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STW 31/INF.2 27 September 1999 ENGLISH ONLY

SUB-COMMITTEE ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING AND WATCHKEEPING 31st session Agenda item 3 VALIDATION OF MODEL COURSE CONTENT Note by the Secretariat

SUMMARY Executive summary: This document provides information on new and revised model courses which provide guidance on the implementation of the training and assessment provisions of the revised STCW Convention. Paragraph 5 STW 30/3, STW 31/3

Action to be taken: Related documents:

1 The 1995 Conference of Parties to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) adopted resolution 13 "Revision of model courses published by the International Maritime Organization" in which the Organization is invited to take steps to revise and update those model courses which provide guidance on the implementation of the training and assessment provisions of the STCW Convention, as amended. 2 At its thirtieth session, the Sub-Committee validated nine existing model courses that had been revised and updated to meet the requirements of the revised STCW Convention (STW 30/3). Subsequently, eight model courses including the existing model course No. 3.12, Examination and Certification of Seafarers, have been revised and updated (see STW 31/3). As agreed at its last session this model course now titled: Assessment, Examination and Certification of Seafarers is under consideration by the validation panel and will be submitted to the Sub-Committee for consideration prior to its publication. 3 The Secretariat also identified the following new courses for development: .1 Crowd Management, Passenger Safety and Safety Training for Personnel providing direct services to Passengers in Passenger Spaces; Crisis Management and Human Behaviour Training including Passenger Safety, Cargo Safety and Hull Integrity Training; Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats; Personal Safety and Soc ial Responsibility; and Maritime English.
For reasons of economy, this document is printed in a limited number. Delegates are kindly asked to bring their copies to meetings and not to request additional copies.

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Expressions of interest in developing these model courses were sought from a number of maritime training institutes worldwide and the work assigned on the basis of available expertise and cost. The Secretariat would like to express its gratitude to the Governments of Norway, Singapore and India and the International Shipping Federation (ISF) for contributing expertise and funding for the development of these courses. 4 Drafts of these model courses have been received by the Secretariat and have been forwarded to members of the validation panel for their comments. Comments on the drafts of the following courses have been received from the validation panel: .1 Crowd Management, Passenger Safety and Safety Training for Personnel providing direct services to Passengers in Passenger spaces; Crisis Management and Human Behaviour Training including Passenger Safety, Cargo Safety and Hull Integrity Training; and Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats.

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These drafts are attached at annex and include the validating panels comments, as appropriate. The remaining courses listed in paragraph 3 above will be issued as addenda to this document when they have been revised following comments from the validation group. Action requested of the Sub-Committee 5 The Sub-Committee is invited to consider the above information and decide as appropriate.

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