Module architecture

Skills4Sea course modules

The module page has been reorganised into a clean course map. The top section gives a quick overview, while each module below has a clear learner path and lecturer path without placing everything in one crowded card.

Chosen layoutOverview cards + detailed module sections

This keeps the platform readable now and still leaves room for real course pages, assignments and portfolio evidence later.

01Skills awarenessPrototype02CommunicationFunctional prototype03LeadershipPlanned04Crisis managementPlanned05PortfolioPrototype

How the modules are structured

Modules are presented as separate blocks rather than long side-by-side cards. Inside each module, the learner chapters and lecturer chapters are separated because their tasks are different.

Learner sideTheory, scenario, AI exercise, reflection and portfolio evidence.
Lecturer sideClass assignment, monitoring, transcript review and profile access.
Module 1

Non-formal skills awareness

Introduces why non-formal maritime skills should be recognised and evidenced for employability, safety and workforce mobility.

Prototype

SourceProject Summary + WP2 framework direction

DisplayOverview card + chapter menu

Learner path

What the learner sees and completes.

  1. 1
    Orientation to Skills4SeaPrototype
    Theory

    Project purpose, target users and non-formal skills recognition.

  2. 2
    What counts as portfolio evidence?Planned
    Guidance

    Examples of learner evidence, reflection notes, AI submissions and lecturer comments.

Lecturer path

What the lecturer assigns, monitors or reviews.

  1. 1
    Introduce the module to a classPrototype
    Lecturer guidance

    How lecturers present the purpose of non-formal skills recognition.

  2. 2
    Check learner onboardingFunctional
    Dashboard

    Learner registration, class membership and starting status.

Module 2

Communication and teamwork

Uses maritime communication and teamwork scenarios to evidence clarity, closed-loop communication and collaborative decision-making.

Functional prototype

SourceWP3 scenario-based assessment modules: communication and teamwork

DisplayOverview card + chapter menu

Learner path

What the learner sees and completes.

  1. 1
    Theory briefing: communication under pressurePrototype
    Theory

    Short briefing linked to communication, teamwork and STCW/IMO-aligned soft skills.

  2. 2
    Scenario briefingFunctional
    Scenario

    Learner reads the maritime scenario context, role, task and expected outcome.

  3. 3
    AI Captain interactionFunctional
    Exercise

    Learner completes an AI-supported scenario dialogue and submits it for review.

  4. 4
    Reflection and portfolio evidencePrototype
    Portfolio

    Submission, AI feedback and future lecturer feedback become learner portfolio evidence.

Lecturer path

What the lecturer assigns, monitors or reviews.

  1. 1
    Assign scenario to classPrototype
    Assignment

    Lecturer sees the course/class assignment workflow.

  2. 2
    Monitor learner attemptsFunctional
    Dashboard

    Lecturer tracks submissions and status within their own institution.

  3. 3
    Review transcript and feedbackFunctional
    Review

    Lecturer accesses AI transcript and assessment result.

Module 3

Leadership and decision-making

Prepares scenario blocks where learners demonstrate judgement, escalation and leadership in operational uncertainty.

Planned

SourceWP3 assessment modules: leadership and decision-making

DisplayOverview card + chapter menu

Learner path

What the learner sees and completes.

  1. 1
    Leadership theory briefingPlanned
    Theory

    Short theory content to be developed with partners.

  2. 2
    Decision-making scenarioPlanned
    Scenario

    Scenario variation to be authored after WP2 competence framework finalisation.

Lecturer path

What the lecturer assigns, monitors or reviews.

  1. 1
    Scenario rubric reviewPlanned
    Rubric

    Lecturer checks criteria and evidence expectations before assigning.

Module 4

Crisis management and problem-solving

Covers emergency and high-pressure situations where trainees evidence prioritisation, communication and problem-solving.

Planned

SourceWP3 assessment modules: crisis management and problem-solving

DisplayOverview card + chapter menu

Learner path

What the learner sees and completes.

  1. 1
    Crisis response briefingPlanned
    Theory

    Briefing material for crisis-management principles.

  2. 2
    Emergency scenario assessmentPlanned
    Scenario

    Interactive emergency scenario for decision-making and communication evidence.

Lecturer path

What the lecturer assigns, monitors or reviews.

  1. 1
    Crisis scenario class reviewPlanned
    Review

    Lecturer reviews class-level outcomes and common improvement areas.

Module 5

Portfolio evidence and certification readiness

Collects assessment outputs into a learner profile with competence radar, spider chart and portfolio evidence for lecturer review.

Prototype

SourceWP3 performance analytics + WP4 validation and certification alignment direction

DisplayOverview card + learner profile menu

Learner path

What the learner sees and completes.

  1. 1
    My competence radarPrototype
    Analytics

    Learner sees a radar/spider view of competence strengths and areas for improvement.

  2. 2
    My portfolio evidencePrototype
    Portfolio

    Learner sees scenario submissions, AI feedback, reflections and future lecturer comments.

Lecturer path

What the lecturer assigns, monitors or reviews.

  1. 1
    Learner profile accessPrototype
    Review

    Lecturer opens each learner profile from the class dashboard.

  2. 2
    Portfolio and radar reviewPrototype
    Analytics

    Lecturer checks competence radar, spider chart and evidence list.

Next pages connected to this structure

The module map now works as the course architecture. Learners should move through theory, exercise, reflection and portfolio pages, while lecturers work through class, course and submission pages.

Learner dashboardLecturer dashboardPortfolio / radar