1、 GUIDE FOR CERTIFICATION OF MARITIME EDUCATION FACILITIES AND TRAINING COURSES (G-CMET) SEPTEMBER 2013 Guide to Color Coding Used in Online Version of the Guide The following summarizes the colors corresponding to Rule Changes, Corrigenda items and editorial changes in the Guide files which are avai
2、lable for download. Rule Changes: Corrigenda: CORRIGENDA/EDITORIALS 1 July 2015 Editorials: Editorial Changes Guide for Certification of Maritime Education Facilities and Training Courses (G-CMET) GUIDE FOR CERTIFICATION OF MARITIME EDUCATION FACILITIES AND TRAINING COURSES (G-CMET) SEPTEMBER 2013 (
3、Updated July 2015 see next page) American Bureau of Shipping Incorporated by Act of Legislature of the State of New York 1862 Copyright 2013 American Bureau of Shipping ABS Plaza 16855 Northchase Drive Houston, TX 77060 USA Updates July 2015 consolidation includes: September 2013 version plus Corrig
4、enda/Editorials Foreword Foreword The purpose of this Guide is to detail the ABS requirements for Certification of facilities that provide maritime education and their training programs for those involved in the marine and offshore industries. This includes training provided by owners or managers or
5、 their agents for ship and offshore crew and by State or privately operated academies or training facilities. Training courses or programs assessed may be mandatory or voluntary and of short or extended duration. Mandatory courses typically include those meeting the IMO International Convention on S
6、tandards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1995 (STCW 95) as amended, or those that may be mandated by flag Administrations for vessels or facilities in their jurisdiction. Voluntary training courses typically include those meeting other industry standards, such as OCIMFs “T
7、anker Management v) Maintain appropriate personnel records of education, training, skills, and experience vii) Provide employees with information on how their competence, awareness, and training are aligned with their responsibilities, authorities, and academic-administrative activities 11 Instructo
8、r and Examiner Records The organization is to maintain, for each authorized instructor and examiner, a description of their experience, background, and qualifications to demonstrate they have the capability to deliver the course(s) and assess the participants appropriate to the course(s) being taugh
9、t. For each Authorized Instructor and Authorized Examiner the following records shall be maintained: i) Certificate of successful completion of a “train-the-trainer” course based upon IMO Model course 6.09 or similar acceptable equivalent ii) A resume detailing experience, qualifications, and traini
10、ng courses satisfactorily completed. The resume is to be endorsed by the training facility Responsible Person as being factual and representative. iii) Letter of acceptance by the Training Facility as an instructor for the prescribed course(s). Instructors are not to deliver courses other than those
11、 for which they are qualified and approved Where the education/training is provided for seafarers, Regulation I/6 of the STCW Convention requires that “those responsible for the training and assessment of competence of seafarers, as required under the Convention, are appropriately qualified in accor
12、dance with the provisions of section A-I/6 of the STCW Code for the type and level of training or assessment involved”. 11.1 Authorized Instructors and Examiners Authorized instructors and examiners should: i) Have experience, training, or have been instructed in effective instructional and assessme
13、nt techniques. This may include performance evaluations and/or a successful completion certificate from a train-the-trainer course based upon IMO Model course 6.09 Training Course for Instructors. ii) Be qualified in the task for which training is being conducted and have relevant operational experi
14、ence. iii) Hold a valid license, endorsement, document, certificate, or other professional credential that indicates the relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities appropriate to the course(s) being taught. The level of the credential should be equal to or greater than that of the course participant
15、who is seeking the relevant level of knowledge, skills, and abilities described in the training objectives. 16 ABSGUIDE FOR CERTIFICATION OF MARITIME EDUCATION FACILITIES AND TRAINING COURSES (G-CMET) .2013 Section 5 Support Processes 11.3 Authorized Examiners In addition to the requirements stipula
16、ted in the 5/11.1, authorized examiners shall have at least 36 weeks of instructional experience appropriate to the course(s) being taught. 11.5 Non-maritime Instructors Non-maritime instructors should be a specialist in their discipline. 11.7 Simulator Instructors If applicable, the authorized inst
17、ructor should have operational experience on the particular type of simulator being used and must also receive appropriate guidance in instructional techniques involving the use of simulators. 11.9 Simulator Examiners If applicable, the authorized examiner should have practical assessment experience
