Glossary of learning areas
Law, policies, rules and procedures
Learning in relation to all international, EU, regional, national and organisational guiding documents that relate to and regulate all activities connected with the considered coast guard function
Cooperation with national, EU and international partners
Learning related to all activities connected with the referred coast guard function, carried out in conjunction with external stakeholders
Communication
Learning related to the exchange of information (orally and/or in written) between two or more subjects
Reporting and logging
Learning related to the drafting of reports (including also standardised format) and the maintenance of records
Information and data management
Learning related to the management of information and data that is not currently qualified as intelligence
Tools and equipment
Learning related to the practical use of tools, devices and equipment used to support the considered coast guard function
Risk management
Learning related to risk techniques and their use for the identification, assessment and prioritisation of risks that impact on the referred coast guard function
Intelligence
Learning related to gathering information with the potential to become intelligence and acting accordingly within the organizational mandate and in cooperation with the relevant authorities
Investigation
Learning related to gathering information and evidence on possible infringements, according with the organisational mandate and in cooperation with the relevant authorities
Use of force
Learning related to the use of coercive measures, including the use of weapons, during the activities connected to the considered coast guard function
Search and seizure
Learning related to the search and seizure of goods and detention of persons suspected of illegal acts
Health and safety
Learning of knowledge and implementation of principles and procedures to ensure health, safety and security of persons at work
Human resources, supervision and leadership
Learning related to working with individuals and groups, e.g. performance management, influencing and enabling others to contribute to achieve organisational
Operational management
Learning related to the planning, conducting, controlling and evaluation of activities connected to the referred coast guard function
Inspection and survey
Learning related to the verification of compliance with all applicable rules
Security assessment and plans
Learning related to the security assessment and plans for ships, port and port facilities as relevant
Documentary checks
Learning related to checking documents or forms related to specific activities connected with the related coast guard function
Certification and standards
Learning related to the verification of standards and the issuing of certifications connected with the referred coast guard function
Monitoring activities
Learning related to tracking and monitoring the activities occurring in the maritime domain in support to the considered coast guard function
Strategy and planning
Learning related to the development and evaluation of measures taken to achieve organisational goals
Resource management
Learning related to the effective and efficient allocation and management of available resources and assets to achieve organisational goals
Training
Learning related to the training of personnel and maintenance of professional standards, including their certification and qualification
KNOWLEDGE
- Outline specific national, EU and international laws relevant to maritime safety
- Outline specific national, EU and international procedures, recommendations and guidelines relevant to maritime safety
- Outline the structure and responsibilities of national authorities for the implementation and enforcement of maritime safety legislation
SKILLS
- Implement specific procedures of partnerships and cooperation agreements relevant to maritime safety
- Demonstrate a range of skills and techniques to enable effective written and oral communications including the use of international standard maritime phraseology in routine communications
- Gather and store information and data, using a specific range of information handling and communication systems, in compliance with data protection and confidentiality requirements
- Use basic tools and equipment relevant to maritime safety
- Maintain and update records of activities related to maritime safety and draft clear and complete related reports
- Work effectively with individuals and groups to achieve established goals, recognising roles and responsibilities
- Maintain a limited range of equipment in accordance with defined guidelines
- Identify learning opportunities to improve personal and professional skills and competences
- Apply health and safety rules in individual work activities
KNOWLEDGE
- Outline principles of ships organization and working arrangements
- Outline procedures for maritime safety inspections and surveys
KNOWLEDGE
- Recognise indicators of actual or potential maritime distress situations during vessel monitoring activities
- Describe the basic elements of navigation and kinematics, nautical charts and other nautical publications
- Outline the principles of port operations, port layouts and ship movements
- Outline specific contingency plans relevant to the vessel traffic service area of responsibility
- Outline a range of aids to navigation relevant to maritime environments
- Outline the services provided in the VTS area
SKILLS
- Follow established procedures to transmit and receive ship-to-shore and shore-to-shore communications in a range of vessel traffic monitoring activities
- Collect information relevant to VTS activities
- Recognise and mitigate a range of hazards common to vessel traffic service activities
- Apply techniques to maintain concentration and attention of details and manage stress
- Apply techniques to monitor traffic in vessel traffic service area
KNOWLEDGE
- Outline the key features of the maritime trade sector
- Describe a range of national, EU and international laws relevant to maritime safety
- Describe a range of relevant international, EU and national procedures, recommendations and guidelines applicable to a broad range of fields related to maritime safety
- Outline a range of national, EU and international legislation on pollution prevention and control
- Explain national and international regulations and procedures on radio communications
- Recognise the budgetary, logistic and resource implications of operational decisions
- Outline the health and safety rules applicable for operational staff
SKILLS
- Evaluate the implementation of procedures related to maritime safety and cooperation agreements
- Demonstrate effective communication skills and techniques in a range of complex situations
- Evaluate and share regular information derived from a range of sources, in accordance with procedures and protocols and in compliance with data protection and confidentiality requirements
- Use a broad range of tools and equipment relevant to maritime safety activities
- Evaluate records and reports of maritime safety activities for accuracy, comprehensiveness and appropriate level of detail
- Apply tools and techniques to supervise staff performance and provide constructive feedback
- Apply basic concepts and tools to develop and evaluate plans
- Maintain a range of equipment in accordance with guidelines
- Assess and motivate staff professional development, promoting appropriate training
KNOWLEDGE
- Describe ships organization and working arrangements
- Outline the maritime safety conditions for ships access into port
- Describe procedures for maritime safety inspection and surveys
- Describe the grounds for conducting detailed inspections or detaining a ship
- Outline the standards of documentation and certificates compliance according to a range of maritime safety laws
SKILLS
- Apply a range of techniques to support maritime safety inspection and survey activities
Maritime education and training institutions, recognised organisation, notified bodies
KNOWLEDGE
- Define and explain procedures for communication and reporting with relevant external bodies to be audited
- Outline a range of auditing techniques for relevant external bodies to be audited
KNOWLEDGE
- Define and interpret local bylaws, circulars, guidance, notes and accepted procedures on vessel traffic management
- Describe a range of maritime search and rescue procedures relevant to vessel traffic monitoring activities
- Describe a range of nautical and port operations
- Identify potential involvement for vessel traffic services in the context of contingency plans relevant to the vessel traffic service area of responsibility
- Describe the functions of aids to navigation relevant to maritime environments
SKILLS
- Evaluate and improve formal written and oral communications during vessel traffic monitoring activities
- Analyse all available information relevant to ship type, meteorological and hydrographical conditions that may influence the flow of traffic within a VTS area
- Apply a range of tactical techniques to prevent or mitigate actual and potential risks in vessel traffic service activities
- Apply basic elements of navigation and kinematics to regular vessel traffic service activities
- Apply procedures to recognise, mitigate and prevent occupational stress and fatigue
- Provide the range of vessel traffic services
KNOWLEDGE
- Describe the maritime trade sector in the context of maritime safety
- Define and interpret a broad range of national, EU and international legal frameworks relevant to the different fields of maritime safety
- Define and distinguish relevant international, EU and national procedures, recommendations and guidelines applicable to a broad range of fields related to maritime safety
- Explain national, EU and international legislation on pollution prevention and control
- Critically evaluate national and international regulations and procedures on radio communications
SKILLS
- Demonstrate advanced professional communication skills including negotiation, mediation techniques and ensure implementation of communication strategies
- Systematically evaluate existing tools and equipment used for maritime safety activities and identify potential new tools, equipment and technology
- Critically evaluate and improve reporting and record keeping mechanisms for maritime safety
- Apply a broad range of staff management principles and techniques
- Apply a range of concepts and tools to develop and evaluate plans
- Plan and evaluate the use of all resources to achieve operational objectives
- Ensure organisational equipment and assets are maintained in accordance with guidelines and schedules
AUTONOMY AND RESPONSIBILITY
- Ensure the implementation of partnerships and cooperation agreements related to a broad range of maritime safety fields
- Evaluate the implications of sharing information, not covered by procedures, with internal and external stakeholders
- Review performances of individuals and groups and implement measures to create and sustain an inclusive and collaborative work environment
- Develop and review training programmes, promoting lifelong learning opportunities within the organisation
- Evaluate and improve rules and measures to protect the health and safety of all persons involved in maritime safety activities
KNOWLEDGE
- Explain procedures for maritime safety inspection and surveys
SKILLS
- Evaluate compliance with maritime safety conditions for ships access into port
- Conduct a broad range of surveys and inspections according to international, EU and national legislation and procedures, ensuring compliance with safety requirements
- Critically evaluate the results of surveys and inspections to identify emerging trends to support relevant planning
- Assess standards and conditions to issue, verify and endorse maritime safety related certification
AUTONOMY AND RESPONSIBILITY
- Justify the decision to conduct detailed inspections or detain a ship in the context of relevant procedures and professional judgement
Maritime education and training institutions, recognised organisation, notified bodies
KNOWLEDGE
- Conduct a full audit of the quality of relevant external bodies in accordance with national and international applicable standards and procedures
SKILLS
- Implement rules and procedures for monitoring the activity of relevant external bodies to be audited
KNOWLEDGE
- Evaluate the organisation, responsibilities and legal implications associated with the vessel traffic service
- Evaluate the risks in unpredicted complex situations during vessel traffic service activities, prioritising the response options
- Explain a broad range of nautical and port operations
- Evaluate the functioning of a broad range of aids to navigation relevant to maritime environments
SKILLS
- Apply navigation and kinematics principles to complex vessel traffic service activities
- Develop plans and procedures to recognise, mitigate and prevent occupational stress and fatigue
- Evaluate the implementation of operational plans for maritime monitoring of vessel traffic service area
AUTONOMY AND RESPONSIBILITY
- Critically evaluate and improve the provision of vessel traffic services
KNOWLEDGE
- Critically evaluate the global and national trends of the maritime trade sector that impact on maritime safety
- Critically evaluate relevant national, EU and international policies related to maritime safety
- Critically evaluate national, EU and international legislation on pollution prevention and control
