holds and deck after unloading operations;

Provision of navigation safety. Provision of corresponding safety level of transportation, usage of any means for maintenance of ship’s damage control, including: usage of fire-fighting means; launching, picking up and handling of rescue boat; usage of individual rescue equipment etc.;

Acting according to alarm signals, provision of first medical aid;

Usage of alarm signals during rescue and search operations, including: pyrotechnics technologies, satellite emergency radiobeacons and transponders;

Avoidance of false alarm signals. Measures to be taken in case of launching of false alarm signal;

Acting within the scope of own competence based on environmental protection requirements.

Communication on issues, relating to the professional and household activity.

Work on computer, fulfillment of basic functions with office software, searching information in Internet, communication via e-mail.

Ability to make conclusion

Able to identify problem on the basis of conclusion made as a result of control of steering device, course pointer and lookout by sight, and deliver information to the officer in charge of a navigational watch.

Communication skills

Has team working skills and able to carry out effective working relations during watch-keeping. Acts adequately within the scope of his competence on commands issued by a person from command squad; able to effectively use information and communication technologies relating to the professional activity, ship’s internal

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communication equipment and alarm signaling system; knows standard English sentences, required for the fulfillment of duties;

Learning ability Understands necessity of retraining courses to maintain high level of qualification, and needs of further professional development.

Values

High risk factor, determining peculiarities of professional activity of seaman. A ship is the working and living environment for seaman at the same time. Hence, team working, self-discipline, sociability, punctuality, professional and personal responsibility are those values that provide safety of ship, crew and cargo.

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Private sailor of engine room

Name of educational programme: Private sailor of engine room Vocational education level: III Qualification to be assigned: III stage vocational qualification of private sailor of engine room (111002). Programme scope: 60 credits (1 credit - 26 hours), total 1560 hours, including: 60% – 36 credits (936 hours) for academic component (contact - 495; independent - 441); 40% – 24 credits (624 hours) for internship component.

Programme admission prerequisites: A person, who has acquired basic level of general education or complete general education is admitted to the programme.

Additional requirement: To obtain right of employment at maritime fleet ships, it is necessary to undergo special medical checkup (Form # IV-100/a) in medical centers, recognized by Maritime Transport Agency. Necessity of medical checkup is caused by the specific nature of work at maritime fleet ships, and is provided for by Georgian legislation, as well as by statutory documents of the International Maritime Organization.

Vocational programme objectives: Alumni with III level vocational qualification of private sailor of engine room, who should know the following: structure of ship engines, their operation principles, theoretical and operating cycles, basic engine parameters, their control and adjustment; methods of control of effective start-up and operating mode of ship’s main propulsion unit technical facilities and auxiliary systems, and control of general state of mechanisms, methods of organization of engine-room watch-keeping.

Learning outcomes:

Knowledge and understanding

Knows the following:

General principles of ship structure and navigation properties;

Ship designation and classification;

Designation, structure, usage and maintenance of rudder, loading, anchor, securing and towing equipment;

Ship spaces, holds and tween decks;

Hull shape, main cross-sections;

Freight-carrying capacity; buoyancy, stability; resistance to flooding;

General principles of processes running in ship’s combustion engines. Structure of engines, their operating principles, service systems;

Structure of ship engines, their operating principles, theoretical and operating cycles basic engine parameters;

Rules of operation of ship combustion engines;

Main performance figures of operation of power units;

Safety requirements for working in engine room;

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Rules of safe operation of ship boilers;

Types and structure of ship boilers and auxiliary mechanisms;

Rules of maintenance of boilers, auxiliary mechanisms and systems;

Alarm and warning signaling of ship system and mechanisms;

Rules of watch-keeping in engine room;

Signs and causes of malfunctioning of main engine, auxiliary diesel generator and auxiliary mechanisms;

Structure and service systems of ship pumps, compressors, separators and steering engine;

Main maintenance and repair materials of ship mechanisms, systems and devices;

Designation, component parts of ship systems (ballast, drying, oil carriers, inert gasses, fire-fighting etc.) and maintenance skills.

Marking and designation of ship pipeline;

Ship pipeline materials;

Calculation of direct current circuits; calculation of mixed circuit with electromotive intensity; calculation of magnetic circuit;

Structure of distributing devices and transformers. Work according to the diagram of automatic adjustment of excitation and voltage of generators;

Calculation of ship power plant capacity. Determination and selection of power load of accumulators;

Duties for the provision of ship damage control (in case of emergency situations and fire).

