Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO)

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Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO)

The seminar covers the necessary knowledge to enable the trainee to undertake the duties and responsibilities of Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO), according to the requirements of the relevant international legislation.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to perform duties of a Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) or Assistant PFSO, as defined in section A/2.1.8 and section A/17.1 of the ISPS Code.

Our PFSO course is prepared according to the requirements included in the IMO model course 3.21 for Port Facility Security Officer

Gain the skills and knowledge necessary to take on PFSO duties and responsibilities as defined in the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code.

Course Overview
Course Outline
Learning and Teaching
Assessment and Certification
Accreditations & Approvals

Aims & Objectives

Equip you with a thorough understanding of the ISPS Code
Present detailed information the best practices applied worldwide for port facility security requirements
Help participants become qualified as Port Facility Security Officers (PFSO)

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this course you will:

Know the key contents of ISPS Code, the related conventions, and legislation
Understand your main responsibilities as a PFSO
Grasp the main features of a Port Facility Security assessment
Discover requirements on security equipment and plan
Learn about security threats, emergency, drills and training
Be certified and able to take on the duties and responsibilities as defined in the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code

Who should attend?

Port Facilities Security Officers
PFSO assistants
Port Facility Personnel involved in the Port Facility Security plan

Relative conventions: SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and ISPS code

Prerequisite skills & knowledge:

Basic knowledge of port operations and basic security awareness on Port Facilities.
Familiarization with ISPS code is recommended

Available in-house/distant learning? Yes

Created by: LiberoAssurance Continuous Professional Development Training Centre Level 1 (accredited by EOPPEP)

Part A: Introduction – Security Policy

Introduction

Definition of Security
Seminar overview
Competences to be achieved
Historical perspective
Ship and port operations and conditions
Modern port facilities
Types of port facilities

Maritime Security Policy

International conventions and E.U. legislation
Initiations of IMO
SOLAS 74 Convention /Amendments
ISPS / Objectives
ISPS - Contents Part Α & B / Definitions
EU legislation
Legal implications of action or non-action by security personnel
Handling sensitive security- related information and communication

Part B: Security Responsibilities – Port Facility Security Assessment

Security Responsibilities

Contracting governments,
Recognized Security Organizations (RSO)
The company
The ship
The port facility
Ship Security Officer (SSO)
Company Security Officer (CSO)
Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO)
Shipboard personnel with security duties, Other personnel

Port Facility Security Assessment

General requirements
PFSA Steps
Risk assessment methodology
On-scene security surveys
Layout Of Port Facility
Vulnerability – Consequences Matrix
Mitigation Strategies
Risk Evaluation
Security Assessment documentation

Part C: Security Equipment, Port Facility Security Plan

Security Equipment

Security equipment and systems
Security Fencing
Security Lighting
Surveillance Systems,
Detection Devices,
Access Control Equipment,
Operation limitations of security equipment and systems,
Testing, calibration and maintenance of security equipment and systems

Port Facility Security Plan

Purpose of the Port facility Security Plan (PFSP)
Contents of the PFSP
Security Organization
Security Level Ship/Port Facility
Access To Disabled Persons
Confidentiality issues
Development of the PFSP
Approval of the PFSP
Implementation of the PFSP
Maintenance and modification of the PFSP
PFSP modification

Part D: Threat Identification & Response – Port Facility Security Actions

Threat Identification, Recognition and Response

Recognition and detection of weapons dangerous substances and devices
Methods of physical searches and non-intrusive inspections
Implementing and coordinating searches,
Coordinating searches
Susceptive places for search in port facility
Recognition of persons posing potential security risks
Techniques used to circumvent security measures
Crowd management and control techniques

Port Facility Security Actions

Actions required by different security levels
Maintaining security of the ship/port interface
Usage of the Declaration of Security
Implementation of security procedures

Part E: Emergency Preparedness – Security Administration & Training

Emergency Preparedness, Drills And Exercises

Contingency planning
Security drills and exercises
Security incident scenarios
Assessment of security drills and exercises

Security Administration

Documentation and records
Reporting security incidents
Monitoring and control
Security audits and inspections
Reporting Nonconformities

Security Training

Training requirements
Instructional techniques

Exam & Certification

Exam – ISPS Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO)
ISPS Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) Certificate

Teaching Methods

Detailed seminar presentations (available for download)
Terms and definitions
No. of slides: 225

Resources

Reading lists and resources available in presentations

Study time allocation

Private study hours: 27
Trainer contact hours: Availability and competence of instructors upon request
Enrolment duration: 90 days (starting from date of purchase)

Credits

CPD Points: 27
ECTS/ECVET Points: 0.9

Assessment methods

Hours

% contribution to final mark

% Minimum passing grade

Exam – ISPS Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO)

100

Outcomes/Certificates

On successful completion of the course assessment, participants will be issued with a ‘Certificate of Success’

Those participants who choose not to submit the assessment will be issued with a ‘Certificate of Attendance’.

Accreditation by EOPPEP

LiberoAssurance has been accredited as a Continuous Professional Development Training Centre Level 1 by the National Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications & Vocational Guidance (EOPPEP).

EOPPEP is the statutory body for the development and implementation of the Hellenic Qualifications Framework (NQF) in correspondence with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF). EOPPEP is the National Coordination Point for EQF in Greece (NCP).

Approved courses by the Central Greece University of Applied Sciences

LiberoAssurance in cooperation with the Central Greece University of Applied Sciences offers approved courses. All participants have the option to receive double certification from the University and LiberoAssurance Training Centre.

The University of Applied Sciences of Central Greece and LiberoGroup have agreed to develop a research project the purpose of which is education, lifelong learning and specialisation of persons, to facilitate their induction in the labour market using e-learning and traditional methods of training. The ultimate aim of this cooperation is the development of a post-graduate programme in collaboration with other Academic Institutions and Ministries.