SKILLS
- Establish, develop and coordinate cooperation networks and agreements with national and international stakeholders relevant to the management of maritime safety fields
- Selectively apply a broad range of strategic leadership principles and techniques
- Critically evaluate the implementation of staff performance management systems
- Apply concepts and tools to evaluate organisational performance and manage quality and change
AUTONOMY AND RESPONSIBILITY
- Develop organisational strategies and tactics to communicate with a broad variety of national, international and public stakeholders
- Develop and assess information exchange procedures and protocols, ensuring compatibility with other national, EU and international information exchange procedures, while maintaining necessary levels of data protection
- Strategically evaluate and integrate new tools, equipment and technologies for maritime safety activities
- Employ appropriate tools and techniques to strategically manage resources, balancing organisational goals with stakeholders’ expectations
- Design and implement organisational training strategy to ensure the development and maintenance of staff skills, competences and related certification
- Develop, revise and promote health and safety strategies as integral part of organisational process
SKILLS
- Strategically plan and implement programs of surveys and inspections according to international, EU and national legislation and procedures
SKILLS
- Establish strategic objectives and priorities for maritime monitoring activities to achieve goals and needs of different relevant domains
AUTONOMY AND RESPONSIBILITY
- Develop, revise and promote risk management strategies applied to vessel traffic service activities as integral part of organisational process
- Develop plan and procedures to ensure the provision of vessel traffic services in case of emergency
KNOWLEDGE
- Outline specific international, EU and national laws, rules and procedures on maritime ship and port security
- Outline the conditions for preventing a ship from entering the port for maritime ship and port security reasons
- Outline the standards of documentation and certificates’ compliance according to a range of maritime ship and port security requirements
SKILLS
- Implement specific procedures of partnerships and cooperation agreements relevant to maritime ship and port security
- Demonstrate a range of skills and techniques to enable effective written and oral communications including the use of international standard maritime phraseology in routine communications
- Maintain and update records of activities related to maritime ship and port security and draft clear and complete reports
- Gather and store information and data, using a specific range of information handling and communication systems, in compliance with data protection and confidentiality requirements
- Use basic tools and equipment relevant to maritime ship and port security
- Recognise and mitigate a range of hazards common to maritime ship and port security activities
- Apply health and safety rules in individual work activities
- Work effectively with individuals and groups to achieve established goals, recognising roles and responsibilities
- Apply procedures to perform non complex inspection activities related to maritime ship and port security
- Maintain a limited range of equipment in accordance with defined guidelines
- Identify learning opportunities to improve personal and professional skills and competences
SKILLS
- Evaluate the implementation of procedures and cooperation agreements related to maritime ship and port security
- Demonstrate effective communication skills and techniques in a range of complex situations
- Evaluate records and reports of maritime ship and port security activities for accuracy, comprehensiveness and appropriate level of detail
- Evaluate and share regular information derived from a range of sources, in accordance with procedures and protocols and in compliance with data protection and confidentiality requirements
- Use a broad range of tools and equipment relevant to maritime ship and port security
- Apply a range of tactical techniques to prevent or mitigate actual and potential risks in maritime ship and port security activities
- Apply tools and techniques to supervise staff performance and provide constructive feedback
- Selectively apply security measures and procedures aboard ship and in port environment
- Apply a range of procedures to respond to ship security alerts
- Apply a range of techniques to brief, debrief and update operational personnel involved in maritime ship and port security activities
- Implement procedures to grant clearance to a ship for entering a port
- Describe concept and tools relevant to port/port facility security assessment
- Check documentation compliance against regulatory standards applicable in the filed of maritime ship and port security
- Apply basic concepts and tools to develop and evaluate plans
- Maintain a range of equipment in accordance with guidelines
AUTONOMY AND RESPONSIBILITY
- Assess and motivate staff professional development, promoting appropriate training
KNOWLEDGE
- Assess and motivate staff professional development, promoting appropriate training
- Describe a range of international, EU and national laws, rules and procedures on maritime ship and port security
- Describe the structure and responsibilities of national competent authority for the implementation and enforcement of maritime ship and port security
- Outline the health and safety rules applicable for operational staff involved in maritime ship and port security activities
- Describe and distinguish a range of inspection procedures and guidelines related to maritime ship and port security
- Describe concepts and tools to develop and evaluate non complex security plans
- Describe a broad range of security access control measures relevant to port/port facility
- Describe concept and tools relevant to ship security assessment and ship security plan
- Recognise the budgetary, logistic and resource implications of operational decisions
KNOWLEDGE
- Define and interpret a broad range of international, EU and national maritime ship and port security legal frameworks, and non-mandatory guidelines and recommendations
- Critically evaluate maritime ship and port security rules and procedures
- Explain the role and responsibilities of government, companies and designated persons in maritime ship and port security
- Describe and distinguish procedures for issuing, renewing, suspending and withdrawing certificates and other authorisation documents relevant maritime ship and port security
SKILLS
- Ensure the implementation of partnerships and cooperation agreements related to a broad range of maritime ship and port security activities
- Demonstrate advanced professional communication skills including negotiation, mediation techniques and ensure implementation of communication strategies
- Critically evaluate and improve reporting and record keeping mechanisms for maritime ship and port security
- Systematically evaluate existing tools and equipment used for maritime ship and port security activities and identify potential new tools, equipment and technology
- Evaluate the risks in unpredicted complex situations during maritime ship and port security activities, prioritising the response options
- Evaluate and improve rules and measures to protect the health and safety of all persons involved in maritime ship and port security activities
- Apply a broad range of staff management principles and techniques
- Critically evaluate ship and port control measures
- Implement all necessary actions in response to ship security alerts
- Manage a programme of disseminating good practice and lessons learned from maritime ship and port security
- Conduct complete inspections or surveys related to maritime ship and port security
- Plan different types of inspection to ensure maritime ship and port security
- Conduct security assessment of port/port facilities in accordance with regulatory frameworks
- Develop and evaluate port/port facilities security plans in accordance with the regulatory frameworks
- Evaluate the measures to control access to all of the areas in a port/port facility
- Evaluate ship security plans against certification standards
- Assess standards and conditions for issuing maritime ship and port security-related certificates and other authorisation documents
- Apply a range of concepts and tools to develop and evaluate plans
- Plan and evaluate the use of all resources to achieve operational objectives
- Ensure organisational equipment and assets are maintained in accordance with guidelines and schedules
AUTONOMY AND RESPONSIBILITY
- Evaluate the implications of sharing information, not covered by procedures, with internal and external stakeholders
- Review performances of individuals and groups and implement measures to create and sustain an inclusive and collaborative work environment
- Develop and review training programmes, promoting lifelong learning opportunities within the organisation
KNOWLEDGE
- Critically evaluate international, EU and national policies and strategies on maritime ship and port security
- Critically evaluate a broad range of procedures to manage and coordinate maritime ship and port security inspection activities
- Critically evaluate complex security plans and security assessment of port facilities/ports
SKILLS
- Strategically evaluate and integrate new tools, equipment and technologies for maritime ship and port security activities
- Selectively apply a broad range of strategic leadership principles and techniques
- Critically evaluate the implementation of staff performance management systems
- Coordinate large scale campaigns of inspections to achieve strategic goals relevant to maritime ship and port security
- Apply concepts and tools to evaluate organisational performance and manage quality and change
AUTONOMY AND RESPONSIBILITY
- Develop new procedures and instructions relevant to maritime ship and port security in compliance with national, EU and international policy and legal frameworks
- Establish, develop and coordinate cooperation networks and agreements with national and international stakeholders relevant to the management of maritime ship and port security
- Develop organisational strategies and tactics to communicate with a broad variety of national, international and public stakeholders
- Develop and assess information exchange procedures and protocols, ensuring compatibility with other national, EU and international information exchange procedures, while maintaining necessary levels of data protection
- Develop, revise and promote risk management strategies applied to maritime ship and port security activities as integral part of organisational process
- Develop, revise and promote health and safety strategies as integral part of organisational process
- Coordinate the response to ship security alerts in complex situations
- Employ appropriate tools and techniques to strategically manage resources, balancing organisational goals with stakeholders’ expectations
- Design and implement organisational training strategy to ensure the development and maintenance of staff skills, competences and related certification
KNOWLEDGE
- Outline a defined range of national, EU and international laws, rules and procedures relevant to maritime customs activities
- Outline a defined range of applicable rules and procedures on reporting formalities relevant to maritime customs activities
- Outline a defined range of applicable procedures for smuggling of goods at sea
- Describe the organisation policy and procedures related to the release of information to the public through any communication channel, including the media
- Outline the techniques to collect, classify and secure evidence of suspected smuggling of goods by sea
- Describe a range of watch procedures relevant to maritime customs activities
- Identify a range of different vessel types and the organisation of space on board
SKILLS
- Implement specific procedures of partnership and cooperation agreements relevant to maritime customs activities
- Demonstrate a range of skills and techniques to enable effective written and oral communications, including the use of international standard maritime phraseology
- Gather and store information and data, using a specific range of information handling and communication systems, in compliance with data protection and confidentiality requirements
- Use basic tools and equipment relevant to maritime customs activities
- Maintain and update records of activities related to maritime customs activities and draft clear and complete related reports
- Recognise and mitigate a range of hazards common to maritime customs activities
- Apply information gathering and reporting procedures related to maritime customs activities
- Apply procedures to take statements from witnesses or persons suspected of legal infringements related to smuggling of goods by sea
- Demonstrate a range of skills necessary for the use of force and coercive measures that comply with fundamental rights
- Conduct an effective search of goods, ships and persons in compliance with regulations, procedures and fundamental rights
- Apply health and safety rules in individual work activities
- Work effectively with individuals and groups to achieve established goals, recognising roles and responsibilities
