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Foreword

Remember the Pre ISM days? Management of ships changed from the hands of ship owners to

professional managers. And then a few professional shipping companies came together and created

the International Ship Managers Association (ISMA) code which found its way into the industry along

with the DNV SEP and ISO 9000 series.

All these were instruments of self-regulation. This in a way forced the IMO to bring about a mandatory

ISM code, which was given birth through an assembly resolution passed in 1993 and which found its

way as a regulation in chapter 9 of the SOLAS.

The reason of making a code mandatory was to assist organizations evolve into a self-regulatory

safety culture. However there is a trap. Organizations not following the spirit and letter of the code

could manipulate the ISM through an evasion culture.

The past is not something to dwell in but to be informed by.

The wheel of time has moved since. India from having Government and self-owned institutes has

opened the doors for private entrepreneurship since 1998.These decisions have evolved the training

industry into now having various types of institutes/ maritime academies, which operate a combination

of Self Regulatory, Compliance and Evasion culture.

Thus a huge gap, in fact a valley, now seems to exist between training, learning, performing and

competence (TLPC gap) of seafarers, in fact reducing training to a gimmick in many cases. The on

board components of transfer also seem to have declined. These conditions can cause dire

consequences like increased accidents, injuries, loss of profitability of a company, suicides etc...

India as a manpower supply nation cannot afford this. The impact on the young minds who aspire to

join sea could b devastating.

The intention of this self-regulatory proposed International Learning Management (ILM) code is to

bring about transformation in the transfer of maritime competencies. Such transfer would encourage

the build up of role models amongst the seniors of our profession, which is a prerequisite for any

profession to remain attractive.

The ILM It took its birth on September 5th

2009 where the Indian Maritime Community resolved to

bring it into existence.

Synergistic Solutions (SS) considers it an honor to have converted the ISM code to the basic learning

management code. Like the ISM , this code requires a Learning Management system (LMS) and

commitment from the top through a Designated Learning Person or Chief Learning Officer (CLO) to

help bridge the transfer gap between Training, Learning, Performance and Competence (TLPC).

It is designed as a plug-in to work in conjunction (and not as a competitor) to the DG Inspections, the

ISO certification and the existing grading system or the

It has had a preliminary vetting by a committee whose decision was that this should be complementedby a code of best practices, which is scheduled for release in December 2010, provided our maritime

community has the will to support it.

SS and our event partner Marex Media, are privileged to present this code before all of you for

adoption. We thanks you for your reading, suggestions and efforts to make this Code gain birth

amongst our fraternity.

This could be the best gift for the seafarer this year 2010

Ajay Achuthan


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CONTENTS

1. Resolution of ALS Seminar 1st September 2009

2. Resolution 2 for Proposed draft regulations for a LearningManagement System

3. Resolution 3 for Proposed Draft INTERNATIONALMANAGEMENT CODE (ILM) CODE)

a. Preambleb. Section A Elements 1-12c. Section B Elements 13-16d. Appendices- Grading Matrix for Transferors


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Resolution (LMS 1)

The Resolution

When the Committee adopted this Resolution, the following introductory notes were made :

THE Committee,

RECALLING the ALS seminar conducted on 5th September 2009 at the Grand Hyatt, Mumbai

NOTED THAT

A committee called the Auditing of Learning Systems (ALS) committee has been created for thepurpose of creating effective and efficient Learning Management systems

The quality of training of seafarers that gets reflected through the quality of officers and ratings hashad mixed feedback from the industry and observers

Due to the surge in maritime academies post STCW 1995, there have been vast investments intraining infrastructure

However there have been little or no efforts to concurrently build up the skills on various effective andefficient measures of transfer of learning

The vastness of maritime training and its growth in past ten years calls for a more dedicated approachto ensure quality of output such that Indian seafarers shall maintain position of choice in the growingdemand for trained seafarers

There is a dire need for safer practices at sea

The main resource "the Trainer" has had only an exposure to a Train of Trainer and assessorscourse" to support his or her ability to transfer

The industry perception of collapsing training, learning and performance and competence as one hasnot assisted in the production of quality seafarers

There is an Increasing gap between training, learning and performance and competence (TLPC gap)being experienced by the end user of maritime training


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The existing control measures of Train the Trainer program, DG Inspection prior approval andannually thereof, ISO certification requirements and grading of institutes have not been producing thedesired results

RECALLING

The exercise conducted amongst the audience of 166 professionals from the maritime industry amplyproved that we are mainly kinesthetic learnerstherefore future learning methods should be viewedin this new light.

The learning Style survey that whilst about 40 % of the audience was visual learners and 55 %Kinesthetic, only 5% were audio learners

NOTED

The best of students are not coming out to sea. This would essentially mean that audio listeners arenot coming out to sea and hence it's important to identify the how a student learns best and thendeliver in that style. This could be a very good element of ALS.

An LMS management manual will be a necessity and hence this could be incorporated through anappropriate regulation, code and guideline for a Learning Management (LMS) System

FURTHER RECALLING resolution A.443(XI), by which IMO invited Governments to take thenecessary steps to safeguard the shipmaster in the proper discharge of his responsibilities in regardto maritime safety and the protection of the marine environment,

RECOGNIZING the need for appropriate organization of management to enable it to respond to theneed of those on board ships to achieve and maintain high standards of safety and environmentalprotection,

RECOGNIZING ALSO that the most important means of preventing maritime casualties and pollutionof the sea from ships is to design, construct, equip and maintain ships and to operate them withproperly trained crews in compliance with international conventions and standards relating to maritimesafety and pollution prevention,

NOTING that the Directorate General of Shipping and the ALS Committee is developing requirementsfor adoption by owners of Maritime Education, Training and Assessment of Learning & Certification(METAL-C) which will make compliance with the International Learning Management (ILM)Codemandatory,

CONSIDERING that the early implementation of that Code would greatly assist in improving learningand performance and thus safety at sea and protection of the marine environment,


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NOTING FURTHER that the DG Shipping and the ALS Committee have reviewed resolution 2 andthe Guidelines annexed thereto in developing the Code,

1. ADOPTS the INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT CODE FOR creation of Learning through THE

Transfer of Knowledge, Skills and attitudes for Activities, Tasks and Functions for the Safe andeconomic operations of Ships.