18、 on the particular type of simulator being used and must also receive appropriate guidance in instructional techniques involving the use of simulators. The instructional techniques are to specifically address development of and sequencing of simulated scenarios which have specific assessment objecti
19、ves to measure a seafarers performance against relevant assessment criteria. 13 Infrastructure The organization shall identify the specific infrastructure, facilities, environment, and equipment needed to support the teaching-learning processes, as well as the educational service. The educational or
20、ganization shall determine programs for planning, providing, and maintaining the necessary infrastructure and for analyzing the associated risks regarding peoples security, safety, and hygiene. Infrastructure includes, but is not limited to, any or all of the following: i) Buildings and working spac
21、es ii) Classrooms and laboratories iii) Simulators and workshops iv) Libraries and bookstores v) Green areas and cafeterias vi) Online components and information systems (see Subsection 5/15) vii) Related services, such as health facilities, physical security, transport, and communications among oth
22、ers 15 Information Technology The organization shall manage its information systems; both hardware and software, so that the following properties of organizational data, information and knowledge are maintained: i) Accuracy ii) Integrity and reliability iii) Timeliness and availability iv) Security
23、and confidentiality In the event of an emergency, the organization shall ensure the continued availability of information systems and the continued availability of data and information to effectively serve learner and organizational needs. ABSGUIDE FOR CERTIFICATION OF MARITIME EDUCATION FACILITIES
24、AND TRAINING COURSES (G-CMET) .2013 17 Section 5 Support Processes 17 Work Environment The organization shall manage the work environment needed to achieve conformity to educational/training service requirements. The provision of the educational/training service shall include creating and maintainin
25、g conditions conducive to a learning environment that meets learner requirements. The organization shall provide evidence that the work environment is periodically assessed, as well as evidence of actions taken in this regard, when applicable. Outputs of this assessment shall be included in the mana
26、gement review and shall serve as part of the basis for continual improvement 19 Purchasing 19.1 General The organization shall verify that purchased items which affect training services conform to specifications. Evaluation of the cost of purchased services, materials, equipment, and supplies shall
27、take into account performance, price, and delivery. 19.3 Supplier Control Selection, evaluation, and re-evaluation of vendors and suppliers shall comply with the organizations requirements as well as with applicable current legislation. The criteria shall be clearly defined and should also include a
28、 review of the suppliers previous performance in supplying similar products or services and an assessment of the suppliers commitment to quality and continual improvement. The suppliers should be re-evaluated at stated intervals. The criteria and the type and extent of control applied to the supplie
29、r and the purchased item shall be based on the effect of the purchased item on the quality of the educational/training service. Records shall be kept of supplier evaluations, re-evaluations, and of actions taken in this regard. Information related to the results of the evaluation shall be communicat
30、ed to the vendor or supplier. 19.5 Purchasing Information Purchasing information shall describe the services, materials, or supplies to be purchased to confirm that they meet the needs of the organization and to establish an effective communication with suppliers. The information shall include, wher
31、e appropriate: i) Requirements for approval of services, materials, equipment, and supplies ii) Requirements for qualification of personnel iii) Quality management system requirements Purchase orders should be reviewed and approved by qualified and authorized personnel. 19.7 Purchasing Verification
32、Verification/inspection of purchased services, materials, equipment, and supplies shall be made prior to acceptance by the organization to confirm that they meet specified purchasing requirements. Records of this verification should be maintained. 18 ABSGUIDE FOR CERTIFICATION OF MARITIME EDUCATION
33、FACILITIES AND TRAINING COURSES (G-CMET) .2013 Section 6: Service Delivery SECTION 6 Service Delivery 1 Planning The organization shall plan the different stages of the educational/training service, including: Design and development of teaching/training methods Design, development, review, and updat
