

Article History
Received: 16 October 2024
Accepted: 18 October 2024
Published: 20 January 2025
Volume 2, Issue 1, 2nd Quarter 2024, pp. 22 – 31
Perceived Occupational Hazard Preparation among Third Year Marine Transportation Students of AIMS
Author:
Marc Lawrence D. Rivera, Laurence B. Calleja, Sieann Ganymede D. Gomez, Dariel S. Malaran, Slance Maverick D. Olivero, Tranz Duebil M. Saim
Abstract:
The study aimed to assess the preparedness of third-year Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation (BSMT)
students of Asian Institute of Maritime Studies (AIMS) for occupational hazards through competency-based
training programs. A quantitative descriptive-correlational research design was utilized to collect data from 39
purposively sampled students regarding their demographic profiles, perceptions of skills acquisition, and self-
reported preparedness levels. Questionnaires were developed based on the Standards of Training, Certification
and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) guidelines to measure students' mastery of skills relating to
elementary first aid, survival techniques, and safety responsibilities. Descriptive statistics provided a summary
of the skills acquisition and self-reported preparedness while Pearson's R analyzed the relationship between
the skills acquired in preparation for occupational hazards and preparedness when onboard the vessel. Results
indicated that most respondents were male, aged 21-23. The students strongly agree that the training effectively
developed their abilities adhering to international standards. Moderate to high positive correlation between skill
acquisition and preparedness suggested that the training enhanced the self-assessed hazard response
capabilities of the students. Accordingly, maritime education adequately equipped graduates as regulated.
Significant associations validated the competency-focused pedagogies of the BSMT program. The study rejected
the null hypothesis, finding a significant relationship between acquired skills and preparedness for actual
occupational hazards. This underscores the value of interactive, application-focused teaching methods, such as
those implemented by AIMS, in building the confidence of maritime students to respond effectively to onboard
dangers.
Keywords: occupational hazard, competency-based training, skills acquisition, self-preparedness, Standards
of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW)
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