Alarm signal systems in engine room;

Application of emergency equipment and activities during emergency situations;

Waste utilization rules;

Main requirements of sea pollution prevention measures;

Structure and properties of metals and their alloys; selection of all materials (metal, non-metal, electro-technical, composite) used in maintenance taking into consideration of mechanical properties and strength, plasticity, impact resistance, fatigue-limit, magnetic properties for the purpose of manufacturing of ship structures and technical facilities.

Measuring and manual tools, used in engine room; tools for removal of ball bearings, roller bearings and piston rings, their practical usage; fitting operations; methods for measurement of parts

Ability to use knowledge in

practice

Able to do the following:

Watch-keeping in engine room;

Preparation of service systems of machinery plants for operation;

Preparation of steam boilers, auxiliary mechanisms and their service systems for operation;

Maintenance of engine-room electrical devices;

Taking all required acts according to all types of alarms, based on safety requirements , including: usage of fire-fighting equipment; launching, picking up and handling of rescue boat; usage of individual rescue equipment etc.;

Usage of technical equipment for salvage of a vessel, usage of emergency, fire-fighting and rescue equipment within the scope of his competence; taking actions

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based on environmental requirements.

Maintenance of ship systems within the scope of his competence;

Practical application of manual tools used in engine-room; thermal processing of steel and nonferrous metals; repair of manifold valve; repair of centrifugal, gear and screw pumps;

Communication on professional and household issues;

Work on computer, carrying out of basic functions in office software; searching information in Internet; communication via e-mail;

Successful solution of multiple problems relating to the ship and usage of accident-preventing means.

Organization of service of main and auxiliary mechanisms and their maintenance;

Ship’s electrical equipment, tools and maintenance rules of automatic control systems; electric and magnetic circuits;

Regulations and standards of safety measures, labor protection, workplace sanitation, fire prevention; environmental requirements; emergency and emergency situation materials;

Equipment of a ship and its devices and systems; maneuvering and warning signals; sea rescue methods; making of decision in any emergency situation; identification and assessment of danger; collision prevention measures;

Initial measures during rescue of ship and its technical equipment; usage of collective and individual sea rescue equipment.

Ability to make conclusion

Able to identify problem on the basis of data of control and measuring instruments, the conclusion made on the basis of lookout by sight and hearing, and deliver information to watch engineer.

Communication skills

Has team-working skills and establishes effective working relationships with colleagues and managers; knows standard English sentences, required for the fulfillment of duties; adequately understands commands in fulfillment of functional duties during watch-keeping and able to give motivated and justified reply.

Learning ability Understands necessity of retraining courses to maintain high level of qualification, and needs of further professional development.

Values High risk factor, determining peculiarities of professional activity of seaman. A ship is the working and living environment for seaman at the same time. Hence, team-working, self-discipline, sociability, punctuality, professional and personal responsibility are those values that provide safety of ship, crew and cargo.

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III level ship electrician

Name of programme: III level vocational programme of electrician (ship electrician). Vocational education level: III Qualification to be assigned: III level vocational qualification of electrician (040557). Programme scope: 60 credits (40% for academic component, 60% for internship) (1 credit - 26 hours,

60 credits = 1560 hours).

Programme admission prerequisites: A person, who has acquired basic level of general education or complete general education is admitted to the vocational programme.

Vocational programme objectives: Training of person with III level vocational qualification of electrician (ship electrician), who should know the following: basics of operational principles and purpose of tools and devices used in electric-power industry, functional purpose of individual parts of electric and electronic devices and equipment, types of electrical installation works, main processes, methods and general theoretical basics specific to installation, repair and maintenance works of electric electrical plants. Purpose and diagram of ship electric equipment. Structure of electric actuators, designation, structure and operation method of tools and mechanisms of electrical plant equipment sets, and allocation of them onboard, carrying out of installation, maintenance of electric and electronic devices and equipment in accordance with predetermined instructions and using of relevant tools and devices, control and measuring instruments, assembly tools and materials, fulfillment of simple technical tasks according to given instructions, successful application of corresponding competencies of III level vocational qualification of electrician (ship electrician) in professional activity in accordance with the requirements of STCW Manila addendum, Rule III/7, STCW Code, Chapter A-III/7, Table A-III/7.

