MSC 70/20/11
6.4 On-the-Job Training
Every certificated VTS Operator should receive
on-the-job training from a qualified on-the-job Instructor on
taking up a new post before being authorised to carry out the
duties of a VTS Operator at the new VTS Centre.
On-the-job training should follow an approved
programme of training with specific learning objectives,
which:
.1 provides knowledge of the local or regional
nautical topography, hydrographic and meteorological
characteristics and legislation and regulations relating
to the responsibilities and activities of the VTS Centre.
.2 provides detailed knowledge of the services provided
by the VTS Centre and ensures that during the required
period of training the VTS Operator receives systematic
practical training and experience in the tasks, duties
and responsibilities of a VTS Operator at the VTS Centre
concerned;
.3 is closely supervised and monitored by a qualified
on-the-job Instructor at the VTS Centre; and
.4 is adequately documented and recorded m the VTS
Certification Log.
The Competent Authority should define the
duration of the on-the-job training period and the detailed
training syllabus, taking into account the requirements of
the particular VTS Centre.
6.5 Model Courses
The structure of the model courses associated with
this Recommendation is based on a modular approach. This
approach will:
- permit model courses to be developed which
reflect the type of service, eg, Information Service,
Navigational Assistance Service of Traffic Organisation
Service, and the functions to be carried out by different
categories of VTS, while maintaining common international
standards; and
- permit training courses to be developed which take
into account the previous training and experience of
prospective VTS personnel.
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