ISPS Proficiency as Company Security Officer (CSO)

$810 CAD

Course Type:

STCW ➜ Company Security Officer

Training School:

Virtual Maritime Academy

Location:

online course

Duration:

4 days

Language:

English

Possibly the most informative, content-rich fully-online CSO courses, following the IMO model course and available anywhere. This course covers all the required subjects as instructed by the IMO and is key to ensuring that those persons performing the role of the Company Security Officer fully understand their duties and responsibilities.

Approved Training Courses:

Virtual Maritime Academy is a CPD Approved provider. This course is fully accepted internationally.

Audience:

To give those seeking a certificate of proficiency as a Company Security Officer the essential education and training meet the Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency (KUP) requirements set out in the following the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code.

Qualification:

Under the International Ship & Port Security (ISPS) Code qualification

Pre-Requisites:

No Pre-Requisites

Regulations, Code, Convention Addressed:

The International Ship & Port Security (ISPS) Code.

Learning Objectives:

• Develop, maintain and supervise the implementation of a ship security plan;
• Assess security risk, threat, and vulnerability;
• Ensure appropriate security measures are implemented and maintained;
• Ensure that security equipment and any systems, if any, are properly operated; and
• Encourage security awareness and vigilance.

Course Structure:

The CSO course is fully online and consists of:

• Ten separate chapters representing the course introduction, and the final assessment & course feedback.
• Confirmation questions after each section.
• Downloadable Course Manual.
• A Final Official Course Assessment.

Assessment:

There are multi-choice on-screen learning confirmation questions to complete at the end of each section and a final randomized test. This test pass mark is 70%. The Final Assessment is fully online and no need to attend any classroom. A Proctor will be assigned to you to monitor your during your Final Assessment. If for any reason you do not pass with a mark of at least 70% your Final Assessment there is a fee a 75$ CAD+ applicable taxes to re-attempt the Final Assessment.

Duration:

The course lasts for approximately 20 hours (split into the 10-chapters) depending on the student’s abilities and reading speed. However, you can enter and exit this course as often as you require.

Mode of Delivery:

This course is delivered using an interactive Learning Management System (LMS). Students follow easy on-screen instructions to progress through the course. The program contains text, still photographs, video clips, and animations. The course is delivered 100% online with absolutely no requirement to attend a test center.

Online Verification Requirements:

The student is required to complete a simple online verification form which links from the course, where they will submit a scan of an official photo ID such as a passport, CoC or similar. This is a requirement under Transport Canada.

Course Certification:

The online CSO Course is internationally recognized and accepted. It includes the 2010 Manila Amendments and conforms to Regulation VI/5, paragraph 1 and Section A-VI/5, paragraphs 1 to 4 of the STCW Convention and Code 1978, as amended.

Certificate:

A hardcopy, embossed version of the training certificate will be posted to your address free of charge. All CSO Course chapters must be successfully completed, paperwork received, and the assessment passed to receive your Official Training Certificate.

Online Course Subjects:

A subject-rich course meeting with the requirements.

• The Development of the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code.
• Recognition of weapons, dangerous substances, and devices.
• Recognition of persons who may pose a threat to the security of the ship.
• Identifying techniques used to circumvent security measures.
• The handling of Sensitive Security-Related Information (SSRI) and Communications.
• Understand the roles and responsibilities of relevant bodies and organizations.
• The roles and responsibilities of Contracting Governments, Designated Authorities, and Recognised Security Organisations.
• The Security Roles & Responsibilities of Crew and Port Security Personnel.
• The Shipping Company.
• Masters Authority and Discretion for Ship Safety and Security.
• Authority of the Duly Authorised Officer (DAO).
• The legal implications for seafarers and security personnel.
• The requirement for the provision of the ship identification number (SIN), Measures and Procedures for Maritime Security (MARSEC) Levels.
• Identifying security threats including Maritime Piracy & Armed Robbery against Shipping.
• Declarations of Security (DoS).
• The provisions for maintaining security.
• Criteria for setting Maritime Security (MARSEC) levels under the ISPS Code.
• Actions to prevent weapons, dangerous substances and devices being brought on board.
• Guidance and measure for Anti-Piracy and Anti-Armed Robbery.
• Long-Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT).
• The purpose and control of the continuous synopsis record (CSR).
• The purpose and use of the Long-Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT).
• Responses to Emergency Situations including Maritime Piracy & Armed Robbery against Shipping.
• Physical Searches & Non-Intrusive Inspections.
• Crowd Management & Control Requirements.
• Crew Training, Emergency Drills & Exercises.
• Port and Flag States.
• Recognized security organizations and limitations in their use.
• Automatic Identification System (AIS), Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) and
• The On-Scene Security Survey.
• The Ship Security Assessment (SSA).
• The Ship Security Plan (SSP).
• And the list can continue ...

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