2.1 The aim of familiarization training is to
explain the functionality of the CAM and the CAM-HMI.
2.2 It should allow an OOW to become rapidly acquainted
with the installed system.
2.3 Emphasis should be given on producing effective
familiarization training that can be completed in the shortest possible
time.
2.4 For a typical system it may be expected that
it will take no longer than 30 minutes for an OOW to undertake familiarization.
This time does not include the time taken to become familiar with
major interconnected functionality, such as radar and ECDIS.
2.5 Familiarization can take a number of forms.
The following are illustrative examples but other effective methods
of training are acceptable:
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.1 computer-based training on the vessel. Such
training may also be appropriate to be used remotely (e.g., on a notebook
computer of a new user, prior to joining the ship);
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.2 a training mode on the fitted systems;
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.3 a training video (on tape, disk or solid state
memory), supported by a self-training manual; and
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.4 a stand-alone self-training manual.
2.6 The topics that need to be covered are listed
in section 3 below.
2.7 The familiarization material does not replace
the User Instruction Manual. Appropriate references can be made to
it from within the material. This may be beneficial when describing
more detailed operations or to reference large diagrams.
2.8 For lesser used, non-critical functions it
is only necessary to reference the relevant section in the User Instruction
Manual, rather than them having to be included in their entirety in
the familiarization material. Ideally, material is provided for such
functions but with instructions to enable the user to skip these sections,
as appropriate, until a more convenient opportunity.