The Implication of Distance Learning in Competence-Based Maritime Education and Training

Quan Li, Yanning Jiang

Abstract


According to Section B-I/6 of the Seafarers’ Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Code (STCW Code), using distance learning and e-learning method to train the seafarers may be approval by the contracting parties considering the standards of training and assessment set out in section A-I/6 of the STCW Code (IMO, 2011).This paper will focus on the implication of distance education in competence-based Maritime Education and Training (MET).

 

Firstly, this paper will briefly introduce the background of competence-based MET, which is connected to the real shipping practice and may be referred as standards or performance based.  Then this paper give the background of distance learning, which the learners and instructors are in different places. It will also introduce the fast development of the emerging technologies in the distance learning area.

 

Furthermore, this paper would discuss the implication of distance-learning in competence-based MET. Some suggestions would be made in order to enhance MET, including the revision of related regulations and domestic laws in order to recognize the implication of distance learning in competence-based MET. A thorough quality standards system that monitors the competence-based MET and the whole process of distance-learning should be implemented. 


Keywords


STCW; Competence-based; Maritime Education and Training; Distance-learning; Quality standards system

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