(INTERNATIONAL Learning MANAGEMENT (ILM) CODE) set out in the Annex to the presentresolution;

2. STRONGLY URGES all owners of METAL-C to implement the ILM Code on a national basis,giving priority to Pre Sea Training, On Board Training, Competency (preparatory) and ModularCourses and continuous Professional Development as soon as possible but not later than 1 June2011, pending development of the mandatory applications of the Code;

3. REQUESTS Owners of METAL-C to inform the ALS Committee and DG Shipping of the actionthey have taken in implementing the ILM Code;

4. REQUESTS the ALS Committee to develop Guidelines for the implementation of the ISM Code;

5 REQUESTS ALSO the ALS Committee to keep the Code and its associated Guidelines, underreview and to amend them, as necessary;

REVOKES Circular.. (If any)


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Resolution 2 for adoption on September 4th 2010

PROPSED DRAFT REGULATIONS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF LEARNING FOR

SAFE OPERATION OF SHIPS

1 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

2 Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

3 Learning management requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4 Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

5 Maintenance of conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6 Verification and control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Regulation 1

Definitions

For the purpose of this chapter, unless expressly provided otherwise:

1. International Learning Management (ILM) Code means the International LearningManagement Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention adopted bythe DPA/CLO seminar on 4

thSeptember 2009 (SS resolution 2), as may be Amended by the

DGS, Maritime Industry, provided that such amendments are adopted, brought into force andtake effect in accordance with the provisions of MS Act

2. Maritime Education, Training, Assessment of Learning and Certification (METAL-C)Scenario which enhances transfer of learning towards effective and efficient operation ofShip Owners and/or sailed by personnel obtaining their certificate of Proficiency and orcompetency in India through Competency courses, Modular courses. Value added coursesand/or On board training.

3. The Owner of the Maritime, Education, Training, and Assessment of Learning & Certification(METAL-C) system includes the Directors, Trustees, or the Management of an Institute oracademy or any Company or shipboard situation where Transfer of learning is designed totake place as required under the STCW (as amended) and the I LM Code.


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4. Competency (Preparatory) coursesor programmes means those preparatory courses ofmore than 15 days which are preparing the Management, Operator or Support level personsto appear for their qualification examinations for Certificate of Competency(COC). Thesecourses are Designed by the Minimum standards of STCW and IMO model courses and theMETA manual. The context and contents of these Model programmes, based on Performanceobjectives, sets the tune for the Institutes preparation and approval of Lesson Plans, andsubsequent conduct after choosing transfer methods appropriate to Specific and General

Learning Objectives. The continuous assessment should be based on the Agreed StandardLearning Objectives. The participants on completion of the said program are finally examinedby the Directorate General of Shipping and the Mercantile Marine Department (based onPerformance/ General and Specific Learning objectives) or any such certifying authoritythrough a written and/or oral exam. These final examinations are valid only for a sample ofthe entire PO, GLO and SLOs of the syllabus and has to be used in conjunction with thecontinuous assessment conducted by the METAL-C

5. Modular courses or programmes ashore means those preparatory courses of 15 days orless which are preparing the Management, Operator or Support level persons to be proficientin those particular competencies as stated in STCW and Elaborated in the Model course.These courses are designed by the minimum standards of STCW and IMO model coursesand the META manual, conducted and continuously assessed by Training institutes andfinally examined by the Training Institutes. Preferably an assessment of achievement oflearning in these programmes is to be conducted separately by the certifying authorities orthese Modular course competencies may be re-examined during the final examination of acompetency or preparatory courses, before issuing a certificate of competency.

6. Value added coursesor programmes (for on-board personnel) means those additionalpreparatory courses of short duration which are preparing the Management, Operator orSupport level persons to perform effective and efficiently on board or in life, based on latestincident analysis, international or other national practices or customary practices within owncountry, or adopted from other industry. These courses are designed by the training Institute,validated by the user company or management, conducted and continuously assessed bytraining institutes and finally examined by the training institute and validated by the user

company or management. The control system of a final examination by DGS/MMD, whichmay be CBT based should be in place by 1

stJuly 2011. They may subsequently become

mandatory under the IMO or DGS regulatory procedure and it would be prudent to establish aproactive approval system under DGS so that a participant does not have to re attend theprogram when it subsequently becomes under a mandatory STCW scheme

7. Value added courses or programmes (for shore personnel dealing with shipboarddecisions)means those additional preparatory courses of short duration which are preparingthe Management, Operator or Support level persons to perform effective and efficiently suchthat on shipboard life is not compromised. These courses are designed by the Companies,training Institute, validated by an external agency or the user company or management,Conducted and continuously assessed by Training provider and finally examined by the

Training institute and validated by the user company or management.

8. On board training courses or programmes means those courses or programmesconducted on board by the ship or shore staff or training providers which enhances thecompetence of the Management, Operator or Support level persons to perform effective andefficiently on board or in life. These courses are designed by DG shipping, IMU, company, orMaster and Chief Engineer on board, validated by the user company or management, andincludes the cadet/ rating or officer task record book, distance learning programs, conductedand continuously assessed by the on board transferor and finally examined by an externalauthority. This needs to be validated by the user company or management. The distance


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learning program or Shipboard structured training program which is oriented towards theparticipants obtaining a degree, should take into account all the task required to be performedon board and completion of these tasks should be given priority over the theoretical aspectsof a degree program.

9. Transferor is that person or CBT module designer/ producer, who is directly responsible andaccountable for the transfer of either one or all of domains of Cognitive, Affective orPsychomotor (generally called attitude, skill and knowledge of that particular activity, task orfunction encompassed in the Competency, Modular or Value added courses or programmes.The transferor identifies ones own and transferees Audio, Visual, Kinesthetic (AVK) style oflearning. Transferors could include Ship Master, Chief Engineers, and senior officers onboard, Faculty and instructors of training institutes, company training officers for on board andshore based training, out-sourced training providers, CBTs, Audio visuals manufacturers, etc..

10. Transferee is that person or CBT module learner and receiver, who is directly responsible forphysically and mentally attending the of either one or all of attitude, skill and knowledge ofthat particular activity, task or function encompassed in the competency, modular or valueadded courses or programmes. The transferee should have undergone an assessment and

declare his Audio, Visual, or Kinesthetic (AVK) style of learning to the transferor.

11. Auditor of Learning Systems (ALS) is that process through which person or persons withappropriate competence support, empower and enable the transferor of either or all ofCognitive, Affective and Psychomotor domains of a Task to carry out a particular activity,Task and or Function and has a proven commitment to enhance the ability of the Transferoror Organization. The Auditor should be aware of his own and the Transferors and transfereesAVK style.

12. Training (and Teaching) is the motivating of a learner to acquire an attitude, skill or

knowledge or a combination of all three in order to carry out a TASK or activity. It is theprocess used by the transferor, audio visual aid, or transfer of pre-identified underpinningknowledge, skill or attitudes to learn, perform and be competent in a task

13. Learning of the participant is the acquiring of Knowledge, skill or attitude to perform aparticular task, which causes a relatively permanent change in participants behavior.

