Catalogue of Training Courses Available From Agencies
The Training Catalogue lists all training courses offered by the three EU Agencies, including both individual and joint courses.
Website Link: https://www.efca.europa.eu/en/content/training
Contact Email: training@efca.europa.eu
Who can access the training courses
Staff involved in Fisheries Control and Inspection, from the competent authorities in the Member States (e.g. Fisheries administrations, Customs, Food Safety, Coast Guard entities), and in specific third countries. Some particular courses are open for staff from Frontex and EMSA (indicated in the table below)
How to access the training courses
Subscription to the course upon invitation issued by EFCA, by using the electronic registration system in the calendar of the EFCA e- learning platform. All event details are announced in the calendar.
Contact Email: training&cooperation@emsa.europa.eu
Who can access the training courses
From MSs, IPA Countries and ENP Countries: Flag State Inspectors, Port State Control Officers, ISM & ISPS Auditors, Environmental Inspectors and officers, Accident Investigators, Legal officers responsible for transposition and implementation of International and EU Maritime Legislation, MRCC Operators, Officers responsible for Vessel traffic monitoring and reporting, Officers responsible for Maritime surveillance, officers responsible for Marine pollution preparedness and response, Maritime Training Institutions Assessors, Recognised Organisation auditors Some particular courses are open to staff from Frontex and EFCA
How to access the training courses
EMSA submits an invitation to PR and focal points. Following a designation made by the national maritime administration, participants register on-line for the event through the following link: https://extranet.emsa.europa.eu/e-register/. All event details are announced in the training calendar published on EMSA website (regularly updated)
Website Link: https://aula.frontex.europa.eu/courses
Contact Email: HoU.TRU@frontex.europa.eu
Who can access the training courses
Border and Coast Guard officers from EU Member States / Schengen Associated Countries nominated by the national authorities, who are foreseen to be deployed in Frontex Joint Operations under a specific operational profile (e.g. Border Surveillance Officer, European Coast Guard Functions Officer).
How to access the training courses
Upon Frontex invitation received via the National Frontex Point of Contact, participants will be granted access to the course content in the eLearning platform and/or be able to attend the contact learning phase.
Audience
Officers with experience using CSN service or managers responsible for the coordination of CSN service within their national administrations.
Intended Learning Outcomes
- Name the main elements of the CSN service legal framework, recall the role of the CSN User Group;
- Identify the scope of the CSN Conditions of Use, summarize the intellectual property rights applicable to CSN data;
- Identify the main principles of spatial resolution, images acquisition and delivery times;
- Remember the key aspects of image planning;
- Interpret CSN alert reports and alert area;
- Identify potential polluters by querying AIS data and CSN detections in SEG;
- Analyse CSN detections;
- Demonstrate the use of SEG/CSN operation advanced functions.
Audience
Officers working in MRCCs, VTS Centres, maritime administrations and pollution response services with no or low level of experience with the CSN service.
Intended Learning Outcomes
- Identify the main characteristics of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and optical imagery;
- Oil spill and vessel detection principles in SAR imagery;
- Describe the procedure(s) to activate the CSN service during emergencies;
- Apply the procedure to request CSN support during exercises and special operations;
- Interpret the alert report;
- Use the CSN feedback form;
- Demonstrate the use of SEG/CSN operation basic functions.
Audience
Personnel from the relevant administrations who are or are intended to be Flag State Inspectors performing periodic inspections of ships to verify that the actual condition of the ship and its crew is in conformity with the certificates it carries.
Intended Learning Outcomes
This curriculum is designed to develop the necessary individual competencies for carrying out duties associated with the inspection of ships to check for compliance with the relevant international and EU-level instruments by flag States. It aims to provide learners with the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to carry out inspections professionally, efficiently and effectively and to the required standards established by law and benchmarked industry practice. The curriculum is therefore targeted at individuals at different stages of professional development as flag State inspectors in the EU, from entry level to advanced learners.
Audience
Personnel for the relevant administrations working on a regular basis as Flag State Inspectors or those who have completed the Basic Level.
