Appendix C Marine Training Policy
Argyll and Bute Council · 31 August 2023
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Appendix C Marine Training Policy Marine Training Policy 1. Introduction It is Argyll and Bute Council policy that officers and staff are to be suitably trained to be competent and qualified up to a minimum national standard to fulfil their roles within the organisation and can demonstrate competence in critical areas of harbour safety. 2. Training requirements Appropriate and effective training and the associated knowledge and skill of marine personnel are essential elements that enable the facilitation and management of navigational safety. To that end, and in compliance with the requirements of the PMSC, the Argyll and Bute Harbour Board shall: Ensure new staff receive induction training; Ensure that the annual training requirements, including in-house, emergency and counter-pollution training, for each member of staff will be assessed and a programme implemented; Training needs will be considered during job appraisal; Adopt the levels of knowledge and skill for marine personnel associated with the international, national and local standards in support of the PMSC or demonstrate and document that any standards adopted are fully equivalent; Ensure that adequate resources are made available to maintain the established standards of knowledge and skill required by marine personnel; Assess the suitability of all persons appointed to positions with responsibility for safety of navigation to ensure the required standards of knowledge and skill are met; Ensure that all marine personnel are competent to perform the duties allocated to them and are encouraged to develop their skills and expertise beyond that immediately necessary to perform their primary functions so that they are well equipped and prepared for further advancement and career development; Establish and maintain an appropriate and effective ongoing schedule of marine training for marine staff; Promote the involvement of port users, allied services and other stakeholders in Argyll and Bute Council training programme as necessary; Facilitate and encourage exchange training and familiarisation between different marine disciplines as required; Establish and maintain an effective ongoing schedule of emergency management and response training and exercises; Establish a regular review and assessment programme of all Argyll and Bute Council marine training to ensure that standards are maintained, and that training is appropriate, relevant and cost effective;
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Appendix C Marine Training Policy Ensure that personnel involved in the design and facilitation of training and assessment are appropriately qualified; and Ensure that appropriate training records are maintained. Kirsty Flannigan Executive Director and Duty Holder Development and Infrastructure Services Argyll and Bute Council