MSC 70/20/11
2.3 Objectives
The objectives of this Recommendation are to:
.1 provide a basis for establishing a training
programme on the specific knowledge and skill
requirements necessary for qualification as a VTS
Operator;
.2 maintain a satisfactory level of operational
performance through the systematic provision of refresher
and/or advancement training for qualified personnel;
.3 provide VTS Authorities with guidelines for
recruiting potential VTS Operators;
.4 ensure that certificated personnel are qualified to
act as VTS Operators;
.5 assess VTS Operators ability to perform to
established and recognised standards;
.6 support, as far as is practicable, the consistent
application of operating standards and procedures by
vessel traffic services world-wide;
.7 foster professionalism and pride in VTS Personnel
.8 provide a basis for a structured progression for
VTS Personnel and
.9 provide the basis for model courses for VTS
personnel
2.4 Certificates Certification Logs and Endorsements
A VTS Operator Certificate and VTS Certification Log
should be awarded upon successful completion of basic
training programme at an accredited training institute. The
VTS Certification Log should be used to record the award of a
VTS Operator Certificate, successful completion of on-the-job
training for a specific VTS Centre and subsequent
endorsements which authorise the holder to perform the duties
of a VTS Operator or Supervisor at a specific VTS Centre.
Endorsements should be awarded only on completion of the
necessary accredited training programmes.
VTS Operator Certificates and VTS Certification Logs should
be in the official language or languages of the awarding
country. If the language used is not English, the text should
include a translation into that language.
2.5 Recognition of Certificates
Where suitable reciprocal arrangements apply, the Competent
Authority of one country should recognise a VTS Operator
Certificate issued by the Competent Authority of another
country provided that:
- the certificate has been issued in accordance with
this Recommendation; and,
- the Competent Authorities are satisfied with the
training arrangements of the other country concerned.
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