Vessel Traffic Services

Course Prerequisites

This program is intended for presently serving VTS Operators who meet the following criteria:

1.    Are currently in post at a VTS Centre for a continuous period of not less than 12 months.

2.    Have successfully completed all studies leading to a State or nationally recognised marine navigation certificate at a minimum level of Master Class 5, and a maximum level of STCW95 OOW qualification.   NOTE: Candidates with other qualifications which are deemed appropriate by their Port to enable them to meet the required IALA level within the 2 week on-campus component will be accepted.

3.    If not included in the above certificate, have successfully completed studies leading to a radar observer’s certificate.

4.    Have been issued with a document signed by the VTS Authority attesting to:

a.  Fluency in the English language; and
b.  Successful participation an emergency exercise during the past 12 months.

Pre-course candidate assessments:

Candidates meeting the pre-requisite criteria will be invited to complete a pre-commencement training needs assessment, which will be conducted at AMC.

This assessment will consist of a written answer paper (multiple-choice/short answer) to a series of questions related to the 8 elements of the AMC VTSO-BT program:

  • Language
  • Traffic Management
  • Equipment
  • Nautical Knowledge
  • Communication Coordination
  • VHF Radio
  • Personal Attributes
  • Emergency Measures

Pre-course VTS operations assessments:

Additionally, participating ports will be required to complete an ‘Initial Assessment of Vessel Traffic Systems’ which will form a basis for determining experiential learning of candidates.

Scheduled Dates

VTS Operator 20 Sep - 1 Oct 2010 (Confirmed)

$6 100.00

Course Duration

10 days

Course Aim

The course being offered by AMC is approved as meeting the requirements IALA VTS Operator V/103.  In order to meet the IALA specified learning outcomes, within the nominated course duration, the course will have a significant Recognition of Prior Learning process, detailed in the pre-requisites listed above:

Certificate

Upon successful completion of this phase, candidates will be awarded with their V-103-1 certificate. Candidates then apply to AMSA for their Training Record Book.

Course Outline

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