Learning outcomes:

Knowledge and understanding

Has a knowledge of the basics of operational principles and purpose of tools and devices used in electric-power industry, main processes, methods and general theoretical basics specific to installation, repair and maintenance works of electric electrical plants;

Knows how to use protective equipment and functional purpose of individual parts of electric and electronic devices and equipment;

Knows purpose of separate parts and simple assembly of electric and electronic devices and equipment and understands their significance;

Knows different types of electric-installation operations required for the repair of electrical plants; methods of cable and wire installation; structures of distributing devices and transformers;

Knows standardization in machine-building industry, errors during manufacturing of

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parts and assembly of machines; engineering kinematics; transmission of rotational motion; machinery parts, assembly units, classification, designation and requirements;

Knows rules of maintenance and service of ship’s electric equipment; structure and application rules of electric electrical measuring instruments, rules of carrying out of repair works and safety measures;

designation, structure, application and maintenance of rudder, loading, anchor, towing equipment;

Service instructions of electric actuators of main and auxiliary mechanisms; ship’s electric equipment, tools and service instructions of automatic control systems; electric actuators of loading, anchor and steering device; equipment, operation and maintenance of electric actuators;

Operation and service of ship mechanisms, systems and devices; watch-keeping during ship running and berthing, lookout, communication;

Safety signs; safety requirements; duties for the provision of ship damage control (in case of emergency situations, fire); alarm signal systems;

Types of alarms; alarm signals; schedule during alarm;

Individual protection equipment;

Regulations and standards of safety measures; environmental requirements; emergency and emergency situation materials.

Equipment of a ship and its devices and systems; maneuvering and warning signals; sea rescue methods;

Main requirements of sea pollution prevention measures;

Knows: purpose and diagram of ship electric equipment; designation, structure and operation method of tools and mechanisms of electrical plant equipment sets, and allocation of them onboard.

Ability to use

knowledge in

practice

Is able to do the following:

Solution of simple technical tasks according to given instructions using tools and devices used in electric-power industry.

Preparation of tools, devices, mechanisms, materials and spare parts befor repair works; application of wide range of technical methods and skills relating to installation and maintenance of electric and electronic devices and equipment using control and measuring instruments, assembly tools, main methods and materials at electric-power equipment, separate parts and simple assemblies according to predetermined instructions;

Identification of malfunction of ship’s electric equipment, their light repair and adjustment;

Monitoring of power supply to electric-powered auxiliary mechanisms and systems;

Installation, dismantling of cables of ship’s electric equipment, their wiring and repair; servicing of accumulator batteries, starting-up regulating equipment and electric lighting network;

Drawing up and description of various electrical diagrams; usage of electric tools, instruments and other electric equipment; maintenance of electric devices within the scope of his competence;

Carrying out of works and main operations onboard within the scope of his competence;

Fulfillment of labor protection requirements;

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Prevention of environment pollution and carrying out of works within the scope of his competence in accordance with the environmental requirements;

Usage of all available means for maintenance of ship damage control, including: fire-fighting equipment, individual rescue equipment etc.;

Acting in accordance with alarm signals; provision of first medical aid;

Application of alarm signals during search and rescue operations, including: avoidance of false alarm signals; measures to be taken in case of launching of false alarm signal;

Fulfillment of simple technical tasks according to given instructions: servicing of ship electric devices, equipment and systems, troubleshooting, carrying out maintenance and repair with the scopes of own competence.

Ability to make conclusion

Able to: identify simple problems revealed during working process, taking into account of instructions of direct supervisor (watch commander, engineer-on-duty); use delivered technical information to solve problems during carrying out of installation and maintenance works in power-generating objects; independently solve various local technical problems arose during installation and operation of electric and electronic devices and equipment, in accordance with the conclusion made on the basis of its assessment, analysis.

Communication skills

Able to practically use English language during professional activity; communicate verbally and in writing profession-related simple issues in English and Georgian languages in different situations; effectively use information and communication technologies relating to the professional activity; use Microsoft Office programs (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint), search information in Internet and its processing, management of simple data bases etc.)