14. Performance of the participant: is the physical demonstration that the participant thathe/she has acquired the ability or proficiency to carry out the attitude, skill and or knowledgeand/ or the activity /task. This may be performed in a classroom though testing concepts and

theory, and or simulated or on board environment and witnessed by a transferor in a taskrecord book

15. Competence: is the unconscious performance of a participant of that particular activity, taskor function

16. Assessment of a participant is the measurement through valid and reliable instruments oflearning, performance or competence in the CAP domains. Assessment usually refers to a


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participants assessment. Assessment can also be used as teaching methods as it producesa steep learning curve. Assessments should be restricted to the standard Performance,General or Specific Learning Objective.

17. Evaluation of a course or program or a METAL-C scenario is the overall collection of data,information, knowledge of the performance of various elements of a METAL-C (Trainingneeds, design docs, content, transferor, transferee, methods, instruments for assessment,environment, etc,..) with an intention towards using that data, info and knowledge towards thestated or implied needs or objectives and enhancing learning performance and competence.

Regulation 2

Application

1 This chapter applies to METAL-C Scenariosconcerning Seafarers, regardless of the date or place

of conduct, as follows:

.1 competency courses or programmes, not later than 1 July 2011

.2 modular courses or programmes, not later than 1 July 2011

.3 value added programmes as determined by the user

.4 On board training, not later than 1 July 2011

2 This chapter does not apply to course or programmes conducted outside the ambit of Shipboard

operations but may include programs that enhance shipboard operations e.g., DPA, ISM, IATC etc...

Regulation 3

Learning management requirements

1 The owner or provider of the (METAL-C) Scenario shall comply with the requirements of the

International Learning Management Code. For the purpose of this regulation, the requirements of the

Code shall be treated as mandatory.

2 The METAL-C Scenario shall be operated by an owner or transferor holding a Document of

Learning Compliance referred to in regulation 4.

Regulation 4

Certification

1 A Document of Learning Compliance (DOLC), or DG approval, shall be issued to every owner or

provider of the Maritime Education, Training, Assessment of Learning and Certification Scenario

which complies with the requirements of the International Learning Management Code. This

document shall be issued by the Administration, or by an organization recognized by the

Administration, or at the request of the Administration by another Contracting Government.


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For existing METAL-C the present valid approval and minimum of one and/or 33% of the transferors

obtaining a LMC would make the METAL-C eligible for a DOLC

2 A copy of the Document of Learning Compliance shall be displayed at the METAL C providerwhether it be on board the ship or at the training institute in order that the transferor can produce it on

request for verification.

3 A Certificate, called a Learning Management Certificate (LMC), shall be issued to every transferor of

the METAL-C Scenario by the Administration or an organization recognized by the Administration.

The Administration or organization recognized by it shall, before issuing the Learning Management

Certificate, verify that the Transferor of the METAL-C Scenario operate in accordance with the

approved Learning Management System (LMS).

Regulation 5

Maintenance of conditions

The learning-management system shall be maintained in accordance with the provisions of the

International Learning Management (ILM) Code.

Regulation 6

Verification and control

1 The Administration, or responsible persons or organizations authorized and recognized by theAdministration shall periodically verify the proper functioning of the ships learning management

system.

2 A Owner or provider of the METAL-C scenario required to hold a certificate, shall be subject to

control in accordance with the provisions of regulation of DGS ORDER XXXXX. For this purpose

such certificate shall be treated as a certificate issued under regulation xxxxxxxxxxxx of DGS Order

End of Draft Regulation


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RESOLUTION 3 - For Adoption on 4th September 2010 of Draft

INTERNATIONAL LEARNING MANAGEMENT (ILM) CODEFor creation of Learning through the transfer of Knowledge, Skills,and Attitudes for Activities, Tasks, and Functions for the safe andeconomic operations of Ships.

Learning Management Requirements----------------------------------------------------------------------------CONTENTS

PREAMBLE

PART A - IMPLEMENTATION

1 GeneralDefinitionsObjectivesApplicationFunctional requirements for a Leaning management system (LMS)

2 Maritime Education, Training, Assessment of Learning, & Certifying policy

3 Owner of the Maritime Education, Training, Assessment and Certification(METAL-C) Scenario responsibilities, authority, and accountability

4 Chief Learning officer (or Designated Learning Person)

5 Transferors responsibility and authority

6 Resources and personnel

7 Development of Learning Session (Lesson) plans for Transference operations

8 Contingency planning and preparedness9 Reports and analysis of non-conformities, Near Misses and ASK based errors

and Occurrences

10 Maintenance and updating of the Design docs, Courseware, Faculty, Testinstruments and Equipment and Knowledge resource Centre

11 Documentation

12 Owners of METAL-C verification, review and evaluation


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PART B - CERTIFICATION AND VERIFICATION

13 Certification and periodical verification

14 Interim certification

15 Verification

16 Forms of certificates

AppendixAttachment 1- Form of certificate for DOLCAttachment 2- Form of certificate for Interim DOLCAttachment 3- Form of certificate for LMCAttachment 4- Form of certificate for Interim LMCAttachment 5- Relationship between Function, Tasks and activitiesAttachment 6- Relationship between Cognitive, Affective and Psychomotor domainsAttachment 7- Relationship between various Transfer methods and CAP Domains

Attachment 8- Relationship between Transfer methods and manageable number ofparticipants based on learningAttachment 9- Validity and Reliability of assessmentsAttachment 10- Effectiveness between various assessment methods and DomainsAttachment 11- Matrix for Grading TransferorsAttachment 12- Audit checklist----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Guide:See also IMO Model Course 6.09

See also IMO Model course 3,12

See also META Manual

See also Various DGS Training circulars

See also If the Learner has not Learnt the Teacher has not Taught by Capt AjayAchuthan, Published by Synergistic SolutionsTM (3rd edition, 2010)


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PREAMBLE

1. The purpose of this Code is to provide an International/national standard andbest practices for the Learning Management Systems (LMS) for the safemanagement and economic operation of ships and for pollution preventionthrough a process of Training, Learning, Performing, and Competence.

