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TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE INFORMATION BY GMDSS SUBSYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT

TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE INFORMATION BY GMDSS SUBSYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT

Unit of competency
National Code
TDMME807C
State Code
S5394
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/06/2007
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/12/2007
Field of Education
031705 - Marine Craft Operation
Original Release Date
20/12/2007
Nominal Hours
70
Description
UNIT DESCRIPTOR:This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to transmit and receive information by GMDSS subsystems and equipment, including using the equipment for search and rescue radio communication, preventing false distress alerts, mitigating the effects of false distress alerts, implementing preventative safety measures in relation to radio equipment hazards, and providing radio services during emergencies such as abandonment of vessel, fire on board vessel, and breakdown of radio installations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Operate GMDSS subsystems and equipment to transmit and receive messages
  • a Types of GMDSS communication equipment are selected and operated within limits of specifications
  • b GMDSS communication equipment is operated to transmit and receive various types of signal in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, established GMDSS procedures and regulatory requirements
  • c GMDSS procedures appropriate for the sea area concerned are correctly applied in accordance with regulatory requirements
  • d Regulations and procedures applicable to vessel stations equipped with GMDSS communication equipment and digital selective calling (DSC) facilities are applied during radio communication
  • e OH&S procedures and hazard control strategies are applied when operating radio equipment in accordance with vessel's ISM Code safety management system
2 Maintain and fault-find radio equipment
  • a Routine maintenance checks are carried out on GMDSS equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and specifications and company procedures
  • b Out-of-specification performance and faults in GMDSS equipment are correctly identified and investigated using prescribed fault finding techniques in accordance with established user maintenance procedures and manufacturer's instructions
  • c Identified faults and defective GMDSS equipment and component parts are rectified or replaced in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and established maintenance procedures
3 Provide radio services during emergencies
  • a Radio procedures as defined in the international and national radio regulations and SOLAS Convention are applied during emergency situations and search and rescue operations
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