Thames Skills Academy (TSA) - Maritime & Inland Waterways Training

Inland Waterways and Maritime Training, MCA/STCW Training and Other Courses in London and Online

Established in 2016 and located in London, Thames Skills Academy (TSA) brokers and facilitates a comprehensive range of training options to meet the marine, non-marine skills and competency requirements of marine and marine-related operators on the Thames. The TSA actively supports its members with recruitment, through engaging with young people and promoting careers in the maritime sector; in particular the Inland Waterways.

Through close liaison and consultation, TSA identify what each employer’s individual training needs and address these through the offering quality and cost-effective training. As a pro-active member of the Maritime Skills Alliance, they are also assisting and supporting employers through the development, maintenance and revision of marine competency requirements, qualifications and apprenticeship standards.

Skills gaps are one of the great challenges facing employers on the tidal Thames and TSA works closely with, and supports employers, in the design and delivery of marine-based training programs that address the gaps and raise standards to a highly skilled and competent workforce. The offer structured training programs for Inland Waterway competencies and monitor the training and delivery standards of the Endorsed Training Providers.

Inland Waterways & Maritime Training

• Riverside Personal Safety (1 day): This hands-on course provides an overview of the potential dangers of working on or near water and offers practical tips to help you to stay safe should you or a colleague fall into the water.  The course is aimed at operators when working close to water who rely on shore-side rescue equipment such as life rings and throwing lines as first response.
• Barge Loading and Vessel Mooring and Securing (1 day): This course has been designed for Tug Masters and Mates. It is also useful for Linesmen, Deckhands and anyone directly involved in mooring and securing a barge.
• Samaritans and TSA Safer Thames intervention training (3 hours, online): This course is aimed at everyone who is regularly by or on the Thames with the skills to intervene should they encounter someone showing signs of suicidal behavior.
• Refresher to Extend Riverside Personal Safety Certificate for Operators (2-2.5 hours, online): This is an online refresher course for past attendees of the in person Riverside Personal Safety Course for operators on the Thames, equipping everyone working on or near the tidal Thames to do so safely.
• Vessel Mooring and Securing Operations (1 day): This focuses on giving an overview and knowledge of safely securing vessels to a quay, including line-person duties, safe access, and communications.  This course has been designed for Tug Masters and Mates. It is also useful for Linesmen, Deckhands and anyone directly involved in mooring and securing a barge.
• Barge Loading (1 day): This is a one-day course which focuses on how to moor different types of vessel and how to safely load and unload them. This course has been designed for Tug Masters and Mates. It is also useful for Linesmen, Deckhands and anyone directly involved in loading a barge.
• Slinger / Signaller (1 day): The course will help people understand the role, responsibilities and importance of slingers and signallers in the maritime industry.
• Confined Space Training (1 day): This course helps people in the maritime industry to get a better understanding of the dangers, guidelines and procedures of working in confined spaces.

MCA & STCW Courses

• STCW Fire Prevention and Fighting
• STCW Elementary First Aid
• STCW Crisis Management and Behaviour
• RYA/MCA VHF Short Range Certificate

 

Free Online Learning

• Data Protection and Data Security
• Lean Organization Management Techniques
• Business Administration
• Information, Advice and Guidance
• Warehousing & Storage
• Behaviour That Challenges
• Safeguarding and Prevent
• Workplace Violence and Harassment
• Improving Personal Exercise, Health & Nutrition
• Awareness of Mental Health Problems

LAST UPDATED ON Nov 30, 2021