Regulatory basis
- STCW 2010 Regulation II/1, II/2, III/1, III/2
- STCW Code Section A-II/1, A-II/2, A-III/1, A-III/2
- IMO Model Course 1.39 / 1.40
Leadership & Human Element
Human Element Leadership & Management (HELM) — Staff
Human Element Leadership & Management (HELM) develops the leadership, teamwork, and decision-making competencies required by STCW for officers at operational and management levels — and equally relevant to shore-based maritime staff.
Target audience
- Deck and engineer officers
- Shore-based maritime staff and managers
Prerequisites
- Sea service or shore equivalent recommended
Learning objectives
What you'll be able to do
Apply task and workload management on board
Practice effective leadership and teamwork
Use decision-making techniques under pressure
Apply situational awareness and assertiveness
Course content
Modules & topics
Indicative module breakdown — actual delivery is adapted to the audience and operational context.
01
Leadership & teamwork
- Roles & responsibilities
- Motivation
- Authority
02
Resource management
- Workload
- Fatigue
- Prioritisation
03
Decision-making
- Risk assessment
- Communication
- Cultural awareness
04
Human factors
- Error management
- Situational awareness
- Stress
Assessment
Group exercises, case studies, and written assessment.
Certification
STCW HELM certificate of completion.
References & further reading
Authoritative sources
This course aligns with international maritime conventions and IMO Model Courses. Use these references for detailed regulatory text.
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