Training needs analysis (TNA)

Training needs analysis (TNA) is an analysis of your training needs and a review of training needs for officers on your ships. It considers the skills and knowledge that your officers need and how to develop them effectively.

The outcome of your TNA should be a proper training plan for your officers, based on research and linked to organisational and individual objectives.

Methods that can be used to identify training needs for your officers are:

Analysis of existing rules & regulations, the safety management system and plan with which to identify what skills are needed.
Questionnaires – paper based or online
One-to-one interviews
The officers self-evaluation
Evaluation by the superior