Elements and Performance Criteria
- Operate GMDSS subsystems and equipment to send and receive messages
- GMDSS communication equipment is operated to send and receive various types of signals according to manufacturer instructions, established GMDSS procedures and regulatory requirements
- GMDSS procedures appropriate for the sea area concerned are correctly applied according to regulatory requirements
- Regulations and procedures applicable to vessel stations equipped with GMDSS communication equipment and digital selective calling facilities are applied during radio communication
- Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures and hazard control strategies are applied when operating radio equipment according to vessel ISM Code safety management system
- Maintain radio equipment
- Routine maintenance checks are conducted on GMDSS equipment according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
- Out-of-specification performance and faults are investigated using fault finding techniques
- Identified faults and defective equipment and component parts are rectified or replaced according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
- Provide radio services during emergencies
- Emergencies are correctly identified according to organisational procedures
- Organisational procedures are conformed with when taking initial action on becoming aware of an emergency or abnormal situation
- Communications are established with others using GMDSS communication equipment to facilitate the emergency response process
- Contact is maintained at all times with others to keep them briefed on the emergency response process
- Radio procedures as defined in the international and national radio regulations and safety of life at sea (SOLAS) convention are applied during the emergency
- Maintain records
- Records are completed and maintained as required according to regulatory and organisational requirements
- Relevant records are sent to appropriate bodies and copies are filed according to regulatory and organisational requirements
- Documents are stored according to regulatory and organisational requirements