Course Aim
This course is designed to develop the necessary individual competencies for carrying out duties associated with the inspection of ships to check for compliance with the relevant international and EU-level instruments by Flag States. It aims to provide learners with the opportunity to develop de knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to carry out inspections professionally, efficiently, and effectively, and to the required standards established by law and benchmarked industry practice. The Intermediate Level covers more operational issues, focusing on the inspection process of the different ship areas (Units from 7 to 18). The Intermediate Level is advised to professionals who have already started working as Flag State inspectors, or who have completed the Basic Level of the curriculum.
Audience
Personnel from the relevant maritime administrations responsible for verifying compliance with the requirements of the ISM and ISPS Codes and/or involved in Recognized Organizations (RO) monitoring and auditing activities.
Course Aim
This Common Core Curriculum is designed to develop the necessary individual skills & competencies for carrying out duties associated with:
- The verification of compliance with ISM and ISPS Codes;
- Recognized Organizations (RO) monitoring and auditing activities.
It aims to provide learners with the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to carry out audits professionally, efficiently, effectively and to the required standards. The curriculum is therefore targeted at individuals at different stages of professional development as officers of maritime administrations carrying out the abovementioned duties.
Audience
New Entrant Port State Control Officers and experienced Port State Control Officers aiming to comply with the Professional Development Scheme as it is described by the Paris MoU training policy.
Intended Learning Outcomes
This curriculum is designed to develop the necessary individual competencies for carrying out duties associated with the inspection of ships to verify compliance with the relevant international instruments, EU-maritime legislation (when applicable) and adheres to the Paris MoU procedures. It aims to provide learners with the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to carry out inspections professionally, efficiently and effectively and to the required standards including those that derive from the Paris MoU Procedures. The curriculum is therefore targeted at individuals at different stages of professional development as Port State Control Officers in the Paris MoU working area, at a level over and above that of the competencies established in the Curriculum on Principles and Techniques for Flag State Inspections.
Audience
Accident investigators who conduct, or participate in marine safety investigations in accordance with Directive 2009/18/EC.
Course Aim
This course is designed to develop the necessary individual competencies for carrying out duties associated with the investigation of marine accidents. After the course, the students shall be able to identify the relevant legislation framework and know how to cooperate in an international setting and how to exhibit an impartial and ethically correct investigation behaviour. Following the course, the students shall be able to understand the relevance and key principles of accident investigation as well as its legislation boundaries. The curriculum is therefore targeted at individuals at different stages of professional development as accident investigators in the EU setting, from entry level to advanced learners.
Audience
Personnel from the relevant administrations carrying out sampling, and inspections of ships to verify that the sulphur content of fuels used complies with defined IMO and EU-levels and will address the entire spectrum of associated knowledge, skills, and attitudes, including general legal and technical requirements, inspection techniques, fuel sampling and reporting practices in THETIS-EU.
Intended Learning Outcomes
This course is designed to develop the necessary individual competencies for carrying out duties associated with the inspection of ships for compliance with the international and EU instruments regarding the limits of sulphur in marine fuels (MARPOL Annex VI and the EU Sulphur Directive). It aims to provide learners with the opportunity to increase the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to carry out inspections professionally, efficiently and effectively and to the required standards established by law and benchmarked industry practice.
Audience
Operational users of the CMS service such as officers working in national authorities with responsibilities at sea, EU institutions and bodies, with our without previous experience on th usage of CMSA services.
Intended Learning Outcomes
- Describe the benefits, constraints, and limitations of different CMS products available.
- Identify the different procedures for ordering EO services.
- Access, search, and visualise CMS data and ancillary information in the SEG.
Audience
Junior maritime search and rescue coordinators who will conduct, or participate in, marine search and rescue operations.
Intended Learning Outcomes
This course aims at providing knowledge to Maritime Search and Rescue coordinators for the carrying out of maritime search and rescue operations in line with the international requirements, with a focus on the European dimension of such operations, boosting cooperation and strengthening their understanding of the legal basis connected to their duties, as well as improving their capacity to apply internationally recognised procedures and European or regional agreements’ standards in the field of maritime search and rescue operations, as well as in maritime non-SAR assistance operations.