Online Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD) Course
UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) Approved
STCW ISPS Maritime Security Training - IMO Model Course 3.26 - Internationally Recognised
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The fully online STCW Designated Security Duties Course is a mandatory training prerequisite under STCW ISPS for members of a vessel’s crew or staff who report to the Ship Security Officer and have been assigned specific security responsibilities onboard the ship. The course equips learners with the necessary knowledge to meet mandated instruction requirements under STCW, the MNTB KUPs, IMO Model Course 3.26, and the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) guidelines.
The STCW Designated Security Duties Course is fully approved by the UK DfT Maritime & Coastguard Agency and holds international recognition and acceptance. It encompasses the 2010 Manila Amendments and aligns with the requirements of Section A-VI/6, paragraphs 6 to 8 of the STCW Convention and Code, as well as Table A-VI/6-2.
Course Learning Outcomes
The Proficiency in Designated Security Duties Course approved by the UK DfT MCA aligns with the learning outcomes established by the Merchant Navy Training Board. By completing the Designated Security Duties Course, you should come out with an understanding of the following outcomes:
- Know why ship security is important and knows the roles and responsibilities of the organisations and individuals involved.
- Know what constitutes a security risk, threat and vulnerability to the ship, its personnel, cargo, and operations.
- Understand the capabilities and limitations of security methods, equipment, and systems.
- Know how to maintain the measures in a ship security plan and related requirements.
- Maintain the effectiveness of security arrangements, procedures, and equipment at the three security levels, considering their limitations.
Subjects
- The Development of the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code.
- Understand the relevant international conventions, codes and recommendations relating to Maritime Piracy & Armed Robbery against Shipping.
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of relevant Bodies and Organisations.
- The roles and responsibilities of Contracting Governments, Designated Authorities, and Recognised Security Organisations.
- The Security Roles & Responsibilities of Crew and Port Security Personnel.
- Measures and Procedures for Maritime Security [MARSEC] Levels.
- 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.
- Identifying security threats including Maritime Piracy & Armed Robbery against Shipping.
- Security methods, equipment & systems.
- Security monitoring, monitoring equipment & systems.
- The Ship Security Alert System [SSAS].
- The Ship Security Plan [SSP].
- 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.
- Responses to Emergency Situations including Maritime Piracy & Armed Robbery against Shipping.
- Physical Searches & Non-Intrusive Inspections.
- Crowd Management & Control Requirements.
- Emergency Drills & Exercises.
Official Assessment
Upon completion of each of the five learning outcomes within the Designated Security Duties STCW Course, an official assessment must be passed. This is a requirement under the UK DfT Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) to demonstrate your understanding and learning of the course subjects. Learners must achieve a minimum score of 70% to complete and pass the course successfully. The assessment comprises multiple-choice and true or false response questions randomly selected from two large question banks. This is an ‘open book’ assessment, and it is permissible to use any notes made or the official course notes downloaded available to you during the assessment to research the correct responses.
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