Mastery Group South

Saturday, February 04, 2006

New Course Notification - Security Awareness for the Offshore Oil Industry

Overview

This course presents the specific levels of training required for compliance with the U.S.C.G. Maritime Security Regulations known as the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) and the International Maritime Organization’s International Ship and Port Facility Code (ISPS). The training is consistent with the requirements in 33CFR 106.220 and 104.225 and the ISPS code for personnel working in offshore oil and gas industries. 33 interactions actively involve the learner in the training. Lesson interactions provide the learner opportunities to apply what he or she has learned. The computer assesses the learner’s level of understanding of all learning objectives. When the learner answers a question incorrectly the computer provides remedial instruction and reviews the material until the learner can answer correctly. All questions in this course are fully narrated. Narrations enhance comprehension and are welcome support for learners with reading skill deficits and when English is the learner’s second language.

Topics

The course presents interactive instruction covering
the following topical areas:
Maritime Transportation Security Act
· MTSA
· ISPS code
Maritime Threat And Security Level
· Homeland Security Advisory System
· MARSEC level
Vessel Or Facility Security Plan
· Security plans
Offshore Transportation Security Requirements
· Security measures
Recognizing Suspicious Behavior
· Suspicious characteristics and behavioral patterns
Suspicious Activities
· Suspicious or unusual activities
Methods Used To Circumvent Security
· Suspicious scenarios
Recognition And Detection Of Dangerous Devices
· Bomb detonation

Performance Objectives

This course will measure mastery on each of the following performance objectives. Upon completion, workers will be able to…
Understand why Marine facilities have been identified as potential targets.
· Know why Oil Industry assets have been identified as potential targets.
Use the various codes and regulations that protect the Offshore Oil Industry.
· Name the Act Congress enacted to protect the public and Maritime from terrorist threats.
· Explain the International Ship and Port Security Code.
Utilize advisory systems designed to warn of threat levels.
· Define the Homeland Security Advisory System.
· Identify meanings of the MARSEC Level system.
· Recognize the colors in the Homeland Security Advisory System.
Follow the Maritime Security Regulations.
· Explain what the vessel or facility security plan should outline.
· Identify the Facility or Vessel Security Plan required by Maritime Security regulations.
Follow the new Maritime Security Measures.
· List actions required under the new security measures.
Recognize suspicious behavior.
· List the specific characteristics of suspicious behavior.
Recognize suspicious activities.
· List the characteristics of suspicious activities.
Recognize suspicious situations.
· Select characteristics of suspicious situations.
Know what the threat scenarios terrorists are likely to use and how.
· Identify suspicious items.
· List terrorists’ weapons of choice.
· Distinguish materials that can be used for making or detinating bombs.
· Explain what to do if you discover a suspected explosive device.
Utilize your Emergency Response Plan.
· Restate the primary objective in any emergency.
· List who should be aware of emergency procedures.