Learning ability

Able to study materials delivered during theoretical practice and internship with particular degree of independence, under supervision of professor and power engineer, as well as properly evaluate given tasks and independently determine areas of study.

Values Understands values and responsibilities specific to the professional activity in the field of electric power; knows safety rules; understands values specific to the professional activity and acts respectively; able to meet environmental requirements, identify and eliminate defects within his zone of activity; complies with the standards of professional ethics and safety regulations.

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Cook of a ship Name of educational programme: Cook of a ship Vocational education level: II Qualification to be assigned: II level vocational qualification of cook (010463) Programme scope: 45 credits (1 credit - 26 hours.), total 1170 hours.

Programme admission prerequisites: Basic or complete general education is a minimum requirement for admission to programme.

Vocational programme objectives: Training of II level cook (cook of a ship), who should know the following: process technologies of cooking; job description of ship service staff and cook of a ship.

Learning outcomes:

Knowledge and understanding

Familiar with and knows the following:

Types of catering facilities and specificity of their operation;

Organizational structure of kitchen and main principles of operation;

Types, ingredients and nutritive value of food foodstuff;

Foodstuff substitutes. Methods and technology of production of foods of plant and animal origin;

Initial processing of foodstuff (cleaning, washing and packing), rules of their storage;

Processing of various type foodstuff; methods of cooking, thermal processing, freezing or cooling; storage conditions and terms.

Processing of foodstuff with various methods. Preparation of semi-prepared food and separate simple components of course using technological chart and direct instructions of cook or master chef; storage of materials, semi-prepared food and prepared food in compliance with accurate temperature standards;

Distinguishing all types of local and foreign food products ;

Seasonings and their classification (according to countries);

History and origin of Georgian cuisine, impact of cuisines of other countries and regional peculiarities; regional cuisines and their specificity;

Preparation of hot and cold dishes of Georgian cuisine on the basis of receipts and technological chart: knowledge of basics of world art of cooking and their specific nature.

Preparation of simple dishes of world cuisine on the basis of receipts, using vegetables, cereals, meat (beef, pork, veal, lamb, goat meat, baby goat, meat of rabbit); fowl (chicken, rooster, turkey, goose, duck); wild fowl (pheasant, wild duck, quail); sea food; bean; eggs, mushrooms, dairy products to prepare soups, side dishes, sandwiches, burgers, sauces, salads; canapes; appetizers and construction and preparation of other simple dishes;

Work on dough; methods of preparation of main types of flour-based foods; knowledge of technology of preparation of simple desserts from fruits and other ingredients;

Work technique, including knife skills at medium level (art of carving);

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calculation of row material costs, productivity of semi-prepared food and final products according to separate types of row materials; knowledge of structure and type of menu;

Presentation of menu, drawing up of calculation cards for complex (mixed) and simple dishes;

Kitchen inventory; control of quality and weight of row materials; knowledge of basic principles required for proper planning and accounting;

Units of size, weight and volume; knowledge of division of course in portions; calculation of prime cost of dish;

Classification of various public catering facilities; ability to participate on preparation of plan for various events and in their conduction.

Food presentation and knowledge of services and servicing methods for its presentation ;

Servicing culture, communication with guests;

Essence of diet and its significance; components of foodstuff, biological –origin natural pollutants of foodstuff, anthropogenic chemical pollutants of foodstuff; types of food poisoning and their prevention;

Sanitary and hygienic requirements for arrangement of food industry enterprises and for technological processes;

Sanitary and hygienic requirements of row products; sanitary and hygienic requirements of finished products; personal hygiene of workers and servants; requirements of staff working conditions and safety; sanitary law and regulatory statutory documents in public catering field; Sanitary requirements for arrangement and keeping of rooms of public catering facilities;

Insect and rodent control measures; basic rules of preparation, cooking and further storage of foodstuff and/or dishes in public catering facilities; requirements of foodstuff transportation, receipt and storage; rules of selection and storage of foodstuff; prevention of infectious and parasitological diseases. Basic knowledge of the following:

Labor relationship regulating standards;

Profession regulating rules and standards;

Labor safety and fire prevention standards;

Sanitary and hygienic regulations and standards;

Sanitary conditions at cookhouse;

First medical aid rules;

Rules of listing of expired and bad products;

Rules and terms of stocktaking;

Work in cookhouse during stormy weather;