The Committee for CLE/ALS seminar is invited to adopt resolution 2 of 2010 bywhich it2. invites all owners of the Maritime Training, Assessment of Learning and

Certification (METAL-C) Scenario and processes to take the necessary stepsto encourage, empower and enable the transferor to effectively Transferknowledge, skills and attitudes to a seafarer, towards the proper discharge aseafarers activities, tasks and functions as listed in the STCW 78 as amendedand associated and amended IMO model courses

3. recognises the need for appropriate organization of learning management toenable it to respond to the need of the different types of learners ashore and

on board ships to achieve and maintain effective and efficient standards oftraining, learning, performance and competence

4. recognises the fact that incorrect practices such as certifying without trainingseafarers that ensue in approved training institutes, will result in accidents onboard, frustration and even suicides amongst new seafarers. Steps need tobe taken that marketing of DG approved courses without providing shipboardtraining should not be used as a ploy to trap dependent seafarers;

5. recognises that the above may have resulted by the misuse of making such asystem compulsory especially in compliance culture countries, and controlmeasures need to be put in place to ensure that the mandatory nature ofapprovals transform METAL-C providers from a Compliance to SelfRegulatory culture rather than to an Evasion culture

6. Identifies the restrictive role that DGS and MMD final Examination have ingoverning the coverage of a competency syllabus and the ensuing impact ithas on limiting the learner learning and performing for shipboard situations

7. recognizes that no two learners, learning situations or owners of the MaritimeEducation, Training, Assessment of Learning and Certification (METAL-C)Scenario and processes are the same, and that learning occurs under a widerange of different conditions, the code is based on general principles and

objectives.

8. stresses on the fact that whilst the pre sea and post sea could be consideredas system based training and learning, the onboard component ofcompetency development and simulator programs would come under thecategory of apprentice ship or embedded learning.

9. recognizes the need to bridge the gap between Training, Learning,Performing, and Competency, which are differing transitional stages in theprocess of a new sea farer acquiring responsibilities


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10. clarifies that it is the intention of this code to bridge gaps between Training,Learning, Performing, Competency to ensure a seamless transition fromhigher experienced and knowledgeable seafarers or systems to the newentrants of any learning experience

11. identified that the need for responsibilities, authority and accountability tobridge the gap have to be identified by the Maritime Industry, Administrationand METAL-C owner

12. recognises that training like teaching is a instructor centric system and theindustry will be well served by a seafarer or participant centric system with anemphasis on learning and performance

13. realised that in order to ensure transfer learning has to be re-defined andassessed at three levels- Knowing or understanding, doing or performing andthirdly, for senior management, having the ability to transfer what ones knowsand/or does effectively

14. noted that whilst there has been a lot of effort for transfer of understandingand doing, there has been lesser effort on the third component i.e, building upability to transfer the learning and experience, resulting in inability orreluctance of seniors to transfer to the next generation. There is need tocreate, in the existing seafarers, ability to act as mentors and transfer whatone knows / does to the next generation.

15. recognised the inherent need for seniors in the profession to be role modelsand transfer Attitude, Skill and Knowledge out of their commitment to the newgenerations and this is recognised as the highest form of serving leadership

16. gravely notes the shortage of good maritime transferors both on board andashore and invites the players of shipping to initiate a drive to include formalstructured transfer as a performance requirement for senior maritimeprofessionals both on board and ashore

17. recognises that learning and support are not just system-based issues. Mostof the learning applications live within the context of an overarching workflowwhich we refer to as on-board training and learning or apprenticeship(embedded learning or 'Autonomous learning') whereby Seafarers are SELFMOTIVATED and combine high levels of technical /nautical competence withprofessional pride and leadership.

18. notes that embedded learning takes on a much broader and significantmeaning when we consider the ever-changing and dynamic world and shortmanning on board vessels today

19. recognises that there is a need for the administrators and top management tochange our view of it to embrace a broader reach and a more demandinglearner


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20. urged that the Code be expressed in broad terms so that it can have awidespread application. Clearly, different levels of learning management,whether shore-based or at sea,will require varying levels of knowledge, skillsand attitudes required and awareness of the domains assessed

21. proposes that the shore based learning for sailing personnel will be through

an approved LMS designed for Pre Sea and Post Sea Training, Learning andPerformance, whilst the Ship based will be through an LMS designed forembedded learning (on the job and apprenticeship)

22. noted that there is a need for verification before issuance a Certificate ofCompetency will take into account both the effectiveness and efficiency of theshore based and shipboard training/ learning and performance

23. noted that the cornerstone of good learning management is commitment fromthe all interested stake holders. In matters of training, learning, performance,certification, competence it is the commitment, competence, attitudes andmotivation of individuals at all levels of an apprenticeship (embedded

learning) and learning management system that determines the end result

24. encourages the industry to identify processes to possibility implement samethrough a self regulatory system


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PART A

1 GENERAL

1.1 Definitions

The following definitions apply to parts A and B of this Code.

1.1.1 "International Learning Management (ILM) Code" means the internationalmanagement code for creation of Learning through the transfer of knowledge, skillsand attitudes and experiences pertaining to Activities, Tasks and Functions for theSafe, Secure, environment friendly and econmic operations of Ships. as adopted bythe Committee, as may be amended.

1.1.2 The owner of the Maritime, Education,Training, and Assessment of Learning &Certification (METAL-C) system includes the Directors,Trustees, or theManagement of an Institute or academy or any Company or shipboard situation

where transfer of learning is designed to take place

1.1.2.a Defines company as per ISM code

1.1.3 "Approved " means approved by the competent authorities

1.1.4 "Learning Management System" means a structured and documentedsystem enabling METAL C owner to implement effectively the Learning managementpolicy which should be Audited to verify effectiveness and for continual improvementat predetermined intervals.

1.1.5 "Learning Management Certificate"means a document issued to the Company

or Owner of METAL-C which complies with the requirements of this Code

1.1.6 Maritime institute includes institutes or academies conducting any or all of thefollowing courses:a. Presea courses for seafarers in any disciplineb. Post sea courses leading to Certificate of competencyc. STCW modular courses required mandatorilyd. Value addition courses conducted for continuous professional development

1.1.7 "Objective evidence" means quantitative and/or qualitativeinformation, records or statements of fact pertaining to Learning or tothe existence and implementation of an Learning management system

element, which is based on observation, measurement or test and whichcan be verified.

1.1.8 "Observation" means a statement of fact made during an Auditing of LearningSystems (ALS) substantiated by objective evidence of compliance with the elementand that observation / recommendation is implemented then it will raise the level ofcompliance.


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1.1.9 "Non-conformity" means an observed situation where objectiveevidence indicates the non-fulfilment of a specified objective.

