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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Use code to send and receive messages by flashing light
   • Codes for letters and numerals are correctly recognised
   • Message is correctly coded and sent using a flashing light
   • Message transmitted in code by flashing light is correctly decoded
2. Use International Code of Signals to send and receive messages with flags
   • Flags used in the International Code of Signals are correctly recognised
   • Message is correctly coded and sent with flags using the International Code of Signals
   • Message coded and sent with flags using the International Code of Signals is correctly decoded
3. Maintain records of visual communications
   • Records of messages sent and received are completed and maintained as required according to regulatory and organisational requirements
   • Relevant records are sent to appropriate bodies if requested and copies are filed according to regulatory and organisational requirements
   • Documents are stored according to regulatory and organisational requirements

Range Statement

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.
Codes must include:	Morse Code single letter and numeral international code flags
Messages include one or more of the following:	distress signal SOS medical advice single letter flag signal codes
Flashing lights include one or more of the following:	fixed mast installation mirrors Morse signalling lamp

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Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

communicating effectively with others, including the Master, when transmitting and receiving information by visual signalling

keeping records of visual signalling communications

reading and interpreting maritime regulations relating to visual signalling

transmitting and receiving by Morse light, distress signal SOS as specified in Annex IV International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea and Appendix 1 of the International Code of Signals

transmitting and receiving messages using flags according to the International Code of Signals

using the International Code of Signals.

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

International Code of Signals

Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)

procedures for sending visual messages with flags using the International Code of Signals

procedures for using a flashing light to send messages using Morse Code

visual signalling of single-letter signals as specified in the International Code of Signals

work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and work practices.

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