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Compass Adjuster Unlimited Skill Set

Compass Adjuster Unlimited Skill Set

Skill set
National Code
MARSS00038
State Code
AE475
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
25/01/2021
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
19/05/2021
Nominal Hours
135
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 a Compass Adjuster to adjust magnetic compasses, for vessels of any length or Gross Tonnage (GT).
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 of any length or GT.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
This Skill Set is one of the AMSA requirements to obtain certification as a Compass Adjuster as defined in Marine Order 27. Entry RequirementsBefore undertaking this Skill Set a person must hold at least a certificate of competency as a: Master less than 45 metres Near Coastal (NC) or above, or equivalent as recognised by AMSA, or a current compass adjuster certificate of competency issued by a state or territory or AMSA for those vessels.Before undertaking this Skill Set, a person will need to have obtained the Skill Set in: MARSS00037 Compass Adjustor Limited Skill Set, or equivalent as recognised by AMSA.
Target Group
Persons interested in seeking certification as a Compass Adjuster Unlimited for vessels of any length or GT.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
This MARSS00038 Compass Adjuster Unlimited Skill Set is from the MAR Maritime Training Package and meets some of the industry requirements for a Compass Adjuster to adjust magnetic compasses of any vessel length or gross tonnage (GT).
General notes
Schedule
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCX18 MARB050 Adjust a magnetic compass 65 Unit of competency
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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