ShipConstructor Software (SSI), in conjunction with two universities, eight shipyards and five design firms, has created comprehensive college-level materials for the instruction of modern shipbuilding, design and modelling.
These educational resources have been developed in direct response to the stated needs of the shipbuilding industry and are designed to take students with a basic understanding of AutoCAD and provide them with the practical skills and essential knowledge needed to become modellers in a shipyard or marine design agency. Included are lessons exposing learners to marine materials, classification societies, safety issues, shipbuilding terminology, fabrication strategies and shipyard production drawings.
Hands-on practice
Activities focus on hands-on practice where students get to model structural, piping, HVAC, electrical and equipment parts within ShipConstructor, a 3D AutoCAD-based marine design software programme. The lessons also teach students how to create nest, assembly and spool drawings as well as other realistic production output. This hands-on experience, combined with solid theoretical knowledge ensures mastery of competencies requested by the shipbuilding industry.
Implementation
Graham Chamberlain, an experienced educator and former shipyard manager, coordinated the development of this educational package. The comprehensive set of learner centred modules can easily be implemented by an educational institution.
“Besides being practical, it is all completely ‘turn-key’ and pedagogically sound,” Chamberlain says. “Everything an instructor needs for teaching is included on a dvd. We even have experienced mentors available to help faculty implement this instructional material.”
Accreditation
Industry representatives are currently working to have to this material accredited by a certifying body.
Picture: Students learn 3D modelling and principles of shipbuilding
More information: www.shipconstructor.com