1.1.10 "Major non-conformity" means an identifiable deviation thatposes a serious threat to the ability of a Seafarer or the METAL-C provider to ensurethat a functional or performance objective which poses a serious risk to the safety of

life, property or environment that requires immediate corrective action and includesthe lack of effective and systematic implementation of a requirement of this Code.

1.1.11 "Anniversary date" means the day and month of each year thatcorresponds to the date of expiry of the relevant document orcertificate.

1.1.12 "Convention" means STCW 2010 as amended.

1.1.13 Functions, Tasks and activities refer to Functions as defined by STCWwhich has been further subdivided into tasks and activiies

1.1.14 Domain of Learning refers to the segmentation of each or collectiveFunctions, Tasks and or activities into Cognitive, Affective and Psychomotor(CAP) areas or domains of learning and stated as general or specific objectives

Objectives are statements in the Cognitive, Psychomotor and Affective (CAP)domains containing a verb and noun describing as to what the METAL-C intends toachieve and/or alternatively what the learner will achieve at the end of an effectiveMETAL-C Scenario. Objectives are the first step to creating a standard and mayinclude performance objectives (CAP) or general/ specific learning objectives ineither or all of the Cognitive, Affective or Psychomotor domains.

1.1.15 Lesson Plan is a detailed learning session plan taking into account how thetransferor and seafarer(Learner) activities will ensure that the specific, general orperformance objective, towards a particular function, task or activity, will be achievedand assessed. It will also contain the refernces used, aids required, time and otherresources required to achieve the same. It could also contain measures to respondto identifed contingency situations and actins to be taken in case learning has nottaken place as determined after an assessment

1.1.16 METAL-C scenarios and processes can be defined as conditions andsituations where transfer of learning is designed to take place like classrooms,seminars, workshops, simulator, practical training, coaching, on-boardfamiliarisation, autonomous seafarer learning, outdoors, drills, communication

meetings and/or training, company familarisation, company training programs,emergency preparedness programs, management of change programs, programsresulting from risk management and incident investigation and analysis, programs forongoing professional development, apprenticeship programs (like cadet record book,CRB), Training and assessment record (TAR) book, Shipboard structured TrainingPrograms (SSTPs) , Distance learning programs DLPs, Video or CBT training, webbased learning on the job, learning for a higher promotion and or specialisation of aparticular task/ vessel, etc.


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1.1.17 Transfer methods is a set of transferor and learner activities which enhancelearning and may include transfer of learning process not limited to Lectures,Reading, Demonstrations, Case studies, Group discussions, Role play, Games,Simulation, Brain storming, Tutorials, Dyads, Programmed learning, Project work,Laboratory or Practicals, Workshops, CBTs, Experiential learning, Questioning, etc..

1.1.18 Learning Gaps can be defined as any gap in the Cognitive, Affective andPsychomotor domains of a competence expressed as either a General or SpecificLearning Objective (GLOs or SLOs) between the desired learning objectives and thepresent competence of the learner. This may be identified during an audit of aMETAL C scenario, inspection, Incident investigation and Root Cause analysis,Administration or Company pre assessment, or any other means where it can beobjectively proven that the intended learning as per the defined standard has nottaken place.

These Gaps when identified during the execution stage shall constitute a nonconformance

1.1.19 Performance Gap can be defined as any gap as stated in STCW betweenthe desired Competence and the present competence of the learner assessed duringan internal assessment, certification or subsequent verification for a certificate ofcompetency, during a seafarer selection process, established during formalassessment or an incident analysis, or an inquiry, or under internal assessmentthrough appraisal reports, etc..where it can be proved that the required level oflearnng as per the defined standard has not taken place to establish the desiredcompetency.

A performance gap will be identified as a major non conformity

1.1.20: Assessment of participants refers to assessment of participants learning asstipulated through performance or leraning objectivs, during the process of transfer

1.1.20: Examination of participants conducted by adminstration refers to the finalassesment of standard and agreed performance and or General and specificlearning objectives and competencies after completion of the program

Whilst for a program the assessment may be continuoul, the examination is usuallyheld at the end of the program and would represent a limlted sample of assessmentof the pPerformance objective

1.1.21: Evaluation of a program refers to the final compliation of effectiveness of a

program based on participants assessments, examiantion, feed back, facultyobservations and course coordinators observations and reccomendations

1.1.22: Embedded learning (also known Simulator/ on board training/apprenticeship) is a structured on board training program as defined by a set ofcompetencies to be achieved as identified in a Task record book for all levels(support, operations and management Level as defined in STCW Code A)


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1.2 Objectives

1.2.1 The objectives of the Code are to ensure learning and where possible ensureperformance at the appppropriate level and METAL-C scenario and hence ensuresafety at sea, prevention of human injury or loss of life, and avoidance of damage tothe environment, in particular, to the marine environment, and to property.

1.2.2 In addition the LMS shall:

1. identify general and specific learning objectives consistent with the STCWcode competencies defined in each function and level , and identify andrecord processes for transfer of same.

(This is presently being carried out through the IMO model courses and METAManual and needs to be amended and consolidated)

2. identify and design programs to transfer such other competencies, functionsand levels which may be region specific, arising out of incident investigation,technological developments, etc..

3. provide for best practices in transfer of learning operation and an empoweredand safe working environment appropriate to the demand of METAL-Cscenario

4. establish best practices to identify all types of learners and deliveractivities,tasks and functions and their assessment; and

5. distinguish the purpose and process of Pre Sea and Post sea training asdifferent from embedded (Simulator/ on board training/ apprenticeship)

6. continuously improve learning management skills of personnel ashore andaboard ships associated with METAL-C, including preparing for emergenciesrelated both to safety and environmental protection and all other functionalareas defined under STCW

1.2.3 The learning management system (LMS) should ensure:

1. that an effective LMS policy is in place

2. compliance with updated and mandatory rules and regulations;

3. the training / transfer needs are identified and validated

4. that applicable transfer methods appropriate to the METAL-C scenario aretaken into account

5. that the transferor is clear regarding the course objectives before eachMETAL-C, and has defined clear lesson plan, choosing teaching methods andassessment methods based on the specific, course and performanceobjectives


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6. that the participant (seafarer) is clear regarding the of the METAL-Cobjectives before the start of the program and gives feedback primarily basedon effective transfer of these objectives. The recepient (seafarer) must also beclear between the possible gaps between training, learning, performance andcompetence and its relationship to certification, so that the seafarer takesappropraite actions to be responsible.

