The objective of the course is to give the participants an increased understanding of human factors that affect behaviour, interaction and communication, also, to improve team-working skills as well as develop skills for avoiding misunderstandings and the prevention of incidents and close-calls.
The course will also give the participants knowledge of basic psychological and social conditions that affect perception of, decision-making and behaviour in critical situations and how these conditions affect the team’s processes, abilities and performance in an operational context.
The course covers topics such as:
• Allocation and prioritizing of resources, planning and co-ordination.
• Limitations of time and resources, including the need for rest
• Crisis management, methods of stress-handling
• Efficient communication aboard, with other vessels/installations and onshore
• Briefing: involvement and information
• Sharing of information and observations
• Understanding of culture
• Two-way communication, active listening and feedback
• Learning by summary / debriefing and transfer of experience
• Assertiveness and leadership
• Motivation
• Task management and the use of operational procedure
• Distribution of roles
• Values, attitudes and norms
• Management techniques and conflict handling.
• Decision-making in various situations
• Gathering and maintaining a common understanding and awareness of the situation
• Assessment of safety and risk
• Evaluation of the team’s experience
• The needs for training
• Decisions that reflect the team’s experience
Målgruppe for kurset
ERM is a course for Maritime Chief Engineers and Maritime Engineers with maritime engineer certificate or ships electrician certificate.
Eksamen / sertifisering
In order to receive Document of Evidence the participants must pass assessment in simulator and a written exam. The course is in accordance with NMA’s guidelines as per 29th January 2015.