Quality MET Through Quality Simulator Applications 19 th International Maritime Lecturers Association Conference on MET 28 Sept – 1 October 2011, Rijeka, Croatia

Relevant issues Development of marine simulators Applications and types of simulators Conditions and criteria for use Impact, transfer and effectiveness Quality assurance issues

Development

Development conditions Widespread after WWII Marine simulation triggered by radar application Redundancy of the traditional training vessels Decrease in training periods on board ship More commonly available Improved quality of electronic systems

Marine simulator facility

Interactive virtual engineroom simulator

Simulation definition IMO Intersessional Simulator Working Group (ISWG) adapted following definition in 1994: Simulation is a realistic imitation, in real time, of any shiphandling, radar and navigation, propulsion, cargo/ballast or other ship-system incorporating an interface suitable for interactive use by the trainee or candidate either within or outside of the operating environment, and complying with the performance standards prescribed in the relevant parts of this section of the STCW code.

Simulator hierarchy Radar, navigation, visuals, models Radar, navigation, visuals Radar, navigation Radar CBT Computer Based Training Single Task Limited Multi FM

Hierarchy class steps Single task Limited task Multi task Full Mission

Simulator classification Functional approach Classes A,B,C,S Related to STCW95 tables Part A competences

Relevant organizations IMSFInternational Marine Simulator Forum IMLAInternational Maritime Lecturers Association INSLC International Navigation Simulation Lecturers Conference ICERS International Conference on Engine Room Simulators IAMUInternational Association of Maritime Universities GlobalMET Global Association of MET Institutes IAMI International Association of Maritime Institutes (IMOInternational Maritime Organization)

Pro’s and con’s Advantages superior substitute for real thing strong impression teaching tool training events repeatable safety hazards eliminated emergency situations possible accelerator and intensifier savings in time and equipment more readily available than real overall reduction training costs sea time remission Disadvantages relatively costly experienced instructors required vulnerable complex equipment scheduling complex

Applications and types

Applications of marine simulation Relevant dynamic processes Complex operational equipment Training and assessment tool Instructional intensifier and accelerator Demonstration of competences

Types of training Operator training Team training Decision making training Procedure training Maintenance training

Interactive elements TRAINING PROGRAMME SIMULATOR INSTRUCTOR STUDENT

Exercise components Introduction Learning objectives Exercise duration Student/instructor ratio Instructor notes Student briefing Exercise Student debriefing notes Evaluation criteria

Types of simulators navigation equipment GMDSS radar radar and navigation ship handling fisheries inland waterways dynamic positioning crane handling vessel traffic management search and rescue oil spill management propulsion plant steam generation plant electrical power plant refrigeration plant cargo handling ballast control dredging ship offshore processes drilling technology

Mandatory Code Part A New STCW 2010 mandatory training ECDIS Bridge resource management Engine room resource management Requirements of leadership ability on all levels Communication Security training all personnel with security tasks

Guidance Code Part B New STCW 2010 training guidelines for: Navigation in polar areas Offshore Supply Vessels (OSV) (Anchor handling) Dynamic Positioning (DP) Damage control

Conditions and criteria

STCW issues Which type of education is required? Is acquiring competence possible? How to transform knowledge into competence? Which training and assessment tools?

Rules and regulations I/6 Training and assessment within an institution competence assessment I/8 Quality standards training programmes examinations personnel qualifications I/12 Use of simulators performance standards programmes/assessment personnel

Competence ?……. Competence (Keen 1992, Parry 1996) : combination of skill, attitude, knowledge Competence (Fletcher 1995): ability to perform a particular activity to a prescribed standard. Competence (Dutch Higher Education Council 2002): potential to handle new, unexpected, untrained situations

Competence based learning Identify competence based performance standards Compare these to presently applied practices In case of differences then necessity to learn/train Competence based standards as assessment framework Accreditation of result of training efforts Evidence of performance monitored and measured

Assessment ?…….. ●Multi - methodical reflection procedure in order to collect evidence of performance ●Assessment framework through competence based standards ●Testing looks back to say something about the past learning ●Assessment looks ahead in competence based learning