Accounting of product consumption onboard – onboard accounting book; certificate of foodstuff, packaging material delivery and inspection;

Storage of perishable products onboard with observance of recommended temperature modes;

Basics of organization of nutrition in tropical climate conditions; water-consumption regimen in tropics; specific nature of nutrition of crew of mixed ethnical type; specificity of food storage and preparation onboard;

Learning of organization of provision of ship damage control;

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Knowledge of personal safety rules for the purpose of survival;

Handling of rescue equipment; fire prevention and fire-fighting methods; flood control ;

Principles of environment and sea pollution prevention; Waste utilization rules;

Job instructions of ship service staff, ship baker -cook, ship mess steward; ship keeper; caterer of the mess;

Ship electric equipment, tools and operational rules of automatic control systems;

Rules of safe application and servicing of electric equipment;

Designation of kitchen tools, inventory, devices, measurement tools, cutting tools, their safe usage, cleaning and handling;

Functional composition of computer; main and peripheral equipment of PC; operating system Windows; Microsoft Office programs (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint); internet-technologies and understanding of opportunities of their usage.

Ability to

use

knowledg

e in

practice

Able to do the following:

Carrying out of his work in stable environment with some level of independency.

Preparation and organization of working zone; cleaning of working zone with the observance of sanitary and hygienic rules; safe and intended usage of kitchen appliances, devices and working tools;

Processing of products proper preparation of products for cooking by means of their cleaning, cutting, blending, grinding or milling, thermal processing of necessary products for dish.

Cooking of simple courses taking into account of dietary and cultural needs;

Preparation of semi-prepared food and separate simple components of course using technological chart and direct instructions of cook or master chef; storage of materials, semi-prepared food and prepared food in compliance with accurate temperature standards.

Testing during cooking, application of tasting and taste choosing methods; dishing up according to established standards;

Provision of first medical aid;

Acceptance and consideration of instructions and notes of a cook, master chef and other staff members regarding particular problems and making proper conclusion

Usage of ship rescue technical means, emergency, fire-fighting and rescue equipment;

Servicing of special equipment designed for storage of food and cooking onboard;

Safe usage and handling of kitchen tools, devices and tools;

Computer skills at user’s level; searching of information in Internet and downloading in computer; data archiving; communication via e-mail; preparation, demonstration of presentation, work on slides; creation of e-tables; management of simple databases, [recessing of information;

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Ability to make conclusion

Able to:

Accept and take into consideration of instructions and notes of a cook, master chef and other staff members regarding particular problems and making proper conclusion.

Communication skills

Able to do the following:

Verbal and written communication, understanding require information within the scope of professional competence; understanding of labor contract, kitchen regulations, technological chart, working schedule, menus and receipts; observance of standards of professional ethics in communication with colleagues and customers; presentation of knowledge and professional skills against customers and colleagues; immediate response in critical situations (conflicts, complaints); listening of requests and tasks of colleagues, understanding and specification of needs; delivery of information about arose problem in details; creation and procession of special documentation using information technologies.

Application of information and communication technologies; searching and understanding of information from Internet, magazines and cooking books;

Foreign language (English) proficiency at intermediate level; application of English terms relating to the cook’s profession in communication with customers and colleagues; reading of texts and making decisions.

Foreign language (English) proficiency at elementary level; reading and understanding of simple texts; knowledge and application of professional terminology

Learning ability

Able to study theoretical and practical part of programme determined by curriculum, and learn it independently; able to learn according to specified literature, determine needs of continuation of study at next level by supervision and on the basis of evaluation of others.

Values Familiar with food and beverage serving field, main principles of service and hospitality, professional ethics; understands his own duties, functions and liabilities, and able to establish productive collaboration with colleagues and staff; is a well-disposed; has fair and ethical approach to work; does not lose mobilization ability in critical situation and tries his best to satisfy customers.

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Part 2. Vocational educational programmes, which will be implemented after

authorization

Maintenance of deck compartment - Private sailor of a deck;

Maintenance of ship engine-room - Ship private sailor of engine room;

Electricity of III level - Ship electrician;

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Maintenance of deck compartment - Deck plate sailor

Name of educational programme: Maintenance of deck compartment - Deck plate sailor; Vocational qualification to be assigned: III level vocational qualification in maintenance of deck compartment; Programme scope: 91 credits (1 credit - 25 hours), total 2 275 hours. Including: General modules -16 credits (400 hours), vocational/sector modules- 75 credits (1 875 hours); programme duration: 62 (for Georgian-speaking students)/ 74 weeks (for non Georgian-speaking students), from this, 6 months are for internship. Programme admission prerequisites:

Basic education.

