Qualification Outline

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Diploma of TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION (COASTAL MARITIME OPERATIONS - MASTER CLASS 3)

Diploma of TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION (COASTAL MARITIME OPERATIONS - MASTER CLASS 3)

Qualification
National Code:
TDM50507
State Code:
S529
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
20/12/2007
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
1091
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 qualification aligned to the educational requirements for certification as a Master Class 3 as described in Part D of the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV).
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-seven 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.

Requirements for completion of the qualification:
A successful outcome of twenty-seven (27) 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)

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S5402 TDMMF1807B APPLY MEDICAL FIRST AID ON BOARD A VESSEL 42 Unit of competency
S5441 TDMMH1407A APPLY WEATHER INFORMATION WHEN NAVIGATING A VESSEL WITHIN THE LIMITS OF RESPONSIBILITY OF A MASTER 3 30 Unit of competency
S5390 TDMME207B COMMUNICATE USING STANDARD MARINE VOCABULARY 3 Unit of competency
S5389 TDMME1107A CONTRIBUTE TO EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATIONS AND TEAMWORK ON A COASTAL VESSEL 8 Unit of competency
S5404 TDMMF2107B CONTROL SAFE ACCESS TO AND ON VESSEL 6 Unit of competency
S5443 TDMMH1607A DETERMINE POSITION OF THE VESSEL 160 Unit of competency
S5341 TDMMA1707A DETERMINE THE STABILITY AND TRIM OF THE VESSEL 70 Unit of competency
S5511 TDMMU407B ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH POLLUTION PREVENTION MEASURES 6 Unit of competency
S5427 TDMMF5507A FIGHT AND EXTINGUISH FIRES ON BOARD A COASTAL VESSEL 8 Unit of competency
S5513 TDMMF2907B MAINTAIN A SAFE NAVIGATIONAL WATCH ON A COASTAL VOYAGE 100 Unit of competency
S5365 TDMMB407B MAINTAIN SEAWORTHINESS OF VESSEL 120 Unit of competency
S5457 TDMML507A MANAGE BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATION ON VESSELS LIMITED BY TONNAGE OR NEAR COASTAL OPERATIONS 13 Unit of competency
S5372 TDMMB4807A MANAGE THE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE ON VESSELS LIMITED BY TONNAGE OR NEAR COASTAL OPERATIONS 5 Unit of competency
S5382 TDMMC407B MANOEUVRE THE VESSEL AND OPERATE SMALL POWER PLANTS WITHIN THE LIMITS OF RESPONSIBILITY OF A MASTER 3 35 Unit of competency
S5510 TDMMU107B MONITOR COMPLIANCE WITH LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS AND MEASURES TO ENSURE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT 12 Unit of competency
S5348 TDMMA807B MONITOR THE CARE OF CARGO DURING A VOYAGE 7 Unit of competency
S5347 TDMMA707B MONITOR THE LOADING, STOWAGE, SECURITY AND UNLOADING OF CARGO 28 Unit of competency
S5426 TDMMF5407A OBSERVE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ON A COASTAL VESSEL 4 Unit of competency
S5403 TDMMF1907B OPERATE SURVIVAL CRAFT AND OTHER LIFESAVING APPLIANCES 37 Unit of competency
S5433 TDMMF607B ORGANISE AND MANAGE THE PROVISION OF MEDICAL CARE ON BOARD A VESSEL 63 Unit of competency
S5446 TDMMH1907A PLAN A PASSAGE 60 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
S5394 TDMME807C TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE INFORMATION BY GMDSS SUBSYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT 70 Unit of competency
S5392 TDMME507B TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE INFORMATION BY MARINE RADIO OR TELEPHONE 25 Unit of competency
S5391 TDMME307B TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE INFORMATION BY VISUAL SIGNALLING 7 Unit of competency
S5450 TDMMH507B USE RADAR AND OTHER BRIDGE EQUIPMENT TO MAINTAIN SAFE NAVIGATION 120 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S212 TDM50101 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