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STCW Vessel Traffic Services (IALA C103-1) - Operator Simulator Course

at Blackpool and The Fylde College, Blackpool · college

Level 3Other coursesOther1 weekPart time£3,050

What the college says

The VTS Operator Simulator course (35 hours) provides simulation exercises to assess the learning outcomes of the IALA C0103/1 model course and meets the requirements of IALA and the MCA. This stage may only be commenced on successful completion of the formal assessment for the VTS Induction course examination. The course offers the opportunity to apply vessel traffic monitoring and organisation methods for safe and uninterrupted movements of ships in the VTS area. Delegates are required to deal with real life vessel traffic management situations and work as a VTS operator under routine and emergency situations in a simulated, but realistic, environment. NOTE: This is the final stage of the VTS Operator Training (IALA Model Course C0103/1). Successful completion of this course will lead to the issuance of the MCA approved VTS Operator Simulator course certificate.

What you need to get on

Candidates must have successfully completed the MCA approved VTS Induction course (IALA Model Course C0103/1) and must be in possession of such certificate.

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?

Age range not confirmed in the source data. Check with the provider.

Where it runs

  • FLEETWOOD NAUTICAL CAMPUS

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

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 23 November 2026 · Fleetwood
  • 12 April 2027 · Fleetwood
  • 21 June 2027 · Fleetwood

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