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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Use code to send and receive messages by flashing light
   • Morse codes for letters and numerals are correctly recognised
2. Message is correctly coded and transmitted using a flashing light
3. Message received in code by flashing light is correctly decoded
4. Use International Code of Signals to send and receive messages with flags
   • Flags used in the International Code of Signals are correctly recognised
5. Message is correctly coded and sent with flags using the International Code of Signals
6. Message coded and sent with flags using the International Code of Signals is correctly received and decoded
7. Maintain records of visual communications
   • Records of messages sent and received are completed and maintained as required according to regulatory and organisational requirements
8. Relevant records are sent to appropriate bodies if requested and copies are filed according to regulatory and organisational requirements
9. Documents are stored according to regulatory and organisational requirements
10. Use English in written and oral communication
    • IMO standard marine communication phrases are used in written and oral form
11. English language nautical publications and messages relevant to the safety of the ship are correctly interpreted or drafted

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

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Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include: communicating effectively with others, including the Master, when transmitting and receiving information by visual signalling keeping records of visual signalling communications reading and interpreting maritime regulations relating to visual signalling transmitting and receiving by Morse light, distress signal SOS as specified in Annex IV International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea (COLREGs) and Appendix 1 of the International Code of Signals transmitting and receiving messages using flags according to the International Code of Signals using International Maritime Organization (IMO) Standard Marine Communication Phrases and using English in written and oral terms using the International Code of Signals.

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of: Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases International Code of Signals, including: Morse code single letter and numeral international code flags messages, including: distress signal SOS medical advice single letter flag signal codes procedures for sending visual messages with flags using the International Code of Signals procedures for using a flashing light to send messages using Morse code visual signalling of single letter signals as specified in the International Code of Signals work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and work practices.

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