Conducting Mariner Assessments

This effective computer-based training course prepares your mates and masters for conducting onboard assessments as required by the Towing Officer Assessment Record (TOAR) implemented in NVIC 4-01.
The TOAR contains an extensive list of required assessments that prospective towing vessel officers must complete before they can qualify to operate a towing vessel.
The responsibility of assessing and signing the TOAR falls on the qualified and experienced towing vessels mates and masters.
Dr. Alice Barnes, Co-Author of Conducting Mariner Assessments written for the USCG, co-developed the course that this program is based on.
This course utilizes role-playing scenarios to reinforce the strategies for conducting assessments and answers any questions on assessment requirements or techniques.
Participation in our Assessor Training Course will provide successful assessment strategies and alleviate some of the concerns and apprehensions your officers may have with their new responsibilities.

The program includes the following training areas:

• The Purpose of Conducting Assessments
• The Role of the Assesor
• The Process of Conducting Assessments
• Strategies for Conducting Assessments