Accreditation / Re-Accreditation of Dynamic Positioning Training Provider
application form
The Nautical Institute accredits and re-accredits those DP Training Providers that have successfully
submitted and met the requirements according to the guidelines of The Dynamic Positioning
Operator Training Scheme Accreditation Standard. Training providers are required to run both the
Induction and Simulator courses in order to be eligible to apply for accreditation. The accreditation
award is valid for no more than three years.
A training provider may only apply for accreditation to deliver the Sea Time Reduction (STR) course
after it has been accredited to deliver the Induction and Simulator course for a minimum of 3 years
without any problems with the delivery of these courses in that time.
The Induction and Simulator courses are also required for trainees on the Shuttle Tanker Scheme. In
addition to the Induction and Simulator courses, a training centre wishing to deliver shuttle tanker
training will need to offer two additional simulator courses.
Please also help us to ensure that we receive sufficient
information and documentation to assess your application by
completing the checklist at the end of this application form.
The Institute requires centres to apply for accreditation at
least three months before the date requested for assessment
so that pre-assessment queries can be resolved and travel
booked in good time.
Please note that the cost for an auditor’s visit is at full cost recovery
to the centre plus administrative overheads. The typical cost is as
follows:
• Pre-course assessment, reviewing documentation - two persondays
• Course assessment – two person-days x 2
• Travel and accommodation as relevant
• Expenses, taxis, meals if relevant
• Follow-up action, providing certification etc. - one person-day
The training programme for the instructors must be completed before applying to The Nautical Institute for accreditation. Kindly read
all documents in full to make sure that everything is covered as required by the scheme. The Institute only proceeds with the
accreditation process once received all the documentation.
PLEASE NOTE THAT COMPLETION OF THIS APPLICATION DOES NOT GUANANTEE APPROVAL FOR AN ACCREDITATION
Section A: Training provider details
Training Provider
Address
Telephone
Fax
Email
Website
Person In Charge
Contact Person
Name of Course(s) or Programme(s)
(Induction, Simulator, Sea Time Reduction,
Shuttle Tanker
Instructors name
Training Programme completion date
(Please Specify - Jr/senior instructor)
Date of Submission
Section B: Course details
DP INDUCTION COURSE
Equipment (type/name)
Number of equipment/ DP console
Predicted number of students per course
DP SIMULATOR COURSE
Equipment (type/name)
Number of equipment
Predicted number of students per course
SEA TIME REDUCTION COURSE
Equipment (type/name)
Number of equipment
Predicted number of students per course
SHUTTLE TANKER SCHEME
Equipment (type/name)
Number of equipment
Predicted number of students per course
Course A
Course B
Course C
CHECKLIST FOR SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTS
Tick
Material
Box
Instructor’s manual for induction course, including course timetable, lesson plans for each module and copies of
Powerpoint presentations
Instructor’s manual for simulator course, including course timetable, lesson plans for each module and copies of
Powerpoint presentations
Instructor’s manual for sea time reduction course, including course timetable, lesson plans for each module and
copies of Powerpoint presentations
Instructor’s manual for Shuttle tanker course (B and C), including course timetable, lesson plans for each
module and copies of Powerpoint presentations
Student handouts and materials:
Induction course
Simulator course
Sea time reduction course
Shuttle tanker course
INSTRUCTORS: (Documents to be provided for each instructor)
CVs including photos for each instructor
DP certificate of each instructor
Copy of IMCA and/or NI logbook pages
Instructor’s training programme of each instructor signed off by a senior DP instructor
Copy of IMO train the trainer or teaching certificate
Instructors’ signature and full name on Training Provider head paper
ADMINISTRATION DOCUMENTS:
License to operate the centre
Health and safety information
Registration form, attendance list, feedback forms and methods for assessing students
Sample of DP course certificates and stamp
Administration procedures to cover registration/booking, logbook control etc
Management review policy
Performance appraisal policy for instructors
Complaints policy
Control of documents policy
SIMULATOR INFORMATION:
Description and layout of the equipment
SATELLITE CENTRES, JOINT VENTURES or BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP:
Joint venture or business partnership agreement (or contract) between the companies
Administration procedures showing the responsibilities and actions of each company
Stamp and course certificate in the name of both companies
Once you have completed all of the relevant sections above, please also enclose all supporting evidence.
Please return this form to: accreditations@nautinst.org
Or alternatively:
The Accreditations Manager
The Nautical Institute
202 Lambeth Road
London, SE1 7LQ