Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) Basic Operator (V-103/1)

Course also known as:VTS Basic, V-103/1

Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) Basic Operator is approved as meeting the requirements of IALA VTS Operator V-103/1.

Note: 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.

Who should participate?

Current VTS Operators who meet the prerequisites below.

Course Entry Prerequisities

Participants must meet all of the following course entry requirements:

  1. Working at a VTS Centre for a continuous period of not less than 12 months.
  2. Hold a minimum level of Master <24m NC (or Master Class 5, Skipper Grade 3); or undertake the VTS Basic Pre-Assessment Workshop and hold a Long Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency (LROCP).
  3. Letter from a VTS Authority attesting to: Fluency in the English language; and Successful participation an emergency exercise during the past 12 months.

Pre-course candidate assessments:

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

The 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 programme:

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

Certification

Upon successful completion of this phase, candidates will be awarded with their V-103-1 certificate.

Full attendance and participation in ALL activities during the course will satisfy the required performance criteria.

Approval

Approved as meeting the requirements IALA VTS Operator V-103/1.


  • Duration: 10 days
  • Course Options: (GST exempt)
    March 11-22, 2019 | Sydney, NSW | $6,900
    October 07-18, 2019 | Sydney, NSW | $6,900

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I attended AMC Search to complete Vessel Traffic Services Officer (VTSO) training and LOVED IT! The facilities are outstanding, the course delivery (content & pace) are brilliant and the teaching staff are world class.

Simone Ferrier

To secure a course registration, payment of the course fee are required (or at minimum of 50% deposit). Payment methods accepted:

  • Credit Card (online or via (03) 6324-9850)
  • Bank Deposit
  • Cheque/Money Order
  • Company Invoice (approved companies only)

Detailed payment options will be made available after registration is submitted.

Face to face courses

To secure your enrolment, payment of 50% of the course fee is required. Cancellations up to 15 working days prior to the scheduled date will be accepted without penalty. Cancellations less than 15 working days will be subject to 100% cancellation fee.

AMC Search reserves the right to cancel the course 15 working days prior to the scheduled date if insufficient registrations are received. Any fees paid for cancelled courses will be refunded in full.

When making flight bookings please ensure you book on a fully refundable basis.

Online courses

Payment of course fees, or authorisation to invoice from your company, is required before access to the online learning environment is provided. Please note, the online account creation process takes between 3-4 business days if you have not studied with AMC Search or the University of Tasmania previously.

  • Course notes and writing materials
  • Morning and afternoon tea
  • Complimentary WiFi access

Location: AMC Sydney, inside the Australian National Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour, Sydney.

Address: 2 Murray Street, Darling Harbour, Sydney, NSW 2000.