🎓 Welcome to Level 1: Foundation — Human Factors Awareness

Your journey to understanding human factors in maritime operations starts here.

⚓ LEVEL 1 — FOUNDATION

Human Factors Awareness

The essential starting point for all maritime personnel. Build your understanding of how human factors contribute to incidents — and learn the foundations of a positive safety culture.

⏱ 4–6 hours self-paced
📜 CPD
👤 All crew & shore staff
⚓ TMSA ELEMENT 14 ALIGNED
Course Overview

Why Human Factors Awareness Matters

Up to 80% of maritime incidents involve human factors. Yet most training programmes focus solely on technical competence. This foundational course closes that gap — equipping every member of your team with the awareness and shared language needed to recognise, discuss, and mitigate human factors risks.

Level 1 creates the shared understanding that is essential for building an effective safety culture across your organisation. It is the required starting point before progressing to Levels 2, 3, and 4.

Learning Outcomes

What You'll Learn

✓ Understand the concept of human factors and the human element in maritime operations
✓ Recognise the role of human factors in maritime incidents and near-misses
✓ Identify the fundamentals of safety culture and its importance
✓ Appreciate the principles of TMSA Element 14 requirements
✓ Develop awareness of personal factors affecting performance
✓ Understand the relationship between human behaviour and organisational safety
Who Should Attend

Designed for Everyone in Your Organisation

This course is suitable for all maritime personnel, both ashore and onboard, who require foundational knowledge of human factors. Ideal for new joiners, officers, ratings, and shore-based staff beginning their human factors development journey.

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Officers & Ratings
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Shore-Based Staff
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New Joiners
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Safety Teams
Your Learning Journey

Level 1 is Your Starting Point

Complete Level 1 to build the foundation, then progress through the programme.

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Foundation
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Applied
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Leadership
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4
Systems
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Evidence-Informed Training

This course draws on EMSA's European Maritime Safety Report and OCIMF's TMSA framework. Content is designed to address the human factors identified as primary contributors to maritime incidents, with practical application to everyday operations both ashore and onboard.