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Received: 16 October 2024
Accepted: 18 October 2024
Published: 20 January 2025

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Volume 2, Issue 1, 2nd Quarter 2024, pp. 22 – 31

Perceived Occupational Hazard Preparation among Third Year Marine Transportation Students of AIMS

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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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