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STCW Vessel Traffic Services (IALA C103-1) - Induction Course

at Blackpool and The Fylde College, Blackpool · college

Level 3Other coursesOther1 weekPart time£2,265

What the college says

The VTS Induction course (35 hours) offers a variety of approaches, meets the requirements of IALA and the MCA and provides underpinning knowledge and prepares trainees for the formal assessment to IALA C0103/1 model course for Modules 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 and 8. This course offers delegates the opportunity to achieve and demonstrate competence in VTS underpinning knowledge and simulated exercises, ending with two written paper assessments. VTS Operator training is a modular process leading to full MCA certification as a VTS Operator. The duration of the course is two weeks in total: Week 1, VTS Induction Course; Week 2, VTS Operator Simulator Course (although these weeks can be booked separately and are priced accordingly). Successful completion of this course will lead to the issuance of the MCA approved VTS Induction course certificate.

What you need to get on

Pre-requisites: Any of the following three: MCA issued or Approved Deck OOW CoC or higher CoC or VTS Nautical Knowledge Certificate (IALA C0103/1 Module 3 & 4) & GMDSS ROC / VTS VHF Radio Certificate or higher certificate. Candidates who hold UK Coast Guard Senior Marine Operating Officer (SMOO) Certificate can top up this to VTS Nautical Knowledge by attending 1 week Radar & ARPA course.

How you are assessed

Short courses, awards and certificates that do not fit the main routes.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

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Where it runs

  • FLEETWOOD NAUTICAL CAMPUS

    BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE Broadwater, Fleetwood, FY7 8JZ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 16 November 2026 · Fleetwood
  • 5 April 2027 · Fleetwood
  • 14 June 2027 · Fleetwood

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