AMPI Conference 2015

Continual Professional Development for Pilots.CPD, Why Me ?

Captain Nick LeeChairman

United Kingdom Marine Pilots Association Technical & Training Committee

The Continually Changing Bridge

Environment

How will you adapt to the future?

Rolls Royce oXbridge concept

‘However the job went,it is always alearning experience’

‘Your only as good as,your last job‘ !

What Exactly is CPD ?Method for Professionals to demonstrate that they ....

• Continue to learn & develop their skills• Maintain their Knowledge• Able to work safely, effectively and legally within their professional sphere

Process of Tracking and Documenting

• Skills, Knowledge & experience• Both Formal & Informal

• It should be an Individual, Personal Record

• It is NOT a tick box document Recording Training.

Key features in developing a CPD System

It should be a documented

process

It should be self-directed:

driven by you, not an employer

Focused on learning from experience,

reflective learning and

review

Help you set development

goals and objectives

Include both Formal and

Informal learning

Why should I do it ?

6. Continued proficiency6.1 In order to ensure the continued proficiency of pilots and updating of their knowledge, the competent Pilotage authority should satisfy itself,at regular intervals not exceeding five years,that all pilots under its jurisdiction:

6.1.3 possess knowledge of the current international,national and local laws, regulations and otherrequirements and provisions relevant to the Pilotagearea and the pilots’ duties.

6.1.1 continue to possess recent navigational knowledge of the local Area to which the certificate of licence applies;

6.2 Possession of knowledge required by subparagraphs 6.1.1 and 6.1.3 may be proved by an appropriate method such as personal service records, completion ofcontinuing professional development courses or by an examination

‘Over time, it is inevitable that changes in best practice will be made and new surveys will highlight changes to the local environment.

As a result, there is a strong case for delivery of a continuous professional development programme for special Pilotage licence holders’

MAIB 2015 Commodore Clipper grounding

And the Benefits ?

Enhanced safety

Reduce costs

Promote your organisation as a provider of ‘Best Practice’

Increase Productivity & Revenue

But more importantly ... What will CPD do for you?

Helps to ensure you keep up to date & maintain your competence

Demonstrates your competency standing to clients, stakeholders and employers

It keeps your career progressing, making you competitive and employable

Helps you manage and plan your career & identifies development needs

Reminds you of your achievements and your career progression

It keeps you from being left behind, ensuring your skills are portable

It keeps you Professional, increasing your potential

Their Success Your Success

Capturing CPD

• Should be Auditable• Must have Credibility with Industry

Peers & Stakeholders• Overseen by an accredited body Own Professional body Accredited learning establishment External Provider

Two basic systems

• Hours Based• 105hrs in 3 years

Royal college Of Veterinary

Surgeons

• Points Based• Minimum 100 points

per Annum

Royal College of British Architects

The UK Position

The House of Commons Transport Committee published report HC840 Marine Pilotage on 7 March 2013. Amongst its conclusions (p3):

“There are no national standards defining what qualifications someone needsbefore becoming a marine pilot or what training they shouldundertake to remain authorised. Industry-led national occupationalstandards have recently been agreed. We expect the Government to use itsinfluence to persuade harbour authorities not initially keen to accept the nationalstandards to sign up. If national standards are not adopted by harbour authoritieswhich have authorised pilots the case for legislation on this matter will becompelling.”

… the Guide to Good Practice commends the use of NOS developed by PSS, thus setting a clear expectation that all ports should be applying them where appropriate.

Marine Pilot Certificate• Nationally Accredited Certificate

Under written by MCA, UKMPA, UK Ports Group

• Evidence Based• Independently assessed • Draws from NOS & A960• Requires revalidation every 5 years (CPD?)

Initially Voluntary, but underpinned by PMSC

A Pilotage Curriculum

MandatoryRemain competent

• IMO A960• SOLAS• National

Regulation

Port SpecificLocal Knowledge

• Simulator Training• Stake holder• Additional

Professional Qualifications

• Personal Safety

Professional Learning• Membership of

Professional Bodies

• Conference attendance

• Meeting Pilots• Reading –

Investigations• Social Media

Formal Units

MandatoryRemain competent

• IMO A960• SOLAS• National

Regulation

Specialised Training

Port SpecificLocal Knowledge•Simulator Training•Stake holder•Additional Professional

Qualifications•Personal Safety

Informal Units

Professional Learning• Membership of

Professional Bodies• Conference

attendance• Meeting Pilots• Reading –

Investigations• Social Media

It’s Up To You

Captain Nick LeeChairman

United Kingdom Marine Pilots Association Technical & Training Committee

Thank you ... Be Safe