7. that continual assessment (in AVK Domains) is carried out during the transferprocess to look at alternative means (even seek external assistance) fortransfer and ensure effective learning

8. the final examination of learning or performance is carried out, priorcertification, as a representive sample which includes assessment of allidentified critical areas as a minimum. A viva assessment may also be carriedout

9. the continual assessment and final examination together are reliable and validand to a great degree objective ensuring that all critcal perforamnces are

achieved and as a total at least 90 percent coverage of the Specific, Generaland performance objectives

10. Final certification will be carried out subect to evidence from continualassessment and the final examination with well defined criteria

1.3 Application

The requirements of this Code should be applied to all METAL-C Activities.

1.4 Functional requirements for a Learning Management System (LMS)

Every owner of METAL-C should develop, implement and maintain a LearningManagement System (LMS) which includes the following functionalrequirements:

1. A Learning Mangement policy;

2. Instructions and procedures to:a. identify needs,b. design programs,c. validate the program,d. transfer the learning,

e. assess the learning and take correction and corrective actionf. evaluate the programg. certify the participantsh. track and rectify where possible the performance of participants in the

real situation

3. Transfer and learning appropriate to each METAL-C scenario to ensure safeoperation of ships and protection of the environment in compliance withrelevant best practices, international and national legislation and anyadditional needs as identified;


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4. Defined levels of authority and lines of communication between, and within,the Industry, certifying authority, owner of METAL-C Scenario, Learners, andend user of product (learning)

5. Procedures for reporting non-conformities with the provisions of this Code;

6. Procedures to prepare for and respond to identified Contingency situations;and

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2 LEARNING MANGEMENT SYSTEM POLICY

2.1 The METAL-C company should establish a LMS policy which describes howthe objectives, given in paragraph 1.2 will be achieved.

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3 COMPANY/ METAL-C RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITY

3.1 The Owners of METAL-C should define and document the responsibility,

authority and interrelation of all personnel who identify, manage, perform andverify work relating to and affecting effective transfer of learning ashore and on board

3.2 Owners of METAL C are responsible for ensuring that adequate resources andshore/ship based support are provided to enable the Designated LearningPersons/CLO to carry out their functions.

3.3 The Company should have in place appropriate systems to verify that thecompetencies, performances and learning as specified in the participantscertificate(s) are actually achieved (on a samle basis) by the participants. Referencefor sample assessments should be from Competencies as specified in STCW andlatest IMO Model courses

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4 DESIGNATED LEARNING PERSON/ COMPANY LEARNING OFFICER

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level of management. This person will be referred to as the DLP/Company LearningOfficer. The responsibility, authority and accountability of the DLP/CLO or personsshould include monitoring the various METAL-C Scenarios ashore and/ or on boardfrom a learning perspective, and as a minimum, with respect to learnings regardingsafety and pollution prevention aspects of the operation of each ship, to identify thegaps if any, validate the converstion of the gaps into performance objectves, monitor

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5 TRANSFERORS RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY

5.1 The Company/ METAL-C should clearly define and document the Transferors'sresponsibility with regard to:

5.1.1 implementing the LMS policy of the METAL-C ;

5.1.2 motivating the transferor, seafarer and learner in the observation of thatpolicy;

5.1.3 scheduling and recording transfer/ embedded learning opportunities andidentifying appropriate transfer methods in a clear and simple manner;

5.1.4 assessing and verifying that specified learning requirements are observed;and

5.1.5 reviewing the LMS (at least once annually) and reporting its deficiencies tothe shore based management / governing body of METAL-C

5.2 The Company should ensure that the LMS both ashore and on board on boardthe ship contains a clear statement emphasizing the Transferors responsibilityand authority. In order support this the Company or Owner of METAL C shouldencourage the Transferor to be graded (See Appendix 11), as a minimum, withrespect to abilities to transfer to the AVK listener in the CAP domains

5.3 The Company should establish in the LMS that the Head of METAL-C scenariohas the overriding authority and the responsibility to make decisions with respectto requirements of learning/ performing/ competency and certification and to

request the companys/ Master or Owners of METAL-C 's assistance as may benecessary.

5.4 The Company and administration should encourage the Sailing Masters andChief Engineers and other senior officers to build up competencies to formallytransfer to the subordinates and schedule and execute the transfer on a regularbasis on board and ashore as a part of the STCW functions of Maitainence andrepair function and care of persons on board and control of opertaions

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6 RESOURCES AND PERSONNEL

6.1 The Owner of METAL-C should ensure that the Head of METAL C andDLP/CLO is:

.1 properly qualified and competent for management of learning systems

.2 should have appropriate experience in in the process of transfer

.3 given the necessary support through an auditing of learning systems (ALS) sothat the transfer of learning can be measured and performed effectively

.4 has been graded through an appropriate ALS

6.2 The Owner of METAL-C should ensure that each unit is manned with trained/certificated and graded transferors who have domain knowledge and have receivedappropriate shore based or on board training to improve their ability to transfer to thevarious types of learners in each domain of learning. The transferor should be ableto demonstrate ability to transfer with respect to Audio, visual and kinesthetic (AVK)learners in the cognitive, affective and psychomotor (CAP) domains (see Appendix11)

6.3 The Owner METAL-C should establish procedures to ensure that newTransferors and personnel transferred to new assignments are given proper trainingand as necessary familiarization with their duties wrt to the process and procedures,and the associated accounatbility. They should be put through a program on auditinglearning systems to identify and build their capability to transfer to AVK learners in

the CAP domains

Instructions which are essential to be provided prior to initial transfer firstappointment should be identified, documented, and delivered and practiced. A Trainthe Trainer and assesor program modified to incorporate the Auditing of LearningSystems (ALS) and could be one of the established methods to ensure this.

6.4 The Owner of METAL-C should ensure that all personnel involved in the LMSare provided with an adequate understanding of relevant rules, regulations, codesand guidelines and ammendments to update themselves

6.5 The METAL-C should establish and maintain procedures for identifying any

learning which may be required in support of the LMS and ensure that such learningis provided for all personnel concerned.

6.6 The METAL-C should establish all its procedures by which the Transferorsreceive relevant information on the LMS in the English Language.

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6.8 The Person in charge of METAL-C should ensure that the seafarer, is awareof the performance and specific learning objectives before the commencement of theprogram and is clearly informed that his learning, performance or competence will bemeasured against these objectives (mental presence) and not only on physicalpresence or attendance at the METAL-C scenario.

