This course is primarily intended for Management Level Deck and Engine Officers with direct or associated responsibility in conducting in-service appraisal of competence of seafarers onboard. The course mainly deals with the non-technical skills dimension of competency and the different behavioral competency domains and their behavioral indicators relevant for shipboard operations.

The course takes into account the guidelines issued by OCIMF & INTERTANKO in the information paper “Behavioural Competency Assessment and Verification for Vessel Operators”.

COURSE AIMS & OBJECTIVES:
The course aims to provide applied knowledge and practical understanding of the essential competency domains with respect to work-related behavior & attitude and the methods for monitoring and assessing such competencies towards instilling a positive safety culture and promoting a safe work environment onboard ship.

Upon completion of the course, participants should be able to:

• Explain the importance of the non-technical skills dimension of competency in performing safe operations.
• Describe the different competency domains forming the behavioral competency framework relevant for shipboard operations.
• Identify the behavioral indicators to be adopted and avoided that are associated with various competency elements.
• Discuss the requirements, method and scheme in conducting behavioral competency assessment.

COVERAGE / PROGRAM FOCUS:
The course deals with the following subject areas:

1. Behavioral Competency in Maritime Sector
2. Competency Framework
3. Behavioral-Competency Assessment