Requirements of “Standards of seafarers state of health” (#01 Order of Maritime Transport Agency of the Ministry of Economic and Sustainable Development of Georgia (as of February 26, 2014);

Age - 16.

Alumni employment opportunities:

After completion of programme, an alumnus will be given education confirmation document and

internship certificates. Then, he should pass certification to obtain required certificates. On the basis of

obtained documents, he passes exam in Maritime Transport Agency of the Ministry of Economic and

Sustainable Development of Georgia to receive diploma.

A person, with III level vocational qualification for maintenance of deck compartment, after obtaining of

work permit (qualification certificate) on the basis of fulfillment of requirements of the Law of Georgia

on Training and Certification of Mariners and recognized term of service on a ship can be employed at

the position of private sailor of a deck at sea-going, commercial, passenger, port auxiliary fleet, fishing

and other vessels, as well as in state or private companies relating to the servicing and maintenance of

marine transport. Code of International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO) for this profession:

8350

Learning outcomes corresponding to assigned qualification corresponding:

Learning outcomes of III level vocational qualification in maintenance of deck compartment: Participation in safe maintenance of deck equipment and devices; Participation in safe watch-keeping;

Steering control;

Participation in ship securing and anchorage operations; Cleaning of ship compartments;

Participation in repair and maintenance works of deck equipment;

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Execution of knotting and splicing works;

Participation in loading operations; Carrying out of painting works at the ship; Provision of safety at the ship.

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Maintenance of ship’s engine-room - Private sailor of engine room

Name of educational programme: Maintenance of ship’s engine-room - Private sailor of engine room Vocational qualification to be assigned: III level vocational qualification in maintenance of engine room. Programme scope: 87 credits (1 credit - 25 hours), total 2 175 hours, including: General modules 16 credits (400 hours), vocational/sector modules - 71 credits (1 775 hours.) Programme duration is 61 (for Georgian-speaking students) / 73 weeks (for non Georgian-speaking students) from which 6 months are for internship. Programme admission prerequisites:

Basic education.

Requirements of “Standards of seafarers state of health” (#01 Order of Maritime Transport Agency of the Ministry of Economic and Sustainable Development of Georgia (as of February 26, 2014);

Age - 16.

Alumni employment opportunities: After completion of programme, an alumnus will be given education confirmation document and

internship certificates. Then, he should pass certification to obtain required certificates. On the basis of

obtained documents, he passes exam in Maritime Transport Agency of the Ministry of Economic and

Sustainable Development of Georgia to receive diploma.

A person, with III level vocational qualification in maintenance of engine room, after obtaining of work

permit (qualification certificate) on the basis of fulfillment of requirements of the Law of Georgia on

Training and Certification of Mariners and recognized term of service on a ship can be employed at the

position of of private sailor of engine-room at sea-going, commercial, passenger, port auxiliary fleet,

fishing and other vessels, as well as in state or private companies relating to the marine transport

servicing and maintenance field. Code of International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO) for

this profession: 8350

Learning outcomes corresponding to assigned qualification:

Learning outcomes of III level vocational qualification in maintenance of engine room;

Maintenance of systems of engine room boilers, mechanisms and devices; Repair of engine room mechanisms; Engine room watch-keeping; Carrying out of painting works; Participation in fuel receipt and pumping operations; Participation in operations relating to bilge and ballast waters; Management of working environment and supplies; Provision of safety at the ship.

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Electricity of III level Name of programme: Electricity of III level -Ship electrician

Qualification to be assigned: III level vocational qualification in electricity (registration number 07313-პ). Programme scope: 52 credits (1 credit - 25 hours), total- 1300 hours, including general modules of III

level electricity in the volume of 6 credits (150 hours), total general and vocational/sector modules – in the volume of 18 credits (450 hours), vocational/sector modules of III level electivity - 28 credits (700 hours). Programme duration - 45 (for Georgian-speaking students) / 57 weeks (for non Georgian-speaking students).

