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DOCUMENT INFORMATION Recognition Program for Approved Ship Security Officer Training Title Submission Requirements and Course Standards TP No. Edition Catalogue No. ISBN/ISSN Marine Security Operations Telephone (613) 993-8525 (ABMC) Fax (613) 949-3906 Originator Tower B, Place de Ville dirops.marsec@tc.gc.ca E-mail 112 Kent Street, 14th Floor http://www.tc.gc.ca/MarineSecurity/ Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N8 URL REVISION CHART Last Review December 2007 Next Review December 2008
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Permission is granted by the Department of Transport Canada (TC), Marine Security Operations, to copy and/or reproduce the contents of this publication in whole or in part provided that full acknowledgment is given to TC and that the material be accurately reproduced. While use of this material has been authorized, TC shall not be responsible for the manner in which the information is presented, nor for any interpretations thereof. The information in this copy of this publication may not be up-to-date to reflect amendments made to original content. For up-to-date information, contact TC Marine Security Operations.
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Table of Contents Scope and Application ...................................................................................................................1 1.1 Background ......................................................................................................................1 1.2 Purpose and Scope ...........................................................................................................1 1.3 Structure...........................................................................................................................1 Submission Requirements and Course Standards......................................................................2 2.1 Course Framework...........................................................................................................2 2.1.1 General.........................................................................................................................2 2.1.2 Entry Standards............................................................................................................2 2.1.3 Attendance ...................................................................................................................3 2.1.4 Course Intake Limitations............................................................................................3 2.1.5 Instructor Requirements...............................................................................................3 2.1.6 Teaching Facilities and Equipment..............................................................................4 2.1.7 Teaching Aids ..............................................................................................................5 2.1.8 Examination and Assessment ......................................................................................5 2.2 Detailed Teaching Syllabus .............................................................................................6 2.3 Course Outline .................................................................................................................6 2.4 Course Schedule...............................................................................................................6 2.5 Instructor and Participant Manuals ..................................................................................7 Annex A: Ship Security Officer Course.......................................................................................8 A1 Additional Requirements .................................................................................................8 A2 Model Course Material ..................................................................................................11 A2.1 Detailed Teaching Syllabus ...........................................................................................11 A2.2 Course Outline Document..............................................................................................12 A2.3 Course Program Schedule..............................................................................................14 A2.4 Instructor Manual...........................................................................................................15
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Scope and Application 1.1 Background a) Starting January 1, 2008, Transport Canada Marine Security will have two (2) programs for training institutions: The existing Transport Canada Voluntary Program For Marine Security Course Acceptance which is a voluntary program that has been in place since 2003 and the new Recognition Program for Approved Ship Security Officer Training. The first program aims to ensure that officer level marine security training programs and courses offered by various providers meet the course content requirements as called for in the Marine Transportation Security Regulations (MTSR) and the International Ship and Port Facility (ISPS) Code. Additional international requirements for Ship Security Officers (SSOs) to possess a certificate of proficiency along with corresponding amendments to the MTSR, which come into effect January 1, 2008, require the implementation of a new and separate program, the Recognition Program for Approved Ship Security Officer Training. b) All institutions that wish to be recognized in order for their SSO graduates to receive a certificate of proficiency would submit all information to the Recognition Program for Approved Ship Security Officer Training. Institutions that wish to voluntarily offer TC accepted courses for all other officer training would submit information to the Voluntary Program For Marine Security Course Acceptance.
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Purpose and Scope The purpose of this document is to outline the requirements for submission packages and to state applicable course standards for the approval of marine security course submitted to TC by training institutions as part of the Recognition Program for Approved Ship Security Officer Training. The scope of this document is limited to course content. Procedures for submitting packages and describing the complete review process to obtain recognition status, along with corresponding roles and responsibilities, can be found in the document titled RECOGNITION PROGRAM FOR APPROVED SHIP SECURITY OFFICER TRAINING - General Procedures.
