Qualification Outline

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Diploma of TRANSPORT DISTRIBUTION (MARITIME OPERATIONS)

Diploma of TRANSPORT DISTRIBUTION (MARITIME OPERATIONS)

Qualification
National Code:
TDM50107
State Code:
S525
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
19/12/2007
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
825
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 Level5 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 support roles on various types of vessels.

Successful completion will require competency in units that relate to work defined as aligned at AQF Level5:
'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-three units of competency which must include:
- the seven mandatory units listed, plus
- at least sixteen additional units (at least seven of which must be aligned at AQF Level 5) 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
S5430 TDMMF5807A ADAPT TO BASIC INDUSTRY AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR TANKER OPERATIONS 14 Unit of competency
S5444 TDMMH1707A APPLY COMMAND NAVIGATION PROCEDURES ON VESSELS LIMITED BY TONNAGE OR NEAR COASTAL OPERATIONS 35 Unit of competency
S5370 TDMMB4607A APPLY INFORMATION ON VESSEL STRUCTURE TO MAINTENANCE AND SEAWORTHINESS 50 Unit of competency
S5390 TDMME207B COMMUNICATE USING STANDARD MARINE VOCABULARY 3 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
S5455 TDMML307B ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A HARMONIOUS WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT 15 Unit of competency
S5458 TDMMO107A FOLLOW MARITIME SECURITY PROCEDURES 8 Unit of competency
S5411 TDMMF3007B MAINTAIN A SAFE NAVIGATIONAL WATCH 100 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
S5348 TDMMA807B MONITOR THE CARE OF CARGO DURING A VOYAGE 7 Unit of competency
S5428 TDMMF5607A OBSERVE PERSONAL SAFETY AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 12 Unit of competency
S5446 TDMMH1907A PLAN A PASSAGE 60 Unit of competency
S5435 TDMMF6207A PREVENT, CONTROL AND FIGHT FIRES ON BOARD AN OCEAN-GOING VESSEL 21 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
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
3. Skills Set

Additional Modules for AMSA Endorsement

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