Programme admission prerequisites:

Basic education. Alumni employment opportunities: In case of assignment of III level vocational qualification in electricity, a person may be employed in any

organization as a serviceman of electric equipment and other electric devices. Employment may include

the following:

- Electrician;

- Installer of electrical engineering systems;

- Building electrician;

- Provider-electrician ;

- Electrical officer;

- Installer of wiring and fitting pieces;

- Installer of lighting systems;

- Installer of fire alarm system;

- Installer of safety alarm system;

- Installer of outdoor lighting and electric alarm devices;

- Installer of runway lighting;

- Installer of solar energy collector.

An alumnus may also be employed as ship electrician after additional training, in accordance with

the requirements of III/7 Regulation of International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification

and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, and Article 26 of the Law of Georgia on Training and Certification

of Mariners.

Learning outcomes corresponding to assigned qualification:

Learning outcomes of III level vocational qualification in electricity:

Fulfillment of simple technical task in accordance with given instructions, using tools and devices used in electric-power industry;

Preparation of tools, devices, mechanisms, materials and spare parts before repair works. application of wide range of technical methods and skills relating to installation and maintenance of electric and electronic devices and equipment using control and measuring instruments, assembly tools, main

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methods and materials at electric-power equipment, separate parts and simple assemblies according to predetermined instructions;

Identification of malfunctions of ship’s electric equipment, their light repair and adjustment ;

Monitoring of power supply to electric-powered auxiliary mechanisms and systems;

Installation, dismantling of cables of ship’s electric equipment, their wiring and repair; servicing of accumulator batteries, starting-up regulating equipment and electric lighting network;

Drawing up and description of various electrical diagrams; usage of electric tools, instruments and other electric equipment; maintenance of electric devices within the scope of his competence;

Carrying out of works and main operations onboard within the scope of his competence;

Fulfillment of labor protection requirements;

Prevention of environment pollution and carrying out of works within the scope of his competence in accordance with the environmental requirements;

Usage of all available means for maintenance of ship damage control, including: fire-fighting equipment, individual rescue equipment etc.;

Acting in accordance with alarm signals; provision of first medical aid;

Application of alarm signals during search and rescue operations, including: avoidance of false alarm signals; measures to be taken in case of launching of false alarm signal;

Fulfillment of simple technical tasks according to given instructions: servicing of ship electric devices, equipment and systems, troubleshooting, carrying out maintenance and repair with the scopes of own competence.

Confirmation of achievement of learning outcomes and assignment of credits Assignment of credits to a vocational student is made on the basis of confirmation of achievement of learning outcomes. Confirmation of achievement of learning outcomes may be made:

a) By recognition of learning outcomes achieved within previous formal education; b) Confirmation of learning outcomes achieved by means of non-formal education in

accordance with the rule, established by the Minister of Education and Sciences; c) Confirmation of learning outcomes by means of evaluation.

Evaluation is developmental and determinative. Developmental evaluation may be made using both, by points and pass-fail exam principles.

Determinative evaluation envisages only usage of pass-fail exam principle-based system (based on confirmation of competencies) and assumes the following two types of evaluations:

a) Learning outcomes have been confirmed; b) Learning outcomes have not been confirmed

In case of failing determinative evaluation, a vocational student is entitled to demand additional evaluation of learning outcomes before programme completion. Evaluation method(s) are represented in modules.

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Assignment of vocational qualification Vocational qualification is assigned by Batumi Navigation Teaching University Ltd. Vocational Education Department. To obtain vocational qualification a vocational student should collect credits considered by modules of vocational educational programme.

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Part 3 material and technical resources

Provision of educational programmes with material and technical resources

Educational programmes are implemented at the premises of Batumi Navigation Teaching University Ltd., which includes the following:

Class-rooms and laboratories, equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and tools, work-rooms for academic staff,

Computer centers,

Language room,

Logistics room,

Training vessel Elita,

Training center, equipped with simulators and special rooms manufactured by famous English company Transas-Marine and installed by Transas-Eurasia.

Library (book collection -15128 units),

Availability of International Witherbys Seamanship Library (e-library)

Simulators:

Engine Room Simulator ERS 2000/3000;

Liquid Cargo Handling Simulator (LCHS 4000/5000).

