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RECOGNITION PROGRAM FOR APPROVED SHIP SECURITY OFFICER

TRAINING – SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND COURSE STANDARDS

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Transports Canada

Recognition Program for Approved Ship Security Officer Training

Submission Requirements and Course Standards

Responsible Authority

The Director, Marine Security Operations, is responsible for this document, including change, correction, or update.

Approval

Daniel Michaud Acting Director

Marine Security Operations

Date signed: 2007-12-20

Date Issued: November 2007

Date Revised: December 2007

Last Review: December 2007

Next Review: December 2008

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Document Information

DOCUMENT INFORMATION

Title Recognition Program for Approved Ship Security Officer Training – Submission Requirements and Course Standards

TP No. Edition

Catalogue No. ISBN/ISSN

Telephone (613) 993-8525

Fax (613) 949-3906 E-mail [email protected]

Originator

Marine Security Operations (ABMC) Tower B, Place de Ville 112 Kent Street, 14th Floor Ottawa, Ontario – K1A 0N8 URL http://www.tc.gc.ca/MarineSecurity/

REVISION CHART

Last Review December 2007 Next Review December 2008 Revision No. Date of Issue Affected Pages Author(s) Brief Description of Change

Draft Nov. 2007 D. Michaud

Final Dec. 2007 All D. Michaud Incorporation of stakeholder recommendations

Important Notices and Disclaimers

Également disponible en français. Minister of Transport Canada, 2007

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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Guidance to Stakeholders RECOGNITION PROGRAM FOR APPROVED SHIP SECURITY OFFICER TRAINING


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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.

1.2 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’.

1.3 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.


2.1 Course Framework

2.1.1 General

Submission Requirements Course Standard(s)

All submissions must:

• Provide an overview of the purpose, nature, and individual components of the course, including, but not limited to, the following:

o Aims and Objective - A statement of the goal(s) and learning outcomes of the course.

o Scope - A brief description of the course.

• Demonstrate compliance to the corresponding course standard (as per right hand column)

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

2.1.2 Entry Standards


All submissions must include an explanation of the process to verify the identity of candidates.

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2.1.3 Attendance


All submissions must:

• Include attendance requirements including participation in all classroom exercises and assignments during the course.

• Include a statement assuring compliance to the corresponding course standard (as per right hand column)

• 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.

2.1.4 Course Intake Limitations


All submissions must state the following:

• The maximum class size for classroom lessons and, if appropriate, for practical demonstrations or simulation exercises and assessments, include the number of the participants per simulator, and

• The participant/teacher ratio as per the corresponding course standard (as per right hand column) and discuss the organization's policy for circumstances when more than one instructor will be present during any of the lessons.

The number of participants must not exceed 20 per instructor.

2.1.5 Instructor Requirements

Submission Requirements Course Standard(s) All submissions must include a list of instructors with a description of their experience, background and qualifications to demonstrate that they have the subject matter expertise to interact with participants and to answer participant questions, as well as the instructional capability to impart the required information to participants.

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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Instructor’s 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-the-trainer course; and/or

• Appropriate training in or be familiar with instructional techniques and training methods.

2.1.6 Teaching Facilities and Equipment

Submission Requirements Course Standard(s) All submissions must include the following:

• The address and a description of the facility at which the training will usually be held

• A statement that the site is as represented in the request should be included and signed by the president or director of the course provider

It is understood that courses may, on occasion, be given off-site, for example in a boardroom or on ship. When courses may be given in more than one location and at varying sites, the submission must include an explanation of the criteria and standards upon which the institution relies in choosing a suitable alternate off-site location. Where applicable you may include:

• Electronic photographs, diagrams or plans of the training site; and

• A description of the equipment that will be used during the course. This includes any equipment to be used during hands-on training and/or testing, and any simulators or simulation programs to be used. If a simulator or simulation program is to be used, include technical specifications and brochures provided by the manufacturer.

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2.1.7 Teaching Aids


All submissions must include the following:

• Copies of any visual aids and a discussion of how audiovisual and other aids will be used during the training course, and which performance objectives they will impact. This information may be a part of the curriculum documentation that discusses the make up of the lesson plans.

• Copies of any participant handouts, homework assignments, workbooks, and a bibliography of textbooks to be used. TC may ask for copies of textbooks it does not have access to, and will return the texts after the course has been evaluated.

All materials must be current and provided in sufficient quantities to supply copies for each participant.

2.1.8 Examination and Assessment


All submission packages must describe the following:

• Method of examination: how the participants' performance will be evaluated throughout the course. Include whichever is applicable:

o Written examinations: Copies of all written examinations, the grading procedure to be used, and frequency of revision

o Practical demonstrations: Detailed descriptions of any practical or simulator tests or exercises that describe the situation presented to the participant; what the participants must do to successfully complete each test; and how each participant's performance will be evaluated and recorded. Provide a separate checklist to evaluate each practical test and what is considered a passing score. This checklist should include the condition

• Instructors must not assist or

coach participants in any way during the evaluation process

• Participants must achieve a minimum of 70% on the end-of-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 institute’s policy on re-tests of failed examinations.

• Course Critique: Include a sample participant course evaluation form(s) or the training provider’s 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 A-VI/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 Model Course Material

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 IMO’s ‘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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A2.2 Course Outline Document

Subject Area / Lesson Hours

1 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

1.5

2 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

1.0

3 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

1.5

4 Ship Security Assessment

4.1 Risk assessment methodology 4.2 Assessment tools 4.3 On-site security surveys 4.4 Security assessment information

2.0

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

1.0

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Subject Area / Lesson (cont’d) Hours

6 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

2.5

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

2.0

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

1.5

9 Emergency Preparedness, Drills, and exercises

9.1 Contingency planning 9.2 Security drills and exercises 9.3 Assessment of security drills and exercises

2.0

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

2.0

11 Security Training

11.1 Training requirements 11.2 Instructional techniques

1.0

Total: 18

In addition to the above, time for a final examination should be allocated.

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A2.3 Course Program Schedule

Day /

Period

1st Period

(1.5 hours)

2nd Period

(1.5 hours)

3rd Period

(1.5 hours)

4th Period

(1.5 hours)

Day 1 1 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

2 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-relation information and communications 3 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 3.10 Marine Facility personnel with specific security duties 3.11 Other personnel 4 Ship Security

Assessment 4.1 Risk assessment methodology

4.2 Assessment tools 4.3 On-site security surveys 4.4 Security assessment information

Day 2 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

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

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Day /

Period

1st Period

(1.5 hours)

2nd Period

(1.5 hours)

3rd Period

(1.5 hours)

4th Period

(1.5 hours)

Day 3 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

In addition to the above, time should be allocated for a final examination.

A2.4 Instructor Manual

Please refer to Part D of the IMO’s ‘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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