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Trends in the training of maritime personnel - Professional vs. academic education
conference contribution
posted on 2023-05-23, 18:33 authored by Nataliya NikolovaNataliya Nikolova, Lutzkanova, S, Kalinov, K, Mednikarov, B, Kiril TenekedjievKiril TenekedjievThe dynamic socio-economic development has a clear impact on maritime education. The progress of technologies, the growing level of automation, and the globalization of markets are some of the factors that define new requirements for the training and education of maritime personnel. Meanwhile, a standardization process of the maritime education and qualification was completed. Obviously, there is a need to broaden the training programs and increase the educational requirements for maritime specialists. A parallel tendency towards more in-depth professional expertise of the personnel has emerged. In this context some discrepancies arise. On one hand, technological development requires broader interdisciplinary approaches and strengthening the academic character of education. On the other hand, the process automatization and standardization require more professional training. The question of the balance between the academic and professional education is currently on the agenda of maritime universities. This paper analyzes the current trends in the maritime education and proposes a possible new approach for managing the discrepancies. The conclusions and the recommendations are based on conducted survey among the "users" of maritime personnel, the academic society and experts from different maritime institutions. Proposed is a general model for multi-level system of maritime education and qualification. © 2014 Australian Maritime College, an institute of the University of Tasmania.
History
Publication title
Proceedings of IAMU AGA 15Editors
D Ranmuthugala, B LewarnPagination
214-219ISBN
9780980639148Department/School
Australian Maritime CollegePublisher
Australian Maritime CollegePlace of publication
AustraliaEvent title
15th Annual General Assembly of the International Association of Maritime Universities, IAMU AGA 2014 - Looking Ahead: Innovation in Maritime Education, Training and ResearchEvent Venue
Launceston, TasmaniaDate of Event (Start Date)
2014-10-27Date of Event (End Date)
2014-10-30Repository Status
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