6.8 Owner of METAL-C should ensure that they periodically review the performanceof the transferors and take steps to verify that the certificate issued by the providersare valid and reliable

7 DEVELOPMENT OF PLANS FOR LMS OPERATIONS

The METAL-C should establish procedures for the Training/ learning needs. Suchprocedures shall include:

Identification of the needs,

Design of programs,

choosng approprite transfer methods keeping in mind type of learning domain, time available, and the size of class keeping in mind the assessment required

for each individual Learning session (Lesson) plan plans based on type of teacher and student

activities, and assessment methods

Teacher to taught ratio for different methods of transfer

Instructions, including checklists as appropriate, for key learning operationsconcerning the critical learning with respect to each function and based onsafety of the ship and the prevention of pollution. The various tasks involvedshould be defined and assigned to the Designated learning person/ CLO tomonitor and ensure transfer.

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8 CONTINGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS

8.1 The Company LMS should establish procedures to identify, describeand respond to potential situations like lack of availability of transferor or otherresources, non learning situations, lack of valid material or methods of transfer,including a candidate being pulled out of a course to join a vessel, lack ofattendance, medical leave, inability to comprehend the transferor, keeping in mindthe time scheduled for each program, etc..

8.2 The company and METAL-C should establish programmes to prepare for

contingency actions wherein alternative transferors/ CDS Videoconferencing or usingpotential of sailing staff or existing student poulation may be permitted to completethe learning experience. Steps should be taken to ensure and record the seafarerslearning.

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8.4 Possibility of responding to the gaps which may be identified only after anincident analyis should be addressed especially after such analysis where involvingseafarers on its ships----------------------------------------------------------------------------

9 REPORTS AND ANALYSIS OF PERFORMANCE AND OR

LEARNING GAPS, NON-CONFORMITIES, INCIDENTS WITHRESPECT TO NON-LEARNING OF PARTICIPANTS IN A METAL-CSCENARIO

9.1 The LMS should include procedures to ensure that performance and/orlearning gaps, non-conformities, which could lead to incidents (near misses and oraccidents and hazardous situations) are reported to the owner of METAL-C .

9.2 The METAL-C should establish procedures for the analysis, implementationand recording of immediate correction, corrective action and preventive action.These are to be conveyed to particpants so that they are fully aware of such reports

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10 MAINTENANCE AND UPDATION OF OF LMS, TRANSFEROR,INSTRUMENTS, AND TEACHINGS AIDS AND EQUIPMENT

10.1 The METAL-C should establish procedures to ensure that the LMSis maintained in conformity with the provisions of this code the relevant rulesand regulations, identified best practices and with any additional requirementswhich may be established by the the METAL-C or the Authorities.

10.2 In meeting these requirements the METAL-C should ensure that:

.1 audit and review of Learning systems are held at appropriate intervals and anynew and relevant competency identified and transfer procedure determined andincluded as specific learning objectives;

.2 any performance or learning gaps or other non-conformity is reported with itspossible cause, if known;

.3 appropriate correction, corrective action and preventive taken; and

.4 records of these activities are maintained under a document retention policy.5 Procedures for the continuous upgradation of transferors to be established and

followed.6 plans and procedures to be in place for sucession and building up ability of

alternative transferors for transfer of critical functions, tasks and activites in the CAPdomains of learning

.7 The transferor must be trained to use the CBT, Videos and other such teachingaids for transfer and must cater for the passive participant who may pretend to belearning or assume that what is perceived is what is learnt.

10.3 The METAL-C should establish procedures in LMS to identifyTeaching aids and any such other equipment and technical systems the suddenoperational failure of which may result in incompletion of critical stated objectives


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with respect to learning and performance. The LMS should provide for specificmeasures aimed at promoting the reliability of such transferors, equipment orsystems. These measures should include having substitute transferors/ the regulartesting of stand-by arrangements and equipment or technical systems that are not inregular use.

10.4 The audit and review mentioned in 10.2 as well as the measuresreferred to 10.3 should be integrated in the METAL-C's operationalmaintenance routine.----------------------------------------------------------------------------

11 DOCUMENTATION

11.1 The METAL-C should establish and maintain procedures to control alldocuments and data which are relevant to the LMS.

11.2 The METAL-C should ensure that:

1. valid documents that facilitate and record particpants learning are available atappropriate locations;

2. changes to documents are reviewed and approved by authorized personnel;

3. A document titled record of changes is maintained

4. obsolete documents are promptly removed.

11.3 The documents used to describe and implement the LMS may be referred toas the "Learning Management Manual". Documentation should be kept in a

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12 METAL-C VERIFICATION, REVIEW AND EVALUATION

12.1 The METAL-C should carry out internal learning audits to verify whetherlearning activities comply with the LMS. These audits reffered to as theauditing of learning systems (ALS) should include at least all the elementsidentified with the ALS checklist attached in Appendix 12

12.2 The METAL-C should periodically evaluate the efficiency and when neededreview the LMS in accordance with procedures established by the METAL-C .

1.2.3 The Transferor should be encouarged to invite the auditor to audit the transferprocess

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12.4 Personnel carrying out audits should be independent of the areas beingaudited and should have domain knowledge and preferrably functionalcompetency in the subject area, unless this is impracticable due to the size andthe nature of the METAL-C .

12.5 The results of the audits and reviews should be brought to the attention of all

personnel having responsibility in the area involved.

12.6 The management personnel responsible for the area involved should taketimely correction on deficiencies found.

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13 CERTIFICATION AND PERIODICAL VERIFICATION

13.1 The METAL-C should be operated by an organisation which has been issuedwith a Document of Learning compliance (DOLC) in accordance with paragraph14.1, relevant to that METAL-C scenario

13.2 The DOLC ashore should be issued by the Administration, by an organizationrecognized by the Administration or, at the request of the Administration, by anotherContracting Government to the Convention to any METAL-C complying with therequirements of this Code for a period specified by the Administration which shouldnot exceed five years.

The DOLC for embedded learning or aprenticeship training whether on simulator oron board should be issued by the Administration, or by an organization recognizedby the Administration or, to any METAL-C complying with the requirements of thisCode for a period specified by the Administration which should not exceed fiveyears.

Such a document should be accepted as evidence that the METAL-C is capable ofcomplying with the requirements of this Code.

13.3 The DOLC is only valid for the METAL-C Scenarios explicitly indicated in thedocument. Such indication should be based on the types of learning on which theinitial verification was based.

Other learning scenarios types should only be added after verification of the METAL-C 's capability to comply with the requirements of this Code applicable to such shiptypes. In this context, METAL-C Scenario types are those referred to in element1.1.16 of this Code.

13.4 The validity of an inprinciple approval should not exceed a period of one year.

The Validity of an Approval should be subject to annual verification by theAdministration or by an organization recognized by the Administration or, at therequest of the Administration by another Contracting Government within threemonths before or after the anniversary date.

