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Transmit and receive information by marine VHF radio

Transmit and receive information by marine VHF radio

Unit of competency
National Code
MARC021
State Code
AUG67
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/02/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/08/2015
Field of Education
031705 - Marine Craft Operation
Original Release Date
28/08/2015
Nominal Hours
14
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to transmit and receive information by marine very high frequency (VHF) radio on a commercial vessel according to regulations, including carrying out user-maintenance and fault-finding procedures on radio equipment and power supplies; and operating an emergency position indicating beacon (EPIRB), a search and rescue radar transponder (SART) and AIS search and rescue transmitter (AIS-SART) ), automatic identification system man overboard (AIS-MOB) device, and digital selective calling man overboard (DSC-MOB) device.The unit applies to Coxswains Grade 1 and Masters of commercial vessels requiring proficiency in the use of marine VHF radio equipment to transmit and receive information to and from shore and vessel-based operators. They work relatively independently under broad operational requirements, with limited accountability and responsibility for themselves and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes.This unit covers VHF radio equipment only; MARC020 Transmit and receive information by marine radio should be selected where competency in both VHF and HF radio is required.The unit is consistent with relevant maritime regulations and certification requirements as specified in the Radiocommunications Act 1992.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Operate VHF radio equipment to transmit and receive messages
  • 1.1 VHF radio equipment is selected for operation within limits of specifications
  • 1.2 VHF radio equipment is operated to transmit and receive various types of signal according to manufacturer instructions, established radio operation procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 1.3 Regulations and procedures applicable to vessel stations equipped with VHF radio and digital selective calling (DSC) facilities are applied during radio communication
  • 1.4 Work health and safety WHS/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures and hazard control strategies are applied when operating VHF radio equipment according to vessel safety management system
  • 1.5 Radio communication problems are documented and promptly reported according to established procedures
2 Maintain and fault-find VHF radio equipment
  • 2.1 Routine maintenance checks are carried out on VHF radio equipment according to manufacturer instructions and specifications, and company procedures
  • 2.2 Out-of-specification performance and faults in VHF radio equipment are correctly identified and investigated using prescribed fault-finding techniques according to established user maintenance procedures and manufacturer instructions
3 Access search and rescue VHF radio facilities
  • 3.1 Request is made to the appropriate organisation for the provision of the required search and rescue services
  • 3.2 Information required by the Modernised Australian Ship Tracking and Reporting (MASTREP) System is supplied and received in the required format
4 Deploy and operate an EPIRB, SART and AIS-SART
  • 4.1 Routine checks are carried out on EPIRBs, SARTs and AIS-SARTs to confirm their operational capability according to manufacturer instructions and specifications
  • 4.2 Appropriate action is taken to rectify or replace EPIRBs, SARTs or AIS-SARTs that are found to be malfunctioning or are inoperable according to manufacturer instructions and company procedures
  • 4.3 EPIRBs, SARTs and AIS-SARTs are deployed as according to manufacturer instructions and established search and rescue procedures
5 Operate a man overboard (MOB) device as a locating device in an emergency
  • 5.1 Routine checks are carried out on AIS-MOB and DSC-MOB devices to confirm their operational capability according to manufacturer instructions and specifications
  • 5.2 AIS-MOB and DSC-MOB devices are operated according to manufacturer instructions and regulatory requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S5388 TDMME1007A TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE INFORMATION BY MARINE VHF RADIO OR TELEPHONE Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAB69 MARC044 Transmit and receive information by marine VHF radio Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AC874 MARSS00011 Marine Radio Operator's VHF Skill Set Skill set