- Apply techniques to maintain concentration and attention of details and manage stress
- Apply a range of rules and procedures relevant to specific maritime customs activities
- Perform specific inspection activities, including rummage, sampling and search of cargo carried by sea
- Apply a range of techniques to monitor cargo vessels and recognise suspicious deviation from usual routes
- Maintain personal issue and a limited range of equipment in accordance with defined guidelines
AUTONOMY AND RESPONSIBILITY
- Identify learning opportunities to improve personal and professional skills and competences
KNOWLEDGE
- Describe a range of national, EU and international laws, rules and procedures relevant to maritime customs activities, tax of import/export regulations
- Distinguish a range of applicable rules and procedures on reporting formalities relevant to maritime customs activities
- Describe a range of applicable procedures for smuggling of goods at sea
- Outline the health and safety rules applicable for operational staff involved in maritime customs activities
- Describe and distinguish a comprehensive range of watch procedures relevant to maritime customs activities
- Recognise the budgetary, logistic and resource implications of operational decisions
SKILLS
- Evaluate the implementation of procedures related to partnership and cooperation agreements relevant to maritime customs activities
- Demonstrate effective communication skills and techniques in a range of complex situations
- Evaluate and share regular information derived from a range of sources, in accordance with procedures and protocols and in compliance with data protection and confidentiality requirements
- Use a broad range of tools and equipment relevant to maritime customs activities
- Evaluate records and reports of maritime customs activities for accuracy, comprehensiveness and appropriate level of detail
- Apply a range of tactical techniques to prevent or mitigate actual and potential risks in maritime customs activities
- Identify and recognise the potential of information as intelligence
- Apply established procedures to collect, classify and secure evidence of suspected smuggling of goods by sea
- Use force and coercive measures to protect security and safety of persons and property in accordance with fundamental rights
- Detain persons and seize property in compliance with law, procedures and fundamental rights legislation
- Apply tools and techniques to supervise staff performance and provide constructive feedback
- Apply procedures to recognise, mitigate and prevent occupational stress and fatigue
- Evaluate the implementation of a range of rules and procedures relevant to specific maritime customs activities
- Evaluate the implementation of a range of inspection activities, including rummage, sampling and search of cargo carried by sea
- Evaluate the effectiveness of operational monitoring activities
- Apply basic concepts and tool to develop and evaluate plans
- Maintain a range of equipment in accordance with guidelines
- Assess and motivate staff professional development, promoting appropriate training
KNOWLEDGE
- Define and interpret national, EU and international laws, rules and procedures relevant to maritime customs activities
- Define and interpret maritime laws and rules, including maritime zones and sovereignty spaces
- Evaluate a broad range of applicable procedures for smuggling of goods at sea
- Define and explain the legal framework related to detection procedures and offender prosecution
SKILLS
- Ensure the implementation of partnerships and cooperation agreements relevant to maritime customs activities
- Demonstrate advanced professional communication skills including negotiation, mediation techniques and ensure implementation of communication strategies
- Systematically evaluate existing tools and equipment used for maritime customs activities and identify potential new tools, equipment and technology
- Critically evaluate and improve reporting and record keeping mechanisms for maritime customs activities
- Differentiate between levels and quality of information and share it for intelligence purposes
- Coordinate search, seizure and detention activities ensuring compliance with procedures and fundamental rights
- Evaluate and improve rules and measures to protect the health and safety of all persons involved in maritime customs activities
- Apply a broad range of staff management principles and techniques
- Develop plans and procedures to recognise, mitigate and prevent occupational stress and fatigue
- Develop operational plans relevant to a range of maritime customs activities
- Develop and coordinate inspection activities including rummage, sampling, search activities and quality checks
- Apply a range of concepts and tools to develop and evaluate plans
- Plan and evaluate the use of all resources to achieve operational objectives
- Ensure organisational equipment and assets are maintained in accordance with guidelines and schedules
AUTONOMY AND RESPONSIBILITY
- Manage relationships with the media and the release of public information, balancing public expectations with organisational responsibilities, data protection and confidentiality requirements
- Evaluate the implications of sharing information, not covered by procedures, with internal and external stakeholders
- Evaluate the risks in unpredicted complex situations during maritime customs activities, prioritising the response options
- Assess individual and tactical responses to threats that endanger the security and safety of persons or property in accordance with fundamental rights
- Review performances of individuals and groups and implement measures to create and sustain an inclusive and collaborative work environment
- Establish operational priorities for monitoring activities
- Develop and review training programmes, promoting lifelong learning opportunities within the organisation
KNOWLEDGE
- Critically evaluate the existing legal and procedural frameworks relevant to maritime customs activities
SKILLS
- Strategically evaluate and integrate new tools, equipment and technologies for maritime customs activities
- Selectively apply a broad range of strategic leadership principles and techniques
- Critically evaluate the implementation of staff performance management systems
- Apply concepts and tools to evaluate organisational performance and manage quality and change
AUTONOMY AND RESPONSIBILITY
- Establish, develop and coordinate cooperation networks and agreements relevant to maritime customs activities
- Develop organisational strategies and tactics to communicate with a broad variety of national, international and public stakeholders
- Develop and assess information exchange procedures and protocols, ensuring compatibility with other national, EU and international information exchange procedures, while maintaining necessary levels of data protection
- Develop, revise and promote risk management strategies applied to maritime customs activities as integral part of organisational process
- Establish priorities for intelligence gathering and dissemination, recognising the strategic implications of maritime customs activities intelligence
- Develop, revise and promote health and safety strategies as integral part of organisational process
- Establish strategic tasks and targets for maritime monitoring and surveillance activities
- Employ appropriate tools and techniques to strategically manage resources, balancing organisational goals with stakeholders' expectations
- Design and implement organisational training strategy to ensure the development and maintenance of staff skills, competences and related certification
KNOWLEDGE
- Outline the basic principles of laws and procedures relevant to trafficking and smuggling at sea
- Outline the structure and responsibilities of the national authorities in charge of the implementation and enforcement of laws applicable to smuggling and trafficking at sea
- Describe the organisation policy and procedures related to the release of information to the public through any communication channel, including the media
- Outline the basics of open source, human and covert intelligence methods relevant to the trafficking and smuggling activities at sea
- Outline the techniques to collect, classify and secure evidence of suspected trafficking and smuggling activities at sea
- Outline a range of tactical intervention techniques relevant to trafficking and smuggling at sea
- Outline monitoring techniques to detect indicators of potential trafficking and smuggling at sea
- Outline procedures and techniques for maritime surveillance of trafficking and smuggling at sea
SKILLS
- Implement specific procedures of partnership and cooperation agreements relevant to tackle trafficking and smuggling at sea
- Demonstrate a range of skills and techniques to enable effective written and oral communications
- Gather and store information and data, using a specific range of information handling and communication systems, in compliance with data protection and confidentiality requirements
- Use basic tools and equipment relevant to prevent, detect and respond to trafficking and smuggling at sea
- Recognise and mitigate a range of hazards common to a range of activities to tackle trafficking and smuggling at sea
- Apply procedures to take statements from witnesses or persons suspected of legal infringements related to trafficking and smuggling
- Demonstrate a range of skills necessary for the use of force and coercive measures that comply with fundamental rights
- Apply health and safety rules in work activities
- Work effectively with individuals and groups to achieve established goals, recognising roles and responsibilities
- Maintain personal issue and a limited range of equipment in accordance with defined guidelines
- Maintain and update records of activities related to counter-trafficking and anti-smuggling and draft clear and complete related reports
AUTONOMY AND RESPONSIBILITY
- Identify learning opportunities to improve personal and professional skills and competences
KNOWLEDGE
- Describe a range of national and international of laws and procedures relevant to trafficking and smuggling at sea
- Outline the health and safety rules applicable for operational staff
- Recognise the budgetary, logistic and resource implications of operational decisions
SKILLS
- Evaluate the implementation of procedures related to partnership and cooperation agreements relevant to tackle trafficking and smuggling at sea
- Demonstrate effective communication skills and techniques in a range of complex situations
- Evaluate and share regular information derived from a range of sources, in accordance with procedures and protocols and in compliance with data protection and confidentiality requirements
- Use a broad range of tools and equipment relevant to prevent, detect and respond to trafficking and smuggling at sea
- Apply a range of tactics and techniques to prevent or mitigate actual and potential risks during surveillance, interception and boarding vessels suspected of involvement in trafficking and smuggling at sea
- Classify relevant information as intelligence related to trafficking and smuggling activities at sea
- Apply established procedures to collect, classify and secure evidence of suspected trafficking and smuggling activities at sea
- Collate information, reports and evidence to construct a case file related to suspected trafficking and smuggling at sea for submission to administrative or judicial proceedings
- Plan and conduct a structured interview of persons suspected of involvement in non-complex trafficking and smuggling legal infringements, in accordance with policies and procedures
- Apply a range of tactical intervention techniques relevant to trafficking and smuggling at sea
- Apply a range of techniques to brief, debrief and update operational personnel
- Conduct an effective search of vessels, goods and persons on board for evidence of trafficking and smuggling at sea in compliance with law and procedures
- Use force and coercive measures to protect security and safety of persons and property in accordance with fundamental rights
- Apply a range of monitoring tools and techniques to detect indicators of potential trafficking and smuggling at sea
- Apply procedures and techniques for maritime surveillance activities based on indicators of trafficking and smuggling at sea
- Apply basic concepts and tool to develop and evaluate plans
- Maintain a range of equipment in accordance with guidelines
- Evaluate records and reports of counter-trafficking and anti-smuggling activities for accuracy, comprehensiveness and appropriate level of detail
AUTONOMY AND RESPONSIBILITY
- Apply tools and techniques to supervise staff performance and provide constructive feedback
- Assess and motivate staff professional development, promoting appropriate training
KNOWLEDGE
- Define and interpret national and international of laws and procedures relevant to trafficking and smuggling at sea
SKILLS
- Ensure the implementation of partnerships and cooperation agreements relevant to tackle trafficking and smuggling at sea
- Demonstrate advanced professional communication skills including negotiation, mediation techniques and ensure implementation of communication strategies
- Systematically evaluate existing tools and equipment relevant to prevent, detect and respond to trafficking and smuggling at sea and identify potential new tools, equipment and technology
