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SUMMARY:TSMS Auditor Training Course
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nThe TSMS Auditor Certification course (2 day VIRTUAL course) teaches external (third-party) auditors how to audit a company’s TSMS\, with an emphasis on those companies using the American Waterways Operators’ Responsible Carrier Program as the framework for their TSMS. Students who successfully complete this course will have an in-depth understanding of auditing both safety management systems and the vessels that operate under those systems and what compliance means under Subchapter M. This is the appropriate course for those individuals seeking certification to become an approved TPO Auditor\, as well as an RCP Lead Auditor/Vessel Auditor. This course is also ideal for company personnel who want to better understand the expectations of their external auditor. The course includes an online pre-course portion that MUST be completed prior to attending class. \nThis course is substantially equal to an ISO 9001 course approved by the USCG as a “recognized equivalent to the requirements of 46 Code of Federal Regulations\, 139.130(b)(3)\, lead auditor/assessor course.” \nCourse Objective: To train students to conduct management audits and vessel audits utilizing the RCP or Subchapter M as the standard\, and meet the requirements of the regulation that the auditors attend a TSMS class. \nCourse Fees: \n\n\nNon-Members:   $900 \n\n\nTVIB Members:  $675* \n\n\n *TVIB members receive a 25% discount when registering for the course.  Members can register through the Member Portal under the “Current Events” dropdown menu \nCourse Highlights: \n\n\nTVIB Information and Resources \n\n\nTPOs \n\n\nSubchapter M \n\n\nAWO’s Responsible Carrier Program \n\n\nTVIB Audit Processes \n\n\nConducting the Audit \n\n\nClosing the Audit \n\n\nPractical Exercises \n\n\nAdditional Course Details: \nThe course is a live VIRTUAL event. Please ensure that you have a stable internet connection. Webcams are not required but are strongly recommended. \nDocumentation: \nPractical exercises\, quizzes\, a final exam and active participation in class are required to earn your certificate. \nCancellation Policy: \nCancellations must be submitted one week (7 days) prior to the first day of the course.  Please note that a cancellation fee of $150 will be charged.  No refund will be issued for non-attendance without notification or for early withdrawal from a class.  Please send cancellation notifications to: daniellem@thetvib.org \nADA Requests: \nPlease alert us of any ADA needs that you may have upon registration so that proper arrangements can be made to accommodate you.  Send your request to: daniellem@thetvib.org \nRegistration—July 13-14
URL:https://www.thetvib.org/event/tsms-auditor-training-course/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Marine Internal Lead Auditor Training Course (MILA)
DESCRIPTION:Course Summary: \nThis course is designed to teach and practice the specific skills\, knowledge and abilities needed to conduct and lead internal audits for commercial marine companies. \nCourse Description: \nLength: Two days (16 hours) Virtual Setting\nCourse materials provided\nMaximum class size: 30\, Minimum class size 8. Course is presently being provided remotely using computers.\nThis course has been recognized as “Substantially equal to an ISO 9001 auditor course by the United States Coast Guard and meets the Subchapter M requirements for internal auditor training.\nThe course meets the requirements of ANSI/ASSE Z 490.1-2016 Criteria for Accepted Practices in Safety\, health and environmental training and 46 CFR 138.310(d)(2) for those individuals performing internal audits under Subchapter M.\nThis course is audited by a third party annually\n*Accommodation information below in Additional Course Details \nCourse Fees: \nNon-Members:  $900\nTVIB Members: $850\n* A 3% credit card processing fee will be incurred if paying by credit card. ACH/check payments are welcome without an additional fee. \nWho Should Attend: \nInternal auditors who need to comply with the training requirements outlined in Subchapter M: 46 CFR 138.310 (d)(2).\nExternal auditors wishing to learn more about auditing principles and techniques\,\nHSE Managers\, Compliance and Operations Managers\, safety consultants and regulators.