Skill set Outline
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Maritime Operations Skill Set
Maritime Operations Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
DEFSS00010
DEFSS00010
State Code
AD268
AD268
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
22/10/2015
Current Release Date
22/10/2015
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
08/03/2019
Nominal Hours
0
Duration
—
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 22/10/2015 | Current | Approved |
Description
This skill set provides a set of skills to perform and assist in a range of seamanship operations and would be typically implemented in a Naval or Army Defence maritime environment.
Pathway Information
These units may provide credit towards a range of qualifications in the Defence Training Package.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this skill set at the time of publication.
Target Group
This skill set applies to those working in a military maritime environment such as Boatswains Mates.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies meet the industry standards for Defence maritime operations.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVP52 | DEFSEA002 | Assist in boarding operations | 0 | Unit of competency |
| AVP53 | DEFSEA001 | Assist in seamanship operations | 0 | Unit of competency |
| AVP47 | DEFSEA007 | Assist in ship navigation | 0 | Unit of competency |
| AVP51 | DEFSEA003 | Control persons using non-firearms options | 0 | Unit of competency |
| AVP50 | DEFSEA004 | Defend persons using firearms | 0 | Unit of competency |
| AVP49 | DEFSEA005 | Maintain weapons and associated equipment | 0 | Unit of competency |
| AVP46 | DEFSEA008 | Operate a chaff firing system | 0 | Unit of competency |
| AVP45 | DEFSEA009 | Operate a visual target designation system | 0 | Unit of competency |
| AVP48 | DEFSEA006 | Track and engage targets | 0 | Unit of competency |