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document, when the annual verification required in paragraph 13.4 is not requestedor if there is evidence of major non-conformities with this Code.

13.5.1 All associated Learning Management Certificates (LMCs) and/or InterimLearning Management Certificates are issued to individual transferors and need notbe withdrawn unless the bearer of the certificate has signifinactly contributed to the

creation of the Major Non Conformity, in which case it should also be withdrawn ifthe Document of Compliance is withdrawn.

13.6 A copy of the DOLC and Learning Management Certificates should be placedat the METAL-C Scenario in order that the responsible person , if sorequested, may produce it for verification by the Administration or by anorganization recognized by the Administration or for the purposes of thecontrol referred to in regulation IX/6.2 of the Convention. The copy of thedocument is not required to be authenticated or certified.

13.7 The Learning Management Certificate should be issued to a Transferor,clearly stating the ability to transfer to the audio, visual and or kinesthetic

learner in the domains of Cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains (seeattachment 11) This certificate may be valid for a period which should notexceed five years by the Administration or an organization recognized by theAdministration or, at the request of the Administration, by another ContractingGovernment. The Learning Management Certificate should be issued afterverifying that the METAL-C Transferor operates within an approved LMS andhas the ability to transfer at least to the audio listner in the cognitive domain.

13.8 The Learning Mangement certificate for shipboard transferors should take intoaccount the ability of the transferor to contribute objectivly to embeddedlearning (apprenticeship on board) in accordance with the approved Learningmanagement system. Such a certificate should be accepted as evidence thatthe transferor is complying with the requirements of this Code.

13.9 The validity of the Learning Management Certificate should be subject to atleast one intermediate verification by the Administration or an organizationrecognized by the Administration or, at the request of the Administration, byanother Contracting Government. If only one intermediate verification is to becarried out and the period of validity of the Learning Management Certificate isfive years, it should take place between the second and third anniversary dateof the Learning Management Certificate.

13.10 In addition to the requirements of paragraph 13.5.1, the Learning

Management Certificate should be withdrawn by the Administration or,at therequest of the administration, by the Contracting Government which hasissued it when the intermediate verification required in paragraph 13.8 is notrequested or if there is evidence of major non-conformity with this Code.

13.11 Notwithstanding the requirements of paragraphs 13.2 and 13.7,whenthe renewal verification is completed within three months before the expirydate of the existing DOLC, the new DOLC or the new Learning ManagementCertificate should be valid from the date of completion of the renewalverification for a period not exceeding five years from the date of expiry of the


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existing Document of Learning Compliance or Learning ManagementCertificate.

13.12 When the renewal verification is completed more than three monthsbefore the expiry date of the existing Approval or Learning ManagementCertificate, the new Approval or the new Learning Management Certificate

should be valid from the date of completion of the renewal verification for aperiod not exceeding five years from the date of completion of the renewalverification.

13.13 Provision for a recourse available for contesting a decision made byAuditors to be established as determned by the administration

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14 INTERIM CERTIFICATION

14.1 An Interim DOLC may be issued to facilitate initial implementation of this Codewhen:

.1 a METAL-C is newly established; or

.2 new Transferors are to be added to an existing Approval cerificate

following verification that the METAL-C has a learning management system thatmeets the objectives of paragraph 1.2.3 of this Code, provided the METAL-Cdemonstrates plans to implement a Learning management system meeting the fullrequirements of this Code within the period of validity of the Interim Approval. Suchan Interim DOLC should be issued for a period not exceeding 12 months by theAdministration or by an organization recognized by the Administration or, at the

request of the Administration, by another Contracting Government. A copy of theInterim DOLC should be placed on board in order that the master of the ship, if sorequested, may produce it for verification by the Administration or by an organizationrecognized by the Administration or for the purposes of the control referred to inregulation IX/6.2 of the Convention. The copy of the document is not required to beauthenticated or certified.

14.2 An Interim Learning Management Certificate may be issued1 to new Transferors ;

.2 when a METAL-C takes on responsibility for the operation of Program whichrequires transferors who are new to the METAL-C Program; or

.3 when a Transferor changes the owner of METAL-C.

Such an Interim Learning Management Certificate should be issued for a period notexceeding 6 months by the Administration or an organization recognized by theAdministration or, at the request of the Administration, by another ContractingGovernment.

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Management Certificate for a further period which should not exceed 6 months fromthe date of expiry.

14.4 An Interim Learning Management Certificate may be issued followingverification that:

.1 the Approval, or the Interim or In Principle approval, is relevant to the METAL-C scenario concerned;

.2 the learning management system provided by the METAL-C for the scenarioconcerned includes key elements of this Code and has been assessed during theaudit for issuance of the Approval, or demonstrated for issuance of the InterimApproval;

.3 the METAL-C has planned the audit of the ship within threemonths;

.4 the Transferors are familiar with the Learning management system and the

planned arrangements for its implementation;

.5 instructions, which have been identified as being essential, are provided priorto the transfer; and

.6 relevant information on the learning management system has been given in aworking language or languages understood by the transferring personnel.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

15 VERIFICATION

15.1 All verifications required by the provisions of this Code should be carried out inaccordance with procedures acceptable to the Administration, taking into account theguidelines developed by the Organization*.

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16FORMS OF CERTIFICATES

16.1 The DOLC for METAL-C , the Learning Management Certificate,the InterimDOLC and the Interim Learning Management Certificate should be drawn up in a

form corresponding to the models given in the appendix to this Code. If the languageused is neither English nor Hindi, the text should include a translation into one ofthese languages.

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APPENDIX

Attachment 1- Form of certificate for DOLC (to be included)

Attachment 2- Form of certificate for Interim DOLC (to be included)

Attachment 3- Form of certificate for LMC(to be included)

Attachment 4- Form of certificate for Interim LMC(to be included)

Attachment 5- Relationship between Function, Tasks and activities (To be included)

Attachment 6- Relationship between Cognitive, Affective and Psychomotor domains(to be included)

Attachment 7- Relationship between various Transfer methods and CAP Domains

(to be included)

Attachment 8- Relationship between Transfer methods and manageable number ofparticipants based on learning (to be included)

Attachment 9- Validity and Reliability of assessments (to be included)

Attachment 10- Effectiveness between various assessment methods and Domains (tobe included)

Attachment 11- Matrix for Grading Transferors (included)

Attachment 12- Audit checklist (to be included )


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Appendix 11 Matrix for Grading Transferors

These nine nomenclatures may be used to grade the transferors

AUDIO VISUAL KINAESTHETIC

Cognitive AC VC KC

Psychomoto r AP VP KP

Affective AA VA KA


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