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Port Security Awareness for Non-Security Personnel

Fully Online Course Providing Essential Knowledge and Understanding of Security Issues Relevant to the Maritime Port Environment
The security of ports, port facilities, and yacht marinas should be a top priority under the requirements for border security, while also considering organised criminal activities and the potential for acts of terrorism. However, port security isn’t solely the responsibility of dedicated security staff; it’s also the responsibility of everyone who works in or regularly visits the port or port facility. It’s crucial that all personnel receive proper security awareness training and follow a consistent, effective approach, ensuring that all ports and port facilities maintain a consistent level of security.

About the Course

This fully online Port Security Awareness for Non-Security Personnel course aims to provide ports and port facilities with a consistent, cost-efficient and effective means of providing necessary instruction in security awareness to their staff, contractors and port personnel. Under the duty of care, it is the responsibility of port owners and operators to ensure that proficient security-related training has been provided, and that all personnel can effectively assist in the mitigation of the risk of a security-related incident. The training is intended to familiarise these personnel with the rules and provisions of international regulations.

Regulations Addressed

The Port Security Awareness for Non-Security Personnel addresses the following regulations:

  • Regulation 725/2004 (Regulation (EC) No 725/2004 of the European Parliament and the Council of 31 March 2004 on enhancing ship and port facility security)
  • Directive 2005/65 (Directive 2005/65/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of 26 October 2005 on Enhancing Port Security),
  • The International Ship & Port Facility (ISPS) Code, Part B13.3 – Paragraph 18.3.
Course Learning Outcomes

The course learning outcomes are as follows:

  • For the learner to identify and understand the common Threats to Maritime Security
  • For the learner to recognise Dangerous Goods & Products
  • For the learner to understand the requirements within a Port Facility Security Plan
  • For the learner to identify and implement Appropriate Security Measures
Course Subjects

The course includes the following subject areas:

  • Understanding the Threat
  • Recognising Security Threats
  • Dangerous Goods & Products
  • Enhancement of Maritime Security
  • Recognising Suspicious Behaviour
  • Reporting Suspicious Behaviour
  • Responding to an Incident
  • Maintaining Effective Security
  • Controlling of Access
Target Audience

This online course is aimed at anyone, whether staff, contractors or port personnel working in or frequenting a port facility often to provide them with an understanding of the basic security knowledge that they should possess and implement on a day-to-day basis. This course is for all those legally active within the port and/or on a port facility who do not undertake specific security roles but must however possess an understanding of their responsibilities for assisting in maintaining effective security in a consistent manner.

Course Certificate

Learners undertaking and completing this online Port Security Awareness for Non-Security Personnel course will receive a VIRSEC Certificate of Completion.

Course Duration

The course is expected to take between 2 hours to 2.5 hours to complete correctly.

Bulk Purchasing of Courses

If you wish to purchase this course in bulk quantity, please contact us before trying to make a purchase as we offer various incentives pending the number of courses you require. Please email us at: training@virsec.org or call us on +44 (0)161 763 4427 to discuss your requirements.

Course Details

£49.50+vat

  • Duration:
    Between 2 and 2.5 hours
  • Participation:
    Individual
  • Type:
    Fully Online
  • Certification:
    VIRSEC Certificate of Completion

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