- Evaluate the risks in unpredicted complex situations during surveillance, interception and boarding vessels suspected of involvement in trafficking and smuggling at sea, prioritising the response options
- Conduct intelligence analyses to inform detection and investigation activities related to trafficking and smuggling activities at sea
- Plan and conduct a structured interview of persons suspected of involvement in complex trafficking and smuggling legal infringements in accordance with policies and procedures
- Develop and implement operational plans to detect, shadow, intercept and board vessels suspected of trafficking and smuggling at sea
- Manage a programme of disseminating good practice and lessons learned from counter trafficking and anti-smuggling activities
- Coordinate search and seizure activities related to trafficking and smuggling at sea in compliance with law and procedures
- Evaluate and improve rules and measures to protect the health and safety of all staff
- Apply a broad range of staff management principles and techniques
- Apply a range of concepts and tools to develop and evaluate plans
- Plan and evaluate the use of all resources to achieve operational objectives
- Ensure organisational equipment and assets are maintained in accordance with guidelines and schedules
AUTONOMY AND RESPONSIBILITY
- Manage relationships with the media and the release of public information, balancing public expectations with organisational responsibilities, data protection and confidentiality requirements
- Evaluate the implications of sharing information, not covered by procedures, with internal and external stakeholders
- Evaluate case files related to suspected trafficking and smuggling at sea against legal and evidential standards
- Assess individual and tactical responses to threats that endanger the security and safety of persons or property in accordance with fundamental rights
- Review performances of individuals and groups and implement measures to create and sustain an inclusive and collaborative work environment
- Develop and review training programmes, promoting lifelong learning opportunities within the organisation
- Critically evaluate and improve reporting and record keeping mechanisms for counter-trafficking and anti-smuggling activities
KNOWLEDGE
- Critically evaluate international, European and national maritime legal frameworks relevant to trafficking and smuggling at sea
SKILLS
- Strategically evaluate and integrate new tools, equipment and technologies relevant to prevent, detect and respond to trafficking and smuggling at sea
- Selectively apply a broad range of strategic leadership principles and techniques
- Critically evaluate the implementation of staff performance management systems
- Apply concepts and tools to evaluate organisational performance and manage quality and change
AUTONOMY AND RESPONSIBILITY
- Establish, develop and coordinate cooperation networks and agreements relevant to tackle trafficking and smuggling at sea
- Develop organisational strategies and tactics to communicate with a broad variety of national, international and public stakeholders
- Develop and assess information exchange procedures and protocols, ensuring compatibility with other national, EU and international information exchange procedures, while maintaining necessary levels of data protection
- Monitor, revise and adjust risk management strategies applicable to surveillance, interception and boarding vessels suspected of involvement in trafficking and smuggling at sea as integral part of organisational process
- Ensure the intelligence lead strategic management of resources for the investigation of trafficking and smuggling at sea
- Evaluate and adapt the operational plans to address significant unexpected circumstances relevant to trafficking and smuggling at sea
- Develop, revise and promote health and safety strategies as integral part of organisational process
- Employ appropriate tools and techniques to strategically manage resources, balancing organisational goals with stakeholders’ expectations
- Design and implement organisational training strategy to ensure the development and maintenance of staff skills, competences and related certification
KNOWLEDGE
- Outline a limited range of principles of national, EU and international legislation and regulations on the law of the sea
- Outline a limited range of principles of national, EU and international legislation, plans and procedures on maritime traffic and monitoring
- Recognise a range of vessel types and their related activities
SKILLS
- Implement specific procedures of partnership and cooperation agreements relevant to maritime monitoring and surveillance activities
- Demonstrate a range of skills and techniques to enable effective written and oral communications including the use of international standard maritime phraseology in routine communications
- Gather and store information and data, using a specific range of information handling and communication systems, in compliance with data protection and confidentiality requirements
- Use basic tools and equipment relevant for vessel traffic monitoring
- Use a wide range of positioning tools to plot and update the position of sensitive targets
- Maintain and update records of activities related to vessel monitoring and surveillance activities and draft clear and complete related reports
- Recognise and mitigate a range of hazards common to vessel monitoring and surveillance activities
- Apply information gathering and reporting procedures related to vessel monitoring and surveillance
- Identify indicators of a range of infringements of maritime law
- Apply health and safety rules in individual work activities
- Work effectively with individuals and groups to achieve established goals, recognising roles and responsibilities
- Apply a range of tools and techniques for maritime monitoring and surveillance activities
- Apply techniques to maintain concentration and attention of details and manage stress
AUTONOMY AND RESPONSIBILITY
- Identify learning opportunities to improve personal and professional skills and competences
KNOWLEDGE
- Describe a range of national, EU and international legislation and regulations on the law of the sea
- Describe a range of national, EU and international legislation, plans and procedures on maritime traffic monitoring
- Outline the health and safety rules applicable for operational staff
- Recognise a broad range of vessel types and their related activities
SKILLS
- Evaluate the implementation of procedures related to partnership and cooperation agreements relevant to maritime monitoring and surveillance
- Demonstrate effective communication skills and techniques in a range of complex situations
- Use a broad range of tools and equipment relevant for vessel traffic monitoring
- Evaluate records and reports of vessel monitoring and surveillance activities for accuracy, comprehensiveness and appropriate level of detail
- Apply a range of tactical techniques to prevent or mitigate actual and potential risks in vessel monitoring and surveillance activities
- Identify and recognise the potential of information as intelligence
- Detect a range of suspected infringements of maritime law
- Apply tools and techniques to supervise staff performance and provide constructive feedback
- Implement specific maritime monitoring and surveillance activities in accordance with the operational plan
- Apply procedures to recognise, mitigate and prevent occupational stress and fatigue
- Recognise the budgetary, logistic and resource implications of operational decisions
- Assess and motivate staff professional development, promoting appropriate training
AUTONOMY AND RESPONSIBILITY
- Evaluate and share regular information derived from a range of sources, in accordance with procedures and protocols and in compliance with data protection and confidentiality requirements
KNOWLEDGE
- Define and explain a broad range of national, EU and international legislation and regulations on the law of the sea
- Define and explain a range of national, EU and international legislation, plans and procedures on maritime traffic monitoring
SKILLS
- Ensure the implementation of partnerships and cooperation agreements relevant to maritime monitoring and surveillance
- Demonstrate advanced professional communication skills including negotiation, mediation techniques and ensure implementation of communication strategies
- Systematically evaluate existing tools and equipment used for vessel traffic monitoring activities and identify potential new tools, equipment and technology
- Evaluate the risks in unpredicted complex situations during vessel monitoring and surveillance activities, prioritising the response options
- Differentiate between levels and quality of information and share it for intelligence purposes
- Evaluate and improve rules and measures to protect the health and safety of all staff
- Apply a broad range of staff management principles and techniques
- Evaluate the implementation of operational plans for maritime monitoring and surveillance
- Develop plans and procedures to recognise, mitigate and prevent occupational stress and fatigue
- Plan and evaluate the use of all resources to achieve operational objectives
AUTONOMY AND RESPONSIBILITY
- Evaluate the implications of sharing information, not covered by procedures, with internal and external stakeholders
- Critically evaluate and improve reporting and record keeping mechanisms for vessel monitoring and surveillance activities
- Review performances of individuals and groups and implement measures to create and sustain an inclusive and collaborative work environment
- Develop and review training programmes, promoting lifelong learning opportunities within the organisation
KNOWLEDGE
- Critically evaluate national, EU and international legal frameworks and rules on the law of the sea
- Critically evaluate national, EU and international policies and strategies related to maritime traffic monitoring, surveillance activities and priorities
SKILLS
- Strategically evaluate and integrate new tools, equipment and technologies for vessel traffic monitoring and surveillance activities
- Selectively apply a broad range of strategic leadership principles and techniques
- Critically evaluate the implementation of staff performance management systems
AUTONOMY AND RESPONSIBILITY
- Establish, develop and coordinate cooperation networks and agreements relevant to maritime monitoring and surveillance
- Develop organisational strategies and tactics to communicate with a broad variety of national, international and public stakeholders
- Develop and assess information exchange procedures and protocols, ensuring compatibility with other national, EU and international information exchange procedures, while maintaining necessary levels of data protection
- Develop, revise and promote risk management strategies applied to vessel monitoring and surveillance activities as integral part of organisational process
- Establish priorities for intelligence gathering and dissemination, recognising the strategic implications of vessel monitoring and surveillance intelligence
- Develop, revise and promote health and safety strategies as integral part of organisational process
- Establish strategic objectives and priorities for maritime monitoring and surveillance activities, balancing goals and needs of different relevant domains
- Employ appropriate tools and techniques to strategically manage resources, balancing organisational goals with stakeholders' expectations
- Design and implement organisational training strategy to ensure the development and maintenance of staff skills, competences and related certification
KNOWLEDGE
- Outline a limited range of international, EU and national maritime legislation relevant for maritime pollution prevention and response
- Outline the structure and responsibilities of the national authorities in charge of the implementation and enforcement of laws applicable to maritime pollution prevention and response
- Outline specific international, EU and national maritime environmental procedures and guidelines
- Outline a range of contingency plans related to maritime environment protection and response
- Describe local maritime environment and geographical features
- Outline specific polluting substances and their classification relevant to maritime environment
SKILLS
- Implement specific procedures of partnership and cooperation agreements relevant to maritime pollution prevention and response
- Demonstrate a range of skills and techniques to enable effective written and oral communications including the use of international standard maritime phraseology in routine communications
- Gather and store information and data, using a specific range of information handling and communication systems, in compliance with data protection and confidentiality requirements
- Use basic tools and equipment relevant to maritime pollution prevention and response
- Maintain and update records of activities related to maritime pollution prevention and response and draft clear and complete related reports
- Recognise and mitigate a range of hazards common to maritime pollution prevention and response activities
- Apply health and safety rules in individual work activities
- Work effectively with individuals and groups to achieve established goals, recognising roles and responsibilities
- Maintain a limited range of equipment in accordance with defined guidelines
