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Receive and transmit information
level:
4
credit:
18
planned review date:
July 2006
sub-field:
Maritime
purpose:
People credited with this unit standard are able to receive
and transmit information by visual and audio means; and
receive and transmit emergency communications.
entry information:
Open.
accreditation option:
Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA and industry.
moderation option:
A centrally established and directed moderation system has
been established by Competenz.
special notes:
Shipboard activities would include: receipt and transmission
of information during: mooring and unmooring operations;
manoeuvring operations; cargo handling; fire prevention,
damage control and abandon ship drills; fire suppression;
situations where the receiver and sender are not within
normal speaking range.
New Zealand Standard for hand signal usage.
Enactments include: International Convention on Standards
of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers,
Chapter 4 and Resolutions 6, 7, and 15, Regulations II/2,
II/3, 1978; International Convention for the Safety of Life at
Sea (SOLAS); Radio Regulations (Annex to International
Telecommunication Convention); International Maritime
Organisation (IMO) Merchant Ship Search and Rescue
Manual (MERSAR); International Code of Signals; and IMO
Standard Marine Navigational Vocabulary.
Operations include: manual and automatic transmission and
reception of routine and emergency communication.
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Methods of radio communication include: VHF, HF, MF and
Satcom (radio telephony); MF, HF and Satcom telex (radio
telephony); NAVTEX receivers; INMARSAT systems; EGC
receiving equipment; EPIRB radio transponders; and survival
craft portable VHF.
Methods of visual communication include: STCW Morse by
light requirements [Regulation 2/2, 16a], single and multi-flag
hoists, and pyrotechnics.
Visual communication may be conducted between two ship
stations or ship and shore station.
Elements and Performance Criteria
element 1
Receive and transmit information using hand-held radio during ship board activities.
performance criteria
1.1
Transmission and reception of communication comply with regulations and
procedures, and the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
1.2
Channel or frequency selection meets the communication needs for the
required link.
1.3
System performance is maintained at a level which enables communication
within the operator's area of responsibility to be successful.
1.4
The security and confidentiality of information is always maintained.
1.5
Communications equipment is tested prior to operations and maintained in
accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
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element 2
Transmit and receive information by hand signals during ship board operations.
performance criteria
2.1
Directions, using hand signals, are clearly communicated in accordance with
the requirements of International Standards.
2.2
Signals are given correctly, ensuring no injury to personnel nor damage to
machinery or cargo.
element 3
Receive and transmit information by visual and audio means.
performance criteria
3.1
Transmission and reception of communication comply with regulations and
procedures, and the equipment manufacturer’s instructions.
3.2
Channel and frequency selection secures and maintains the communication link
during transmission.
3.3
The format and layout of transmission comply with shore station and
international radio signal requirements.
Range:
shore station includes coast station and coast earth station.
3.4
Communications within the operator’s area of responsibility are successful and
the security and confidentiality of information is maintained in accordance with
radio regulations.
3.5
Information received is accurately conveyed to its intended recipient within a
time-frame which reflects the nature of the transmission and company operating
procedures.
3.6
Communications records are complete, accurate and comply with statutory and
organisational procedures.
Range:
communication records include – mandatory requirements and
organisational requirements for future reference and accounting
needs.
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3.7
Communication equipment is continuously monitored whilst ship is underway
and at anchor.
element 4
Transmit and receive emergency transmissions.
Range:
emergency communications include – distress signals and messages, urgency
and safety signals and messages.
performance criteria
4.1
Message format and procedures comply with International Radio Regulations.
4.2
Channel or frequency selection secures and maintains the communication link
during transmission.
4.3
Equipment is operated in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
4.4
Communication within the operator’s areas of responsibility is successful and
correct.
4.5
Personnel are promptly informed of receipt of the outcome of the transmission
or emergency communications.
4.6
Records relating to all emergency communications are complete, accurate and
comply with statutory and organisational procedures.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact Competenz qualifications@competenz.org.nz if you wish to suggest
changes to the content of this unit standard.
Please Note
Providers must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority or a delegated interinstitutional body before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards
or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority before
they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
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Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against unit standards
must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards.
Accreditation requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this
standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The
AMAP also includes useful information about special requirements for providers wishing to
develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors and
assessors, and special resource requirements.
This unit standard is covered by AMAP 0054 which can be accessed at
http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/site/framework/search.html.
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