Elements and Performance Criteria
- Operate VHF and HF Radio equipment to transmit and receive messages
- Types of radiotelephony equipment are selected and operated within limits of specifications
- Radio equipment is operated to transmit and receive various types of signal as per manufacturer's instructions, established radio operation procedures and regulatory requirements
- Regulations and procedures applicable to vessel stations equipped with radiotelephony and digital selective calling (DSC) facilities are applied during radio communication
- OH&S procedures and hazard control strategies are applied when operating radio equipment in accordance with vessel's ISM Code safety management system
- Maintain and fault-find radio equipment