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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Transmit and receive messages via flags and shapes/lights
   • Messages are transmitted via flags and shapes/lights in accordance with specific workplace and Defence instructions.
   • Messages are received via flags and shapes in accordance with specific workplace and Defence instructions.
   • Reports are promptly made to appropriate personnel.
2. Transmit and receive messages via flashing light
   • Messages are transmitted via flashing light in accordance with specific workplace and Defence instructions.
   • Messages are received via flashing light in accordance with specific workplace and Defence instructions.
   • Reports are promptly made to appropriate personnel.
3. Encode and decode signal groups
   • Signal groups are encoded in accordance with specific workplace and Defence instructions.
   • Signal groups are decoded in accordance with specific workplace and Defence instructions.

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

apply flagdeck discipline bend on flags and shapes encodedecode signal groups encourage team members follow directives follow instructionsdirectives and report information maintain current visual fleet standards provide timely and accurate reports use a variety of verbal and non verbal communication techniques use active listening techniques

Required Knowledge

colours and meanings of flags and pennants used in naval and international signalling composition of teams and roles and responsibilities of team members flagdeck layout logging equivalents meanings of flags and pennants morse code RADHAZ procedures and organisation selection of halyards flags and shapes task shapeslights used in naval signalling techniques for supporting others use of prosigns and callsigns visual communications procedures

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	There are no critical aspects for assessment Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the individual is assessed across a wide variety of situations within the workplace
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Context of assessment Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment Specific resources for assessment Access is required to communications publications signalling publications specific workplace operating procedures task specific communications equipment
Method of assessment	In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision andor mentoring which is typically recorded in a competency workbook Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industryapproved simulated work environment Forms of assessment that are typically used include direct observation interviewing the candidate journals and workplace documentation third party reports from supervisors written or oral questions

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Range Statement

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Messages for transmission or reception may include:	Action signals General information signals not requiring relay International signals Navigational shapes/lights Signals requiring relay to other ships in company
Flashing light may include:	Directional procedure Intermediate signal light Non directional procedure 10 inch signal projector 5 inch signal light Yardarm non directional flashing lights
Signal groups may include:	International signals Operating signals Tactical signals

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