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Warning: Using a pirated copy for official training delivery can invalidate your center’s DNV/ABS approval. Always purchase the official IMO PDF for commercial instruction.
The STCW Convention (as amended, notably the 2010 Manila Amendments) mandates that those responsible for seafarer training must be qualified not only in their technical subject but also in instructional techniques. However, many maritime instructors come from industry backgrounds—master mariners, chief engineers—with deep experience but limited pedagogical training.
Model Course 1.19 bridges this gap by:
Upon completing IMO Model Course 1.19, an instructor should be able to:
✅ Plan and prepare effective maritime training sessions.
✅ Use a range of instructional techniques to engage adult learners.
✅ Select and operate appropriate training aids, including simulators.
✅ Assess trainee performance against STCW competences.
✅ Provide constructive feedback.
✅ Manage a classroom or workshop safely and inclusively.
✅ Evaluate and improve their own teaching effectiveness.
These align closely with the STCW Code Section A-I/6 (Training and Assessment) and Section B-I/6 (Guidance regarding training and assessment of seafarers). imo model course 1.19 pdf
In the complex world of maritime education, the quality of a seafarer’s training is only as good as the instructor who delivers it. Recognizing this, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) developed Model Course 1.19: Instructor, Assessor and Examiner Training. This document is not merely a syllabus—it is a pedagogical blueprint. This feature explores the structure, content, and strategic value of the IMO Model Course 1.19 PDF, a digital cornerstone for any STCW-compliant training center.
Yes, for the theory component. However, STCW requires a practical demonstration in a swimming pool with a life raft. The PDF lists the required practical assessments—you cannot skip these.
The PDF is not for aspiring seafarers—it is for the people who train them. Primary users include: Warning: Using a pirated copy for official training
The course structure is a mix of theoretical classroom instruction and intense practical demonstration. The syllabus generally covers the following key areas:
A hour-by-hour breakdown, typically: