Conducting Mariner Assessments (ATS CBT)

Individual Course / Tug & Barge Program

Length 4 Hours Approval USCG Accepted* Location PMI - Onsite Training Method Computer-Based Training Simulation N/A Equipment Online or Stand-Alone CD Pre-requisite N/A Individual Course Yes Part of Program Yes Price of Program $225.00

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Course Description

 * The USCG has accepted this course as suitable training in assessment methods for mariners wishing to serve as Designated Examiners for candidates for towing vessel licenses and endorsements.

This short but effective computer based training course prepares your mates and masters for conducting onboard assessments as required by the Towing Officer Assessment Record (TOAR) implemented in NVIC 04-01. The TOAR contains an extensive list of required assessments that prospective towing vessel officers must complete before they can qualify to operate a towing vessel.  The responsibility of assessing and signing the TOAR falls on the qualified and experienced towing vessel Mate and/or Master.

Dr. Alice Banes, Co-Author of 'Conducting Mariner Assessments' written for the USCG, co-developed the course that this program is based on.

What You Will Learn

• Clearly define the role of  "Assessor"
• Define Assessment, Validity, Reliability, Performance Condition, Performance Standard
• Explain the assessment process
• Outline procedures for each step of the assessment process
• Outline the contents of a briefing session prior to assessment
• Ability to objectively observe the candidates performance
• Ability to record results and determining assessment outcome
• Ability to objectively debriefing a candidate

Participation in our Assessor Training Course will provide successful assessment strategies and alleviate some of the concerns and apprehensions your officers may have with these new responsibilities.

Included in this training course is a copy of the Towing Officer's Assessment Record (TOAR) Guidebook jointly developed by Pacific Maritime Institute, QSE Solutions and the Master of Towing Vessel Association (MTVA).  This comprehensive guidebook is unique as it includes the standards of performance for each individual task within the TOAR.

NMC will accept this course as meeting one of the requirments for their submission as a Designated Examiner.