- Apply response techniques and procedures for common polluting substances
AUTONOMY AND RESPONSIBILITY
- Identify learning opportunities to improve personal and professional skills and competences
KNOWLEDGE
- Outline marine pollution investigation techniques
- Outline the techniques to collect, classify and secure evidence of suspected infringements related to maritime pollution
- Describe a range of techniques and procedures for inspections relevant to maritime environment protection
SKILLS
- Identify different waste goods and related waste management practices and procedures aboard ships
KNOWLEDGE
- Describe the purposes and methods of monitoring and patrolling in maritime environment protection activities
SKILLS
- Apply a range of sampling techniques relevant to marine environment protection activities
KNOWLEDGE
- Describe a range of international, EU and national maritime legislation relevant for maritime pollution prevention and response
- Describe the structure and responsibilities of the national authorities in charge of the implementation and enforcement of laws applicable to maritime pollution prevention and response
- Describe a range of international, EU and national maritime environmental procedures, recommendations and guidelines
- Outline the health and safety rules applicable for operational staff involved in maritime pollution prevention and response activities
- Recognise the budgetary, logistic and resource implications of operational decisions
- Recognise and describe a broad range of polluting substances relevant to maritime environment
SKILLS
- Evaluate the implementation of procedures related to partnership and cooperation agreements relevant to maritime pollution prevention and response
- Demonstrate effective communication skills and techniques in a range of complex situations
- Evaluate and share regular information derived from a range of sources, in accordance with procedures and protocols and in compliance with data protection and confidentiality requirements
- Use a broad range of tools and equipment relevant to maritime pollution prevention and response activities
- Evaluate records and reports of maritime pollution prevention and response activities for accuracy, comprehensiveness and appropriate level of detail
- Apply a range of tactical techniques to prevent or mitigate actual and potential risks in maritime pollution prevention and response activities
- Apply tools and techniques to supervise staff performance and provide constructive feedback
- Assess and motivate staff professional development, promoting appropriate training
- Maintain a range of equipment in accordance with guidelines
- Apply a range of techniques to brief, debrief and update operational personnel
- Apply a range of procedures of the contingency plans relevant to maritime protection and response
- Selectively apply response techniques and procedures for a broad range of polluting substances
AUTONOMY AND RESPONSIBILITY
- Adapt operational procedures to accommodate local maritime environment and geographical features in maritime pollution prevention and response activities
KNOWLEDGE
- Describe the marine environment protection elements of the ship safety management system
SKILLS
- Apply marine pollution investigation techniques
- Apply established procedures to collect, classify and secure evidence of suspected infringements related to maritime pollution
- Apply a range of techniques and procedures for inspections relevant to maritime environment
SKILLS
- Evaluate the collection and selection of samples relevant to marine environment protection activities
- Apply tactics for monitoring and patrolling relevant to maritime environment protection activities
KNOWLEDGE
- Define and interpret international, EU and national maritime legislation relevant for maritime pollution prevention and response
- Explain the structure and responsibilities of the national authorities in charge of the implementation and enforcement of laws applicable to maritime pollution prevention and response
- Define and distinguish a broad range of relevant international, EU and national maritime environmental procedures, recommendations and guidelines
SKILLS
- Ensure the implementation of partnerships and cooperation agreements relevant to maritime pollution prevention and response
- Demonstrate advanced professional communication skills including negotiation, mediation techniques and ensure implementation of communication strategies
- Systematically evaluate existing tools and equipment used for maritime pollution prevention and response activities and identify potential new tools, equipment and technology
- Critically evaluate and improve reporting and record keeping mechanisms for maritime pollution prevention and response activities
- Evaluate the risks in unpredicted complex situations during maritime pollution prevention and response activities, prioritising the response options
- Evaluate and improve rules and measures to protect the health and safety of all persons involved in maritime pollution prevention and response activities
- Apply a broad range of staff management principles and techniques
- Plan and evaluate the use of all resources to achieve operational objectives
- Ensure organisational equipment and assets are maintained in accordance with guidelines and schedules
- Manage a programme of disseminating good practice and lessons learned from maritime pollution prevention and response operations
- Implement contingency plans related to maritime protection and response and evaluate relevant procedures
- Integrate local maritime environment and geographical features into maritime pollution prevention and response operational plans
- Apply combinations of response techniques and procedures for complex maritime pollution events
AUTONOMY AND RESPONSIBILITY
- Evaluate the implications of sharing information, not covered by procedures, with internal and external stakeholders
- Review performances of individuals and groups and implement measures to create and sustain an inclusive and collaborative work environment
- Develop and review training programmes, promoting lifelong learning opportunities within the organisation
KNOWLEDGE
- Define and distinguish a broad range of marine pollution investigation techniques
SKILLS
- Conduct marine pollution investigations according to the relevant legislation, procedures and guidelines
- Conduct inspections, ensuring that requirements of the EU and national maritime environmental legislation and procedures are complied
SKILLS
- Plan and coordinate monitoring and patrol activities of maritime areas to prevent and detect pollution events
KNOWLEDGE
- Critically evaluate international, EU and national maritime environmental policies and strategies
- Critically evaluate the structure and procedures of national authorities in charge of the implementation and enforcement of the laws applicable to maritime pollution prevention and response
- Critically evaluate international, EU and national maritime environmental legislation, procedures and guidelines
SKILLS
- Strategically evaluate and integrate new tools, equipment and technologies for maritime pollution prevention and response activities
- Selectively apply a broad range of strategic leadership principles and techniques
- Critically evaluate the implementation of staff performance management systems
AUTONOMY AND RESPONSIBILITY
- Establish, develop and coordinate cooperation networks and agreements relevant to maritime pollution prevention and response
- Develop organisational strategies and tactics to communicate with a broad variety of national, international and public stakeholders
- Develop and assess information exchange procedures and protocols, ensuring compatibility with other national, EU and international information exchange procedures, while maintaining necessary levels of data protection
- Develop, revise and promote risk management strategies applied to maritime pollution prevention and response operations as integral part of organisational process
- Develop, revise and promote health and safety strategies as integral part of organisational process related to maritime pollution prevention and response operations
- Design and implement organisational training strategy to ensure the development and maintenance of staff skills, competences and related certification
- Employ appropriate tools and techniques to strategically manage resources, balancing organisational goals with stakeholders’ expectations
- Critically evaluate and develop contingency plans for major complex maritime pollution response operations
- Coordinate the response to a major maritime environment pollution event
KNOWLEDGE
- Critically evaluate inspection processes both on board and ashore for maritime environment protection
AUTONOMY AND RESPONSIBILITY
- Critically evaluate the effectiveness of monitoring and patrol activities for the prevention and detection of maritime pollution events
KNOWLEDGE
- Outline specific national and international laws relevant to maritime search and rescue, including national search and rescue organisation and response
- Outline the procedures relevant for the handling of the different emergency phases during a maritime search and rescue event
- Describe the organisation policy and procedures related to the release of information to the public through any communication channel, including the media
- Apply established procedures to collect, secure and document information and evidence of a range of potential infringements of the law in maritime environments
- Describe the basic elements of navigation and kinematics, nautical charts and other nautical publications
- Describe local maritime environment and geographical features
- Outline the impact of human factors on maritime search and rescue activities
- Recognise major pollution events that may occur during maritime search and rescue operations
SKILLS
- Implement specific procedures of partnership and cooperation agreements in maritime search and rescue activities
- Follow established protocols and procedures to transmit and receive ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore communications during search and rescue activities
- Demonstrate a range of skills and techniques to enable effective written and oral communications including the use of international standard maritime phraseology in routine communications
- Gather and store information and data, using a specific range of information handling and communication systems, in compliance with data protection and confidentiality requirements
- Collect real time information on maritime search and rescue activities and related scenarios to facilitate situational awareness
- Use basic tools and equipment relevant to maritime search and rescue activities
- Use a wide range of positioning tools to plot and update the position of assets and other involved targets in maritime search and rescue activities
- Maintain and update records of activities related to maritime search and rescue activities and draft clear and complete related reports
- Recognise and mitigate a range of hazards common to maritime search and rescue activities
- Apply health and safety rules in individual work activities
- Work effectively with individuals and groups to achieve established goals, recognising roles and responsibilities
- Apply a range of search patterns and rescue techniques for maritime search and rescue activities
- Classify a maritime incident into the appropriate emergency phase and initiate the relevant operational procedures
- Apply a range of first response procedures to medical emergencies in maritime search and rescue activities
- Apply protocols and procedures for dealing with injured or deceased persons in maritime search and rescue events
- Apply techniques to maintain concentration and attention of details and manage stress
- Maintain personal issue and a limited range of equipment in accordance with defined guidelines
AUTONOMY AND RESPONSIBILITY
- Identify learning opportunities to improve personal and professional skills and competences
KNOWLEDGE
- Describe a range of national and international regulations relevant to the law of the sea, maritime search and rescue, including national search and rescue organisation and response
- Describe clearly the procedures, roles and duties relevant to handling a range of maritime search and rescue events
- Outline the health and safety rules applicable for operational staff
- Describe a range of salvage and towing techniques useful to complement maritime search and rescue activities
- Recognise the budgetary, logistic and resource implications of operational decisions
SKILLS
- Evaluate the implementation of procedures related to maritime search and rescue partnership and cooperation agreements
- Evaluate and improve formal written and oral communications during maritime search and rescue activities
- Demonstrate effective communication skills and techniques in a range of complex situations
- Evaluate and share regular information derived from a range of sources, in accordance with procedures and protocols and in compliance with data protection and confidentiality requirements
- Select information on maritime search and rescue activities to inform operational decision making
- Use a broad range of tools and equipment relevant to maritime search and rescue activities
- Evaluate records and reports of maritime search and rescue activities for accuracy, comprehensiveness and appropriate level of detail
