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peterwilde70

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Hi guys , who runs the cheapest MSO C & G fast track 2 day course? . I'm gettin prices from £375- £475 + VAT for the fast track course .
 
As I've previously predicted, prices for the MSO course are now plummeting and Maritime SVS has just started delivering the MSO Fast track for only £250+Vat
 
Gents,

Which in your opinion is the better maritime course to do? can anyone tell me about EOS risk and Marsec please

Ray
 
rew75 said:
Gents,

Which in your opinion is the better maritime course to do? can anyone tell me about EOS risk and Marsec please

Ray
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Rew,

Best course as in which one? SSO, MSO, VPO, STCW or best course from the two companies you listed?
If your talking about any accredited course such as MCA SSO, C & G MSO then any certificate is as good as another as unlike the CP industry your TP has little effect on employment (unless it's Ambrey of course who insist on you doing their MSO course). A tick in the box is a tick in the box for accredited courses. IMHO the only course that matters what TP you use is the MFFC where many PMSC have preferred courses and TP's such as Eurotactical are widely respected.
 
standto said:
Rew,

Best course as in which one? SSO, MSO, VPO, STCW or best course from the two companies you listed?
If your talking about any accredited course such as MCA SSO, C & G MSO then any certificate is as good as another as unlike the CP industry your TP has little effect on employment (unless it's Ambrey of course who insist on you doing their MSO course). A tick in the box is a tick in the box for accredited courses. IMHO the only course that matters what TP you use is the MFFC where many PMSC have preferred courses and TP's such as Eurotactical are widely respected.
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SSO, MSO, VPO, STCW are they not the same? thanks for reply VPO is what i am intrested in thanks!
 
Rew,
I suggest you have a read of the sticky on the Marsec page.
SSO (soon to be replaced by PDSD) and STCW are approved by the MCA.
MSO is a city and guilds course
VPO is generally a made up name by TP's which would include SSO, anti piracy module etc
 
rew75 said:
SSO, MSO, VPO, STCW are they not the same? thanks for reply VPO is what i am intrested in thanks!
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Hi Ray,

There are some differences in those courses. STCW is The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers which was adopted by the International Maritime Organisation. So, using your SSO course as an example, having completed your course from an MCA approved provider you will receive a certificate that details you meeting the requirements laid down in: STCW ’78, as amended, Regulation VI/5 and STCW Code Section A-VI/5

There is sometimes a bit of confusion about the different security training such as MSO, SSO and PDSD. On our website (Citadel Security Solutions) we have put together a page that will hopefully answer any questions you may have and what training is what, depending on your role on board ship.

FAQ - Citadel Security Solutions

I hope this information helps.

Regards,

Max
 
nightstalker said:
Hi Ray,

There are some differences in those courses. STCW is The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers which was adopted by the International Maritime Organisation. So, using your SSO course as an example, having completed your course from an MCA approved provider you will receive a certificate that details you meeting the requirements laid down in: STCW ’78, as amended, Regulation VI/5 and STCW Code Section A-VI/5

There is sometimes a bit of confusion about the different security training such as MSO, SSO and PDSD. On our website (Citadel Security Solutions) we have put together a page that will hopefully answer any questions you may have and what training is what, depending on your role on board ship.

FAQ - Citadel Security Solutions

I hope this information helps.

Regards,

Max
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Nightstalker,

I followed your link with some trepidation however I must congratulate you on a well explained page that clearly identifies what is required!
Answer: you need both PDSD & MSO!
 
Maritime Security Operatives (QCF) (8269)

TTW 4 day course £ 595.00 Including VAT & Accommodation /2 day Fast Track Price £395 Inc VAT & Accommodation
EOS 2 days Fast Track £395 Inc VAT
Solace Global Maritime MSO 5 day course £450 In VAT / 2 day Fast Track £300 Inc VAT
PVI/PGI 5 day course £696.00 Inc VAT / 2 day Fast Track £380.00 Inv VAT
Graspan Frankton 5 Day Course Course Price: £600 +vat / 2 day Fast Track £390 +vat
Horizon £600 + Vat / 2 day Fast Track £400 + VAT
3RG 4 day course £450 Inv VAT / 2 day Fast Track £300 Inc VAT


Level 3 Award for Maritime Security Operatives
Accreditation number – a reference number related to UK accreditation frameworkAccreditation No:600/9474/6
Qualification type – categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessmentType:QCF
Credits – a measure of the size of the qualificationCredits:6
Guided Learning Hours – the average contact time a centre would typically commitGuided Learning Hours:38 - 38
Last certification date – the last date that a certificate can be issuedLast certification date:30/12/2019


Please note that any course provider offering a 4 day MSO course is no doubt not covering a full 38 guided contact learning hours, if they are found out to have malpractice by City and Guilds your certificate may not be invalid!!!!!!!!

Any doubters please ring City and Guilds and find out
 
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Hi guys

Bit late to this party but here you are.
A company called Colossal in Blackpool charge. £695 inc vat for STCW95 all 4 modules 5day course. Or separate 1 day courses
£210 inc vat for PDSD course 1 day
£540 Inc vat for MSO 4day course
£480 inc vat for FPOS I. 5day course.
These prices seem expensive but I guess it's a matter of convenience, those that travel will need accommodation and those that live local will not.
 
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