Proficiency for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties (PDSD) Online Course

£210.00

Provides the required knowledge, understanding and proficiency to crew & staff, who have the responsibility of fulfilling designate security duties on board to increase the security and safety. Proficiency for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties (PDSD) is MCA approved.

Course Code: PDSD
Location: Online
Duration: 8 to 10 hours

Price: £210


Description

STCW Proficiency for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties, MCA approved course aims to give those undertaking designated security duties on board ship the essential education and training meeting the Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency (KUP) requirements, which supports Chapter XI-2 of the annex to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) 1974, as amended and the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code.

The course has 5 separate outcomes and you will have to submit short pieces of coursework as well as sitting an examination in order to gain a pass. You are required to submit identification documentation (Seamans card) at enrollment.

Course content

  • Roles and responsibilities
  • ISPS Code Overview
  • Security risk, threat and vulnerability to the ship, its personnel, assets and operations
  • Understanding the capabilities and limitations of security plans, equipment and systems and how to manage them
  • Relevant International Codes & Conventions
  • The Ship Security Plan
  • Security Contingency & Response
  • Handling of Stowaways & Refugees

You can review the course as many times as you need before you take the exam.

Please note you will not receive your certificate until your credentials have been verified (usually 72 hours during the working week). Once your credentials have been verified your certificate will be sent electronically to you immediately and a hard copy dispatched usually within 5-10 working days.


Get in touch

+44 (0)1548 856001

training@securewest.com

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