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Australian Territorial Waters VHF Radio Operator's Skill Set

Australian Territorial Waters VHF Radio Operator's Skill Set

Skill set
National Code
MARSS00009
State Code
AC875
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
27/02/2015
Current Release Date
27/10/2020
Current Release Number
2.00
Approved Date
09/04/2021
Nominal Hours
20
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 27/10/2020 Current Approved
1.00 27/02/2015 Replaced Replaced
Description
This Skill Set reflects the skills required by commercial and recreational boaters using marine very high frequency (VHF) radio equipment to transmit and receive information to and from ship to ship and ship to shore within 12 nautical miles from the Australian coastal baseline.
Pathway Information
This Skill Set contributes to a range of qualifications in the MAR Maritime Training Package.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Before undertaking this Skill Set, candidates seeking certification should check with the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) to determine certification requirements.
Target Group
Individuals seeking ACMA certification.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
This MARSS00009 Australian Territorial Waters VHF Radio Operator’s Skill Set is consistent with the requirements of the Radiocommunications (Maritime Ship Station - 27 MHz and VHF) Class Licence 2001.
General notes
Schedule
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCH59 MARC059 Transmit and receive information by marine VHF radio within Australian Territorial Waters 20 Unit of competency
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