Competence based assessment Criterion-referenced versus norm-referenced Limited written exams Workplace performance is best proof Onboard options limited and complex to achieve Next best are realistic relevant simulators

Rules and regulations I/6 Training and assessment within an institution competence assessment I/8 Quality standards training programmes examinations personnel qualifications I/12 Use of simulators performance standards programmes/assessment personnel

SEA System: general principle —General Principle Report

STCW 95 section A-I/12 ” the simulator shall be capable of simulating the operating capabilities of shipboard equipment concerned, to a level of physical realism appropriate to the training and assessment objectives.....”

Realistic ship’s bridge simulator

Realistic virtual engineroom simulator

Staffing challenge Seafarer shortage leads to Teaching staff shortage, required to be Appropriately qualified and have experienced instructors, assessors and supervisors.

Common MET career path STUDENT SEAFARER INSTRUCTOR ASSESSOR EXPERIENCED

Qualified assessor Regulation I/6 training and assessment in accordance with A-I/6 those responsible for assessment of competence shall be appropriately qualified in accordance with A-I/6 Code A-I/6 the assessor of competence should have experience in doing such on that particular type of simulator under experienced assessor supervision Code B-I/6 again: appropriately qualified and experienced model course 6.09 Training course for instructors

Appropriately qualified ???

Impact, transfer and effectiveness

AV-methods hierarchy

Simulator impact

Transfer issues Transfer is the extent to which skills (competences) acquired in learning (simulation) are transferable to real life situations. Does transfer happen? What magnitude of transfer? Efficiency of transfer? Is achieving competence possible? Which transfer results?

From here………....

to here!

Transfer of simulator learning Numerous studies to prove transfer of simulator learning Mainly for airlines, some in driving, few in maritime Groups of trainees performing with/without, simulator training/shipboard practice, are compared

Transfer conditions Well designed training programmes Sufficient training time Highly motivated simulator instructors Interested students Realistic simulator environment

Realism vs. transfer percentage

Time vs. transfer percentage (example)

Amount of transfer Learning theoretics 35 – 65% (average 50%) Simulation learners -11 – 90% (average 40%) Sample of army tank simulation 50 – 90% (average 70%)

Effectiveness Netherlands maritime study (1994) Performance levels respectively 50%, 76%, 83% after 40, 80,120 hours simulation Conditions applying simulator facility approved by Marad (DNV) simulation: 40% bridge, 40% engine, 20% cargo Seatime remission during cadet year 5 days (40hours) simtime = 10 days seatime (1:2) 10 days (80hours) simtime = = 30 days (1:3) 15 days (120hours) simtime = = 60 days (1:4)

Quality assurance issues

Those were the days

The way we are

Rules and regulations I/6 Training and assessment within an institution competence assessment I/8 Quality standards training programmes examinations personnel qualifications I/12 Use of simulators performance standards programmes/assessment personnel

General provisions (chapter I) Code Part A: Mandatory Standards A-I/8 Quality standards objectives, standards of competence defined certification, courses, exams, instructors, assessors internal quality assurance reviews 5-yearly evaluation of management, results, corrective action

Quality assurance What relevance of e.g. ISO 9000 to training and education? management tasks in QA system how auditing to be done checking learners requirements controling course and materials design keeping track of learning process using appropriate assessment methods helping learners after course completion keeping appropriate records

Quality assurance in MET Achieve excellence: equipment:teaching tools methodology:assessment personnel:qualified, experienced Agree on standards: adapt system:ISO 9000, BS 5750 approval:external audits relevance:specification for design development, production installation, servicing

QA systems

Concluding observations Effective teaching tool with strong impact More readily available superior substitute for real thing Emergency situations can be trained without safety hazard Accelerator and intensifier of teaching efforts Cost effective through savings in time and equipment Overall reduction of training costs Sim time can replace sea time for certification Relatively costly compared to traditional means Complex equipment which can fail Experienced instructors required

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