- Apply a range of tactical techniques to prevent or mitigate actual and potential risks in maritime search and rescue activities
- Apply established procedures to collect, secure and document information and evidence of a broad range of potential infringements of the law in maritime environments
- Apply tools and techniques to supervise staff performance and provide constructive feedback
- Evaluate the ongoing effectiveness of search patterns and rescue techniques for maritime search and rescue activities
- Apply basic elements of navigation and kinematics to regular maritime environment and situations
- Implement specific activities in accordance with the rescue and recovery plan for a maritime search and rescue operation
- Apply a range of techniques to brief, debrief and update operational personnel
- Describe the implications of different weather and sea conditions on operational procedures in maritime search and rescue
- Adapt operational procedures to accommodate local maritime environment and geographical features in maritime search and rescue activities
- Evaluate the implementation of protocols and procedures for dealing with injured or deceased persons in maritime search and rescue events
- Implement procedures to interdict danger areas and exclusion zones involved in maritime search and rescue operations
- Identify a broad range of potential pollution events during maritime search and rescue operations
- Apply procedures to recognise, mitigate and prevent occupational stress and fatigue
- Apply basic concepts and tool to develop and evaluate plans
- Maintain a range of equipment in accordance with guidelines
- Assess and motivate staff professional development, promoting appropriate training
AUTONOMY AND RESPONSIBILITY
- Adapt operational procedures to accommodate a range of human factors in maritime search and rescue activities
- Implement relevant contingency plans to handle pollution events during maritime search and rescue operations
KNOWLEDGE
- Define and interpret national and international legal frameworks relevant to maritime search and rescue, including national search and rescue organisation and response
- Define and explain maritime and aeronautical search criteria, planning and execution, relevant to the coordination of air, maritime and shore based assets
- Define and distinguish salvage techniques and how to resource national towing and other assets as necessary for maritime search and rescue activities
SKILLS
- Ensure the implementation of partnerships and cooperation agreements related to maritime search and rescue activities
- Develop and implement the communication plan of maritime search and rescue operations
- Demonstrate advanced professional communication skills including negotiation, mediation techniques and ensure implementation of communication strategies
- Evaluate available information on maritime search and rescue activities in the context of the operational plan
- Systematically evaluate existing tools and equipment used for maritime search and rescue activities and identify potential new tools, equipment and technology
- Evaluate the risks in unpredicted complex situations during maritime search and rescue operations, prioritising the response options
- Evaluate and improve rules and measures to protect the health and safety of all persons involved in search and rescue operations
- Apply a broad range of tactical management principles to maritime search and rescue activities
- Match search patterns and rescue techniques with operational and environmental circumstances of maritime search and rescue activities
- Apply navigation and kinematics principles to complex maritime environment and situations
- Develop a rescue and recovery plan for a maritime search and rescue operation, ensuring the effective deployment of resources and expertise
- Manage a programme of disseminating good practice and lessons learned from maritime search and rescue events
- Evaluate the implications of the interdiction of temporary danger areas and/or exclusion zones involved in maritime search and rescue operations
- Develop plans and procedures to recognise, mitigate and prevent occupational stress and fatigue
- Apply a range of concepts and tools to develop and evaluate plans
- Plan, evaluate and coordinate the use of all resources to achieve operational objectives
- Ensure organisational equipment and assets are maintained in accordance with guidelines and schedules
AUTONOMY AND RESPONSIBILITY
- Manage relationships with the media and the release of public information, balancing public expectations with organisational responsibilities, data protection and confidentiality requirements
- Evaluate the implications of sharing information, not covered by procedures, with internal and external stakeholders
- Critically evaluate and improve reporting and record keeping mechanisms for maritime search and rescue activities
- Review performances of individuals and groups and implement measures to create and sustain an inclusive and collaborative work environment
- Adapt operational procedures to minimize potential hazards resulting from severe sea and weather conditions in maritime search and rescue activities
- Integrate local maritime environment and geographical features into maritime search and rescue operational plans
- Integrate the effect of human factors in the maritime search and rescue operational plan
- Develop protocols and procedures for the management of injured or deceased persons in cooperation with other the national competent authorities for maritime search and rescue events
- Develop and review training programmes, promoting lifelong learning opportunities within the organisation
KNOWLEDGE
- Critically evaluate national and international legal frameworks relevant to maritime search and rescue, in the wider context of other relevant coast guard functions and services
- Critically evaluate communication strategies, plans and procedures relevant to maritime search and rescue operations
SKILLS
- Develop organisational strategies and tactics to communicate with a broad variety of national, international and public stakeholders
- Strategically evaluate and integrate new tools, equipment and technologies for maritime search and rescue operations
- Develop, revise and promote risk management strategies applied to maritime search and rescue operations as integral part of organisational process
- Develop, revise and promote health and safety strategies as integral part of organisational process
- Selectively apply a broad range of strategic leadership principles and techniques
- Critically evaluate the implementation of staff performance management systems
- Manage complex maritime search and rescue operations involving external assets
- Apply concepts and tools to evaluate organisational performance and manage quality and change
AUTONOMY AND RESPONSIBILITY
- Establish, develop and coordinate cooperation networks and agreements relevant to the management of maritime search and rescue operations
- Develop and assess information exchange procedures and protocols, ensuring compatibility with other national, EU and international information exchange procedures, while maintaining necessary levels of data protection
- Manage a search and rescue operation in extreme sea and weather conditions
- Manage international cooperation protocols for dealing with foreign injured or deceased persons in maritime search and rescue
- Employ appropriate tools and techniques to strategically manage resources, balancing organisational goals with stakeholders’ expectations
- Design and implement organisational training strategy to ensure the development and maintenance of staff skills, competences and related certification
KNOWLEDGE
- Outline principles of specific international, EU and national legislation, plans and procedures on maritime safety relevant to ship casualty and maritime assistance service
- Outline the structure and responsibilities of national authority in charge of the maritime assistance service
- Describe the organisation policy and procedures related to the release of information to the public through any communication channel, including the media
- Describe local maritime environment and geographical features
- Outline the national maritime pollution response system
- Describe the basic elements of navigation and kinematics, nautical charts and other nautical publications
- Outline specific contingency plans relevant to ship casualty and maritime assistance service
- Outline a range of inspection techniques relevant to ship casualty event
SKILLS
- Implement specific procedures of partnership and cooperation agreements to provide a maritime assistance service
- Follow established protocols and procedures to transmit and receive ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore communications for the maritime assistance service
- Demonstrate a range of skills and techniques to enable effective written and oral communications including the use of international standard maritime phraseology in routine communications
- Gather and store information and data, using a specific range of information handling and communication systems, in compliance with data protection and confidentiality requirements
- Collect real time information on ship casualty and related scenarios to facilitate situational awareness
- Use basic tools and equipment relevant to maritime assistance services
- Use a wide range of positioning tools to plot and update the position of assets and other involved targets in search and rescue activities
- Maintain and update records of maritime assistance service activities and draft clear and complete related reports
- Recognise and mitigate a range of hazards common to ship casualty emergencies
- Apply health and safety rules in individual work activities
- Work effectively with individuals and groups to achieve established goals, recognising roles and responsibilities
- Recognise the conditions when a ship casualty may require a search and rescue operation
- Apply a range of tools and techniques for monitoring specific sea areas
- Maintain personal issue and a limited range of equipment in accordance with defined guidelines
AUTONOMY AND RESPONSIBILITY
- Identify learning opportunities to improve personal and professional skills and competences
KNOWLEDGE
- Describe a range of international, EU and national legislation, plans and procedures on maritime safety relevant to ship casualty and maritime assistance service
- Describe a range of procedures relevant to the management of maritime ship casualty and maritime assistance service
- Describe the structure and responsibilities of national authority in charge of providing maritime assistance services
- Outline the health and safety rules applicable for operational staff
- Describe a range of procedures and responsibilities of national maritime pollution response system
- Identify potential involvement for maritime assistance service in the context of contingency plans
- Recognise the budgetary, logistic and resource implications of operational decisions
SKILLS
- Evaluate the implementation of procedures of partnership and cooperation agreements related to a maritime assistance service
- Evaluate and improve formal written and oral communications in the context of the maritime assistance service
- Demonstrate effective communication skills and techniques in a range of complex situations
- Evaluate and share regular information derived from a range of sources, in accordance with procedures and protocols and in compliance with data protection and confidentiality requirements
- Select information on ship casualt to inform operational decision making
- Use a broad range of tools and equipment relevant to maritime assistance services
- Evaluate records and reports of maritime assistance service activities for accuracy, comprehensiveness and appropriate level of detail
- Apply a range of tactical techniques to prevent or mitigate actual and potential risks in ship casualty emergencies
- Apply tools and techniques to supervise staff performance and provide constructive feedback
- Adapt operational procedures to accommodate local maritime environment and geographical features in maritime assistance service activities
- Apply basic elements of navigation and kinematics to regular maritime assistance service activities
- Apply a range of procedures to respond to a ship in need of assistance
- Apply a range of procedures to respond to ship casualty events requiring a search and rescue operations
- Apply a range of techniques and procedures to support inspection activities relevant to ship casualty events
- Implement a range of maritime monitoring activities to identify potential situations needing maritime assistance service
- Apply basic concepts and tool to develop and evaluate plans
- Maintain a range of equipment in accordance with guidelines
- Assess and motivate staff professional development, promoting appropriate training
KNOWLEDGE
- Explain a broad range of international, EU and national legislation, plans and procedures on maritime safety relevant to ship casualty and maritime assistance service
- Define and interpret laws and guidelines on maritime assistance referring to the assignment of a place of refuge
SKILLS
- Ensure the implementation of partnerships and cooperation agreements related to maritime assistance services
- Develop and implement the communication plan for the maritime assistance service
