MAR Vessel Traffic Services
Project Scope
The purpose of this project is to develop new training products for Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) in response to International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Marine Orders and Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) licensing and regulatory requirements.
One new qualification, eight new Units of Competency and three new Skill Sets will be developed for the following job roles:
- VTS Operator
- VTS Supervisor
AMSA is responding to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) requirements for personnel involved in Vessel Traffic Services to be certified to a specific level.
VTS is recognised internationally as a system for managing and monitoring vessel traffic within a port or waterway like an air traffic controller but for waterways. VTS is designed to meet safety of life at sea and safety of navigation by identifying and monitoring vessels, increasing efficiency of maritime traffic, preventing marine pollution, and protecting infrastructures.
The development of Training Package products for VTS will ensure that Australian seafarers are able to fill these roles and comply with AMSA and IMO licensing and regulatory requirements.
The Maritime Industry Reference Committee (IRC) will have oversight of this project, which will be facilitated by Australian Industry Standards (AIS) in consultation with industry stakeholders. A Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) will be formed for this project.
Timeline
The Case for Endorsement and draft materials are due to be submitted by April 2022.
Deliverables
- 1 new Qualifications
- 8 new Units of Competency
- 3 new Skill Sets
If you have any questions about this project, please contact the Industry Skills Specialist.
Technical Advisory Committee
13 JANUARY 2022
Work on this project has commenced and the Maritime Industry Reference Committee has formed a TAC.
Subject matter experts have been engaged to provide technical input into the development of one new qualification, eight new Units of Competency and three new Skill Sets, for VTS Operator and VTS Supervisor job roles, in response to International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Marine Orders and Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) licensing and regulatory requirements.
Consultation
17 FEBRUARY 2022
DRAFT MATERIAL
On behalf of the Maritime Industry Reference Committee, the TAC has drafted materials for this project and is requesting stakeholder feedback.
The draft materials address the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Marine Orders and Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) licensing and regulatory requirements for VTS personnel.
You may be interested in having a look at a recording of a webinar held in December 2021 where IRC Chair Steven Moon discusses the project.
Feedback closed Thursday, 17 March 2022.
Feedback will be collated and discussed at the next TAC meeting.
Quality Assurance
28 APRIL 2022
FINAL DRAFT CASE FOR ENDORSEMENT
The draft Training Package materials have undergone independent edit and quality assurance and have been updated to address skills required to address skills, knowledge and regulatory requirements related to Vessel Traffic Services.
The Case for Endorsement is scheduled to be submitted to the AISC in June 2022.
Validation
29 MARCH 2022
FINAL DRAFT MATERIAL
On behalf of the Maritime Industry Reference Committee, its Technical Advisory Committee has considered all stakeholder feedback and is now seeking validation of revised draft materials one new qualification and six new Units of Competency.
The draft materials address the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Marine Orders and Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) licensing and regulatory requirements for VTS personnel.
Please submit your feedback by close of business Tuesday, 12 April 2022.
Feedback will be collated and discussed at the next TAC meeting.
Endorsement
25 JULY 2022
The MAR Training Package Release 9.0 has been endorsed by the Skills Ministers for implementation.
The Maritime Industry Reference Committee has led to the development of new and updated materials through the following projects:
The Certificate III in Marina Operations Qualification and seven associated Units of Competency have been updated to address changes in marina operations job roles and maritime regulatory requirements and to enable a vocational outcome consistent with current industry practice. The qualification is as an entry-level pathway into this growing industry.
Vessel Traffic Services
A new Certificate III in Vessel Traffic Services and six new Units of Competency have been developed to address skills, knowledge, and regulatory requirements relevant to Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) personnel.
The new Training Package products are aligned with International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Marine Orders and Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) licensing and regulatory requirements.
To support the delivery of the Training Package, a Companion Volume Implementation Guide (CVIG) has been developed to assist assessors, trainers, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and enterprises. The CVIG contains a comprehensive list of all products in the Training Package; mapping information which details the changes that have been made to the materials; regulation and licensing implications; and useful links to other information.
The endorsed MAR Maritime Training Package Release 9.0 is now available on training.gov.au
The following materials were approved:
Qualifications
MAR30022 Certificate III in Vessel Traffic Services
MAR30122 Certificate III in Marina Operations
New Units
MARC063 Operate Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) equipment
MARF051 Apply communication, coordination and interactions for VTS provision
MARF052 Apply nautical knowledge
MARF053 Apply personal attributes
MARF056 Provide Vessel Traffic Services
MARI005 Respond to emergency situations
Revised Units
MARB056 Maintain marina infrastructure
MARB057 Perform routine tasks in a marina
MARB058 Refuel a vessel
MARB059 Undertake basic boatyard operations
MARF054 Apply safe work practices in a marina
MARF055 Classify marina infrastructure, vessels and staffing structure
MARF057 Respond to marina emergencies
Approval
20 JUNE 2022
At its meeting on 1 June 2022, the AISC approved the MAR Maritime Training Package Release 9.0 for referral to Skills Ministers for endorsement.
For more information on this project, please contact the Industry Skills Specialist.
Submission
19 MAY 2022
CASE FOR ENDORSEMENT SUBMITTED TO AISC
The Maritime Industry Reference Committee has submitted the Case for Endorsement and draft Training Package materials have been submitted to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) for consideration.
Marina Operations
The Certificate III in Marina Operations Qualification and seven associated Units of Competency have been updated to address changes in marina operations job roles and maritime regulatory requirements.
Vessel Traffic Services
A new Certificate III in Vessel Traffic Services and six new Units of Competency have been developed to address skills, knowledge and regulatory requirements relevant to Vessel Traffic Services personnel.
If approved, this Case for Endorsement will result in:
- 1 new qualification
- 1 revised qualification
- 6 new Units of Competency
- 7 revised Units of Competency
Thank you to all stakeholders who provided valuable feedback and contributed to this project.
