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VTS 103

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LEAFLET 4 - ANNEX A

Leaflet No. 4 – Annex A. VTS 103 Training.

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Leaflet 4 - Training

This Annex A, to the SIGNALIS STYRIS Line Leaflet Number 4, is published in association with the Port of London Authority to

provide a curriculum synopsis of each of the four VTS 103 Training courses available.

For further information pertaining to course scheduling, pricing and/or further information please contact either:-

Commercial Services

9 rue Louis Rameau – B.P. 70101

95873 Bezons Cedex

FRANCE

Tel: - +33 (1)39 96 8494

Email: - services@signalis.com

Port of London Authority

London River House,

Royal Pier Road,

Gravesend,

Kent DA12 2BG

United Kingdom

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VTS 103 Training

In association with our longstanding partner the Port of London Authority (PLA), together we can ensure your Operators are not

only proficient in the use of SIGNALIS VTS but also professionally qualified by an International Association of Lighthouse

Authorities (IALA) accredited training organisation to operate Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) systems.

The IALA V103 VTS Courses are conducted by the PLA which is an International Association of Lighthouse Authorities and Maritime

and Coastguard Agency accredited training organisation. The courses on offer to UK and international VTS professionals are:

V103/1 VTS Operator Training,

V103/2 VTS Supervisor Training,

V103/4 On-the-Job Training Instructor,

V103/5 VTS Revalidation Training.

Training is delivered in a dedicated VTS training facility with a state-of-the-art simulator and SIGNALIS VTS System. In addition

within the course curriculums time is allocated within the live PLA VTS centres, ship simulator and afloat on the river to bring the

theories and principles of VTS into direct operational context.

The courses are undertaken as part of one of the PLA’s scheduled courses or a specifically arranged group course at their Training

Centre in Gravesend, Kent, United Kingdom.

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IALA V-103/1 VTS Operator Training

This course is the first professional qualification for newly appointed VTS personnel.

The course covers the full range of subject matter contained within IALA Model Course

V-103/1 including:

Language,

Traffic Management,

Equipment,

Nautical Knowledge,

Communication Coordination,

VHF Radio,

Personal Attributes,

Emergency Situation.

The course lasts for ten (10) days and is held at the PLA’s dedicated VTS training

facility in Gravesend, Kent, United Kingdom.

The first week of the course covers the theories and principles of VTS and involves a

wide range of delegate led activities with input from the PLA’s VTS professionals,

Harbourmasters, Contingency Management, Corporate Affairs and Pilotage specialists.

Time will also be spent in the ports live VTS Centres as well as on the river to fully

appreciate the wider context of a VTS.

The second week of the course allows delegates to put the theories and principles of

VTS into practice in the PLA’s state of the art simulator and SIGNALIS VTS system. A

wide range of exercises will be carried out increasing in complexity as the course

progresses. The exercises will be complemented by case studies and peer

review/experiential learning with input from the PLA’s specialists. All of the training is

managed and overseen by VTS professionals holding recognised further education

teaching qualifications. All VTS training courses include direct input from the PLA’s

team of experts in navigation safety, safety management systems, corporate affairs,

contingency management and VTS equipment.

The course is assessed by means of in class activities, written examinations and

continuous assessment in the VTS simulator. Upon successful completion of the course

delegates will be issued with formal certification

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IALA V-103/2 VTS Supervisor Training

The purpose of the course is to prepare delegates for tactical and operational

leadership of all aspects of a VTS. The course draws on the past experiences of

delegates to prepare them for a leadership role in terms of overseeing VTS delivery,

VTS personnel and external stakeholders in addition to examining the VTS international

regulatory regime and safety and quality management systems in VTS.

The course has been structured to comply fully with the requirements of IALA Model

Course V-103/2 (Vessel Traffic Services Supervisor Training).

VTS Supervisor training follows the IALA Model Course V-103/2 and covers the

following six modules:

Advanced Traffic Management,

VTS Equipment,

Additional Personal Attributes,

Responding to Emergency Situations,

Administrative Functions,

Legal Knowledge.

The course is assessed by means of in class activities, the delivery of a professional

presentation and participation in a number of field trips. Upon successful completion of

the course delegates will be issued with formal certification

IALA V-103/4 VTS On-the-Job Training Instructor

This course is designed to prepare serving VTS professionals to plan, deliver and assess

a programme of VTS On-the-Job Training in accordance with IALA Model Course V-

103/3 (VTS On-the-Job Training). The course covers the theories and principles of

adult learning to enable delegates to effectively plan, prepare and deliver training in a

range of work based contexts.

The course consists of interactive classroom based activities combined with practical

training scenarios. The course is assessed by means of in class activities and the

delivery of a micro training session. Upon successful completion of the course

delegates will be issued with formal certification.

To gain a place on the VTS On-the-Job Training Instructor Course you must hold an

IALA V-103/1 qualification as a VTS Operator.

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SIGNALIS SAS 9 rue Louis Rameau – B.P. 70101 95873 Bezons Cedex FRANCE

La Ciotat Test Facilities ZI Athelia 2, 220 impasse du Serpolet 13704 La Ciotat Cedex FRANCE

IALA V-103/5 VTS Revalidation Training

This course aims to provide professional development training to ensure that the

competence, knowledge and skills of VTS personnel are maintained and updated. The

VTS Recurrent Training Course comprises of lectures, presentations, workshops and

simulation. The VTS Recurrent Training Course constantly evolves, is job-centred and

directly related to:

The maintenance of operational standards,

The identification and discussion of recent changes, current/emerging

trends, and good practices that have been identified or promulgated by

the IMO IALA, Harbour Authorities, VTS Authorities, Pilotage Associations,

accredited VTS Training Organisations etc.

The identification and discussion of existing and evolving technological

developments that may have an impact on the VTS environment; and

A review and discussion of lessons to be learnt from and relevant

recommendations made by marine accident investigations and other

sources as a result of studies/investigations that may have an impact on

the delivery of VTS.

The VTS Recurrent Training Course will evaluate a delegates ability in the following:

Equipment,

Use of VHF Radio,

Personal Attributes,

Traffic Management,

Emergency Operations,

Communications Coordination.

The course involves a wide range of delegate led activities with input from the PLA’s

maritime professionals. Delegates will also put the theories and principles of VTS into

practice in the PLA’s state of the art simulator and SIGNALIS VTS system. A wide range

of exercises will be carried out increasing in complexity as the course progresses. The

exercises will be complemented by case studies and peer review/experiential learning.

The course is assessed by means of a pre course knowledge tester, in class activities

and continuous assessment in the VTS simulator. Upon successful completion of the

course delegates will be issued with formal certification.

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