FSO, CSO, VSO Combo Training

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Classroom Training 3 days FSOs, CSOs, VSOs 8:30 am - 3:30 pm 15

This combo course provides knowledge to those who may be designated to perform the duties and responsibilities of a Facility Security Officer (FSO), Company Security Officer (CSO) or Vessel Security Officer (VSO), in particular, the duties and responsibilities with respect to the security of a facility or a vessel. This certified course meets the training requirements as defined by 33CFR 104.210, 104.215 and 105.205 and Parts B13.1, B13.2, and B18.1 of the ISPS Code.

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Online Training

Coming Soon! PTR is developing an online combo course to provide knowledge to Facility, Company and Vessel Security Officers. This course will not be certified by the US Coast Guard or U.S. Maritime Administration, but will cover all the training objectives defined in 33CFR 104.210, 104.215 and 105.205 and Parts B13.1, B13.2, and B18.1 of the ISPS Code.

Learning Objectives

• Security administration.
• Relevant international conventions, codes and recommendations.
• Relevant Government legislation and regulations.
• Responsibilities and functions of other security organizations.
• Methodology of vessel security assessment.
• Methods of vessel security surveys and inspections.
• Vessel and port operations and conditions.
• Vessel and facility security measures.
• Emergency preparedness and response and contingency planning.
• Instruction techniques for security training and education, including security measures and procedures.
• Handling sensitive security related information and security related communications.
• Knowledge of current security threats and patterns.
• Recognition and detection of weapons, dangerous substances and devices.
• Recognition, on a non discriminatory basis, of characteristics and behavioral patterns of persons who are likely to threaten the security.
• Techniques used to circumvent security measures.
• Security equipment and systems and their operational limitations.
• Methods of conducting audits, inspection, control and monitoring.
• Methods of physical searches and non-intrusive inspections.
• Security drills and exercises, including drills and exercises with vessels.
• Assessment of security drills and exercises.
• Layout of the vessel.
• The Vessel Security Plan and related procedures (including scenario-based training on how to respond).
• Crowd management and control techniques.
• Operations of security equipment and systems.
• Testing, calibration and, while at sea, maintenance of security equipment and systems.