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Accredited training programme is a course of study comprising basic or advancement training at an Accredited Training Institute and "on-the-job" training carried out at the appropriate VTS Centre.
Accredited Training Institute is an establishment approved by the Competent Authority for the purposes of carrying out basic or advancement training of VTS Personnel.
Advancement Training is training given at an Accredited Training Institute to the standards described in Table 2 (VTS Supervisor Competence Chart) of V-103, "Recommendation on Standards for Training and Certification of VTS Personnel" and Model Course V-103/2.
Basic Training is training given at an Accredited Training Institute to the standards described in Table 1 (VTS Operator Competence Chart) of V-103, "Recommendation on Standards for Training and Certification of VTS Personnel" and Model Course V-103/1.
Competent Authority is an authority made responsible, in whole or in part, by the Government for the safety, including environmental safety, and efficiency of vessel traffic and protection of the environment.
Competence is the ability to perform defined tasks or duties effectively.
On-the-Job Training is training and familiarisation at the VTS Centre at which the person will be employed. It includes training on the particular services provided by the VTS, the facilities and equipment used as well as the local geography and appropriate port regulations and procedures.
Organisation refers to the training institute or a VTS Centre performing on-the-job training.
Simulated Training is the simulation of operational events, practices and procedures to assess the ability of candidates to demonstrate their levels of competence.
Student is a VTS Operator or VTS Supervisor candidate.
Training Institute is an organisation carrying out basic or advancement training of VTS Personnel.
Training Management System (TMS) is a quality management system designed with the objective of ensuring the proper training and competence of VTS personnel; in accordance with the applicable requirements detailed within Model courses V-103/1 and V-103/2.
