DYNAMIC POSITIONING OPERATOR TRAINING SCHEME ACCREDITATION STANDARD - January 2016 Revised version 1.2

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Dynamic Positioning Operator Training Scheme Accreditation Standard sets out accreditation expectations for training centres and outlines effective implementation dates. It includes a formal disclaimer, ownership and contact information, and a detailed tracking-of-changes table comparing original content v1.1 (October 2015) with new content v1.2 (January 2016). The updates clarify responsibilities, course duration wording, submission requirements, non-profit status text, satellite-centre audit implications, cadet training pathway conditions, and simulator specification preamble revisions.

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Pages111

Reading Time4 h 40 min

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Introduction to the Dynamic Positioning Operator Training Standard

Composition and Role of DPTEG

The Role of Regional Training Providers (RTP)

DYNAMIC POSITIONING OPERATOR TRAINING SCHEME ACCREDITATION STANDARD January 2016 Revised version 1.2 Effective Date 1st January 2016 DISCLAIMER Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that all the information in this document is updated and correct, The Nautical Institute cannot be held responsible for any loss, financial or otherwise, direct or indirect, resulting from use of this information. Likewise, The Nautical Institute cannot be held responsible for any damage to property, trainers or operators whilst following these guidelines. This information is produced in good faith, but we cannot guarantee the accuracy and/or completeness of the information which is produced for guidance purposes only. DYNAMIC POSITIONING OPERATOR TRAINING SCHEME ACCREDITATION STANDARD Revised version 1.2 – January 2016 © The Nautical Institute 2016 202 Lambeth Road, London, SE1 7LQ-United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 207 928 1351 Fax: (0) 207 401 2817 [www.nautinst.org](www.nautinst.org) TRACKING OF CHANGES | Page | Subject | Original content v1.1 (October 2015) | New content v1.2 (January 2016) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Title pages | Version control | Version 1.1 October 2015 | Version 1.2 January 2016 | | 15, 18, 20, 22, 28, 29, 34 | | Minor adjustments to sentence construction and vocabulary | | | 7 & 8 | Change to Secretary to DPTEG | Accreditation Director | Accreditation Manager | | 11 | Clarification of duration | | Insert ‘each’ to clarify minimum duration of courses | | 12 | Clarification of duration | total | Replace‘total’ with ‘minimum’ to clarify minimum duration of courses Band C | | 16 | Documents to submit to The Nautical Institute | Licence to operate a centre | Licence to operate a centre from he relevant local or national authority | | 16 | NI status as non-profit | | Delete:
With over 80 centres around the world it is vital for training centres to meet the deadlines they agree to as the auditors are travelling/working to avery tight schedule. | | 18 | NI status as non-profit | | Delete:
Is a not for profit organisation and | | 20 | Satellite centre | When the parent company is audited, it will be subject to audit of all items related to any satellite centres that it may have. This means that the number of days needed to run the accreditation visit may increase from two to five days, depending on the number of satellite centres dependent on the parent company.
The annual DPTEG fee will be charged to the parent company, in scale, according to the number of dependent satellite centres. | When the parent company is audited, it will be subject to audit of all items related to any satellite centre that it may have. This means that the number of days needed to run the accreditation visit may increase from two to five days, depending on the number of satellite centres.
The annual DPTEG fee will be payable whether the centre is a parent centre or a satellite centre. | | 24 | Cadets
(Adoption of DPTEG
recommendation) | Prospective DPOs who are in the process of training for an STCW certificate can start the DP scheme and complete the Induction course and 30 days DP sea time only between the Induction and Simulator course. The Simulator course and the remaining DP sea time training can only be completed after they hold an appropriate STCW Certificate of Competency. Prospective DPOs not meeting the | Prospective Offshore DPOs on the new scheme who are in the process of training for an STCW certificate may complete Phase A, the Induction course, the 60 days DP sea time of Phase B and Phase C, the Simulator course. The remaining DP sea time training can only be completed after they hold an appropriate STCW Certificate of | | | | above requirements will be able to apply for certification if they commenced training prior to the implementation date (1 January 2012) and all elements have been completed within a five-year period at the time of application.
Note that the time to complete the tr

FAQs

What is the effective date of the Dynamic Positioning Operator Training Scheme Accreditation Standard?

The document states the effective date as 1st January 2016.

What does the tracking of changes section cover?

It compares original content v1.1 (October 2015) with new content v1.2 (January 2016), listing specific updates across pages, roles, duration clarifications, and other wording changes.

What accreditation-related guidance does the disclaimer provide?

It explains that the Nautical Institute cannot be held responsible for losses or damages arising from use of the information, and that guidance is produced in good faith without guaranteeing accuracy or completeness.

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