- Demonstrate advanced professional communication skills including negotiation, mediation techniques and ensure implementation of communication strategies
- Evaluate available information on ship casualty in the context of the operational plan
- Systematically evaluate existing tools and equipment used for providing a maritime assistance service and identify potential new tools, equipment and technology
- Critically evaluate and improve reporting and record keeping mechanisms for maritime assistance activities
- Evaluate and improve rules and measures to protect the health and safety of all persons involved in maritime assistance service activities
- Apply a broad range of tactical management principles to maritime search and rescue activities
- Apply navigation and kinematics principles to complex maritime assistance service activities
- Evaluate the implementation of operational plans for maritime monitoring activities in the area of responsibility
- Apply a range of concepts and tools to develop and evaluate plans
- Plan, evaluate and coordinate the use of all resources to achieve operational objectives
- Ensure organisational equipment and assets are maintained in accordance with guidelines and schedules
AUTONOMY AND RESPONSIBILITY
- Manage relationships with the media and the release of public information, balancing public expectations with organisational responsibilities, data protection and confidentiality requirements
- Evaluate the implications of sharing information, not covered by procedures, with internal and external stakeholders
- Evaluate the risks in unpredicted complex situations during ship casualty emergencies, prioritising the response options
- Review performances of individuals and groups and implement measures to create and sustain an inclusive and collaborative work environment
- Integrate local maritime environment and geographical features into maritime assistance service operational plan
- Assess the request for a place of refuge from a ship in need of assistance for decision making
- Develop and review training programmes, promoting lifelong learning opportunities within the organisation
KNOWLEDGE
- Critically evaluate the political and legal frameworks related to ship casualty and maritime assistance service
- Critically evaluate communication strategies, plans and procedures relevant to the maritime assistance service
SKILLS
- Strategically evaluate and integrate new tools, equipment and technologies for providing maritime assistance services
- Selectively apply a broad range of strategic leadership principles and techniques
- Critically evaluate the implementation of staff performance management systems
- Apply concepts and tools to evaluate organisational performance and manage quality and change
AUTONOMY AND RESPONSIBILITY
- Establish, develop and coordinate cooperation networks and agreements relevant to the management of maritime assistance services
- Develop organisational strategies and tactics to communicate with a broad variety of national, international and public stakeholders
- Develop and assess information exchange procedures and protocols, ensuring compatibility with other national, EU and international information exchange procedures, while maintaining necessary levels of data protection
- Develop, revise and promote risk management strategies to handle ship casualty emergencies as integral part of organisational process
- Develop, revise and promote health and safety strategies as integral part of organisational process
- Critically evaluate the procedures to accept or refuse to accommodate a ship in need of assistance in a place of refuge
- Employ appropriate tools and techniques to strategically manage resources, balancing organisational goals with stakeholders’ expectations
- Design and implement organisational training strategy to ensure the development and maintenance of staff skills, competences and related certification
KNOWLEDGE
- Outline specific national and international laws relevant to maritime search and rescue, including national search and rescue organisation and response
- Outline the national maritime pollution response system
- Describe the organisation policy and procedures related to the release of information to the public through any communication channel, including the media
- Outline the features of major maritime accident and disaster events at sea
- Outline a range of hazardous and noxious substances carried at sea
- Recognise major pollution events that may occur at sea
- Describe the basic elements of navigation and kinematics, nautical charts and other nautical publications
- Describe local maritime environment and geographical features
- Outline the impact of human factors on maritime accident and disaster response activities
- Apply established procedures to collect, secure and document information and evidence of a range of potential infringements of the law in maritime environments
SKILLS
- Implement specific procedures of partnership and cooperation agreements for maritime accident and disaster response
- Follow established protocols and procedures to transmit and receive ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore communications during the activities of maritime accident and disaster response operations
- Demonstrate a range of skills and techniques to enable effective written and oral communications including the use of international standard maritime phraseology in routine communications
- Gather and store information and data, using a specific range of information handling and communication systems, in compliance with data protection and confidentiality requirements
- Collect real time information on maritime accident and disaster response activities and related scenarios to facilitate situational awareness
- Use basic tools and equipment relevant to maritime accident and disaster response activities
- Use a wide range of positioning tools to plot and update the position of assets and other involved targets in maritime accident and disaster response activities
- Maintain and update records of activities related to maritime accident and disaster response operations and draft clear and complete related reports
- Recognise and mitigate a range of hazards common to activities related to maritime accident and disaster response operations
- Apply health and safety rules in individual work activities
- Work effectively with individuals and groups to achieve established goals, recognising roles and responsibilities
- Maintain personal issue and a limited range of equipment in accordance with defined guidelines
- Apply a range of first response procedures to medical emergencies in maritime accident and disaster response operations
- Apply protocols and procedures for dealing with injured or deceased persons in maritime accident and disaster response operations
- Apply techniques to maintain concentration and attention of details and manage stress
AUTONOMY AND RESPONSIBILITY
- Identify learning opportunities to improve personal and professional skills and competences
KNOWLEDGE
- Describe a range of national and international regulations relevant to the law of the sea, maritime search and rescue, including national search and rescue organisation and response
- Describe the structure and a range of procedures of the national maritime pollution response system
- Describe principles of international, EU and national legislation on damage assessment and claims analysis relevant to maritime accident and disaster events
- Describe a range of relevant national rules and procedures on waste management related to maritime accident and disaster events
- Describe marine safety investigation system, role and responsibilities of relevant investigation bodies
- Outline the health and safety rules applicable for operational staff
- Recognise the budgetary, logistic and resource implications of operational decisions
- Describe a range of maritime accident and disaster events at sea
- Classify a broad range of hazardous and noxious substances carried at sea and related risks
SKILLS
- Demonstrate effective communication skills and techniques in a range of complex situations
- Select information on maritime accident and disaster response activities to inform operational decision making
- Use a broad range of tools and equipment relevant to maritime accident and disaster response activities
- Evaluate records and reports of activities related to maritime accident and disaster response operations for accuracy, comprehensiveness and appropriate level of detail
- Apply a range of tactical techniques to prevent or mitigate actual and potential risks in maritime accident and disaster response operations
- Maintain a range of equipment in accordance with guidelines
- Apply basic concepts and tool to develop and evaluate plans
- Identify a broad range of potential pollution events at sea
- Implement procedures to interdict danger areas and exclusion zones involved in maritime accident and disaster response operations
- Describe the implications of different weather and sea conditions on operational procedures in maritime accident and disaster response activities
- Apply basic elements of navigation and kinematics to regular maritime environments and situations
- Evaluate the implementation of protocols and procedures for dealing with injured or deceased persons in maritime accident and disaster response operations
- Apply a range of techniques to brief, debrief and update operational personnel
- Apply procedures to recognise, mitigate and prevent occupational stress and fatigue
- Apply established procedures to collect, secure and document information and evidence of a broad range of potential infringements of the law in maritime environments
- Assess and motivate staff professional development, promoting appropriate training
AUTONOMY AND RESPONSIBILITY
- Evaluate the implementation of procedures related to partnership and cooperation agreements for maritime accident and disaster response
- Evaluate and improve formal written and oral communications during the activities of maritime accident and disaster response operations
- Evaluate and share regular information derived from a range of sources, in accordance with procedures and protocols and in compliance with data protection and confidentiality requirements
- Apply tools and techniques to supervise staff performance and provide constructive feedback
- Implement relevant contingency plans to handle pollution events during maritime accident and response activities
- Adapt operational procedures to accommodate local maritime environment and geographical features in maritime accident and disaster response activities
- Adapt operational procedures to accommodate a range of human factors in maritime accident and disaster response activities
KNOWLEDGE
- Define and interpret national and international legal frameworks relevant to maritime search and rescue, including national search and rescue organisation and response
- Explain the structure and responsibilities of the national authorities in charge of the implementation of maritime pollution responses
- Define and explain international, EU and national legal framework and procedures for damage assessment and claims analysis relevant to maritime accident and disaster events
- Define and explain relevant international, EU and national rules on waste management related to maritime accident and disaster events
SKILLS
- Develop and implement the communication plan for maritime accident and disaster response operations
- Demonstrate advanced professional communication skills including negotiation, mediation techniques and ensure implementation of communication strategies
- Evaluate the implications of sharing information, not covered by procedures, with internal and external stakeholders
- Evaluate available information on maritime accident and disaster response activities in the context of the operational plan
- Systematically evaluate existing tools and equipment used for maritime accident and disaster response activities and identify potential new tools, equipment and technology
- Evaluate the risks in unpredicted complex situations during maritime accident and disaster response operations, prioritising the response options
- Evaluate and improve rules and measures to protect the health and safety of all persons involved in a maritime accident and disaster response operation
- Apply a broad range of tactical management principles to maritime accident and disaster response operations
- Review performances of individuals and groups and implement measures to create and sustain an inclusive and collaborative work environment
- Plan, evaluate and coordinate the use of all resources to achieve operational objectives
- Ensure organisational equipment and assets are maintained in accordance with guidelines and schedules
- Apply a range of concepts and tools to develop and evaluate plans
- Evaluate the implications of the interdiction of temporary danger areas and exclusion zones involved in maritime accident and disaster response operations
- Apply navigation and kinematics principles to complex maritime environments and situations
- Integrate local maritime environment and geographical features into maritime accident and disaster response operational plan
- Integrate the effect of human factors in the maritime accident and disaster response operational plan
- Manage a programme of disseminating good practice and lessons learned from maritime accident and disaster response operations
- Develop plans and procedures to recognise, mitigate and prevent occupational stress and fatigue
