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Compass Adjuster Limited Skill Set

Compass Adjuster Limited Skill Set

Skill set
National Code
MARSS00037
State Code
AE465
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
25/01/2021
Current Release Date
22/11/2024
Current Release Number
2.00
Approved Date
19/05/2021
Nominal Hours
70
Duration
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 22/11/2024 Current Approved
1.00 25/01/2021 Replaced Replaced
Description
This Skill Set reflects the skills and knowledge required by a Compass Adjuster to adjust magnetic compasses for vessels less than or equal to 45 metres in length.Length means ‘measured length’ as specified in Marine Orders.
Pathway Information
This Skill Set is part of the MAR Maritime Training Package.Check with Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) before undertaking this Skill Set to determine requirements for a Compass Adjuster to adjust magnetic compasses for vessels less than and equal to 45 metres in length.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
This Skill Set is one of the requirements to obtain certification as a Compass Adjuster as specified in Marine Order 27.Entry RequirementsTo undertake this Skill Set a person must hold: a certificate of competency that permits a person to command a vessel up to 24 metres (Masters up to 24 m Near Coastal (NC)) or an equivalent certificate as a Master recognised by AMSA, or a current compass adjuster licence issued by a state or territory or AMSA for those vessels.
Target Group
Persons interested in certification as a Compass Adjuster Limited for vessels less than or equal to 45 metres in length.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
This MARSS00037 Compass Adjuster Limited Skill Set is from the MAR Maritime Training Package and meets some of the industry requirements for a Compass Adjuster, to adjust magnetic compasses on vessels less than or equal to 45 metres in length.
General notes
Schedule
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCX43 MARB051 Apply elements of magnetic compass adjusting 25 Unit of competency
OCY30 MARB052 Apply knowledge of the principles of magnetic compass adjusting 45 Unit of competency
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