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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, , the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to

a

Operate GMDSS sub systems and equipment to transmit and receive messages

b

Maintain and faultfind GMDSS radio equipment

c

Access search and rescue radio facilities

d

Deploy and operate an EPIRB and a SART

e

Maintain records of radio communication

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

a

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

b

Consistently applies underpinning knowledge and skills when

operating GMDSS subsystems and equipment to transmit and receive messages

maintaining and fault finding GMDSS equipment

accessing search and rescue radio facilities

deploying and operating an EPIRB and a SART

identifying and evaluating radio communication problems and determining appropriate courses of action

maintaining records of radio communication

c

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including

relevant sections of IMO STCW Convention and Code and AMSA Marine Orders

OHampS procedures and legislation

job procedures and work instructions

guidelines relating to the use of a GMDSS communication subsystems and equipment on board the vessel

d

Action is taken promptly to report radio communication problems in accordance with established procedures

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Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

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e

Work is completed systematically with required attention to detail

f

Recognises and adapts appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions between crew and others

Context of assessment

a

Assessment of competency must comply with the assessment requirements of the relevant maritime regulations

b

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken within relevant marine authority approved and audited arrangements by a registered training organisation

As a minimum assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate writtenoral examinations

Appropriate practical assessment must occur

i

at the registered training organisation andor

ii

on an appropriate working or training vessel

Specificresourcesrequired for assessment

Access is required to opportunities to

a

demonstrate performance in suitably simulated radio communication activities using the GMDSS System covering a range of normal emergency and search and rescue radio communication situations that may be typically experienced on a vessel andor

b

use GMDSS radio communication equipment in an appropriate range of operational situations on board an operational commercial or training vessel

Range Statement

TDMME807C TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE INFORMATION BY GMDSS SUBSYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

VARIABLE

SCOPE

1. GENERAL CONTEXT

a.

Work must be carried out:

1

in compliance with the relevant sections of the Radio Regulations adopted by the World Administrative Radio Conference for the Mobile Services (1987), and maritime regulations

b.

Work is performed:

1

relatively independently under broad operational requirements, with limited accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes

c.

Work involves:

1

the application of principles of marine radiotelephony to accurately transmit and receive messages using the GMDSS system. Use of correct procedures for transmitting and receiving of signals using GMDSS equipment appropriate for the sea area concerned, as well as deployment and operation of satellite EPIRBs and SARTs is required

d.

Work requires:

1

the accurate and consistent use and user maintenance of the GMDSS system to send and receive messages and signals under normal and emergency situations in accordance with international and national radio regulations

2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT

a

Communication may be carried out:

1

in both normal and emergency situations using GMDSS equipment appropriate for the sea area concerned, emergency position indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs) and SARTs

b

Communication using the GMDSS system may be carried out:

1

by day or night in both normal and emergency situations

2

under any possible conditions of weather

3

while underway

4

while anchored or moored

c

Radio equipment may include:

1

radiotelephony transceiving equipment, including:

i

medium frequency/high frequency equipment (MF/HF)

ii

very high frequency equipment (VHF)

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c	Radio equipment may include: (continued)	2		digital selective calling (DSC) equipment
		3		ECG receiver
		4		Navtext receiver
		5		emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB)
		6		search and rescue transmitter (SART)
		7		batteries
		8		antennas
		9		electrical and radio cable connections
		10		electrical fuses

d	Radio communication procedures may include:	1	calling a coast station by radiotelephone
		2	ordering a manually switched call
		3	terminating a call
		4	special facilities available, including methods of calling a coast station by DSC selecting an automatic radiotelephone call

e	Radio communication may include:	1				normal vessel-to-vessel service
		2			normal vessel-to-shore service
		3			port operations service
		4			vessel movement service
		5			distress
		6			urgency
		7			safety
		8			navigational
		9			medical advice
		10			on-board communication
		11			emergency position signals

f	Organisations with which radio communication may be conducted may include:	1					coast stations
		2			limited coast stations
		3			private shore stations
		4			pilot and port stations
		5			aircraft stations

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f	Organisations with which radio communication may be conducted may include: (continued)	6			rescue coordination centres
		7			volunteer coast guard stations
		8			search and rescue coordination centre location and operator
		9			state police forces
		10			company bases
		11			fishing organisations and cooperatives

g	Available radio services may include:	1		medical advice services
		2		search and rescue
		3		AUSREP
		4		Inmarsat services (A, B, C, M and E)
		5		public correspondence

h	EPIRB frequencies may include	1				406 MHz
		2		121.5/243 MHz

i	Documentation and recordsmay include	1				IMO STCW 95 Code concerning radio communication
		2		sections of AMSA Marine Orders, NSCV and USL Code concerning radio communication
		3		SOLAS Convention
		4		radiotelephony regulations
		5		radio communication log
		6		radio equipment manufacturer's specifications and instructions
		7		records of radio communication

j	Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:	1				IMO STCW 95 Convention and Code, NSCV and USL Code related to marine radio communication
		2		relevant sections of AMSA Marine Orders related to marine radio communication
		3		Radio regulations adopted by the World Administrative Radio Conference for the Mobile Services (1987)