Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

MARO004 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Transmit and receive information by visual signalling

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MARO004 - Transmit and receive information by visual signalling
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to transmit and receive information by visual signalling.This unit applies to a Watchkeeper Deck, a Master up to 500 gross tonnage (GT), a Master up to 80 metres Near Coastal, or a Master Unlimited.This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must satisfy National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (NVR)/Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) assessor requirements.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

tools, equipment, machinery, materials and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

applicable documentation such as legislation, regulations, codes of practice, workplace procedures and operational manuals

range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field O – Watchkeeping
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: 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
       
Element: 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
       
Element: 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
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Use code to send and receive messages by flashing light

1.1

Codes for letters and numerals are correctly recognised

1.2

Message is correctly coded and sent using a flashing light

1.3

Message transmitted in code by flashing light is correctly decoded

2

Use International Code of Signals to send and receive messages with flags

2.1

Flags used in the International Code of Signals are correctly recognised

2.2

Message is correctly coded and sent with flags using the International Code of Signals

2.3

Message coded and sent with flags using the International Code of Signals is correctly decoded

3

Maintain records of visual communications

3.1

Records of messages sent and received are completed and maintained as required according to regulatory and organisational requirements

3.2

Relevant records are sent to appropriate bodies if requested and copies are filed according to regulatory and organisational requirements

3.3

Documents are stored according to regulatory and organisational requirements

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.

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.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Use code to send and receive messages by flashing light

1.1

Codes for letters and numerals are correctly recognised

1.2

Message is correctly coded and sent using a flashing light

1.3

Message transmitted in code by flashing light is correctly decoded

2

Use International Code of Signals to send and receive messages with flags

2.1

Flags used in the International Code of Signals are correctly recognised

2.2

Message is correctly coded and sent with flags using the International Code of Signals

2.3

Message coded and sent with flags using the International Code of Signals is correctly decoded

3

Maintain records of visual communications

3.1

Records of messages sent and received are completed and maintained as required according to regulatory and organisational requirements

3.2

Relevant records are sent to appropriate bodies if requested and copies are filed according to regulatory and organisational requirements

3.3

Documents are stored according to regulatory and organisational requirements

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

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
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 
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 
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 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MARO004 - Transmit and receive information by visual signalling
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MARO004 - Transmit and receive information by visual signalling

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