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This course is intended for VTS Operators or VTS Supervisors who are looking to revalidate or update their training. This course normally takes place over three days, Tuesday to Thursday, from 09:00 – 17:00 with breaks for refreshments and lunch. Note please see booking email for actual course dates.

The course is designed as per IALA model course for VTS Revalidation/recurrent training (C0103-5) and approved by the MCA.

The course is carried out both in classrooms and using a full mission Kongsberg VTS Simulator. Candidates will be updated with recent changes in VTS regulations and best practice. Candidates are faced with a series of realistic and interactive simulation exercises designed to test individuals in all aspects of providing safe and efficient Vessel Traffic Services.

Candidates who successfully complete the course will be issued with an MCA approved VTS Recurrent training certificate (C0103-5).

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Candidates should be current VTS Operators or VTS Supervisors.

The rules regarding who can use this course depend upon the country candidates are working in:

VTS personnel working in the UK: The MCA require recurrent training to be undertaken at a maximum three-year interval. VTS Simulation, VTS Refresher, and VTS Supervisor courses all count as recurrent training towards the three-year limit.

If your last VTS Simulation, VTS Recurrent, or VTS Supervisor course was over three years ago, and you have exceptional circumstances you should contact the MCA to check if you can sit this course. Candidates who do not meet the above criteria will need to sit the five-day VTS Simulation course, please check with the college and MCA if in any doubt.

VTS Personnel working outside of the UK: Please contact your competent authority to check the rules regarding how often VTS Recurrent training should be taken.

ASSESSMENT

This course is continuously assessed to the criteria set by the MCA. Candidates will receive constructive feedback during debriefs after each exercise.

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DATES & FEES

3rd – 5th March 2026

19+ Full Cost: £1990*

28th – 30th April 2026

19+ Full Cost: £1990*

7th – 9th July 2026

19+ Full Cost: £1990*

*Fee for non-UK residents
Whilst we make every effort to ensure that all information relating to courses and fees is correct on the website it is always advisable to call our Student Services Team to check the current situation with regards to fees and funding.

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