European Framework for qualifications in inland navigation Ccile

  • Slides: 8
Download presentation
European Framework for qualifications in inland navigation Cécile Tournaye STF Committee, 30. 05. 2012

European Framework for qualifications in inland navigation Cécile Tournaye STF Committee, 30. 05. 2012 Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine

WHICH FORM FOR THE EUROPEAN FRAMEWORK? BUILT AFTER THE STCW MODEL (STCIN) BUILT AFTER

WHICH FORM FOR THE EUROPEAN FRAMEWORK? BUILT AFTER THE STCW MODEL (STCIN) BUILT AFTER THE EXISTING INLAND NAVIGATION REGULATIONS System of mutual recognition of maritime qualifications Evolution in stages of the existing legal framework Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine

STCW MODEL Minimum standards defined § Medical fitness § Age § Experience § Training

STCW MODEL Minimum standards defined § Medical fitness § Age § Experience § Training Mechanisms to warrant effective implementation Certification processes § Sanction mechanisms § States’ internal certification procedure § International certification procedure through IMO (group of national expert + on site inspection) => white list § Database to register all certificates delivered/ withdrawn/suspended § Cooperation/exchange of information mechanisms § European certification procedure through EMSA => EC list Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine

Two main methods to gain competence GAINED THROUGH EXPERIENCE GAINED THROUGH TRAINING 1 2

Two main methods to gain competence GAINED THROUGH EXPERIENCE GAINED THROUGH TRAINING 1 2 COMPETENCE SCHOOL EXAM TRAINING ADMINISTRATIVE EXAM WORK EXPERIENCE Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine

European standards of training and certification in inland navigation (STCIN) COMPETENCE (Description of tasks)

European standards of training and certification in inland navigation (STCIN) COMPETENCE (Description of tasks) • √ DONE (Platina, Edinna) KNOWLEDGE UNDERSTANDING AND PROFECIENCY Professional profiles (aptitudes required to carry out tasks) • √ DONE (Platina, Edinna) METHODS FOR DEMONSTRATING COMPETENCE • Marco Polo tender => (STC) CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING COMPETENCE • Marco Polo tender => (STC) Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine

MARCO POLO GROUP Focused on training and school exams 1. Define minimum standards of

MARCO POLO GROUP Focused on training and school exams 1. Define minimum standards of training to meet competences defined in professional profile 2. Design certification processes (internal systems, and international systems) to control quality of training provided Necessary involvement of national experts Þ Methods for demonstrating competence and criteria for evaluating competence GAINED THROUGH TRAINING Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine

GROUP OF « NATIONAL EXPERTS » Focused on the other requirements (see work programme

GROUP OF « NATIONAL EXPERTS » Focused on the other requirements (see work programme STF(12)9) 1. Mutual recognition of boat master certificates § § Reduce experience by using simulators Local knowledge requirements Medical fitness Specialisation modules for specific ships 2. Mutual recognition of other qualifications § Already achieved when based only on work experience § Could be pursued when obtained through a combination of work experience and exam organised by administration (sailors, machinist, safety staff on-board passenger ships…) 3. Cooperation mechanisms § Common database for the issued qualification titles § Withdrawal/suspension/ban to navigate procedures Þ Methods for demonstrating competence and criteria for evaluating competence GAINED THROUGH EXPERIENCE Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine

Allocation of tasks towards a global framework « Marco Polo » Group « National

Allocation of tasks towards a global framework « Marco Polo » Group « National Experts » Group § Standards of training § Control of training quality § Other Requirements § Implementation mechanism DESIGN a EUROPEAN GENERAL FRAMEWORK § Effective implementation § Update of framework GENERAL FRAMEWORK (2018 -2020) Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine