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Transmit and receive information by marine VHF radio within Australian Territorial Waters

Transmit and receive information by marine VHF radio within Australian Territorial Waters

Unit of competency
National Code
MARC019
State Code
AUG38
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
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to transmit and receive information by marine very high frequency (VHF) radio on a vessel according to regulations and includes operating an emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB).This unit applies to all boaters using marine VHF radio equipment to transmit and receive information to and from shore and vessel-based operators within Australian Territorial Waters - defined as all waters within 12 nautical miles from the coastal baseline.This unit is consistent with the requirements of the Radiocommunications (Maritime Ship Station - 27 MHz and VHF) Class Licence 2001.
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 radio and digital selective calling (DSC) facilities are applied during radio communication
  • 1.4 Work health and safety/occupational health and safety (WHS/OHS) procedures and hazard control strategies are applied when operating radio equipment
2 Access search and rescue VHF radio facilities
  • 2.1 Information that may be required is identified and documented
  • 2.2 Request is made to the appropriate organisation for the provision of the information in the required format and on the correct channel
  • 2.3 Information is provided and received in the required format and on the correct channel
3 Operate an EPIRB in a distress situation
  • 3.1 Routine checks are carried out on EPIRBs to confirm their operational capability according to manufacturer instructions and specifications
  • 3.2 EPIRB is operated according to manufacturer instructions and regulatory requirements
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCH59 MARC059 Transmit and receive information by marine VHF radio within Australian Territorial Waters Unit of competency