Trainees

The Academy selects trainees who they believe are most suited to working offshore, with the most suited pre-requisite qualifications for application.

Most importantly our trainees should have good personal management and communication skills, should be suited toworking offshore, and have shown previous experience and interest in the marine environment. Teamwork, enthusiasm, and an aptitude for working away for long periods of time are also essential.

To date, the Offshore Marine Academy operates as a regional programme, attracting trainees between 18 and 25 years old from the South West of England. The Academy aims to offer the programme to other UK regions within the next few years.

Our trainees are accepted into the Academy, they are paid a reasonable wage, offered accomodation, and have all of their external courses paid for. The Academy aims to make the programme available where possible to people with all different financial circumstances. If any concerns of varying nature are raised by trainees over the course of the programme, the Academy makes it it’s policy to react accordingly.

Trainees are asked to be ‘medically fit’, while criminal record and previous history checks are carried out as standard.

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Ship Security Officer / Anti-Piracy

Introduction:

This course is designed to meet the requirements for training laid out in the International Ship and Port facility Security code (ISPS code) and the guidance laid out in the SOLAS Regulations 1974. The Ship Security Officer position was formalised under the regulations listed above and the training has become mandatory for all those wishing to fulfil the role of Ship Security Officer on vessels over 500 tonnes. This course is suitable for those employed in the maritime industry seeking to engage in aspects of security, or who are seeking to become employed as a Ship Security Officer. It is also suitable for security professionals seeking to expand their employability or consultancy skills into the burgeoning maritime security sector.

Training Content:

The following subjects are covered:

  • The ISPS code introduction and background
  • Piracy and hostage actions
  • Instructional techniques
  • Crowd management
  • Security profiling
  • Maritime security threats
  • The SSO Security Responsibilities
  • Information security and security levels
  • Firearms awareness and security equipment

Training Facility:

The training will take place at the Offshore Marine Academy premises in Bristol and will be delivered in partnership with MTCS. Full training facilities with individual work stations will ensure every course participant receives full hands-on experience throughout the course.

Duration:

This programme will be delivered over a 3 day period.

Cost:

£735.00 plus VAT.

Starting Date:

  • Tuesday 31 January - Thursday 2 February 2012
  • Tuesday 15 May - Thursday 17 May 2012
  • Tuesday 11 September - Thursday 13 September 2012
  • Tuesday 27 November - Thursday 29 November 2012

Certification:

Successful candidates who have 12 months sea service will achieve an internationally recognised Ship Security Officer certificate, approved by the Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA). Candidates without 12 months sea service will achieve a Certificate of Proficiency in Performing Designated Security Duties at Sea.