Drills, Training &

Instructional Technique
PART 1 DRILLS AND
EXERCISES

ISPS Code Part A 18 & Part B 18.4 - 18.6

Drills - Aim & Objectives

• AIM:
– To encourage alertness and an
awareness of the security of the
Vessel.
• OBJECTIVES:
– To ensure that ships personnel are
proficient in all assigned security
duties.
– Identify deficiencies to be addressed.
Frequency of Drills
Part A 18.3 & Part B.18.5

• Drills should be conducted at least once every

3 months
• Drills should test elements of the plan such as
the threats
Drill Development

• Develop Standard Operating Procedures

(SOPs) in SSP.
• Train Personnel in their roles.
• Practise to confirm knowledge.
• Drill to test and improve efficiency.
Observe Performance

• Monitor actions and behaviour of drill

participants (Use other dept’s).
• Take notes: (names, times, locations as
appropriate).
• Declare clear end to the drill: ‘ENDEX’.
EVALUATION & FOLLOW-UP

• Everyone can do better – systematic and

continuing improvement requires
evaluation of performance.
• Feedback from the participants is essential
in exposing weakness and building on the
strengths.
• The feedback could be either a formal
report or an informal discussion at the end
of the Drill – or both.
EVALUATION & FOLLOW-UP

• Start the after drill evaluation as soon as

possible.
• Set rules for the evaluation.
• Describe objectives, indicators etc.
• Describe actual results.
• Seek maximum participation.
• Summarise key points.
• Record results.
• Ask for constructive criticism.
Drills - Summary

• Drills at least every 3 months.

• Drills increase awareness and efficiency.
• Must be planned, monitored and reviewed.
• Deficiencies must be corrected.
• Record drills.
Exercises – Aim
Part B 18.6

• ‘Command and Control’.

• Communications.
• Coordination.
• Resources.
• Response.
GROUP EXERCISES

Full scale exercises may involve:

• PFSO.
• Agencies of Contracting Government.
• CSO.
• SSO.
• Staff/Crew.
Exercises

• Once Each Calendar Year

• No more than 18 Months between Exercises
The AIM:
– to give members practice in working together and
arriving at decisions.
 Annual Exercises
Part B 13.7

• Full-scale or Live
• Tabletop simulation or Seminar
• Combined with other Exercises
• Group exercises can be used as part of a team
building programme and to develop interactive
skills.
Training Exercises & Drills

• Training is ineffective unless validated.

• Drills and exercises assist in training validation.
• Drills and exercises cannot be carried out
without effective training.
• Training + Exercises + Drills
= GOOD SECURITY.
TRAINING DRILLS &
EXERCISES

Questions ?
PART 2 INSTRUCTIONAL
TECHNIQUES
 Aim

• To train Delegates in the construction of a

simple Lesson Plan for the effective
training of personnel involved in security
procedures.
• ISPS Code B.18.1.10.
Objectives

At the end of this module delegates

will be able to:

• Write a Lesson Plan.

• Understand differing methods of training.
• Deliver a short presentation.
METHODS OF TEACHING

Before commencing training, consider:

• The intellectual level and educational

background of the participants,
• The participants’ age and practical experience,
and,
• The social and cultural environment.
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE

A distinction must be made between young

people with little or no experience, and,

participants with practical experience, either

from managerial functions or from specialist
work in various functional departments.
Instruction Techniques

Method of Instruction
1. SUBJECT INTRODUCTION

• Welcome; Trainers details

• Trainers experience and background
• Subject matter
• Health & Safety requirements
• Length of lesson, refreshments, breaks,
other facilities
• Telephones & pagers
• Training equipment
• Notes
2. AIMS & OBJECTIVES

• AIM:
– Statement of Intent.
• What you are going to do.
• OBJECTIVE:
– Statement of Competence.
• What you intend to achieve.
 3. MAIN BODY OF LESSON

• Break into logical

segments.
• Ask for questions
from the class.
• Pose questions to
the class.
• “Signpost” each
segment.
4. CONFIRMATION

On completion of all segments re-visit the

questions and answers received.
5. SUMMARY

• Confirm what has

been taught without
re-teaching.
• Refer to the aims,
objectives and
aspirations.
• Have they been
achieved?
6. QUESTION AND ANSWERS

FROM THE STUDENTS

Final chance for the

students to ask
questions.
7. CONCLUSION

Thank the students for their

participation and attention!
8. LOOK FORWARD

What will be covered in

the next lesson!
ANY QUESTIONS ?