Qualification Outline

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Advanced Diploma of TRANSPORT DISTRIBUTION (MARITIME OPERATIONS)

Advanced Diploma of TRANSPORT DISTRIBUTION (MARITIME OPERATIONS)

Qualification
National Code:
TDM60107
State Code:
S530
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
21/12/2007
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
1476
Duration
2 Semesters
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 Level6 not specifically aligned with regulated maritime occupations but which includes competency in maritime safety, survival and emergency skills as well as other skills needed to fulfil managerial supporting roles on various types of vessels.

Successful completion will require competency in units that relate to work defined as aligned at AQF Level6:
'The application of a significant range of fundamental principles and complex techniques across a wide and often unpredictable variety of contexts in relation to either varied or highly specific functions. Contribution to the development of a broad plan, budget or strategy is involved and accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the outcomes is involved. Significant judgement is required in planning, design, technical or leadership/guidance functions related to products, services, operations or procedures.'

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Requirements for completion of the qualification:
A successful outcome of thirty-two units of competency which must include:
- the seven mandatory units listed, plus
- at least twenty-five additional units (at least seven of which must be aligned at AQF Level 6) to specific additional maritime employment needs beyond the minimum mandatory requirements.
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

Additional

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S5445 TDMMH1807A APPLY COMMAND NAVIGATION PROCEDURES ON VESSELS (UNLIMITED) 77 Unit of competency
S5444 TDMMH1707A APPLY COMMAND NAVIGATION PROCEDURES ON VESSELS LIMITED BY TONNAGE OR NEAR COASTAL OPERATIONS 35 Unit of competency
S5397 TDMMF107B ASSIST IN SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATIONS 16 Unit of competency
S5336 TDMMA1007B CONTROL TRIM, STABILITY AND STRESS 120 Unit of competency
S5443 TDMMH1607A DETERMINE POSITION OF THE VESSEL 160 Unit of competency
S5448 TDMMH207B DETERMINE POSITION OF THE VESSEL AND THE ACCURACY OF THE RESULTANT POSITION 90 Unit of competency
S5425 TDMMF507C DEVELOP EMERGENCY AND DAMAGE CONTROL PLANS AND HANDLE EMERGENCY SITUATIONS ON BOARD A VESSEL 20 Unit of competency
S5409 TDMMF2607B ESTABLISH WATCHKEEPING ARRANGEMENTS AND PROCEDURES 35 Unit of competency
S5454 TDMMH907B FORECAST WEATHER AND OCEANOGRAPHIC CONDITIONS 63 Unit of competency
S5411 TDMMF3007B MAINTAIN A SAFE NAVIGATIONAL WATCH 100 Unit of competency
S5420 TDMMF407B MAINTAIN THE OPERATIONAL CONDITION OF LIFESAVING, FIREFIGHTING AND OTHER SAFETY SYSTEMS 7 Unit of competency
S5456 TDMML407A MANAGE ADMINISTRATION OF THE VESSEL AND ITS PERSONNEL 53 Unit of competency
S5412 TDMMF307B MANAGE BUSINESS AND LEGAL REQUIREMENTS ON A VESSEL 83 Unit of competency
S5449 TDMMH307B MANAGE SAFE NAVIGATION THROUGH THE USE OF RADAR AND OTHER NAVIGATIONAL AIDS 30 Unit of competency
S5379 TDMMC107B MANOEUVRE AND HANDLE A VESSEL OF 500 GROSS TONNAGE OR MORE UNDER ALL CONDITIONS 40 Unit of competency
S5381 TDMMC307B MANOEUVRE AND HANDLE THE VESSEL IN NORMAL CONDITIONS 10 Unit of competency
S5442 TDMMH1507A MEASURE AND OBSERVE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND INTERPRET AND APPLY TO WATCHKEEPING 30 Unit of competency
S5368 TDMMB4307A MONITOR AND MANAGE THE SEAWORTHINESS OF THE VESSEL 88 Unit of competency
S5510 TDMMU107B MONITOR COMPLIANCE WITH LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS AND MEASURES TO ENSURE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT 12 Unit of competency
S5380 TDMMC207B OPERATE REMOTE CONTROLS OF PROPULSION PLANT AND ENGINEERING SYSTEMS 53 Unit of competency
S5446 TDMMH1907A PLAN A PASSAGE 60 Unit of competency
S5437 TDMMH107B PLAN A VOYAGE AND CONDUCT NAVIGATION 20 Unit of competency
S5342 TDMMA207B PLAN AND ENSURE SAFE CARE OF CARGO DURING A VOYAGE 20 Unit of competency
S5337 TDMMA107B PLAN AND ENSURE SAFE LOADING, STOWAGE, SECURITY AND UNLOADING OF CARGO 50 Unit of competency
S5343 TDMMA307B PLAN AND MONITOR THE CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS CARGOES 20 Unit of competency
S5450 TDMMH507B USE RADAR AND OTHER BRIDGE EQUIPMENT TO MAINTAIN SAFE NAVIGATION 120 Unit of competency
3. Skills Set

Additional Modules for AMSA Endorsement

Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S214 TDM60101 Advanced Diploma of 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
No information