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Evidence Guide: TDMME1007A - TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE INFORMATION BY MARINE VHF RADIO OR TELEPHONE

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TDMME1007A - TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE INFORMATION BY MARINE VHF RADIO OR TELEPHONE

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Operate VHF radio equipment to transmit and receive messages

  1. Types of VHF radio equipment are selected and operated within limits of specifications
  2. VHF radio equipment is operated to transmit and receive various types of signal as per manufacturer's instructions, established radio operation procedures and regulatory requirements
  3. Regulations and procedures applicable to vessel stations equipped with radiotelephony and digital selective calling (DSC) facilities are applied during radio communication
  4. OH&S procedures and hazard control strategies are applied when operating VHF radio equipment as per vessel's ISM Code safety management system
Types of VHF radio equipment are selected and operated within limits of specifications

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VHF radio equipment is operated to transmit and receive various types of signal as per manufacturer's instructions, established radio operation procedures and regulatory requirements

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Regulations and procedures applicable to vessel stations equipped with radiotelephony and digital selective calling (DSC) facilities are applied during radio communication

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OH&S procedures and hazard control strategies are applied when operating VHF radio equipment as per vessel's ISM Code safety management system

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

TDMME1007A TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE INFORMATION BY MARINE VHF RADIO OR TELEPHONE

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.

1

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to:

a

Operate VHF radio equipment to transmit and receive messages

b

Maintain and fault-find radio equipment

c

Access search and rescue radio facilities

d

Deploy and operate an EPIRB and a SART

e

Maintain records of radio communication

2

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:

1

operating VHF radio equipment to transmit and receive messages

2

maintaining and fault finding radio equipment

3

accessing search and rescue radio facilities

4

deploying and operating an EPIRB and a SART

5

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

6

maintaining records of radio communication

c

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures, including:

1

relevant sections of maritime regulations pertaining to VHF radio operation

2

OH&S procedures and legislation

3

job procedures and work instructions

4

guidelines relating to the use of VHF radio communication equipment

d

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

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

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TDMME1007A TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE INFORMATION BY MARINE VHF RADIO OR TELEPHONE

3

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:

1

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral examinations, and

2

Appropriate practical assessment must occur:

i

at the registered training organisation; and/or

ii

on an appropriate working or training vessel

4Specific resources required for assessment

Access is required to opportunities to:

a

demonstrate performance in suitably simulated VHF radio communication activities and exercises covering a range of normal and emergency radio communication situations that are typically experienced on a vessel; and/or

b

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

Required Skills and Knowledge

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

This describes the knowledge required for this unit.

1

Sections of relevant regulations related to marine VHF radio communication

2

Different types of marine VHF radio equipment, their features, applications, operating characteristics and operating procedures

3

Basic principles and procedures for marine VHF radio communication

4

Purpose for and procedures for the monitoring of calling and working frequencies

5

VHF radio calling, replying and relaying procedures

6

Purpose of silence periods when operating VHF radio equipment

7

Limitations on the performance of different types of marine VHF radio equipment

8

Methods of communicating vessel position

9

Hazards associated with radio transmission and the repair and maintenance of radio equipment and related hazard control measures and OH&S regulations.

10

A basic understanding of the Australian marine search and rescue system

11

Procedures for the transmitting and decoding of the phonetic alphabet, excluding the figure code

12

Operational checks, including:

a

checking of VHF radio performance

b

testing fuses

c

measuring capacity of batteries and the specific gravity of the electrolyte

d

measuring on and off load voltage.

13

Typical VHF radio equipment faults and defects and related fault finding techniques and remedial procedures

14

Procedures for deploying and operating EPIRBs and SARTs

15

Typical VHF radio communication problems and appropriate action and solutions

16

Procedures for keeping records of VHF radio communication

REQUIRED SKILLS

This describes the basic skills required for this unit.

1

Communicate effectively with others during VHF radio communication

2

Read and interpret VHF radio equipment instructions

3

Read and interpret marine VHF radio regulations, rules and instructions

4

Use the phonetic alphabet

5

Keep records of radio communication

6

Work collaboratively with other shipboard personnel and passengers

7

Recognise typical faults and problems with VHF radio equipment and take appropriate action

8

Adapt to changes in equipment and procedures in the workplace

9

Operate the VHF radio equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions

10

Conduct operational checks on VHF radio equipment

11

Apply OH&S procedures and precautions when using and checking VHF radio equipment

Range Statement

TDMME1007A TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE INFORMATION BY MARINE VHF RADIO OR TELEPHONE

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 VHF 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. Use of correct procedures for transmitting and receiving of signals using VHF equipment, as well as deployment and operation of satellite EPIRBs and SARTs is required. Limited accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the outcomes is involved

d.

Work requires:

1

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

2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT

a

VHF radio and radiotelephony communication may be carried out:

1

in both normal and emergency situations using shipboard VHF radio equipment, emergency position indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs) and SARTs

b

Radio and radiotelephony communication 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

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TDMME1007A TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE INFORMATION BY MARINE VHF RADIO OR TELEPHONE

VARIABLE

SCOPE

c

VHF radio equipment may include:

1

very high frequency (VHF)radiotelephony transceiving equipment

2

digital selective calling (DSC) equipment

3

emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB)

4

search and rescue transmitter (SART)

5

batteries

6

aerials

7

electrical and radio cable connections

8

electrical fuses

d

Radio communication may include:

1

normal vessel-to-vessel service

2

normal vessel-to-shore service

3

on-demand service

4

auto seaphone service

5

auto seaphone 999 service

6

distress

7

urgency

8

safety

9

navigational

10

medical advice

11

emergency position signals

e

Organisations with which radio communication may be conducted may include:

1

coast stations

2

limited coast stations

3

private shore stations

4

volunteer coast guard stations

5

search and rescue coordination centre location and operator

6

state police forces

7

company bases

8

fishing organisations and cooperatives

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TDMME1007A TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE INFORMATION BY MARINE VHF RADIO OR TELEPHONE

VARIABLE

SCOPE

f

Available radio services may include:

1

medical advice services

2

search and rescue

3

AUSREP

4

public correspondence

g

EPIRB frequencies may include:

1

406 MHz

2

121.5/243 MHz

h

Documentation and recordsmay include

1

sections of IMO STCW 95 Code concerning radio communication

2

sections of AMSA Marine Orders concerning radio communication

3

radiotelephony regulations

4

radio communication log

5

radio equipment manufacturer's specifications and instructions

6

records of radio communication

i

Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:

1

relevant sections of maritime regulations

2

Radio Regulations adopted by the World Administrative Radio Conference for the Mobile Services (1987).

3

Australian radio communication legislation, including:

i Australian Communications Authority Act

ii Radiocommunications Act (1992)

iii Telecommunications Act

iv Telecommunications (Transitional Provisions&Consequential Amendments) Act