Table 1 Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiencies (KUPS) Relevant to Security Awareness
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Table 1 Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiencies (KUPS) Relevant to Security Awareness

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Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence
Contribute to the enhancement of maritime security through heightened awareness Basic working knowledge of maritime security terms and definitions Assessment of evidence obtained from approved instruction or during attendance at an approved course Requirements relating to enhanced maritime security are correctly identified.
  Basic knowledge of international maritime security policy and responsibilities of Governments, Companies and persons    
  Basic knowledge of maritime security levels and their impact on security measures and procedures aboard ship and in port facilities    
  Basic knowledge of security reporting procedures    
  Basic knowledge of security related contingency plans    
Recognition of security threats Basic knowledge of techniques used to circumvent security measures Assessment of evidence obtained from approved instruction or during attendance at an approved course Maritime security threats are correctly identified.
  Basic knowledge enabling recognition of potential security threats    
  Basic knowledge enabling recognition of weapons, dangerous substances, and devices and awareness of the damage they can cause    
  Basic knowledge in handling security related information and security related communications    
Understanding of the need for and methods of maintaining security awareness and vigilance Basic knowledge of training, drill and exercise requirements under relevant conventions and codes Assessment of evidence obtained from approved instruction or during attendance at an approved course Requirements relating to enhanced maritime security are correctly identified.

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