Technical Instructor, Electronic Systems for delivery of Automatic Identification System (AIS) Maintenance Training

1. 1 Title Technical Instructor, Electronic Systems for delivery of Automatic Identification System (AIS) Maintenance Training 1.2 Introduction Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) / The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) College in Sydney Nova Scotia requires the services of a qualified instructor to assist with the delivery of technical maintenance course on the Automatic Identification System (AIS). 1.3 Contract Period Contract award through to and including August 31, 2017 Course dates are estimated as follows: October 12 to 20, 2016 – English with French assist Course 2nd course - March 6 – 14, 2017 – English with French assist Option period if exercised will be September 1, 2017 through to August 31, 2018 The potential for 1 additional course during this time period to be determined at a later date 1.4 Objectives of the Requirement The objective is to prepare and deliver an Automatic Identification System (AIS) Maintenance training course. This training is to be delivered to regional Electronic Systems Technologists within the E&I branch of DFO-CCG - Integrated Technical Services.The contractor will need preparatory time prior to delivery of the technical training, and will commence work on or about September 26, 2016. The delivery of the AIS technical maintenance course is scheduled for October 12 to 20, inclusive.  A second course is scheduled to be delivered in English with French assist from March 6 to 14, 2017. Should this training go ahead as scheduled, the contractor will require preparatory time to review the translated documentation, complete any editorial changes and be ready to deliver the training on the dates identified.  1.5 Background, Assumptions and Specific Scope of the Requirement The departure of technical instructors has caused pressures to deliver the training program to our Client.  The training consists of a 7-day technical course on the operation and safe and effective diagnostic procedures to effectively maintain the Automatic Identification System (AIS) as configured at CCG shore-based installations. This training is designed to provide regional DFO-CCG technical personnel with the knowledge and skills required to support AIS systems in the CCG. The Contractor will be allocated a work space at the Canadian Coast Guard College (CCGC) in Sydney, NS in order to prepare for delivery of training and will be given access to the laboratory in which a functional AIS system is installed, along with all the necessary tools and test equipment. A classroom, complete with SmartBoard and projector will be provided to deliver the theory lessons to regional Electronic Technologists (ELs). The Contractor will work alongside an experienced CCGC instructor to alleviate any safety concerns when in the lab and to monitor the trainees’ learning.