Vessel Traffic Services (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 Prerequisites

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.

International Candidates

Please provide evidence of maritime qualifications and work history for consideration.

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.

New Location!

AMCS are pleased to partner with Fremantle Maritime Simulation Centre, Western Australia to bring Vessel Traffic Services Training to Western Australia