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Diploma of TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION (MARINE ENGINEERING - ENGINEER WATCHKEEPER)

Diploma of TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION (MARINE ENGINEERING - ENGINEER WATCHKEEPER)

Qualification
National Code:
TDM50207
State Code:
S526
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0317 - Maritime Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
19/06/2007
Approved Date
19/12/2007
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
1019
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/06/2007
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 19/06/2007 Current Approved
Description

Rationale: A qualification aligned to the educational requirements for certification as an Engineer Watchkeeper as described in Marine Orders Part 3: Seagoing Qualifications (Version 6) under the Navigation Act 1912.

Successful completion will require competency in units that relate to work defined as characteristics of AQF Certificate 5:
'The self-directed application of knowledge and skills, with substantial depth in some areas where judgement is required in planning and selecting appropriate equipment, services and techniques for self and others. Applications involve participation in development of strategic initiatives, as well as personal responsibility and autonomy in performing complex technical operations or organising others. It may include participation in teams including teams concerned with planning and evaluation functions. Group or team coordination and management may be involved'.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Requirements for completion of the qualification:
A successful outcome of twenty units of competency listed.
Additional units from those listed below or relevant units from this or other Training Packages may be included in the qualification to satisfy specific additional needs beyond the minimum requirements. (They may also be achieved separately, either individually or in a skills set, leading to a National Statement of Attainment as described elsewhere in the Training Package)
1. Mandatory

MANDATORY
Complete all twenty (20) units listed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S5402 TDMMF1807B APPLY MEDICAL FIRST AID ON BOARD A VESSEL 42 Unit of competency
S5352 TDMMB1307B CARRY OUT SHIPBOARD FABRICATION AND REPAIR OPERATIONS 96 Unit of competency
S5425 TDMMF507C DEVELOP EMERGENCY AND DAMAGE CONTROL PLANS AND HANDLE EMERGENCY SITUATIONS ON BOARD A VESSEL 20 Unit of competency
S5511 TDMMU407B ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH POLLUTION PREVENTION MEASURES 6 Unit of competency
S5351 TDMMB1207B FAULTFIND, DISMANTLE, MAINTAIN AND REPAIR SHIPBOARD PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 95 Unit of competency
S5413 TDMMF3107B MAINTAIN A SAFE ENGINEERING WATCH 35 Unit of competency
S5365 TDMMB407B MAINTAIN SEAWORTHINESS OF VESSEL 120 Unit of competency
S5420 TDMMF407B MAINTAIN THE OPERATIONAL CONDITION OF LIFESAVING, FIREFIGHTING AND OTHER SAFETY SYSTEMS 7 Unit of competency
S5412 TDMMF307B MANAGE BUSINESS AND LEGAL REQUIREMENTS ON A VESSEL 83 Unit of competency
S5434 TDMMF6107A MANAGE MARINE FIREFIGHTING AND PREVENTION ACTIVITIES ON BOARD A VESSEL 33 Unit of competency
S5428 TDMMF5607A OBSERVE PERSONAL SAFETY AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 12 Unit of competency
S5509 TDMMR907B OPERATE ALTERNATORS, GENERATORS AND CONTROL SYSTEMS TO SUPPLY SHIPBOARD ELECTRICAL POWER 84 Unit of competency
S5462 TDMMR1107B OPERATE MAIN AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY AND ASSOCIATED CONTROL SYSTEMS 100 Unit of competency
S5460 TDMMR1007B OPERATE PUMPING SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED CONTROL SYSTEMS 62 Unit of competency
S5502 TDMMR5907A OPERATE STEAM PROPULSION PLANT AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS ON STEAM VESSELS 90 Unit of competency
S5403 TDMMF1907B OPERATE SURVIVAL CRAFT AND OTHER LIFESAVING APPLIANCES 37 Unit of competency
S5435 TDMMF6207A PREVENT, CONTROL AND FIGHT FIRES ON BOARD AN OCEAN-GOING VESSEL 21 Unit of competency
S5396 TDMMF1007B PROVIDE ELEMENTARY FIRST AID 20 Unit of competency
S5398 TDMMF1107B SURVIVE AT SEA IN THE EVENT OF VESSEL ABANDONMENT 16 Unit of competency
S5393 TDMME707B USE ENGLISH IN WRITTEN AND ORAL FORM TO PERFORM ENGINEERING DUTIES 20 Unit of competency
2. Engineering

ENGINEERING UNITS
An Engineer Watchkeeper must also be able to demonstrate competency in the eight basic engineering units listed, either through completion of the appropriate engineering trade qualifications, or additional training and assessment, if required:

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W5332 MEM05006B Perform brazing and/or silver soldering 18 Unit of competency
W5385 MEM07005B Perform general machining 72 Unit of competency
W5333 MEM05007C Perform manual heating and thermal cutting 18 Unit of competency
W5302 MEM05001B Perform manual soldering/desoldering - electrical/electronic components 36 Unit of competency
W5325 MEM05004C Perform routine oxy acetylene welding 18 Unit of competency
W5563 MEM18001C Use hand tools 18 Unit of competency
W5574 MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations 18 Unit of competency
W5297 MEM05015C Weld using manual metal arc welding process 36 Unit of competency
3. Additional

ADDITIONAL UNITS

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S5430 TDMMF5807A ADAPT TO BASIC INDUSTRY AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR TANKER OPERATIONS 14 Unit of competency
S5431 TDMMF5907A WORK SAFELY IN ENCLOSED SPACES ON A VESSEL 6 Unit of competency
4. Additional required

Additional modules required

Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S213 TDM50201 Diploma of Transport and Distribution (Marine Engineering) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
J563 MAR50213 Diploma of Maritime Operations (Engineer Watchkeeper) Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code TDM50207 taken from the Maritime Training Package TDM07 which should be consulted for full description of requirements. TDM07 is endorsed until 30/06/2010.

1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.

2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the Maritime Training Package TDM07 available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.

3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by Challenger TAFE on 12 December 2007.
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

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