Port Facility Security Officer Refresher (Department for Transport)

The Graspan Frankton Port Facility Security Officer Refresher Course is defined as continuation training undertaken by a professional already qualified as a PFSO, and in possession of a PFSO training certificate issued by one of DfT’s accredited training providers. Department for Transport Approved training program that follows the framework of the ISPS Code. The training requirements for PFSOs are set out in Chapter XI-2 of the Annex to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, as amended, and in Part A and B of the International Ship & Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, which are mandatory requirements under UK legislation.

PFSOs must undertake refresher training every five years while in post, and after a career break of 24 months or more before resuming a PFSO role.

Course Outline

Following a successful PFSO training course, candidates will be able to:

• Port Security Regulations 2009/2013

• Threat identification and NPSA updates

• Port Security Authorities

• CERS; Pre-Arrival/DoS

• Port Facility Security Instructions

• Port Facility Security Plan (updated format)

• Development of a Security Culture

• Cyber Security

• IED and weapons – Recent finds

• Crowded Spaces

• Security Levels

• Contingency Planning; Drills and Exercises

The course can be delivered at our training Centre or at your facility/venue.