HELM (M)
Course Code: MX1EC251
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Course Overview
The Human Element Leadership and Management Course (HELM M) gives all masters and senior officers the required education and training at the management level, meeting the knowledge, understanding and proficiency (KUP) requirements set out in STCW tables A-II/2 and AIII/2 for senior ships officers.
The course is based on MNTB criteria and approved by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
You will gain effective leadership and management skills to enable you to control the operation of the ship and care for persons on board at the management level.
This course is a mandatory element of the suite of requirements for officers seeking their second Certificate of Competency in either a deck or marine engineering capacity.
Entry Requirements
You will need a deck or engineering Certificate of Competency at the operational level and meet the minimum seagoing service requirements for the issue of a management level CoC.
Modules and Assessment
Teaching and Learning Methods
The course consists of a series of formal lectures interspersed with small group work to further investigate the issues discussed. Further reinforcement is achieved by simulator exercises designed to demonstrate leadership and management. A Project Management group exercise fosters teamwork, communication and effective delegation.
Industry Placement and Field Trips
Other Costs and Equipment Needed
Expert Tutors
All staff involved in the delivery of maritime and nautical courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver. The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant vocational and industrial experience and professional practice. .
Tuition Fees
Fees, Cancellation & Transfer Policy
Private delegate - tuition fees are to be paid in full at the time of booking.
All fees are strictly non-refundable except when the College cancels the course.
Company sponsored delegate
- Companies who hold credit accounts with the College will be invoiced following delivery of the Course
- New companies are required to pay at the time of booking for their first course; credit facilities may be available on request, following successful credit checks.
Off-Premises and Distance Contracts Only
Please refer to College Terms & Conditions.
Course Transfers
If you are unable to attend your course you may be able to transfer to another available date. All transfer requests must be received in writing by FOSC no later than 5 working days prior to the commencement date of the course. Email cancellations during the weekend period are strictly not acceptable for courses that commence on a Monday or Tuesday. Company delegates that fail to attend on the commencement date of the course and have not provided 5 working days written notice will be invoiced the full course fee. Private delegates that fail to attend and have not provided 5 working days written notice will be charged the full course fee, no course transfer date will be processed and their payment will be lost. All second transfer requests incur a £55.00 administration fee. Delegates who have made multiple transfers (3+) and fail to attend without the required prior notice in writing will be charged a relevant fee at the discretion of FOSC.
Regulation and Accreditation
Accrediting Institution: N/A
Awarding Body: NONE
Regulatory Body:
