IMO 6.09 Train the Trainer

This course covers a wide variety of subjects including:

• STCW Convention & Code requirements for competency-based training

• Planning an effective learning environment

• Classroom layout

• Different learning & teaching styles and methods

• Training aids

• Use teaching activities effectively

• Producing a subject-related lesson plan

• Evaluating teaching and learning

• Powerpoint design/use

• Course design

• Giving effective feedback

• Briefing & debriefing

On successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Instruct STCW Courses (assuming relevant subject knowledge/experience)

• Instruct MCA Courses (assuming relevant subject knowledge/experience)

• Become an RYA Shorebased Instructor, this is a substitute for the RYA TIC (Teaching in the Classroom)

• Minimum age 18

• Basic numeracy and written/spoken English

• Familiar with common office software (i.e. Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

• Hold at least two STCW certificates

• Have specialist knowledge in at least one of the following;

  • First Aid and/or Medical Care

  • GMDSS

  • Marine Engineering

  • Marine Security

  • Sea Survival

  • Marine Safety

  • Fire Fighting

  • Offshore Oil & Gas

  • Navigation & Radar

  • Celestial Navigation

  • Leadership and Management at Sea

  • Ship’s Stability

  • Marine Business and Law

  • Seamanship & Meteorology

• 5 days of training and assessment (4 days when there are less candidates)

• Handbook

• IMO 6.09 Certificate (required by MCA and STCW Instructors)

• Tea & Coffee

• Notepad & Pen