REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the knowledge required for this unit.
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| Sections of maritime regulations related to marine radio communication
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2
| International and national radio regulations applicable to mobile marine communication
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3
| Principles of radio propagation, including:
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| a
| basic propagation mechanisms at LF, MF, HF and VHF
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| b
| maximum useable frequency (MUF)
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| c
| optimum working frequency (OWF)
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| d
| frequency bands
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| e
| classes of emission
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| f
| duplex, simplex paired frequencies and ITU channels
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4
| Different types of marine radio equipment, their features, applications, operating characteristics and operating procedures
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5
| Prohibitions on connecting non-GMDSS equipment
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6
| Types, applications and features of basic antenna systems used in marine radio communication
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7
| Basic principles and procedures for marine radio communication, including:
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| a
| correct use of frequencies, frequency bands and modes of emission
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| b
| frequencies for routine call and reply
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| c
| distress, urgency and safety communication
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| d
| definition of coverage and sea areas for digital selective calling (DSC)
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| e
| radio calling, replying and relaying procedures
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| f
| purpose of silence periods when operating radio equipment
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| g
| limitations on the performance of different types of marine radio equipment
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| h
| purpose for and procedures for the monitoring of calling and working frequencies
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| i
| methods of communicating vessel position
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8
| Procedures for using various GMDSS systems and services, including:
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| a
| Inmarsat services (A, B, C, M and E)
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| b
| enhanced group calling system (EGC)
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| c
| DSC facilities and usage
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| d
| EGC receiver
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| e
| MSI services
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| f
| NAVTEXT system
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| g
| SafetyNET system
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9
| Procedures for deploying and operating survival craft radio equipment, including EPIRBs and SARTs
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10
| The principles and procedures of the search and rescue (SAR) system, including:
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| a
| the role of the Rescue Coordination Centre
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| b
| the role of a SAR unit
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| c
| the use and operation of vessel reporting systems, including AUSREP and AMVER
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11
| Maintenance strategies and requirements for GMDSS equipment as defined in SOLAS and Radio Regulations
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12
| Operational checks, including:
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| a
| checking of radio performance (using built in test facilities)
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| b
| testing fuses
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| c
| measuring capacity of batteries and the specific gravity of the electrolyte
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| d
| measuring on and off load voltage.
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13
| Radio equipment faults and defects and related fault finding techniques and remedial procedures
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14
| Hazards associated with radio transmission and the repair and maintenance of radio equipment and related hazard control measures and OH&S regulations.
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15
| A basic understanding of the Australian marine search and rescue system
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| Procedures for the transmitting and decoding of the phonetic alphabet excluding the figure code
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| Radio communication problems and appropriate action and solutions
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| Procedures for keeping records of radio communication
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REQUIRED SKILLS |
This describes the basic skills required for this unit.
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| Communicate effectively with others when using GMDSS subsystems and equipment
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2
| Read and interpret instructions for the use of GMDSS subsystems and equipment
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3
| Read and interpret marine radio regulations, rules and instructions
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4
| Use the phonetic alphabet
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5
| Keep records of radio communication
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6
| Work collaboratively with other shipboard personnel and passengers
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7
| Recognise typical faults and problems with GMDSS subsystems and equipment and take appropriate action
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8
| Adapt to changes in GMDSS subsystems and equipment and elated procedures
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9
| Operate the GMDSS subsystems and equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
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10
| Conduct operational checks on GMDSS subsystems and equipment
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11
| Apply OH&S procedures and precautions when using and checking GMDSS subsystems and equipment
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