Reference Quantity: ST0428
Particulars of normal
Position Profile
As an island nation over 95% of commerce by quantity goes by ship via over 100 ports round the UK. UK ports make use of round 118,000 individuals throughout a variety of port sorts and actions; from container and bulk cargo ports to passenger terminals to leisure and marinas.
The port marine operations crew assists in making certain the secure transit and dealing with of vessels into and out of the port. A Port Marine Operations Officer may fit as a pacesetter or member of a port/harbour marine operations crew and could also be concerned in: berthing of vessels, port management and marine companies, operation of harbours and marinas, conservancy, environmental safety, statutory compliance and operation of harbour marine craft inside the Harbour Authority space of jurisdiction. It is a extremely accountable place with a key contribution to the secure and environment friendly operation of the harbour. The function might contain shift working and dealing in all environments.
Port Operation Officer apprenticeship is designed to provide these enthusiastic about working in a marine surroundings the chance to find out about transport and port operations, whereas working for a port operator. The apprenticeship is designed to provide hands-on coaching in all elements of port marine operations reminiscent of lock and dock operations, mooring boat operations, well being and security activity inside a port operation, radio room and marine management centre operations in addition to function and tasks of Berthing Grasp, Dock Masters and deputies, Harbour Masters and their assistants.
Development
This apprenticeship may result in specialist and senior roles inside the port business together with however not restricted to: Berthing Masters, port administration, Assistant Harbour Grasp, Assistant Dock Masters, Hydrographer, Vessel Visitors Companies.
Length
This apprenticeship would require rigorous and substantial coaching, sometimes of round 24 – 30 months, relying on expertise and {qualifications} at entry.
Abilities and Information
Abilities – The power to:
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safely steer, manoeuvre, navigate and crew various kinds of marine craft, reminiscent of: pilot boats, work boats, survey boats, and so on.
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conduct marine craft operations together with primary towage, personnel switch and restoration, hydrographic surveying, and so on. according to port particular pointers
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reply to fireplace and emergencies together with on board vessels and use emergency tools together with oil spill response
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administer primary first assist at work
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lead, handle and have interaction with colleagues and others together with, emergency companies and different stakeholders in all marine actions inside a port; take management of a scenario, ship dependable and reliable ends in work outputs, high quality, work ethics and self-development, in addition to encouraging and supporting the event of others
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safely moor and unmoor vessels of a variety of sort and measurement
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safely deal with hundreds manually and mechanically, together with mooring traces, cargo, shops,e tc.
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exhibit private water security across the harbour and sea survival abilities
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talk clearly and use communications tools together with VHF radio
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function inside well being, security and safety techniques and apply these according to regulation, codes of apply and firm insurance policies and procedures
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function navigational techniques and tools reminiscent of: compasses, World Navigation Satellite tv for pc Methods, radar, Computerized Info Methods, and so on.
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perform port marine operations particular to the setting reminiscent of leisure, fishing, cargoes, passenger and so on.
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contribute to the safety of the marine surroundings together with safety of websites of particular scientific curiosity and marine conservation zones
Information and understanding of:
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vessel and shore based mostly digital navigation techniques reminiscent of World Navigation Satellite tv for pc Methods
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port particular Info Know-how techniques, reminiscent of vessel reserving, visitors administration, safety techniques
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hydrographic survey, conservancy (together with: buoyage, aids to navigation and so on.) and dredging
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primary routine upkeep of marine craft and tools
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secure administration of vessel operations inside harbours
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marine meteorology and learn how to produce and interpret a climate forecast
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marine navigation (together with the Worldwide Laws for Stopping Collisions at Sea), chart work, tides and buoyage
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ideas and apply of marine pilotage
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marine propulsion and manoeuvring techniques reminiscent of propellers, thrusters, rudder, anchors, and so on.
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maritime emergency response inside the port jurisdiction and procedures
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maritime legislation together with roles and tasks of the port authority reminiscent of: byelaws, common instructions for navigation, native notices to mariners, and so on.
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the fundamental ideas of various kinds of vessel development present in ports and of secure vessel stability
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port management operations together with native port service and or vessel visitors companies
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marine infrastructure reminiscent of jetties, quays, marinas, and operations reminiscent of cargo, fishing, leisure, passenger,roll-on/roll-off
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related well being, security and safety laws reminiscent of: Well being and Security at Work Act 1974, Worldwide Ship and Port Facility Safety Code, and so on.
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port marine tasks, statutory powers, duties and codes (together with Port Marine Security Code and Information to Good Observe)
Behaviours – a Port Marine Operations Officer will:
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take possession for personal efficiency and coaching; attempt to attain one of the best ends in all they do; preserve a constructive perspective and method to their work even when priorities and dealing patterns change
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take duty for personal and others’ well being, security and safety always; exhibit integrity, credibility, honesty and private drive; embody the organisation’s values, a perception within the companies it gives and an curiosity within the business
Entry necessities
Particular person employers will decide their very own entry necessities; however because of the nature of the function it’s anticipated that candidates will meet sure medical requirements of bodily well being.
Qualification
Apprentices with out Stage 2 English and Maths might want to obtain this stage previous to taking their finish level evaluation
Stage – It is a stage 4 apprenticeship
Evaluation – This Normal shall be reviewed in 3 years.
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