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Diploma of TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION (COASTAL MARINE ENGINEERING - ENGINEER CLASS 3)

Diploma of TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION (COASTAL MARINE ENGINEERING - ENGINEER CLASS 3)

Qualification
National Code:
TDM50407
State Code:
S528
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0317 - Maritime Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
19/06/2007
Approved Date
20/12/2007
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
458
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/06/2007
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 19/06/2007 Current Approved
Description

Rationale: A qualification aligned to the educational requirements for certification as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 as described in Part D of the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV).
Successful completion will require competency in units that relate to work defined as characteristics of AQF Certificate5:
'The self-directed application of knowledge and skills, with substantial depth in some areas where judgement is required in planning and selecting appropriate equipment, services and techniques for self and others. Applications involve participation in development of strategic initiatives, as well as personal responsibility and autonomy in performing complex technical operations or organising others. It may include participation in teams including teams concerned with planning and evaluation functions. Group or team coordination and management may be involved'.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Requirements for completion of the qualification:
A successful outcome of nineteen units of competency listed.
Additional units from those listed below or relevant units from this or other Training Packages may be included in the qualification to satisfy specific additional needs beyond the minimum requirements. (They may also be achieved separately, either individually or in a skills set, leading to a National Statement of Attainment as described elsewhere in the Training Package)
1. Mandatory

MANDATORY
Complete all nineteen (19) units listed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S5497 TDMMR5407B CARRY OUT REFUELLING AND FUEL TRANSFER OPERATIONS 4 Unit of competency
S5389 TDMME1107A CONTRIBUTE TO EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATIONS AND TEAMWORK ON A COASTAL VESSEL 8 Unit of competency
S5425 TDMMF507C DEVELOP EMERGENCY AND DAMAGE CONTROL PLANS AND HANDLE EMERGENCY SITUATIONS ON BOARD A VESSEL 20 Unit of competency
S5362 TDMMB3807B DISMANTLE, INSPECT, REPAIR AND REASSEMBLE VESSEL MACHINERY 50 Unit of competency
S5511 TDMMU407B ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH POLLUTION PREVENTION MEASURES 6 Unit of competency
S5417 TDMMF3807B ESTABLISH ENGINE ROOM WATCHKEEPING PROCEDURES ON VESSELS OF LESS THAN 3,000 KW PROPULSION POWER 20 Unit of competency
S5361 TDMMB3707B FABRICATE SIMPLE SHIPBOARD COMPONENTS 50 Unit of competency
S5427 TDMMF5507A FIGHT AND EXTINGUISH FIRES ON BOARD A COASTAL VESSEL 8 Unit of competency
S5420 TDMMF407B MAINTAIN THE OPERATIONAL CONDITION OF LIFESAVING, FIREFIGHTING AND OTHER SAFETY SYSTEMS 7 Unit of competency
S5434 TDMMF6107A MANAGE MARINE FIREFIGHTING AND PREVENTION ACTIVITIES ON BOARD A VESSEL 33 Unit of competency
S5426 TDMMF5407A OBSERVE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ON A COASTAL VESSEL 4 Unit of competency
S5473 TDMMR2307B OPERATE AND MAINTAIN BATTERIES, STARTER MOTORS AND POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS 15 Unit of competency
S5472 TDMMR2207B OPERATE AND MAINTAIN BOILER SYSTEMS 40 Unit of competency
S5471 TDMMR2107B OPERATE AND MAINTAIN ENGINES, MACHINERY AND AUXILIARY POWER SOURCES ON VESSELS OF LESS THAN 3,000 KW PROPULSION POWER 20 Unit of competency
S5403 TDMMF1907B OPERATE SURVIVAL CRAFT AND OTHER LIFESAVING APPLIANCES 37 Unit of competency
S5396 TDMMF1007B PROVIDE ELEMENTARY FIRST AID 20 Unit of competency
S5469 TDMMR1907B SAFELY HANDLE AND STOW EXPLOSIVE AND FLAMMABLE MATERIALS 3 Unit of competency
S5398 TDMMF1107B SURVIVE AT SEA IN THE EVENT OF VESSEL ABANDONMENT 16 Unit of competency
S5470 TDMMR207B USE AND MAINTAIN DECK EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY 16 Unit of competency
2. Engineering

ENGINEERING UNITS
An Engineer Class 3 must also be able to demonstrate competency in the six basic engineering units listed, either through completion of the appropriate engineering trade qualifications or additional training and assessment, if required:

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W5332 MEM05006B Perform brazing and/or silver soldering 18 Unit of competency
W5333 MEM05007C Perform manual heating and thermal cutting 18 Unit of competency
W5325 MEM05004C Perform routine oxy acetylene welding 18 Unit of competency
W5563 MEM18001C Use hand tools 18 Unit of competency
W5574 MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations 18 Unit of competency
W5297 MEM05015C Weld using manual metal arc welding process 36 Unit of competency
3. Additional required

Additional modules required

4. Skills Set

Additional Skills Set for AMSA Endorsement

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S5414 TDMMF3207C APPLY DOMESTIC REGULATIONS AND INDUSTRY PRACTICES WHEN OPERATING A SMALL COASTAL VESSEL 6 Unit of competency
S5402 TDMMF1807B APPLY MEDICAL FIRST AID ON BOARD A VESSEL 42 Unit of competency
S5339 TDMMA1207B MANAGE STRESS AND DYNAMIC FACTORS AFFECTING A SMALL VESSEL'S STABILITY 21 Unit of competency
S5428 TDMMF5607A OBSERVE PERSONAL SAFETY AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 12 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S213 TDM50201 Diploma of Transport and Distribution (Marine Engineering) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
J562 MAR50113 Diploma of Maritime Operations (Marine Engineering Class 3) Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code TDM50407 taken from the Maritime Training Package TDM07 which should be consulted for full description of requirements. TDM07 is endorsed until 30/06/2010.

1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.

2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the Maritime Training Package TDM07 available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.

3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by Challenger TAFE on 12 December 2007.
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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