Unit of competency Outline

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Transmit and receive information by visual signalling

Transmit and receive information by visual signalling

Unit of competency
National Code
MARO012
State Code
OCG84
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
22/11/2024
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/04/2021
Field of Education
031705 - Marine Craft Operation
Original Release Date
09/04/2021
Nominal Hours
15
Description
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Use code to send and receive messages by flashing light
  • 1.1 Morse codes for letters and numerals are correctly recognised
  • 1.2 Message is correctly coded and transmitted using a flashing light
  • 1.3 Message received in code by flashing light is correctly decoded
2 Use International Code of Signals to send and receive messages with flags
  • 2.1 Flags used in the International Code of Signals are correctly recognised
  • 2.2 Message is correctly coded and sent with flags using the International Code of Signals
  • 2.3 Message coded and sent with flags using the International Code of Signals is correctly received and decoded
3 Maintain records of visual communications
  • 3.1 Records of messages sent and received are completed and maintained as required according to regulatory and organisational requirements
  • 3.2 Relevant records are sent to appropriate bodies if requested and copies are filed according to regulatory and organisational requirements
  • 3.3 Documents are stored according to regulatory and organisational requirements
4 Use English in written and oral communication
  • 4.1 IMO standard marine communication phrases are used in written and oral form
  • 4.2 English language nautical publications and messages relevant to the safety of the ship are correctly interpreted or drafted
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WH885 MARO004 Transmit and receive information by visual signalling Unit of competency