Qualification details

Employability Skill 

Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include :

Communication 

• Use vessel's communication systems and procedures
• Listen to and interpret verbal information related to watchkeeping functions and the operation and maintenance of the vessel
• Read and interpret marine regulations, charts and drawings, equipment readings and displays, vessel's safety management system, vessel and equipment manufacturer's instructions, etc.
• Speak clearly and directly on diverse matters related to bridge watchkeeping functions and vessel operation and maintenance
• Write documents as part of watchkeeping duties, including reports on vessel operations, incident reports, entries in records, etc.
• Negotiate issues with others in the course of vessel operations
• Recognise and interpret non-verbal signs, signals and behaviour
• Interpret and record observations and equipment readings and displays
• Use a small vessel's radio equipment

Teamwork 

• Provide leadership to the personnel on the vessel
• Resolve any interpersonal conflicts that may arise on board the vessel
• Motivate other crew members
• Assist crew members to achieve and maintain competency
• Avoid and prevent the harassment of others on the vessel
• Collaborate with crew members in the course of vessel operations
• Work with crew members of different ages, genders, race, religion, political persuasion, etc.

Problem solving 

• Identify and solve or report problems arising in the course of vessel operations
• Monitor and anticipate problems that may occur in the course of vessel operations including hazards and risks and take appropriate action (e.g. avoidance of collision, avoidance of navigation hazards, avoidance of environmental pollution, etc.)
• Manage hazards and risks in a range of operational situations, (e.g. collision avoidance, navigation hazards, heavy weather and seas, etc.)
• Use mathematics to solve problems such as various calculations related to navigation, basic stability and other operational duties and functions within the limits of responsibility of a Master 5 or Skipper 3

Initiative and enterprise 

• Modify activities dependent on differing work situations and contingencies such as changes in the weather and sea conditions, changes in operational performance of bridge equipment and navigational emergencies
• Take appropriate initiatives in a range of situations such as those above
• Respond appropriately to any changes in equipment, standard operating procedures and the vessel's working environment

Planning and organising 

• Follow and apply operational and emergency plans, systems and procedures for the vessel, including the vessel's safety management system and emergency procedures
• Monitor systems and procedures for compliance with regulations and codes of practice
• Monitor and evaluate operational performance and compliance
• Collect, manage and interpret information needed in the course of vessel operations
• Organise and plan own management activities as a Master Class 5 or Skipper Grade 3 on a vessel
• Manage time and priorities in the course of operational activities

Self-management 

• Interpret and apply regulations, survey requirements, standard procedures and codes of practice as they apply to vessel operations, including collision avoidance, OH&S, environmental protection, security and SOLAS requirements
• Establish and follow own work plans and schedules
• Evaluate and monitor own work and management performance as Master Class 5 or Skipper Grade 3 on a vessel

Learning 

• Contribute to learning and assessment activities on the vessel, including any emergency drills, safety and security awareness training, and ongoing development of competency of crew
• Assist crew members to adapt to any changes in the vessel's systems, equipment, procedures and the vessel's operating environment (e.g. sea and weather conditions)
• Assist in the instruction, coaching or mentoring of other crew members on the vessel
• Contribute to the assessment of the competency of other crew members
• Assist in the creation of a learning environment on board the vessel
• Adapt own competency to any changes in the vessel type, its equipment and its operating environment
• Update own knowledge and skills required for operational activities

Technology 

• Operate plant and equipment on a vessel of less than 24 m in length including propulsion system, steering and navigation systems, radar and other electronic navigational aids, radio systems, safety management equipment, etc.
• Follow and apply operational and maintenance systems for the vessel's hull, propulsion, electrical and auxiliary systems, safety and deck equipment and other facilities on the vessel
• Follow and apply safety management system and OH&S procedures for use and maintenance of equipment and facilities

Requirements for completion of the qualification :

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

Additional units from those listed below or relevant units from this or other Training Packages Note 5  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)

(See Note 1 below indicating that unit TDMME1006A may be substituted for TDMME501B where only proficiency in VHF radio operation is required).

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS 

FIELD 

UNIT 

A 

Handling Cargo and Vessel Stability 

TDMMA1107B

Maintain the stability of a vessel using basic stability information

B 

Equipment Checking and Maintenance 

TDMMB707B

Slip vessel and maintain hull

TDMMB4507A

Monitor condition and seaworthiness of a small vessel up to 24 metres

TDMMB4707A

Perform routine remedial, preventative and survey deck maintenance on a vessel less than 80 metres

C 

Manoeuvre Vessel 

TDMMC807B

Manoeuvre a vessel within the limits of responsibility of a Master 5

E 

Communication 

TDMME507B

Transmit and receive information by marine radio or telephone Note 1 

TDMME1107A

Contribute to effective communications and teamwork on a coastal vessel Note 2 

F 

Operational Quality 

and Safety 

TDMMF1007B

Provide elementary first aid

TDMMF1107B

Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment

TDMMF3207C

Apply domestic regulations and industry practices when operating a small coastal vessel

TDMMF4707B

Contribute to maintaining a safe watch on a domestic vessel

TDMMF5407A

Observe safety and emergency procedures on a coastal vessel Note 3 

TDMMF5507A

Fight and extinguish fires on board a coastal vessel Note 4 

H 

Navigation 

TDMMH807B

Plan and navigate an offshore passage within the limits of responsibility of a Master 5

TDMMH1107B

Use radar and other electronic navigational aids to maintain safe navigation within the limits of responsibility of a Master 5

TDMMH1307B

Apply weather information when navigating a small vessel within the limits of responsibility of a Master 5

R 

Carry Out Operations on Equipment and Systems 

TDMMR107B

Operate and maintain steering gear arrangements

TDMMR307B

Operate fuel, fresh and sea water, bilge and fire pumping systems installed in a vessel

TDMMR1807B

Operate deck machinery installed on a small vessel of less than 750 kW propulsion power

TDMMR5407B

Carry out refuelling and fuel transfer operations

TDMMR5507B

Perform seamanship, rigging and lifting operations on board a small domestic vessel

U 

Environment 

TDMMU507B

Ensure compliance with environmental considerations in a small domestic vessel

A 

Handling Cargo and Vessel Stability 

TDMMA9017

Prepare a cargo plan for cargo loading and unloading operations within the limits of responsibility of a Master 4

E 

Communication 

TDMME807C

Transmit and receive information by GMDSS subsystems and equipment on a vessel

F 

Operational Quality 
and Safety 

TDMMF1807B

Apply medical first aid on board a vessel

Operate survival craft and other lifesaving appliances

H 

Navigation  

TDMMH307B

Manage safe navigation through the use of radar and other navigational aids

O 

Security 

TDMMO107A

Follow maritime security procedures

U 

Environment  

TDMMU107B

Monitor compliance with legislative requirements and measures to ensure protection of the environment

Optional imported units from the Training and Assessment Training Package TAA04 

TAADEL307A

Provide training through instruction and demonstration of work skills

Contribute to assessment

Optional imported units from the Business Services Training Package BSB01 

BSBFLM407B

Implement continuous improvement

Provide workplace information and resourcing plans

Manage quality customer service

Optional imported units from the Hospitality Training Package THH02 

THHBKA07B

Clean and maintain kitchen premises

Organise and prepare food

Prepare sandwiches

Plan, prepare and display a buffet