\nCompany management wishing to enhance effective internal auditing techniques aligned with the objective of a TSMS in Subchapter M. \nCourse Highlights Include: \nManagement System Fundamentals\nPlan-Do-Check-Act Continual Improvement Model\nManagement System Standards: RCP\, ISO 9001\, ISO 14001\, TSMS (NPRM)\, ISM Code\, TMSA requirements for internal audits\nHistory of Marine Auditing\nPurpose and types of audits\nThe relationship between internal and external audits-and why they are different\nCharacteristics of Effective Internal System Audits\nPhases of the Audit\nKey aspects of ISO 9001: Quality Management Systems and ISO 19011: Guidelines for Auditing Management System\nCompetence for Internal Auditors\nAudit Procedures\nPlanning and scheduling the audit\nConducting the Audit\nNon-conformity statements\nReports and Non-conformity statements\nTracking and close out of non-conformities\, corrective and preventive actions \nInstructor Bios: \nRick Dunn\, of SafeMARINER\, LLC \nCertified Safety and Health Manger\, Certified Occupational Safety and Health Trainer\, TMSA Auditor\, Internal marine auditor\, former member of AWO’s Responsible Carrier Program Board. Former Vetting Manager-North America\, SeaRiver Maritime\, Inc.\, USCG Licensed Master\, USCG approved simulator instructor for tugs\, pilots and ships. American Society of Safety Engineers Professional. \nCapt. David A. Foret\, Jr.\, President of the ACTion group \nDavid has over 40 years’ experience in the towing vessel industry. He started the ACTion group in 1999. He holds a Merchant Mariner Credential endorsed as Master of Towing Vessels\, Tankerman-PIC (Barge) Dangerous Liquids and Liquefied Gas cargoes\, TVIB-Certified Subchapter M Auditor certification\, TVIB-Certified Subchapter M Surveyor including Dry-Dock/Internal Structural Exam\, he is also a certified ISO 9000 Lead Auditor\, TMSA Auditor\, and Crew Endurance Management Systems (CEMS) Expert. He serves as Chairman of the Houston Pilot Board’s\, Pilot Board Investigation Review Committee (PBIRC) representing the interests of the Brownwater towing vessel community for the past 20 years. He is also Chairman of the Lone Star Harbor Safety Committee. www.theagcteam.com \nAdditional Course Details \nDocumentation: \nCourse materials will be provided  prior to class.\nPractical exercises\, role playing\, quizzes\, a final exam and active participation in class are required to earn your certificate\nThis fast paced\, informative course will support continual improvement in your organization\, and give you the confidence for success\nCancellation Policy: \nCancellations must be submitted one week (7 days) prior to the first day of the course.  Please note that a cancellation fee of $150 will be charged.  No refund will be issued for non-attendance without notification\, or for early withdrawal from the course.  Please send cancellation notifications to: daniellem@thetvib.org \nPlease note that TVIB reserves the right to cancel this course based on enrollment numbers and/or instructor availability no later than two weeks before the first day of class.  TVIB will not be responsible for reimbursements to course registrants for travel/accommodation expenses. \nADA Requests: \nPlease alert us upon registration of any ADA needs that you may have so that proper arrangements can be made to accommodate you.  Send your request to: daniellem@thetvib.org \nRegistration—July 19-20
URL:https://www.thetvib.org/event/marine-internal-lead-auditor-training-course-mila-2/
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SUMMARY:TVIB Talks- July 28th
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss out on the the bi-monthly “TVIB Talks” on July 28th.  This series will offer TVIB staff the opportunity to share the latest developments\, issues\, and trends related to Subchapter M and our perspective on those topics.  Equally important will be the opportunity for TVIB Members (TPO Customers and their staff along with TVIB Certified Auditors and Surveyors) to participate in the conversation by talking with us about the information presented and sharing topics of interest to them. \nThese 1-hour sessions will follow a bi-monthly schedule occurring at 2:00 pm on the fourth Thursday. \nTVIB Talks will be open to all TVIB Members. TVIB Members can find the registration in the TVIB Portal. Please save the date for these sessions and we look forward to this new method of interacting with our members. \nFeel free to contact info@thetvib.org with any questions. \n  \nFuture TVIB Talks \nSeptember 22nd \nNovember 15th (TVIB Fall Info & Board Meeting)
URL:https://www.thetvib.org/event/tvib-talks-july-28th/
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