Certification

They provide a wide range of services to enhance the professional standing and knowledge of our members who are drawn from all sectors of the maritime world.

Associate Fellow (AFNI) Must match one or more of the following criteria:

• Command of a commercial or naval sea-going vessel
• Other senior position at sea
• Senior management position ashore of equivalent standing to command at sea

In order to meet its obligations under STCW 95 the Maritime Authority of the Cayman Islands (MACI) has instituted a LAP test for Masters and senior officers intending to serve on Cayman Islands ships and acceptable evidence of having passed this test is a pre-requisite for the issue of a “recognition” endorsement”, under STCW 95, for service on such ships.

Their work activities are strategic and they are responsible for the control of activities and work output of other managers, who have the opportunity and the ability to demonstrate recognisable leadership and management skills, for example improving performance within the organisation, providing leadership, facilitate innovation, developing a strategic business

CMI qualifications at QCF Level 7 portray practical skills and competences that are rated in academic terms as being comparable to a Master’s Degrees.

Designated Person should have a minimum of formal education as follows:

• qualifications from a tertiary institution recognized by the Administration or by the recognized organization, within a relevant field of management, engineering or physical science, or
• qualifications and seagoing experience as a certified ship officer pursuant to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978, as amended, or
• other formal education combined with not less than three years practical senior level experience in ship management operations.

The letter lists the testing methods for which formal training has been received and confirms competence in the testing methods and associated administrative procedures.

They cover various equality strands such as:

• age;
• disability;
• gender;
• gender reassignment;
• race;
• religion;
• sexual orientation.

A wide range of public and private sector organisations employ equal opportunities officers including universities, colleges, private companies, government departments, local authorities, professional bodies, trade unions and police/military establishments. Large organisations may employ a dedicated equal opportunities officer.

This course is designed for getting managers up-to-speed on the skills they need to tackle safety and health issues in the workplace.

The Modules covered on the course;

• Assessing risks
• Controlling risks
• Understanding responsibilities
• Understanding hazards
• Investigating incidents
• Measuring performance
• Protecting our environment

covers the following;

• a basic understanding of management system principles
• an understanding of the ISM Code as a management system model
• an understanding of risk and its management
• knowledge of the processes involved in the design, development, implementation and continual improvement of an effective system in the context of shipping operations
• a practical approach to the interpretation and application of the ISM Code
• a thorough knowledge of the principles and practice of the conduct and reporting of audits.

the ISO 14001 Lead Auditor training course enables the delegates to:

• Apply the requirements and principles of ISO 14001 to the specific processes and needs of your company as well as those of your suppliers
• Assess compliance of an organisation to meet your company’s own internal or external (eg. Certification Body) requirements.
• Plan, develop and implement an internal audit process appropriate to your organisation and which supports your environmental policy.
• Conduct audits to professional criteria with confidence, gathering objective evidence through observation, interviewing, document trails to provide factual audit reports that will facilitate improvements to the EMS.
• Achieve the formal training requirements to allow progression to becoming an IEMA Registered Lead Auditor

This training is intended to meet the requirements set out in The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations and the Code of Safe Working Practice for Merchant Seafarers (CoSWP).

The course addresses both accident prevention and accident investigation.

The aims of the course are to ensure that the delegates will:

• Understand the duties of the SSO
• Have considered the legal framework for safety
• Understand the relationship between the ISM code, safety management onboard ship
• Have an overview of the ISM code
• Have considered the causes of accidents
• Understand the process and limitations of risk assessment
• Have considered the accident investigation process
• Understand the importance of appropriate interviewing technique
• Have considered factors influencing the effectiveness of safety committee meetings

There is information on the UK health and safety laws in regards to criminal behaviour, violence and self-defence. The Conflict Management course also highlights how to undertake and implement a ‘Conflict Management Risk Assessment’ and gives tips to managers and team leaders on how to deal with confrontation amongst their colleagues.

The Institute of Leadership & Management is a professional membership body for leaders and managers around the world. Its mission is to inspire great leadership – everywhere. All ILM qualifications have been accredited by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). This nationally recognised and highly regarded ILM professional management qualifications is only available to those that pass a rigorous vetting and selection service and hold a ‘Level 7 certificate in Management – Master’s Degree equivalent).

A candidate with this recognition award would typically;

• have strategic leadership responsibilities
• articulate a vision for the future of the organisation or own area of responsibility
• take responsibility for leading the organisation or own area of responsibility through complex change
• have an in depth understanding of resources and manage them to meet organisational objectives
• establish a culture of mutual support and cohesion which values the contribution of others and recognises success
• promote innovation and generate ideas for improvement
• establishing an environment and culture that assures and promotes compliance with professional standards
• develop a communication strategy for the organisation or own area of responsibility
• represent the organisation to communicate on matters of importance and sensitivity and establish robust methods for managing information.
• establish a strategy for putting the customer at the centre of the organisation or own area of responsibility
• champion professional development within the organisation