GUIDELINES FOR THE ACCREDITATION OF INSTITUTES FOR TRAINING VTS PERSONNEL
GUIDELINES FOR THE ACCREDITATION OF VTS TRAINING INSTITUTES
1. Introduction
These Guidelines set out the process by which VTS Training Institutes can achieve accreditation to conduct education training leading to the issue of:
・VTS Operator's Certificates in accordance with IALA Recommendation V-103 and Model Course V-103/1, Basic Training for VTS Operators; or,
・VTS Supervisor's Endorsement in accordance with IALA Recommendation V-103 and Model Course V-103/32, Advancement Training.
Procedural requirements for the assessment process leading to an accreditation are given in Annex 1.
A quality model system for Training Institutes is given in Annex 2.
2. Aim
The aim of the IALA VTS Training Institute Accreditation Scheme is to ensure conformance to the pertinent requirements of IALA Recommendation V-103, "Recommendation on Standards for Training and Certification of VTS Personnel" as applied to the provision of training for qualification of VTS Operators, VTS Supervisors and VTS Managers.
3. Objectives
The objectives are to ensure that all training and assessment of VTS personnel for the purpose of certification and/or endorsement is:
・Structured in accordance with established training procedures based on clearly communicated, measurable and achievable objectives;
・Able to ensure that the standard of competence as indicated in IALA Recommendation V-103 is met and maintained;
・Conducted, monitored, evaluated and supported by qualified instructors as indicated in Chapter 3.4 of the IALA Recommendation V-103;
・Managed in a manner that ensures relevancy and accuracy according to experience gained, technological advances, national and international recommendations, rules and regulations.
4. General Requirements
VTS training should be conducted in accordance with model courses developed by IALA. Organisations providing VTS training should provide training services within the framework of a training management system which fulfils the requirements of an approved quality system standard.
Training institutes must be accredited in accordance with the IALA VTS Training Accreditation Scheme in order to be approved as an Accredited Training Institute.
