CERTIFICATE III IN TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION (MARITIME OPERATIONS - INTEGRATED RATING)

Rationale: A qualification aligned to the educational requirements for certification as an Integrated Rating as described in Marine Orders Part 3: Seagoing Qualifications (Version 6) under the Australian Navigation Act 1912.

Successful completion will require competency in units that relate to work defined as characteristics of AQF Certificate 3:

'Performance of a defined range of skilled operations, usually within a range of broader related activities involving known routines, methods and procedures, where some discretion and judgement is required in the selection of equipment, services or contingency measures and within known time constraints. Applications may involve some responsibility for others. Participation in teams including group or team coordination may be involved'.


Subjects

Requirements for completion of the qualification:

A successful outcome of the twenty units of competency listed below.

Additional units from those listed below or relevant units from this or other Training Packages Note 4 may be included in the qualification to satisfy specific additional needs beyond the minimum requirements. (They may also be achieved separately, either individually or in skill sets, leading to a National Statement of Attainment as described elsewhere in the Training Package)

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTSNote 1

FIELD

UNIT

B

Equipment Checking and Maintenance

add topic TDMMB107C

Perform routine remedial, preventative and survey deck maintenance on a vessel

add topic TDMMB2007B

Assist engineer in the routine maintenance of main propulsion and ancillary machinery and systems

C

Manoeuvre Vessel

add topic TDMMC1007C

Steer a vessel under the direction of the master or officer in charge of the watch

F

Operational Quality

and Safety

add topic TDMMF1007B

Provide elementary first aid

add topic TDMMF1107B

Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment

add topic TDMMF1907B

Operate survival craft and other lifesaving appliances

add topic TDMMF2307B

Operate emergency equipment and apply emergency procedures

add topic TDMMF3507B

Contribute to maintaining a safe watch

add topic TDMMF5607A

Observe personal safety and social responsibilities Note2

add topic TDMMF5807A

Adapt to basic industry and regulatory requirements for tanker operations

add topic TDMMF5907A

Work safely in enclosed spaces on a vessel

add topic TDMMF6207A

Prevent, control and fight fires on board an ocean-going vesselNote3

R

Carry out Operations on Equipment and Systems

add topic TDMMR4307B

Assist in mooring and anchor handling activities

add topic TDMMR4407B

Assist in completion of deck operations and maintenance documentation

add topic TDMMR4507B

Provide support in completing cargo and bunkering operations

add topic TDMMR4607B

Assist in basic welding, brazing, cutting and machining operations on a vessel

add topic TDMMR4707B

Use and care for hand and power tools on a vessel

add topic TDMMR3407B

Operate deck machinery

add topic TDMMR3307B

Perform rigging and lifting operations on board a vessel

U

Environment

add topic TDMMU407B

Ensure compliance with pollution prevention measures

Note 1:In the case of integrated ratings working in oil and gas rigs or vessels supplying the rigs, qualifications will typically include the following additional four units add topic TDMMR5007B Carry out basic food handling, preparation, stock control and storage on an off-shore support vessel or rig, TDMMR5107B Carry out windlass operations on a rig, TDMMR5207B Carry out dogging and cargo handling operations at a rig and TDMMR5301B Carry out anchor handling, towage and supply duties at a rig (see recommended Skills set under 'Optional Additional' below)

Note 2:add topic TDMMF5607A is a new unit incorporating the requirements of the previous four units TDMMF701B Observe safe working practices, TDMMF801B Comply with emergency procedures, TDMML201A Contribute to effective human relationships on board a vessel and TDMME101A Understand orders and be understood in relation to shipboard duties

Note 3:add topic TDMMF6207A is a new unit incorporating the requirements of the previous two units TDMMF901A Fight and extinguish fires and TDMMF1201A Minimise the risk of fire and maintain a state of readiness to respond to emergency situations involving fire

OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL UNITS TO MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

The unitslisted below or relevant units from this or other Training Packages Note4 may be included in the qualification to satisfy specific additional needs beyond the minimum mandatory requirements (they may also be achieved separately, either individually or in skills sets, leading to a Statement of Attainment as described elsewhere in the Training Package).

E

Communication

add topic TDMME1007A

Transmit and receive information by marine VHF radio or telephone

O

Security

add topic TDMM0107A

Follow maritime security procedures

Optional imported
units from the
Hospitality Training Package THH02

add topic THHBKA04B

Clean and maintain kitchen premises

add topic THHBKA01B

Organise and prepare food

add topic THHBCC00B

Prepare sandwiches

Recommended Skills set of additional units to prepare for employment as
an Integrated Rating working in oil and gas rigs or on vessels supplying the rigs:

R

Carry out Operations on Equipment and Systems

add topic TDMMR5007B

Carry out basic food handling, preparation, stock control and storage on an offshore support vessel or rig

add topic TDMMR5107B

Carry out windlass operations on a rig

add topic TDMMR5207B

Carry out dogging and cargo handling operations at a rig

add topic TDMMR5307B

Carry out anchor handling, towage and supply duties at a rig

Note4:Where units of competency are included from another Training Package, Registered Training Organisations should check the National Training Information System (NTIS) or contact the Industry Skills Council responsible for the Training Package to check if the unit has any prerequisite or corequisite requirements


Pathways...

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Entry Requirements

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Licensing Information

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Employability Skills

Employability Skills Summary for

TDM30307C ertificate III in Transport & Distribution (Maritime Operations - Integrated Rating)

The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by the maritime industry for this qualification. This table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on packaging options.

Employability Skill

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:

Communication

Interpret and carry out verbal instructions from other crew members

Read and interpret basic documents such as routine operating instructions, workplace signage, work schedules and rosters

Provide information to other crew and passengers as part of an Integrated Rating's duties

Give, recognise and interpret hand signals, nods, gestures, muster signals, and other forms of basic non-verbal communication and behaviour

Teamwork

Work collaboratively with other crew members and shore based personnel

Recognise and adapt appropriately to cultural and language differences in the workplace

Recognise factors that may cause interpersonal relationship problems and assist others appropriately to avoid or overcome the identified problems

Contribute appropriately to resolve conflicts by actively participating in appropriate mediation and conflict resolution procedures

Contribute actively to avoid discrimination and harassment

Problem solving

Recognise and either report or solve routine problems within work activities

Carry out routine calculations required as part of an Integrated Rating's work activities

Recognise a security or safety risk and take action to report/rectify the risk

Initiative and enterprise

Adjust work procedures to differences in equipment and facilities and changes in work environment (e.g. tides, weather and sea conditions)

Take correct action and follow established procedures on discovery of an actual or potential emergency, security or safety hazard

Planning and organising

Interpret work schedules and rosters to plan the timing and sequence of individual and teamwork activities

Self-management

Work individually and with other crew members on a vessel to ensure that work tasks are completed safely, efficiently, effectively, on-time and in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements

Apply safety and emergency practices, precautions and procedures

Acknowledge, discuss and act upon feedback provided by senior crew members on assessed work performance

Learning

Adapt to differences in equipment, vessels, port facilities and operating procedures

Update knowledge and skills to accommodate changes in equipment and operating procedures

Technology

Select and use ropes, tools and equipment required in work activities of an Integrated Rating

Select and use safety, emergency and survival equipment on a vessel

Recognise and report faulty tools and equipment

Follow OH&S procedures when using ropes, tools and equipment

Steering a vessel under direction of an senior crew member