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Basic Operations for Dynamic Positioning Skill Set
Basic Operations for Dynamic Positioning Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
MARSS00036
MARSS00036
State Code
AE460
AE460
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
25/01/2021
Current Release Date
25/01/2021
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
19/05/2021
Nominal Hours
145
Duration
—
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 25/01/2021 | Current | Approved |
Description
This Skill Set reflects the skills and knowledge required by Masters, Engineers and Officers to understand dynamic positioning operations.
Pathway Information
This Skill Set is part of the MAR Maritime Training Package.Before undertaking this Skill Set, seafarers will need to hold or be working towards the achievement of one of the following:Chief engineer officers and second engineer officers on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 3,000 kW propulsion power or moreChief engineer officers and second engineer officers on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of between 750 kW and 3,000 kW propulsion powerElectro-technical officerMaster or chief mate on ships of 3,000 Gross Tonnage (GT) or moreOfficers in charge of a navigation watch on ships of 500 GT or moreOfficers in charge of a navigational watch and Masters on ships of less than 500 GTOfficers in charge of an engineering watch in a manned engine room or designated duty engineers in a periodically unmanned engine room.Check with Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) before undertaking this Skill Set to determine requirements for a Dynamic Positioning Operator.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this Skill Set at the time of publication.
Target Group
Seafarers interested in Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification as a Dynamic Positioning Operator.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
The MAR Maritime Dynamic Positioning Skill Set is from the MAR Maritime Training Package and meets some of the industry requirements for a Dynamic Positioning Operator.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCX04 | MARH025 | Apply knowledge of dynamic positioning fundamentals | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OCX72 | MARH026 | Apply knowledge of dynamic positioning operations | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OCX45 | MARH027 | Apply knowledge of dynamic positioning systems | 65 | Unit of competency |