Navi -Trainer RADAR/ARPA/ECDIS/Ship Handling Simulator Pro 3000;

Navi -Trainer Pro 5000 / ECDIS Navi Sailor 4000 ;

RADAR/ARPA Module Simulator;

Liquid Cargo Handling Simulator (LCHS 4000/5000);

Global Maritime Distress and Safety Systems (GMDSS) Simulator TGS 5000;

Use of electronic chart display and informational Systems;

Ship handling and maneuvering laboratory;

Lifeboat Simulator;

Fire-Fighting Training Facility.

Rooms for the following courses:

Engine Team and Resource Management;

Elementary First Aid;

Oil and Chemical Tanker;

Fire prevention and Fire Fighting;

Personal Safety and social responsibilities;

Personal Survival Techniques;

Tanker familiarization;

ISPS Code;

Dangerous goods.

Elementary First Aid;

Oil and Chemical Tanker;

Fire prevention and Fire Fighting;

Personal Safety and social responsibilities;

Personal Survival Techniques;

Tanker familiarization;

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ISPS Code;

Dangerous goods;

Ship Handling Simulator and Bridge Team and Resource Management;

ECDIS;

Global Maritime Distress and Safety Systems (GMDSS);

RADAR Navigation, Radar Plotting, use of ARPA.

Students will take internship, considered under curriculums of educational programmes – “Private sailor of deck” and “Private sailor of engine room” at training vessel Elite; internship considered under curriculum of educational programme “Ship electrician” in ship repair facility- Marine Technical Service Ltd.; internship, considered under curriculum of educational programme “Cook of a ship” in the restaurant Khinklis Sakhli, with which the teaching university has executed corresponding contract.

Part 4 Vocational student evaluation system

Evaluation of learning outcomes of vocational students within subject vocational

educational programmes

Evaluation of vocational student’s activity considers interim evaluation points and final exam evaluation

point. Maximum evaluation is 100 points. Final exam is evaluated by 40 points. Vocational student, who may collect 51 points taking into consideration of maximum points of interim and final evaluations, shall be admitted to final exam.

Evaluation system includes 5 good evaluation grades:

91% of maximum evaluation and more - A (Excellent);

81-90% of maximum evaluation - B (Very good);

71-80% of maximum evaluation - C (Good);

61-70% of maximum evaluation - D (Sufficient);

51-60% of maximum evaluation - E (Insufficient). There are two failing grades:

41-50% of maximum evaluation - FX (Failed), vocational student needs more work to pass the exam and he/she is given the right to pass additional exam once again by individual work. A student may pass the exam within the same semester. Time interval between final and corresponding additional exam should be no less than 10 days.

40% of maximum evaluation and less- F (failed) the work done by a student is not sufficient and it is necessary to re-complete educational course.

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Evaluation of learning outcomes of vocational students within module vocational

educational programmes

1. Achievements of vocational student within modular programme may be realized by developmental and determinative evaluation.

2. Developmental evaluation monitors development dynamics of each vocational student and promotes improvement of learning quality. During developmental evaluation there are used means such as verbal comment, advice, observation sheet, self-evaluation and mutual evaluation scheme etc. Developmental evaluation may be made using both, points and pass-fail exam principles.

3. Determinative evaluation monitors learning quality, establishes level of achievements of a vocational student regarding objectives determined modular programme. Results of determinative evaluation are considered in evaluation of learning outcome/module. Determinative evaluation envisages only usage of pass-fail exam principle-based system (based on confirmation of competencies) and assumes the following two types of evaluations:

Learning outcomes have been confirmed;

Learning outcomes have not been confirmed.

4. To confirm completion of modular programme, positive evaluation of all programme-considered modules and all learning outcomes corresponding to module is necessary;

5. In case of positive confirmation of learning outcomes, a student is not required to reconfirm the same learning outcome;

6. T is possible to evaluate more than one learning outcomes at the same time;

7. Evaluation may be made within BNTU – in class-room, computer class, workshops, as well as at internship objects.

8. In case of failing to confirm learning outcome, a vocational student is given the right of confirmation of that learning outcome in accordance with the rule specified under the Law.

9. In case of failing to confirm learning outcome, a vocational student can undergo re-evaluation during and/or after completion of module taking into consideration of module pre-requisites.

10. Conditions of re-evaluation may be represented for each evaluation in corresponding evaluation tools.