Okavango
6th Sep 2018, 21:27
There aren't a great amount of APS providers at the moment and I suspect many previous trainees with MCC JOC's. Has anyone found any organisations which can upgrade an MCC JOC holder to an APS?
parkfell
9th Sep 2018, 15:22
APS is a new qualification which combines the MCC and JOC elements into one approved course.
Previously only the MCC was the approved element, and as the JOC was unregulated the course and instructor were not subject to regulatory inspection. So the quality could by definition by variable. Really depended which outfit was used.
The exception was FTE Jerez who have conducted MCC/JOC courses (either 9 or 11 exercises) for a number of years which were approved by the Regulator. APS in all but name.
There is no formal "upgrade" course. The best you could do is to complete a JOC course at a reputable provider. Choose a simulator which is appropriate to your aspirations.