The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!
From the Wiki University
What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?
Operate GMDSS subsystems and equipment to send and receive messages
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GMDSS communication equipment is operated to send and receive various types of signals according to manufacturer instructions, established GMDSS procedures and regulatory requirements Completed |
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GMDSS procedures appropriate for the sea area concerned are correctly applied according to regulatory requirements Completed |
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Regulations and procedures applicable to vessel stations equipped with GMDSS communication equipment and digital selective calling facilities are applied during radio communication Completed |
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Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures and hazard control strategies are applied when operating radio equipment according to vessel International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention (ISM) Code safety management system Completed |
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Maintain radio equipment
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Routine maintenance checks are conducted on GMDSS equipment according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures Completed |
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Out-of-specification performance and faults are investigated using fault finding techniques Completed |
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Identified faults and defective equipment and component parts are rectified or replaced according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures Completed |
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Provide radio services during emergencies
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Emergencies are correctly identified according to organisational procedures Completed |
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Organisational procedures are conformed with when taking initial action on becoming aware of an emergency or abnormal situation Completed |
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Communications are established with others using GMDSS communication equipment to facilitate the emergency response process Completed |
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Contact is maintained at all times with others to keep them briefed on the emergency response process Completed |
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Radio procedures as defined in the international and national radio regulations and safety of life at sea (SOLAS) convention are applied during the emergency Completed |
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Maintain records
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Records are completed and maintained as required according to regulatory and organisational requirements Completed |
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Relevant records are sent to appropriate bodies and copies are filed according to regulatory and organisational requirements Completed |
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Documents are stored according to regulatory and organisational requirements Completed |
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