AUTONOMY AND RESPONSIBILITY
- Ensure the implementation of partnerships and cooperation agreements related to maritime accident and disaster response
- Manage relationships with the media and the release of public information, balancing public expectations with organisational responsibilities, data protection and confidentiality requirements
- Critically evaluate and improve reporting and record keeping mechanisms for maritime accident and disaster response operations
- Adapt operational procedures to minimize potential hazards resulting from severe sea and weather conditions in maritime accident and disaster response activities
- Develop protocols and procedures for the management of injured or deceased persons in cooperation with other the national competent authorities, for maritime accident and disaster response operations
- Develop and review training programmes, promoting lifelong learning opportunities within the organisation
KNOWLEDGE
- Critically evaluate national and international legal frameworks relevant to maritime search and rescue, in the wider context of other relevant coast guard functions and services
- Critically evaluate the structure and procedures of national authorities in charge of the implementation of maritime pollution responses
- Critically evaluate the procedures to ensure an effective management of wastes deriving from maritime accident and disaster events
- Critically evaluate communication strategies, plans and procedures relevant to maritime accident and disaster response operations
SKILLS
- Develop organisational strategies and tactics to communicate with a broad variety of national, international and public stakeholders
- Strategically evaluate and integrate new tools, equipment and technologies for maritime accident and disaster response operations
- Develop, revise and promote risk management strategies applied to maritime accident and disaster response operations as integral part of organisational process
- Develop, revise and promote health and safety strategies as integral part of organisational process
- Selectively apply a broad range of strategic leadership principles and techniques to maritime accident and disaster response operations
- Apply concepts and tools to evaluate organisational performance and manage quality and change
AUTONOMY AND RESPONSIBILITY
- Establish, develop and coordinate cooperation networks and agreements relevant to the management maritime accident and disaster response operations
- Develop and assess information exchange procedures and protocols, ensuring compatibility with other national, EU and international information exchange procedures, while maintaining necessary levels of data protection
- Critically evaluate the implementation of staff performance management systems
- Employ appropriate tools and techniques to strategically manage resources, balancing organisational goals with stakeholders’ expectations
- Manage a maritime accident and disaster response operation in extreme sea and weather conditions
- Manage international cooperation protocols for dealing with foreign injured or deceased persons in maritime accident and disaster response operations
- Critically evaluate maritime accident and disaster response operational plan in the context of the social impact of major maritime accident and disasters
KNOWLEDGE
- Outline a range of international, EU and national law, policies and procedures relevant to fisheries control and inspection activities
- Outline the basics of maritime conservation management and technical measures adopted at international, EU and national levels
- Outline the structure and responsibilities of the national authorities in charge of the implementation and enforcement of laws applicable to fisheries control and inspection activities
SKILLS
- Implement specific procedures of partnership and cooperation agreements relevant to fisheries inspection and control
- Demonstrate a range of skills and techniques to enable effective written and oral communications
- Gather and store information and data, using a specific range of information handling and communication systems, in compliance with data protection and confidentiality requirements
- Maintain and update records of activities related to maritime customs activities and draft clear and complete related reports
- Recognise and mitigate a range of hazards common to fisheries inspection and control activities
- Apply information gathering and reporting procedures related to fisheries inspection and control activities
- Work effectively with individuals and groups to achieve established goals, recognising roles and responsibilities
- Apply techniques to maintain concentration and attention of details and manage stress
- Maintain personal issue and a limited range of equipment in accordance with defined guidelines
AUTONOMY AND RESPONSIBILITY
- Identify learning opportunities to improve personal and professional skills and competences
KNOWLEDGE
- Describe a range of fisheries inspection procedures and related reporting activities
- Outline the techniques to collect, classify and secure evidence of suspected infringements related to fisheries legislation
- Outline a defined range of legal documents and declarations related to fishing vessels and their fishing activities
SKILLS
- Apply a range of procedures to conduct inspections of fishing vessels at sea and in port
- Apply a range of procedures to conduct inspections of post landing activities, relevant to transport and markets
- Distinguish a range of fish species, types of fishing vessels and fishing gear
SKILLS
- Use basic tools and equipment relevant to fisheries inspection and control activities
- Describe the purposes and methods of monitoring in fisheries inspection and control activities
- Apply procedures to verify catch certificates and handle non compliance
KNOWLEDGE
- Describe a range of international, EU and national law, policies and procedures relevant to fisheries control and inspection activities
- Describe a wide range of maritime conservation management and technical measures adopted at international, EU and national levels
- Recognise the budgetary, logistic and resource implications of operational decisions
SKILLS
- Apply a range of international, EU and national laws, rules and procedures relevant to specific fisheries control and inspection activities
- Evaluate the implementation of procedures related to partnership and cooperation agreements relevant to fisheries inspection and control
- Demonstrate effective communication skills and techniques in a range of complex situations
- Evaluate and share regular information derived from a range of sources, in accordance with procedures and protocols and in compliance with data protection and confidentiality requirements
- Evaluate records and reports of maritime customs activities for accuracy, comprehensiveness and appropriate level of detail
- Apply a range of tactical techniques to prevent or mitigate actual and potential risks in fisheries inspection and control activities
- Identify and recognise the potential of information as intelligence for fisheries inspection and control
- Apply tools and techniques to supervise staff performance and provide constructive feedback
- Apply a range of techniques to brief, debrief and update operational personnel
- Apply procedures to recognise, mitigate and prevent occupational stress and fatigue
- Apply basic concepts and tool to develop and evaluate plans
- Maintain a range of equipment in accordance with guidelines
- Assess and motivate staff professional development, promoting appropriate training
SKILLS
- Apply a range of techniques and tools to recognise fishing gear and catches and examine their conformity to legal standards
- Apply established procedures to collect, classify and secure evidence of suspected infringements related to fisheries legislation
- Collate information, reports and evidence to construct a case file related to suspected infringement of fisheries legislation for submission to administrative or judicial proceedings
- Check the conformity of documents, declarations and certifications of fishing vessels and fishing-related activities
AUTONOMY AND RESPONSIBILITY
- Coordinate routine inspections of fishing vessels at sea and in port
- Coordinate routine inspections of post landing activities, relevant to transport and markets
SKILLS
- Use a broad range of tools and equipment relevant to fisheries inspection and control activities
- Apply monitoring tactics to detect suspected non compliance of fisheries activities to legal requirements
- Evaluate the application of procedures to verify catch certificates and non compliance
KNOWLEDGE
- Define and interpret a broad range of international, EU and national law, policies and procedures relevant to fisheries control and inspection activities
- Ensure compliance with maritime conservation management and technical measures adopted at international, EU and national levels
SKILLS
- Apply a broad range of international, EU and national laws, rules and procedures relevant to specific fisheries control and inspection activities
- Ensure the implementation of partnerships and cooperation agreements relevant to fisheries inspection and control
- Demonstrate advanced professional communication skills including negotiation, mediation techniques and ensure implementation of communication strategies
- Critically evaluate and improve reporting and record keeping mechanisms for maritime customs activities
- Differentiate between levels and quality of information relevant to fisheries inspection and control and share it for intelligence purposes
- Apply a broad range of staff management principles and techniques
- Manage a programme of disseminating good practice and lessons learned from fisheries inspection and control activities
- Develop plans and procedures to recognise, mitigate and prevent occupational stress and fatigue
- Apply a range of concepts and tools to develop and evaluate plans
- Plan and evaluate the use of all resources to achieve operational objectives
- Ensure organisational equipment and assets are maintained in accordance with guidelines and schedules
AUTONOMY AND RESPONSIBILITY
- Evaluate the implications of sharing information, not covered by procedures, with internal and external stakeholders
- Evaluate the risks in unpredicted complex situations during fisheries inspection and control activities, prioritising the response options
- Review performances of individuals and groups and implement measures to create and sustain an inclusive and collaborative work environment
- Develop and review training programmes, promoting lifelong learning opportunities within the organisation
KNOWLEDGE
- Explain a broad range of fisheries inspection procedures and related reporting activities
SKILLS
- Evaluate case files related to suspected infringement of fisheries legislation against legal and evidential standards
AUTONOMY AND RESPONSIBILITY
- Lead and coordinate complex inspections of fishing vessels at sea and in port
- Lead and coordinate complex inspections of post landing activities, relevant to transport and markets
KNOWLEDGE
- Evaluate the procedures to verity compliance of catch certificates
SKILLS
- Systematically evaluate existing tools and equipment used for fisheries inspection and control activities and identify potential new tools, equipment and technology
- Implement and evaluate fisheries control plan
AUTONOMY AND RESPONSIBILITY
- Plan and coordinate the monitoring of maritime areas and fishing activities
KNOWLEDGE
- Critically evaluate international, EU and national law, policies and procedures relevant to fisheries control and inspection activities
SKILLS
- Develop organisational strategies and tactics to communicate with a broad variety of national, international and public stakeholders
- Selectively apply a broad range of strategic leadership principles and techniques
- Critically evaluate the implementation of staff performance management systems
- Apply concepts and tools to evaluate organisational performance and manage quality and change
AUTONOMY AND RESPONSIBILITY
- Draft and improve procedures related to fisheries control and inspection activities to ensure compliance with international, EU and national requirements
- Establish, develop and coordinate cooperation networks and agreements relevant to fisheries inspection and control
- Develop and assess information exchange procedures and protocols, ensuring compatibility with other national, EU and international information exchange procedures, while maintaining necessary levels of data protection
- Develop, revise and promote risk management strategies applied to fisheries inspection and control activities as integral part of organisational process
- Establish priorities for intelligence gathering and dissemination, recognising the strategic implications of fisheries inspection and control intelligence
- Employ appropriate tools and techniques to strategically manage resources, balancing organisational goals with stakeholders’ expectations
AUTONOMY AND RESPONSIBILITY
- Strategically plan and manage inspections plans and campaigns on a large scale
SKILLS
- Strategically evaluate and integrate new tools, equipment and technologies for fisheries inspection and control activities
- Critically evaluate the effectiveness of monitoring plan for fisheries inspection and control purposes
AUTONOMY AND RESPONSIBILITY
- Develop strategic fisheries control plans