OVERVIEW

For students enrolled in the BSc Degree Program in Naval Architcture and Marine Engineering is essential to undertake a real-world experience in the maritime domain and therefore the teaching program includes a mandatory curricular internship in the study plan.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The aim is to support students in having a direct exposure to the professional world through a learning experience carried out at companies, public administrations, public or private entities, as well as professional associations, based on specific Agreements.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

For each student, within the framework of an Agreement between the Host Organization and UNIGE, a document called the Training Project is completed. This document outlines the detailed educational objectives, specifying what the student is planned to carry out during the period and what he/she will be able to do at the end of the internship.

PREREQUISITES

To ensure the internship experience is as effective as possible, students are allowed to begin the internship once they have earned 120 credits, with a 10% shortfall tolerance, which must in any case be approved by the coordinator.
Moreover, to start the internship, students must have completed the following courses:

• The General Safety Training Course (online) – https://corsosicurezza.aulaweb.unige.it/enrol/index.php?id=61

• The Specific Training Course “Medium Risk Safety,” which is held in-person at a classroom in the Polytechnic School. The scheduled dates and booking procedures are available at the following link

Students are encouraged to check the calendar and register well in advance of the intended internship period.

TEACHING METHODS

During the internship, the student is supported by both a Company Tutor and a University Tutor.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Completion of an internship in a work environment within the maritime sector (shipyards, classification societies, consulting firms, shipping companies, etc.). For further details on specific internship content, please refer to the Training Project document.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

The reference documentation consists of the Agreement between the Company/Organization and the University, supplemented by the Training Project specific to each student.
Additional specific materials useful for the internship activities may be provided by the host Company/Organization.

LESSONS

LESSONS START

The Training Project specifies the internship’s start and end dates, usually agreed upon by the student and the host Company/Organization

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

There is no final exam.
The 6 ECTS credits for the internship are awarded upon certification by both the student and the host company of the actual hours completed and the achievement of the internship objectives.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The verification of the objectives' achievement is carried out by the host Company/Organization, possibly in cooperation with the University Tutor, and formalized through a final evaluation questionnaire.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Students must begin the internship activation process at least three months before the desired start period.
The internship duration must be at least 150 working hours. Internships typically last from one to two months, depending on the needs and availability of the host companies.

For further information not covered in this document, students may contact the Degree Program Coordinator.