Assessor Resource
MARC021
Transmit and receive information by marine VHF radio
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to transmit and receive information by marine very high frequency (VHF) radio on a commercial vessel according to regulations, including carrying out user-maintenance and fault-finding procedures on radio equipment and power supplies; and operating an emergency position indicating beacon (EPIRB), a search and rescue radar transponder (SART) and AIS search and rescue transmitter (AIS-SART) ), automatic identification system man overboard (AIS-MOB) device, and digital selective calling man overboard (DSC-MOB) device.
The unit applies to Coxswains Grade 1 and Masters of commercial vessels requiring proficiency in the use of marine VHF radio equipment to transmit and receive information to and from shore and vessel-based operators. They work relatively independently under broad operational requirements, with limited accountability and responsibility for themselves and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes.
This unit covers VHF radio equipment only; MARC020 Transmit and receive information by marine radio should be selected where competency in both VHF and HF radio is required.
The unit is consistent with relevant maritime regulations and certification requirements as specified in the Radiocommunications Act 1992.
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