6 Alternative Methods for Demonstrating Competency
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6 Alternative Methods for Demonstrating Competency

  6.1 SOLAS Contracting Governments or Designated Authorities, as applicable, may allow port facility personnel to demonstrate competence to undertake the tasks, duties and responsibilities listed in column 1 of tables 1 or 2, as the case may be, by:

  • .1 evidence of service as port facility personnel without or with designated duties, as the case may be, for a period of at least six months in total during the preceding three years; or

  • .2 having performed during the preceding three years security functions considered to be equivalent, as the case may be, to the service required in paragraph 6.1.1; or

  • .3 passing an approved test; or

  • .4 successfully completing approved training.

Table 1 Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiencies (KUPs) Relevant to Security Awareness of Port Facility Personnel Without Designed Security Duties

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence
1. Contribute to the enhancement of maritime security through heightened awareness Basic working knowledge of maritime security terms and definitions Assessment of evidence obtained from approved instruction or during attendance at an approved course Requirements relating to enhanced maritime security are correctly identified
Basic knowledge of international maritime security policy and responsibilities of Government/ Designated Authority, port facility security officer and designated persons
Basic knowledge of maritime security levels and their impact on security measures and procedures in the port facility and aboard ships
Basic knowledge of security reporting procedures
Basic knowledge of security-related contingency plans
Basic knowledge of security-related provisions for dangerous goods
2. Recognition of security threats Basic knowledge enabling recognition of potential security threats Assessment of evidence obtained from approved instruction or during attendance at an approved course Maritime security threats are correctly identified
Basic knowledge of techniques used to circumvent security measures
Basic knowledge enabling recognition of weapons, dangerous substances, dangerous goods, and devices and awareness of the damage they can cause
Basic knowledge of procedures for security-related communications
3. Understanding the need for and methods of maintaining security awareness and vigilance Basic knowledge of training, drill and exercise requirements under relevant conventions and codes Assessment of evidence obtained from approved instruction or during attendance at an approved course Requirements relating to enhanced maritime security are correctly identified

Table 2 Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiencies (KUPs) Relevant to Port Facility Personnel with Designated Security Duties Other than Port Facility Security Officers

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence
1. Maintaining the conditions set out in a port facility security plan Working knowledge of maritime security terms and definitions Assessment of evidence obtained from approved instruction or during attendance at an approved course Procedures and actions are in accordance with the principles established by the SOLAS Convention and the ISPS Code
  Knowledge of international maritime security policy and responsibilities of Governments/Designated Authorities, RSOs, port facilities security officer and designated persons   Legislative requirements relating to security are correctly identified
  Knowledge of maritime security levels and their impact on security measures and procedures in the port facility and aboard ships   Communications within the area of responsibility are clear and understood
  Knowledge of security reporting procedures Knowledge of procedures for drills and exercises    
  Knowledge of procedures for conducting inspections and surveys and for the control and monitoring of security activities specified in a port facility security plan    
  Knowledge of security-related contingency plans and the procedures for responding to security incidents, including provisions for maintaining critical operations of port facility and ship/port interface    
  Knowledge of procedures for handling security-related information and security-related communications    
  Knowledge of security documentation including the Declaration of Security    
2. Recognition of security threats Knowledge of techniques used to circumvent security measures Assessment of evidence obtained from approved instruction or during attendance at an approved course Procedures and actions are in accordance with the principles established by the SOLAS Convention, ISPS Code and the relevant provisions of the IMDG Code
  Knowledge enabling recognition of weapons, dangerous substances, dangerous goods, and devices and awareness of damage they can cause
  Knowledge of security-related provisions for dangerous goods
  Knowledge of crowd management and control techniques, where appropriate
  General knowledge of methods for recognition, on a non-discriminatory basis, of patterns who are likely to threaten security
3. Inspection, control and monitoring activities Knowledge of controlling access to the port facility and its restricted areas Assessment of evidence obtained from approved instruction or during attendance at an approved course Procedures and actions are in accordance with the principles established by the SOLAS Convention, ISPS Code and the relevant provisions of the IMDG Code
Knowledge of the techniques for monitoring restricted areas
Knowledge of methods for effective monitoring ship/port interface and areas surrounding the port facility
Knowledge of inspection methods relating to the cargo and stores
Knowledge of the methods for physical searches and non-intrusive inspections
4. Proper usage of security equipment and systems, if any General knowledge of various types of security equipment and systems, including their limitations Assessment of evidence obtained from approved instruction or during attendance at an approved course Equipment and systems operations are carried out in accordance with established equipment operating instructions and taking into account the limitations of the equipment and systems
Knowledge of the need for testing, calibrating and maintaining security systems and equipment Procedures and actions are in accordance with the principles established by the SOLAS Convention and the ISPS Code
Parent topic: Annex – Guidelines on Security-Related Training and Familiarization for Port Facility Personnel
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