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Structure This document is composed of two main parts: Section 2.0 of this document - outlines requirements for submission packages along with applicable standards to which packages must demonstrate conformance, and
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Annexes - provide additional information and/or requirements for individual courses along with model material, which institutions are encouraged to reference when preparing their submission packages.
Course Standard(s)
All courses must be in accordance with all applicable marine security instruments, including, but not limited to: The Marine Transportation Security Act (MTSA)* The Marine Transportation Security Regulations (MTSR)* International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code* *as amended from time to time
Course Standard(s)
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Course Standard(s)
Participants are required to attend/participate at least 90% of course The institution must maintain a record of attendance for each course participant. These records are to be made available to TC upon request.
Course Standard(s)
The number of participants must not exceed 20 per instructor.
Course Standard(s)
The instructor must have Adequate experience and qualifications in maritime security matters and Knowledge of the requirements of Chapter XI-w of SOLAS 74 as amended and
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Instructors qualifications must meet the corresponding standards (as per right hand column)
of the ISPS Code. Knowledge of relevant Canadian legislative tools including the MTSR and MTSA It is recommended that instructors have: Completed IMO train-thetrainer course; and/or Appropriate training in or be familiar with instructional techniques and training methods.
Course Standard(s)
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Course Standard(s)
All materials must be current and provided in sufficient quantities to supply copies for each participant.
Course Standard(s)
Instructors must not assist or coach participants in any way during the evaluation process Participants must achieve a minimum of 70% on the endof-course written examination to be considered as having successfully completed the course The institution must maintain a record of evaluation/ assessments for each course participant. These records are to be made available to TC upon request.
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under which the practical demonstration will occur, the behavior to be observed, and the criteria for successful completion of the demonstration Determination of final grade: how the instructor(s) will determine final grades by proportioning examination scores as appropriate. Re-test procedures: the training institutes policy on re-tests of failed examinations. Course Critique: Include a sample participant course evaluation form(s) or the training providers procedures for obtaining participant feedback to the school on the effectiveness of the instruction and instructors. A statement assuring compliance to the corresponding course standards (as per right hand column)
2.2 Detailed Teaching Syllabus All submissions must include a detailed teaching syllabus written in learning objectives format in which the objective describes what the participant must do to demonstrate that the specific knowledge or skill has been learned. Major teaching points must be included along with all required sub-skills and knowledge. References should be made against the learning objectives to indicate which publications and teaching aids the instructor may use when preparing and presenting the lesson. See corresponding annex for model documents.
2.3 Course Outline All submissions must include a course outline, containing a summary of the syllabus by subject area with the number of hours for each lecture, practical demonstrations, or simulation program. This shows the focus of the course while highlighting how the course meets TC time requirements. At a minimum, course duration must be 18 hours. See corresponding annex for model documents. 2.4 Course Schedule All submissions must include a course schedule that outlines the length of each lesson. Each subject matter in the course schedule should be prefaced by a number that corresponds to the subject area listed in the detailed teaching syllabus and course outline. See corresponding annex for model documents.
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2.5 Instructor and Participant Manuals All submissions must include an instructor's manual, providing specific guidance on instructional strategies and techniques appropriate for the educational domain of each learning objective of each lesson. The manual should address the major components of each instructional strategy for each lesson identified in the course schedule. See corresponding annex for model documents. All submissions will also include a participant manual as presented to trainees.
