Vessel Traffic Services Operator Training Basic Course (VTS)

Element 1 - Vessel Traffic Services Experience or Local Port Services Experience
Option 1: Maritime training Institute customized course Introduction to Port Operations.
or
Option 2: Additional recognition of prior learning can be assessed on a case by case basis.

Element 2 - Maritime Qualifications
Option 1: STCW Certificate of Competency Regulation 11/3; or Australian NSCV Master <24m near coastal (NC); or equivalent;
or
Option 2: Maritime training Institute customized course V-103/1: Chart work and Nautical Knowledge; and hold either a SROCP-Short Range Certificate of Proficiency (min) requirement) or LROCP

Element 3 - English
Option 1: A statutory declaration from an employer of English proficiency to the level 'modest user' or above;
or
Option 2: IELTS test results of level 5 or equivalent