Local Port Services

Course information:
Local Port Services

Course summary:
Dates and course fees from 1 August 2009 31st July 2010

9th March 2010
22nd June 2010

Other dates may be arranged on request subject to suitable numbers.

Course content:
Nautical Knowledge elements
Communications
Regulations and Guidelines
Electronic equipment in ports
Risk management
Incidents, accidents and emergencies

The course is intended to equip persons with the necessary skills to work in ports with limited services (non-declared VTS).

Course structure:
The content is theory based with case studies and simulator exercises.

This is a 21-hour course and candidates are expected to learn and apply the fundamentals and theory of Local Port Services.

Assessment procedure:
Satisfactory course completion is required

Entry requirements:
Candidates are expected to be working in a port offering Local Port Services

Qualifications achieved:
Successful candidates receive a college certificate.