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Annex A: Ship Security Officer Course A1 Additional Requirements Submitted SSO course packages sent to TC must meet the requirements listed in Table AVI/5 of Resolution MSC.209(81) titled Adoption of Amendments to the Seafarers Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Code (STCW Code) adopted on May 18, 2006 and effective January 1, 2008:
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A2
The following model material and the information contained therein should be considered guidance rather than limiting obligations. Institutions are encouraged to refer to these documents during course design and development. These materials are in accordance with Table A-VI/5 as shown above. A2.1 Detailed Teaching Syllabus Please refer to Part C of the IMOs Model Course 3.19 Ship Security Officer (2003 Edition) document for guidelines. All IMO publications can be found at http://www.imo.org/
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Subject Area / Lesson Introduction 1.1 Course overview 1.2 Competences to be achieved 1.3 Historical perspective 1.4 Current security threats and patterns 1.5 Ship and port operations and conditions Marine Security Policy 2.1 Relevant national and international conventions, codes, and recommendations 2.2 Relevant government legislation and regulations 2.3 Definitions 2.4 Legal implications of action or non-action by the Ship Security Officer 2.5 Handling sensitive security-related information and communications Security Responsibilities 3.1 Contracting governments 3.2 Recognized Security Organizations 3.3 The company 3.4 The ship 3.5 The marine facility 3.6 Ship Security Officer 3.7 Company Security Officer 3.8 Marine Facility Security Officer 3.9 Shipboard personnel with specific security duties 3.10Marine Facility personnel with specific security duties 3.11Other personnel Ship Security Assessment 4.1 Risk assessment methodology 4.2 Assessment tools 4.3 On-site security surveys 4.4 Security assessment information Security Equipment 5.1 Security equipment and systems 5.2 Operational limitations of security equipment and systems 5.3 Testing, calibration and maintenance of security equipment and systems
Hours 1.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
1.0
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Subject Area / Lesson (contd) Ship Security Plan 6.1 Purpose of the Ship Security Plan 6.2 Contents of the Ship Security Plan 6.3 Confidentiality issues 6.4 Development of the Ship Security Plan 6.5 Approval of the Ship Security Plan 6.6 Implementation of the Ship Security Plan 6.7 Maintenance and modification of the Ship Security Plan 7 Threat Identification, Recognition, and Response 7.1 Recognition and detection of weapons, dangerous substances and devices 7.2 Methods of physical searches and non-intrusive inspections 7.3 Implementing and coordinating searches 7.4 Recognition, on a non-discriminatory basis, of persons posing potential security risks 7.5 Techniques used to circumvent security measures 7.6 Crowd management and control techniques 8 Ship Security Actions 8.1 Actions required at different security levels 8.2 Maintaining security of the ship/port interface 8.3 Usage of the Declaration of Security 8.4 Implementation of security procedures 9 Emergency Preparedness, Drills, and exercises 9.1 Contingency planning 9.2 Security drills and exercises 9.3 Assessment of security drills and exercises 10 Security Administration 10.1 Documentation and records 10.2 Reporting security incidents 10.3 Monitoring and control 10.4 Security audits and inspections 10.5 Reporting nonconformities 11 Security Training 11.1 Training requirements 11.2 Instructional techniques Total: 6 In addition to the above, time for a final examination should be allocated.
Hours 2.5
2.0
1.5
2.0
2.0
1.0
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5 Security Equipment 5.1 Security equipment and systems 5.2 Operational limitations of security equipment and systems 5.3 Testing, calibration and maintenance of security equipment and systems 6 Ship Security Plan 6.1 Purpose of the Ship Security Plan 6.2 Contents of the Ship Security Plan
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1st Period (1.5 hours) 8 Ship Security Actions 8.1 Actions required at different security levels 8.2 Maintaining security of the ship/port interface 8.3 Usage of the Declaration of Security 8.4 Implementation of security procedures 9 Emergency Preparedness, Drills, and exercises 9.1 Contingency planning
2nd Period (1.5 hours) 9.2 Security drills and exercises 9.3 Assessment of security drills and exercises
3rd Period (1.5 hours) 10 Security Administration 10.1 Documentation and records 10.2 Reporting security incidents 10.3 Monitoring and control 10.4 Security audits and inspections 10.5 Reporting nonconformities 11 Security Training 11.1 Training requirements
In addition to the above, time should be allocated for a final examination. A2.4 Instructor Manual Please refer to Part D of the IMOs Model Course 3.19 Ship Security Officer (2003 Edition) document for guidelines. All IMO publications can be found at http://www.imo.org/