Mission, Aims & Objectives
Our mission…
Quality shipping, safe and clean seas and long term competitiveness through informed
investment in skills and training
Our aims...
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To be the central body and focal point for the development and promotion of life-long
learning and learning and career pathways within the shipping industry
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To be the preferred source of advice and practical guidance about skills, qualifications
and Labour Market information and intelligence
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To own, maintain and promote relevant National Occupational Standards
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To monitor and influence the provision of education and training in all parts of the UK,
with the twin aims of ensuring that individuals can learn as effectively and economically
as possible in the interests of their own personal development and ensuring the vocational
relevance of qualifications within the shipping industry
Our
objectives...
Assess and respond to the skill requirements of the industry and individuals
and help secure the UK maritime skills base. To meet this objective we will carry out the following activities:
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Compile and maintain relevant Labour Market Information and Skills Foresight reports
covering sea-going and shore-based staff
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Prepare and implement a Workforce Development Plan for sea-going and shore-based staff
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Set, implement and monitor sector targets
Promote investment in people and life-long learning as central to competitive
business performance and to developing the potential of individuals.
To meet this objective we will carry
out the following activities:
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Promote the use of national occupational standards and ensure the relevance of
vocational qualifications
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Increase the number of companies committed to Investors in People (IiP)
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Identify the learning and career pathways for all sea-going and shore-based staff and
communicate them to key partners
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Ensure that appropriate qualifications are available and accessible at all levels
Promote the supply of maritime skills in accordance with industry commitments.
To meet this objective we will carry out the following activities:
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