Assessment Requirements for MARC020 Transmit and receive information by marine radio

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for MARC020 Transmit and receive information by marine radio

Modification History

Release 1. This unit first released with MAR Maritime Training Package Version 2.0.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least one occasion and include:
accessing search and rescue radio facilities adapting to changes in radio equipment and related procedures applying WHS/OHS procedures and precautions when using and checking radio equipment carrying out radio voice communications (radiotelephony) accurately and consistently in both normal and emergency situations using shipboard VHF and HF radio equipment, EPIRBs and SARTs in compliance with the relevant sections of the Radio Regulations adopted by the World Radiocommunication Conference (as amended), including Chapters VII and IX communicating effectively with others during radio communication completing work systematically with the required attention to detail conducting operational checks on radio equipment identifying and evaluating radio communication problems and determining appropriate courses of action maintaining records of radio communication operating radio equipment according to manufacturer instructions operating very high frequency (VHF) and high frequency (HF) radio equipment to transmit and receive messages reading and interpreting marine radio regulations, rules and instructions reading and interpreting radio equipment instructions recognising and adapting appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions between crew and others recognising typical faults and problems with radio equipment and taking appropriate action using the phonetic alphabet working collaboratively with other shipboard personnel and passengers.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

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

Australian marine search and rescue system

different types of marine radio equipment, their features, applications, operating characteristics, operating procedures and limitations

EPIRB frequencies:

406 MHz

121.5/MHz (homing)

hazards associated with radio transmission and the repair and maintenance of radio equipment and related hazard control measures

marine VHF repeater stations

methods of communicating vessel position

operational checks, including:

checking radio performance

testing fuses

measuring capacity of batteries and the specific gravity of the electrolyte

measuring on and off load voltage

principles and procedures for marine radio communication

procedures for:

deploying and operating EPIRBs and SARTs

keeping radio communication records

transmitting and decoding the phonetic alphabet excluding the figure code

purpose of and procedures for, monitoring calling and working frequencies

radio calling, replying and relaying procedures

radio communication log

radio equipment manufacturer specifications and instructions

records of radio communication

relevant sections of maritime regulations related to radio operation

typical radio communication problems and appropriate action and solutions

typical radio equipment faults, defects and related fault-finding techniques and remedial procedures

WHS/OHS regulations appropriate to the operation and maintenance of radio equipment.

Assessment Conditions

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

Assessment must satisfy the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (NVR)/Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) standards.

Assessment must occur in operational situations on board an operational commercial or training vessel or where this is not available, in simulated radio communication activities and exercises, covering a range of normal and emergency radio communication situations that are typically experienced on a vessel.

For certification requirements specified in the Radiocommunications Act 1992 assessment must comply with the assessment requirements of the relevant maritime regulations.

The candidate must demonstrate accurate and consistent use and maintenance of radio equipment to send and receive messages and signals under normal and emergency situations according to international and national radio regulations.

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, materials and personal protective equipment currently used in industry including:

medium frequency/high frequency radio transceiver (MF/HF)

very high frequency (VHF) radio transceiver

digital selective calling (DSC) equipment

aerials

batteries

electrical and radio cable connections

electrical fuses

radio voice communications (radiotelephony) transceiver equipment

search and rescue locating equipment:

emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB)

search and rescue radar transponder (SART)

AIS search and rescue Transmitter (AIS-SART)

AIS-Man Overboard (AIS-MOB) device

DSC-Man Overboard (DSC-MOB) device

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

job procedures, work instructions and guidelines relating to the use of radio communication equipment

Marine Radio Operators Handbook

Marine Radio Operators VHF Handbook

Radiocommunications Act (1992)

Radio Regulations adopted by the World Radiocommunication Conference (as amended)

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations.

Links

MAR Maritime Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide at: - - http://companion_volumes.vetnet.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingPackage.aspx?pid=22