Please visit: www.exemplarglobal.org for your region s Principal Office contact details. Email: info@exemplarglobal.org Competency Unit: Exemplar Global LFMSP Lockforce Maritime Security Professional How to use this document The purpose of this Competency Unit is to give Training Providers detailed information on the performance criteria required of those who are seeking to become certified Exemplar Global Lockforce Maritime Security Professional (LFMSP). A Training Provider is someone who has received the Exemplar Global Training Provider and Examiner Certification Scheme (TPECS) certification for the development and delivery of the Exemplar Global - LFMPS examination. A potential Exemplar Global Lockforce Maritime Security Professional (LFMSP) is someone who ensures the safety and security of ship or port facilities by developing security plans, assessing risks, and conducting inspections. To become a certified Exemplar Global Lockforce Maritime Security Professional (LFMSP), an individual must show evidence that they have adequate skills in the six (6) areas of Competencies shown in the tables below. These individuals show competency by meeting the performance criteria shown in the second column. Training Providers are responsible for ensuring that these individuals provide adequate evidence of the performance criteria, according to the Evidence Guide. Training Providers use an accompanying Examination Profile to document how evidence will be collected and are authorized to administer the TPECS Competency Unit examination through their TPECS certification. All TPECS examinations will measure the performance criteria shown in this competency unit as written. Document Ref: TCD75 EG - LFMSP Competency Unit Edition: 2 Page: 1 of 9 Issued: 10-Mar-14 Printed : 11-Jun-14
1. Identify the current maritime security environment 1.1 Describe the historical perspective of the maritime security environment. 1.2 Describe current security threats and patterns. 1.3 Describe ship and port operations and conditions. E1.1 The importance of understanding the historical perspective of problems with maritime security is Incidents involving criminal and terrorist activity in the maritime environment are E1.2 Threats to the maritime transport industry are identified. E1.3 The transport and logistics framework within the maritime industry is 2. Describe the requirements of maritime security policy and security roles and responsibilities 2.1 Define the relevant international conventions and code for maritime security. 2.2 State the government legislation and regulations. 2.3 State the legal implications of action or nonaction of security personnel. 2.4 Describe the handling of sensitive security related information and communications. 2.5 Define the responsibilities of Contracting Governments. 2.6 Describe the security responsibilities of the Company and the ship. 2.7 Describe the security responsibilities of the Port Facility. 2.8 State the responsibilities of the CSO, PFSO and SSO. 2.9 Define the specific security duties of assigned personnel in support of maritime E2.1 E2.2 The IMO efforts towards maritime security are The speed with which the IMO acted to enhance maritime security after 9/11 is The amendments to SOLAS Chapter 11 and the contents of the ISPS code are stated. The requirements of relevant legislation and regulations are stated. The purpose and objectives of the of the ISPS code are stated. E2.3 The legal limits of authority and the obligations of personnel with security duties are identified. E2.4 Security sensitive information and the importance of confidentiality is E2.5 The responsibilities of Contracting Governments with respect to SOLAS Document Ref: TCD75 EG - LFMSP Competency Unit Edition: 2 Page: 2 of 9 Issued: 10-Mar-14 Printed : 11-Jun-14
security plans. Chapter 11-2 and the ISPS code are The role of Recognised Security Organisations is The security levels are detailed. E2.6 The key security responsibilities of the Company and the ship are The process that the ship uses to comply with the requirements of the set security level is stated. E2.7 The requirements of SOLAS Chapter 11-2 and of the ISPS Code in relation to Port Facility compliance are defined. The actions taken by the Port Facility to act upon security levels defined by the Administration is E2.8 The designation of a PFSO, CSO and SSO is detailed. The key duties and responsibilities of the CSO are The key duties and responsibilities of the SSO are The key duties and responsibilities of the PFSO are The training requirements for the CSO, SSO and PFSO are stated. E2.9 The Security Duties of a Ship s Crew and of Port Facility Personnel in Support of Maritime Security Plans are stated. Document Ref: TCD75 EG - LFMSP Competency Unit Edition: 2 Page: 3 of 9 Issued: 10-Mar-14 Printed : 11-Jun-14
Use of Private Security is Government Assisted Security is 3. Assess security risk, threat and vulnerability for Ships and Port Facilities 3.1 Describe the risk-based methodology used in maritime security. 3.2 Detail the assessment tools used for conducting a risk assessment. 3.3 Describe the process for conducting a Threat Assessment. 3.4 Describe critically and vulnerability assessments. 3.5 Describe Security Surveys. 3.6 Describe the process for recording security assessments. 3.7 Describe the Maritime Security Appreciation Process (Security Survey) and its application. 3.8 Describe maritime security information and intelligence sources. 3.9 Describe security equipment requirements. 3.10 Describe processes for identifying weapons, dangerous substances and devices. E3.1 The role of risk-based decision-making in completing a security assessment is stated. The stages of a risk assessment are The types of risks that can be identified in the initial assessment are detailed. E3.2 The types of checklists and reference material for conducting a security risk assessment are E3.3 E3.4 E3.5 The key elements of a Threat Assessment are detailed. The types and key sources of threats are identified. The principles of Defence-In-Depth are defined The approaches for conducting criticality and vulnerability can be The preparations required to a Security Survey are listed. The procedures and measures to be evaluated during the survey are listed. The security aspects of a ship and/or port facility are The significant of structural integrity for ships and other structures is Document Ref: TCD75 EG - LFMSP Competency Unit Edition: 2 Page: 4 of 9 Issued: 10-Mar-14 Printed : 11-Jun-14
