7. Responsibility and Recognition
Assessment and accreditation of training institutions is the responsibility of the Competent Authority. Assessment and accreditation activities may be performed in whole or in part by organisations recognised by the competent authority to perform such services on their behalf.
The process for accreditation should include:
・Evaluation of the documentation of the management system to verify that the training is based on IALA Recommendation V-103 and the appropriate Model Course and complies with these guidelines;
・An initial audit to verify that the implemented training system complies with the documented management system; and,
・Interim audits to ensure that the training system is being maintained in a satisfactory manner.
8. Practices and procedures/scheme of work
The VTS Training Institute should:
1. Plan and determine the teaching and training process that directly influences the quality of teaching and learning, and ensure that these processes are properly carried out.
2. Establish and maintain documented procedures that specify:
・The approach to planning and application of course plans and lesson plans including use of teaching principles, methods and equipment in classrooms and simulator rooms;
・Control and assessment activities put in place to ensure trainees acquire the necessary levels of competence for each module of the appropriate model course;
・Appropriate training facilities to meet the documented training objectives;
・Maintenance procedures for the training facilities' equipment;
・Qualifications and competence requirements of Instructors and Assessors;
・Adherence to appropriate health and safety requirements and regulations
3. Ensure all aspects of study progression is documented and disseminated to trainees, VTS authorities and course managers as required.
4. Continually control and evaluate teaching activities to ensure the learning results are in accordance with the appropriate course plan.
5. Ensure that trainees who present themselves for final tests, examination, simulation evaluations or equivalent, have completed all the required course work and exercises, including simulator exercises where appropriate.
6. Establish procedures for the use of equipment during the training to ensure that:
・Equipment and systems are maintained in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and, where appropriate, calibrated as and when necessary;
・Equipment and systems are operated in a safe and efficient manner;
