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Advanced Operations for Ships in Polar Waters Skill Set

Advanced Operations for Ships in Polar Waters Skill Set

Skill set
National Code
MARSS00025
State Code
AE352
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
27/10/2020
Current Release Date
27/10/2020
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
09/04/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Duration
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 27/10/2020 Current Approved
Description
This Skill Set reflects the skills required by Masters, Chief Mate, Deck Officers, Engineering Officers, Engineers and Ratings for advanced operations on ships in polar waters.
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 polar waters endorsement.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
To obtain certification in advanced training for ships operating in polar waters from AMSA Seafarers will need to complete this Skill Set.Before undertaking this Skill Set, Seafarers will need to have completed certification in: Elementary first aid - Regulation VI/1, Code Section A-VI/1, Table A-VI/1-3Fire prevention and firefighting - Regulation VI/1, Code Section A-VI/1, Table A-VI/1-2Personal safety and social responsibilities - Regulation VI/1, Code Section A-VI/1, Table A-VI/1-4Personal survival techniques - Regulation VI/1, Code Section A-VI/1, Table A-VI/1-1Basic training for ships operating in polar waters - Regulation V/4 (1 and 2) and Code Section A-V/4 (1), Table A-V/4-1. Check with AMSA to determine requirements for polar waters endorsement.
Target Group
Seafarers interested in AMSA certification in advanced training for ships operating in polar waters.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
This MARSS00025 Advanced Operations for Ships in Polar Waters Skill Set from the MAR Maritime Training Package meets some of the industry requirements for advanced training for ships operating in polar waters.
General notes
Schedule
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCG99 MARN012 Manage advanced operations of ships in polar waters 40 Unit of competency
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