Skill set Outline
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Marine Radio Operator's VHF Skill Set
Marine Radio Operator's VHF Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
MARSS00011
MARSS00011
State Code
AC874
AC874
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
Statement of Attainment at Certificate II Level
Field of Education
0317 - Maritime Engineering And Technology
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
27/02/2015
Current Release Date
09/07/2018
Current Release Number
2.00
Approved Date
29/09/2022
Nominal Hours
14
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 09/07/2018 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 27/02/2015 | Replaced | Replaced |
Description
This Skill Set reflects the skills required by Coxswains Grade1 and Masters of commercial vessels requiring proficiency in the use of marine VHF radio and telephone equipment to transmit and receive information to and from ship to ship and ship to shore.
Pathway Information
The Marine Radio Operator’s VHF Skill Set is part of the MAR Maritime Training Package.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Before undertaking this Skill Set, candidates seeking certification for the Marine Radio Operator’s VHF Certificate of Proficiency should check with ACMA to determine certification requirements.
Target Group
Individuals seeking Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) Marine Radio Operator’s VHF Certificate of Proficiency.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
The MAR Marine Radio Operator’s VHF Skill Set meets the certification requirements as specified in the Radiocommunications Act 1992 for the Marine Radio Operator’s VHF Certificate of Proficiency.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAB69 | MARC044 | Transmit and receive information by marine VHF radio | 14 | Unit of competency |
