Security officer, ISPS (A-VI/5)Laajuus (1.5 cr)

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- maintaining and supervising the implementation of a ship security plan
- assessing security risks, threats, and vulnerabilities
- conducting regular inspections of the ship to ensure that appropriate security measures are implemented and maintained
- encouraging security awareness and vigilance
- the security operations of companies and ports and security awareness concerning company and port facilities

Content

- development, implementation, maintenance and supervision of ship security plans
- identification of threats and vulnerabilities and assessment of security risks
- inspection and monitoring of security measures on board ships and in port facilities
- operation, testing and calibration of security equipment and systems
- promotion of security awareness and vigilance of staff (ship and shore)
- planning of security training, drills and exercises

Qualifications

Security awareness and designated security duties (A-VI/6-1, A-VI/6-2)

Materials

Safety management

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.

IMO model courses 3.19 (SSO), 3.20 (CSO) and 3.21 (PFSO) are utilized in course implementation.

Accomplishment methods

Students can
- use professional vocabulary systematically
- identify interrelated tasks
- work together with customers, users and target groups
- work as team members in a goal-oriented way

In addition, competence evaluation according to STCW code table A-VI/5 column 4 are used:
- procedures and actions are in accordance with the principles established by the ISPS Code and the SOLAS, 1974, as amended
- legislative requirements relating to security are correctly identified
- procedures achieve a state of readiness to respond to changes in maritime security levels
- communications within the ship security officer’s area of responsibility are clear and understood.