The role of procedures in preventing and mitigating security incidents is stated The use of IT and communications in ship and port facility security operations is Other areas that may pose security risks to maritime operations are identified. E3.6 The proper form and practice for recording security assessment results is E3.7 The key functions of the MSAP are detailed. The key stages of the MSAP are The Security Needs Analysis process is E3.8 The difference between information and intelligence is The sources of maritime security information and intelligence are listed. E3.9 Security equipment and systems are detailed. Operational limitations and circumvention measures of security equipment are explained. The process for training, testing, calibrating and maintenance of security equipment is detailed. E3.10 Document Ref: TCD75 EG - LFMSP Competency Unit Edition: 2 Page: 5 of 9 Issued: 10-Mar-14 Printed : 11-Jun-14
The various categories of weapons and dangerous substances and devices are defined. Physical search and non-intrusive inspection methods are The method for implementing and coordinating searches is Crowd management and control techniques are 4. Develop, implement and maintain a Ship and/or Port Facility Security Plan 4.1 Describe a Security Plan. 4.2 Describe Ship and/or Port Facility at Different Security Levels. E4.1 The purpose of a ship security plan is detailed. The contents of a Security Plan are listed. Confidentially issues are The development of a Security Plan is defined. The approval process for a Security Plan is listed. The implementation of a Security Plan is explained. The maintenance and modification of a Security Plan is explained. E4.2 The three security levels and the actions required are stated. Maintaining the ship/port interface is listed. The Declaration of Security is explained. The implementation of security procedures is detailed. 5. Ensure Emergency Preparedness, 5.1 Detail the requirements of emergency preparedness, drills and exercises. E5.1 Document Ref: TCD75 EG - LFMSP Competency Unit Edition: 2 Page: 6 of 9 Issued: 10-Mar-14 Printed : 11-Jun-14
Security Administration and Security Training are implemented, conducted and monitored 5.2 Detail the requirements of security administration. 5.3 Describe the security training requirements. Contingency planning is Security drills and exercise requirements are detailed. The elements of assessment of security drills and exercises are stated. E5.2 The documentation and record requirements are The process for reporting security incidents is defined. The requirements for carrying out regular audits and inspections are detailed. The process when a non-compliance is identified is stated. The requirements for reporting non-compliance are specified. E5.3 The requirements for security training are detailed. The requirements of a Training Needs Analysis are explained. The process for analyzing the workplace is The aim of conducting a GAP analysis is stated. The key training requirements are identified. The process for managing changes in training is explained. 1 6 Implement the requirement s of the 6.1 Describe the background to the MTOFSA/R. 6.2 Describe the aim the MTOFSA/R 2003. 6.3 State the geographical jurisdiction of the E6.1 The background of the MTOFSA/R is explained. E6.2 The aim of the MTOFS/R is Document Ref: TCD75 EG - LFMSP Competency Unit Edition: 2 Page: 7 of 9 Issued: 10-Mar-14 Printed : 11-Jun-14
Maritime Transport Offshore Facility Security Act and Regulations (MTOFSA/ R) 2003 for all Australian security regulated maritime industry participants MTOFSA. 6.4 Define a maritime industry participant. 6.5 Describe the purpose of the MTOFS/R. 6.6 Describe the security responsibilities of the Contracting Government. 6.7 Describe the security responsibilities of the Company/Ship Operator. 6.8 Describe the security responsibilities of the Port Facility. 6.9 State the responsibilities of the PFSO and PSPSO. 6.10 Describe a Security Plan under MTOFSA. 6.11 Describe the Ship and/or Port Facility at Different Security Levels and Zones. 6.12 Describe Maritime Security Controls and Inspections. 6.13 Detail the requirements of security administration. 6.14 Describe the security training requirements. E6.3 The geographical jurisdiction of the MTOFSA is explained. E6.4 Maritime and offshore industry participants as detailed in the MTOFSA are defined. E6.5 2 The purpose of the MTOFSR is 3 The application of the MTOFSR is listed. E6.6 4 The ship and port state is explained. 5 The considerations for setting the security levels are E6.7 The key security responsibilities of the Company/Ship Operator are E6.8 The key security responsibilities of the Port Facility are E6.9 6 The appointment, key duties and responsibilities of the PFSO are 7 The appointment, key duties and responsibilities of the PSPSO are E6.10 8 The purpose of a ship security plan is detailed. 9 The contents of a Security Plan are listed. 10 The approving, revising and cancelling of a MSP are 11 The implementation of a Security Plan is explained. Document Ref: TCD75 EG - LFMSP Competency Unit Edition: 2 Page: 8 of 9 Issued: 10-Mar-14 Printed : 11-Jun-14
E6.11 12 The three security levels and the actions required are stated. 13 Maintaining the ship/port interface is explained. 14 The Declaration of Security is explained. 15 The security zones are stated. 16 Maritime Security Guards and Screening Officers powers are 17 Weapon and prohibited item requirements under the MTOFSR are detailed. E6.12 18 Control measures are defined. 19 The role of Maritime Security Inspectors is 20 Control directions are defined. E6.13 21 The information to be reported to the Office of Transport Security is detailed. 22 Who must report to whom with regards to MTOFSA is detailed. 23 The availability of security records is E6.14 24 The requirements for security training for Maritime Security Guards are detailed. 25 The requirements for security training for Screening Officers are detailed. Document Ref: TCD75 EG - LFMSP Competency Unit Edition: 2 Page: 9 of 9 Issued: 10-Mar-14 Printed : 11-Jun-14