| Task name : |
Develop guidance on aptitudes required by VTS operators
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| Leading committee and working group owning the task: |
VTS WG 3 |
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| Task Leader : |
Kelly Glew / Yasuko Nakai |
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Task Number
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VTS-3.4.1 |
| Standards : |
S1040 Vessel Traffic Services |
| Topic area : |
S1040.4 VTS auditing and assessing |
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Task Description :
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Guidance specifying the aptitudes required by VTS operators (aptitude/psychometric testing?) and how to assess for those aptitudes taking into consideration national legislation and requirements. |
| Objectives of the task : |
• Define aptitude and aptitude/psychometric testing • Determine the aptitudes that are consistently demonstrated by effective VTS operators • Consider methods to assess those aptitudes • Develop guidance on what aptitudes should be assessed and how the assessments could be completed |
| Expected outcome : |
New Guideline |
| Compelling need : |
IALA G1156 section 5.1.2 indicates that VTS Providers should consider testing for personal aptitude, attributes and overall suitability. Many VTS operations have identifiable skills or aptitudes that VTS operators require in order to be successful in the work environment. Aptitude testing can be a valuable tool in the recruitment and hiring process. The tests are one way of objectively screening for suitable candidates. Candidates with the appropriate aptitudes are more likely to succeed in all aspects of training and performing on the job. |
| Strategic Alignment : |
O2 - Develop applicable international standards, recommendations and guidelines for adoption and use by its members and other relevant organizations or parties.
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| Scope : |
The proposed guideline would be of assistance to VTS providers and Training Organizations in the recruitment process. It should include aptitudes that are necessary to complete a VTS model course. The guideline should take into consideration the developing guidance on the Implications of MASS from a VTS perspective and the living document on “Future VTS”. |
| Cybersecurity related : |
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| Brief and concise description of the work :
to be undertaken and programme mile-stones (where appropriate).
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Preparation of a new IALA Guideline on the Aptitudes required by VTS Operators. Key milestones include: • March 2024 (VTS54) – Scope Task, intersessional work • September 2024 (VTS56) – Consider possible assessment methods, draft questionnaire for VTS operators, intersessional work • March 2025 (VTS57) – Complete the first draft of the document, intersessional work • September 2025 (VTS58) – Improve draft document • March 2026 (VTS59) – Complete Draft guideline, submit for review by VTS Committee and forwarding to Council for approval. *Additional time maybe required depending on the progress of the questionnaire |
| Expected numbers of sessions for completion : |
| Session 54 |
Session 55 |
Session 56 |
Session 57 |
Session 58 |
Session 59 |
Session 60 |
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Progressed |
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On hold |
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| Committee notes : |
Origins : |
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Approved by Council (Council session/Date) : |
0 |
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| Status (Text) : |
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| Status (Colour) : |
On track
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| Remarks : |
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| History of the task : |
2024-04-11 10:26:47
VTS54 September 2023 -
Task introduced to Working group 3.VTS55 - March 2024 - Working group 3 started work including general discussions and planned for intersessional work to continue until next committee meeting.
2025-03-19 12:17:06 VTSWG3C
2025-03-19 12:41:15 VTSWG3VC
2025-03-20 10:55:52 VTSTGL14
Survey was finalized. Work on the draft guideline was commenced.
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