The VTS Induction course (35 hours) offers a variety of approaches, meets the requirements of IALA and the MCA and provides underpinning knowledge and prepares trainees for the formal assessment to IALA C0103/1 model course for Modules 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 and 8. This course offers delegates the opportunity to achieve and demonstrate competence in VTS underpinning knowledge and simulated exercises, ending with two written paper assessments. VTS Operator training is a modular process leading to full MCA certification as a VTS Operator. The duration of the course is two weeks in total: Week 1, VTS Induction Course; Week 2, VTS Operator Simulator Course (although these weeks can be booked separately and are priced accordingly). Successful completion of this course will lead to the issuance of the MCA approved VTS Induction course certificate.
Entry requirements
Pre-requisites: Any of the following three: MCA issued or Approved Deck OOW CoC or higher CoC or VTS Nautical Knowledge Certificate (IALA C0103/1 Module 3 & 4) & GMDSS ROC / VTS VHF Radio Certificate or higher certificate. Candidates who hold UK Coast Guard Senior Marine Operating Officer (SMOO) Certificate can top up this to VTS Nautical Knowledge by attending 1 week Radar & ARPA course.
