Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in TRANSPORT DISTRIBUTION (MARITIME OPERATIONS)

Certificate III in TRANSPORT DISTRIBUTION (MARITIME OPERATIONS)

Qualification
National Code:
TDM30107
State Code:
S518
TGA Status:
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Deleted
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0317 - Maritime Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
19/06/2007
Approved Date
16/01/2008
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
450
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/06/2007
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 19/06/2007 Current Approved
Description

Rationale: A flexible qualification at AQF Level3 not specifically aligned with regulated maritime occupations but which includes competency in basic maritime safety, survival and emergency skills as well as other skills needed to fulfil support roles on various types of coastal vessels.

Successful completion will require competency in units that relate to work defined as aligned at AQF Level3:
'Performance of a defined range of skilled operations, usually within a range of broader related activities involving known routines, methods and procedures, where some discretion and judgement is required in the selection of equipment, services or contingency measures and within known time constraints. Applications may involve some responsibility for others. Participation in teams including group or team coordination may be involved'.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Requirements for completion of the qualification:
A successful outcome of twenty-two units of competency which must include:
- the seven (7) mandatory units listed, plus
- at least fifteen (15) additional units (at least seven of which must be aligned at AQF Level 3) to specific additional maritime employment needs beyond the minimum mandatory requirements.
Pathways
State Code Title
SS39 Deck Cadet
SS40 Engineer Cadet
SS43 Marine Cooks
1. Mandatory

MANDATORY
Complete all seven (7) units listed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S5414 TDMMF3207C APPLY DOMESTIC REGULATIONS AND INDUSTRY PRACTICES WHEN OPERATING A SMALL COASTAL VESSEL 6 Unit of competency
S5389 TDMME1107A CONTRIBUTE TO EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATIONS AND TEAMWORK ON A COASTAL VESSEL 8 Unit of competency
S5512 TDMMU507B ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS IN A SMALL DOMESTIC VESSEL 2 Unit of competency
S5427 TDMMF5507A FIGHT AND EXTINGUISH FIRES ON BOARD A COASTAL VESSEL 8 Unit of competency
S5426 TDMMF5407A OBSERVE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ON A COASTAL VESSEL 4 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
2. Additional

At least fifteen relevant units from this or other Training Packages at least seven of which must be aligned at AQF level 3 must be included in the qualification to satisfy specific additional maritime employment needs beyond the minimum mandatory requirements.
Note: Where units of competency are included from another Training Package, check if the unit has any pre-requisite or co-requisite requirements.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S5430 TDMMF5807A ADAPT TO BASIC INDUSTRY AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR TANKER OPERATIONS 14 Unit of competency
S5458 TDMMO107A FOLLOW MARITIME SECURITY PROCEDURES 8 Unit of competency
S5428 TDMMF5607A OBSERVE PERSONAL SAFETY AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 12 Unit of competency
S5406 TDMMF2307B OPERATE EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT AND APPLY EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 8 Unit of competency
S5350 TDMMB107C PERFORM ROUTINE REMEDIAL, PREVENTATIVE AND SURVEY DECK MAINTENANCE ON A VESSEL 35 Unit of competency
S5371 TDMMB4707A PERFORM ROUTINE REMEDIAL, PREVENTATIVE AND SURVEY DECK MAINTENANCE ON A VESSEL LESS THAN 80 METRES 12 Unit of competency
S5435 TDMMF6207A PREVENT, CONTROL AND FIGHT FIRES ON BOARD AN OCEAN-GOING VESSEL 21 Unit of competency
S5431 TDMMF5907A WORK SAFELY IN ENCLOSED SPACES ON A VESSEL 6 Unit of competency
3. Engineer Cadet

Complete the following units for Engineer Cadet

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S5356 TDMMB2007B ASSIST ENGINEER IN THE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OF MAIN PROPULSION AND ANCILLARY MACHINERY AND SYSTEMS 90 Unit of competency
S5421 TDMMF4107B CARRY OUT ENGINEERING CALCULATIONS RELATED TO MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS 40 Unit of competency
S5475 TDMMR2507B OPERATE AND MAINTAIN AUXILIARY MACHINERY SYSTEMS, INCLUDING STEERING GEAR AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS 20 Unit of competency
S5472 TDMMR2207B OPERATE AND MAINTAIN BOILER SYSTEMS 40 Unit of competency
S5474 TDMMR2407B OPERATE AND MAINTAIN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES AND PROPULSION TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS 40 Unit of competency
S5485 TDMMR3407B OPERATE DECK MACHINERY 20 Unit of competency
S5476 TDMMR2607B OPERATE, TEST AND MAINTAIN MARINE ELECTRICAL AND CONTROL EQUIPMENT 20 Unit of competency
4. Deck Cadet

Complete the following units for Deck Cadet

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S5416 TDMMF3507B CONTRIBUTE TO MAINTAINING A SAFE WATCH 35 Unit of competency
S5339 TDMMA1207B MANAGE STRESS AND DYNAMIC FACTORS AFFECTING A SMALL VESSEL'S STABILITY 21 Unit of competency
S5387 TDMMC907C MANOEUVRE A DOMESTIC VESSEL WITHIN THE LIMITS OF RESPONSIBILITY OF A COXSWAIN 24 Unit of competency
S5484 TDMMR3307B PERFORM RIGGING AND LIFTING OPERATIONS ON BOARD A VESSEL 42 Unit of competency
S5453 TDMMH807B PLAN AND NAVIGATE AN OFFSHORE PASSAGE WITHIN THE LIMITS OF RESPONSIBILITY OF A MASTER 5 45 Unit of competency
S5378 TDMMC1007C STEER A VESSEL UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE MASTER OR OFFICER IN CHARGE OF THE WATCH 8 Unit of competency
S5392 TDMME507B TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE INFORMATION BY MARINE RADIO OR TELEPHONE 25 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S208 TDM30101 Certificate III in Transport and Distribution (Maritime Operations) Qualification
VET Info Notes
This qualification was REMOVED in version 1 of the MAR13 Maritime Training Package.
TGA release date 6 June 2013.
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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