Thames CPD Programme activities delivered by the TSA

Thames CPD Programme

The Port of London Authority (PLA), Thames Skills Academy (TSA) and Company of Watermen & Lightermen (CWL) have introduced the first Port-wide Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Programme for all Masters in command of an Intra-port Commercial Vessel, whether newly qualified or with years of experience. 

The prime objective is to improve safety on the Thames. In many other sectors – transport, aviation, construction – CPD is a well-established pathway to incentivise everyone to maintain and refresh their current skills and learn and develop new skills as the industry changes.

The Thames CPD Programme is currently voluntary; from 1st January 2024, it will be regulated through the PLA General Directions. 

The Thames CPD Programme consists of Mandatory, Accredited and Skills & Experience training/activities that allow you to accumulate enough points over successive 5-year periods to complete the requirement to remain active on the River.

The TSA is the administrator of the Thames CPD Programme.

Thames CPD Programme activities delivered by the TSA

As well as administering the Programme, the TSA is helping all river users - employers and employees - undertake Thames CPD Programme activities by:

• Developing and delivering bespoke training courses for the River, including the Riverside Personal Safety, Cargo & Barge Loading, Vessel Mooring and Securing Operations, Simulator training, Safer Thames Intervention and Immersive Health & Safety Training.
• Brokering training for individuals and groups with other training providers. This service is included in the TSA Membership package and is also available to Non-Members subject to a booking fee where appropriate. 
• Delivering Skills & Experience activities, including the Regulatory Visits Programme (including visits to the Met Police, London Fire Brigade, RNLI and the PLA), a diversity and inclusion programme through the Women on the Water Network and Experience on a Different Industry Sector Vessel. 

Further information about the Thames CPD Programme

What is the Thames CPD Programme?

Thames CPD Training & Development

Frequently Asked Questions

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Contact us

For more details, please contact the Training Team by emailing training@thamesacademy.london or 07756 651 171.