VTS Underpinning Knowledge

All candidates must hold the following:

1. English language certification to the equivalent of IELTS level 5.0 (where English is not the candidates first language)
2. Recognised radio qualification: VTS VHF or GMDSS ROC or GMDSS GOC
3. VTS Nautical knowledge certificate (IALA C0103-1 module 4) or a recognised Certificate of Competency (CoC), see MIN 692 for the list of recognised CoCs.

For candidates who do not hold a qualification listed in ‘3’ but hold other relevant nautical qualifications/experience it may be possible to obtain full or partial Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) or Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) as per MIN 692. This requires carrying out a mapping/gap analysis for the individual candidate. Pleas contact marine booking with full details of your appropriate qualifications if this is something you wish to be considered for.

Further guidance can be found at:

MIN 692 (M+F) Navigation: vessel traffic services (VTS) – accreditation of prior learning – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

MGN 434 (M+F) Amendment 2: Navigation: vessel traffic services (VTS) – training and certification of VTS personnel – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

3rd – 7th February 2025

19+ Full Cost

£1875*

7th – 11th April2025

19+ Full Cost

£1875*

19th – 23rd May

19+ Full Cost

£1875*

*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.