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Transmit and receive information by the global maritime distress and safety system

Transmit and receive information by the global maritime distress and safety system

Unit of competency
National Code
MARO003
State Code
WH884
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
27/02/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/12/2013
Field of Education
031705 - Marine Craft Operation
Original Release Date
20/12/2013
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to transmit and receive information by global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) subsystems and equipment.This unit applies to those in charge of or performing radio duties on a ship required to participate in the GMDSS.This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Operate GMDSS subsystems and equipment to send and receive messages
  • 1.1 GMDSS communication equipment is operated to send and receive various types of signals according to manufacturer instructions, established GMDSS procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 1.2 GMDSS procedures appropriate for the sea area concerned are correctly applied according to regulatory requirements
  • 1.3 Regulations and procedures applicable to vessel stations equipped with GMDSS communication equipment and digital selective calling 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 according to vessel International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention (ISM) Code safety management system
2 Maintain radio equipment
  • 2.1 Routine maintenance checks are conducted on GMDSS equipment according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
  • 2.2 Out-of-specification performance and faults are investigated using fault finding techniques
  • 2.3 Identified faults and defective equipment and component parts are rectified or replaced according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
3 Provide radio services during emergencies
  • 3.1 Emergencies are correctly identified according to organisational procedures
  • 3.2 Organisational procedures are conformed with when taking initial action on becoming aware of an emergency or abnormal situation
  • 3.3 Communications are established with others using GMDSS communication equipment to facilitate the emergency response process
  • 3.4 Contact is maintained at all times with others to keep them briefed on the emergency response process
  • 3.5 Radio procedures as defined in the international and national radio regulations and safety of life at sea (SOLAS) convention and the IAMSAR Manual are applied during the emergency
4 Maintain records
  • 4.1 Records are completed and maintained as required according to regulatory and organisational requirements
  • 4.2 Relevant records are sent to appropriate bodies and copies are filed according to regulatory and organisational requirements
  • 4.3 Documents are stored according to regulatory and organisational requirements
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