Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION (MARITIME OPERATIONS - INTEGRATED RATING)
Certificate III in TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION (MARITIME OPERATIONS - INTEGRATED RATING)
TDM30307
S520
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
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 Integrated Rating as described in Marine Orders Part 3: Seagoing Qualifications (Version 6) under the Australian Navigation Act 1912.
Successful completion will require competency in units that relate to work defined as characteristics of AQF Certificate 3:
'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 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
2. Additional
ADDITIONAL UNITS
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S5458 | TDMMO107A | FOLLOW MARITIME SECURITY PROCEDURES | 8 | Unit of competency |
| S5388 | TDMME1007A | TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE INFORMATION BY MARINE VHF RADIO OR TELEPHONE | 14 | Unit of competency |
3. Additional required
Additional Modules required
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44306 | Introduction to Ships and Ship Routines | 21 | Module | |
| 57174 | CMO011 | Training Vessel | 64 | Module |
| 27819 | Tutorial | 80 | Module |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S208 | TDM30101 | Certificate III in Transport and Distribution (Maritime Operations) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J551 | MAR30113 | Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Integrated Rating) | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
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 11 December 2007.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.