34、ing of study plans and curricula Learning/training assessment and follow-up Support services activities Resource allocation Evaluation criteria Improvement procedures to achieve the desired results The organization shall plan for and provide the necessary resources for all processes involved. The le
35、arning processes that shall be controlled include needs assessment, instructional design, course development and delivery, and learning outcome measurement. Determination of the effectiveness of control methods shall be included in the scope of internal audits and shall also form part of the managem
36、ent review so that instructional specifications are met and the control methods are consistent with accepted quality practices. Changes in the control methods of these major processes shall be documented and the instruction shall be evaluated after any change has taken place. Monitoring shall be car
37、ried out to verify that control methods are effective and records shall be kept. 3 Learner-Related Processes The organization shall provide the opportunity for learners to gain knowledge and practice its application. When learning takes place in an organizations facilities, expectations may include
38、(but are not restricted to) the following: i) Safe, clean facilities with someone in charge ii) Two-way communication procedures between interested parties and the educational organization are responsive iii) The organizations personnel treat everyone with respect iv) Appropriate activities are cond
39、ucted by qualified personnel 5 Determination of Educational/Training Service-Related Requirements The organization shall determine: i) Requirements specified by the learner, including the requirements for educational/training service delivery and post educational/training service delivery activities
40、 ii) Requirements not stated by the learner but necessary for specified or intended use, where known ABSGUIDE FOR CERTIFICATION OF MARITIME EDUCATION FACILITIES AND TRAINING COURSES (G-CMET) .2013 19 Section 6 Service Delivery iii) Statutory and regulatory requirements applicable to the educational/
41、training service iv) Any additional requirements considered necessary by the organization The educational/training service shall comply with the legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements related to education and training applicable in its area of operations. Service-related requirements in an
42、 educational/training organization also include the requirements established by the organization to provide the educational/training service to the learner. This may include proof of previous studies, personal documents to be provided by the learner, the organizations administrative rules and codes
43、of conduct for learners amongst others. 7 Review of Requirements Related to Learning The organization shall review the requirements related to learning to verify that: i) Requirements are defined ii) Requirements differing from those previously expressed are resolved iii) It has the ability to meet
44、the defined requirements When the learning requirements are changed, the organization shall amend relevant documents and make relevant personnel aware of the changed requirements. Records shall be kept of this review of learning requirements. 9 Learner Communication The educational organization shal
45、l determine and implement effective arrangements for communicating with learners in relation to: i) Course information ii) Learning plans, including curriculum iii) Feedback from learners, including learner complaints 11 Design and Development in Training/Educational Organization 11.1 Design and Dev
46、elopment Planning The organization shall plan and control the development of education/training for the benefit of learners. Control activities shall be appropriate to the purpose and duration of the education/training service. Procedures shall ensure that appropriate instruction materials match ins
47、truction requirements. Learning/Training needs assessments shall include learner achievement and system effectiveness. These assessments shall include performance requirements to determine: i) How instruction can help learners become competent ii) How new requirements can be met iii) Which specific
48、measures of instructional effectiveness are appropriate iv) What skills match curricular requirements These assessments shall provide information that can be used in the instruction review process. A needs analysis report can provide input to the instructional design process by describing the result
49、s of the needs assessment and stating the goals for design. A development process shall be documented and used by developers. These processes include the sequence of steps in the development process; the personnel involved, the review process, and associated criteria. Where experimental validation of instruction is not practicable, a peer review process may be adopted. 20 ABSGUIDE FOR CERTIFICATION OF MARITIME EDUCATION FACILITIES AND TRAINING COURSES (G-CMET) .2013 Section 6 Service Delivery 11.3 Design and Development Input The educational/training or
