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
MARO004
State Code
WH885
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/10/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/02/2014
Field of Education
031705 - Marine Craft Operation
Original Release Date
04/02/2014
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to transmit and receive information by visual signalling.This unit applies to a Watchkeeper Deck, a Master up to 500 gross tonnage (GT), a Master up to 80 metres Near Coastal, or a Master Unlimited.This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Use code to send and receive messages by flashing light
  • 1.1 Codes for letters and numerals are correctly recognised
  • 1.2 Message is correctly coded and sent using a flashing light
  • 1.3 Message transmitted 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 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
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S5391 TDMME307B TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE INFORMATION BY VISUAL SIGNALLING Unit of competency
WG525 MARO5003A Transmit and receive information by visual signalling Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCG84 MARO012 Transmit and receive information by visual signalling Unit of competency