Marine Vessel Operations (Mate Fishing Limited)
Level 3
Awarded by The Scottish Qualifications Authority
Accredited from 25 March 2004 to 31 March 2006
Group award number: G7KE 23
Standards
This SVQ is based on standards developed by Improve. Improve draws its membership from the marine industry.
Structure of the SVQ
The way the SVQ is made up is shown below. The unit title appears in bold and the elements that make up each unit are listed under the unit title.
Mandatory units
Candidates must complete all of these units:
D6HA 04
Communicate Using Equipment and Visual Means (LRC)
1Transmit and receive communications by VHF and MF/HF radio
2Transmit and receive communications by visual methods
D6G0 04
Respond to Emergencies on Board Ship
1Respond to emergencies on board
2Prevent, control and fight fires at sea
3Rescue casualties in zero visibility and confined spaces
4Survive at sea in the event of abandonment
5Apply first aid at sea
D6FJ 04
Maintain a Legal and Safe Working Environment on Board Ship
1Monitor and maintain the work environment to organisational and legal requirements
2Maintain a healthy and safe work environment
3Maintain documentation relating to the work environment
D6G1 04
Create, Maintain, and Enhance Productive Working Relationships on Board Ship
1Create and enhance productive working relationships with colleagues and team members
2Enhance productive working relationships with one’s immediate superior
3Identify and minimise interpersonal conflict
D6FL 04
Maintain a Navigational Watch on a Small Vessel in the Near Coastal Area
1Take charge of a navigational watch under way
2Maintain safe navigation at sea
3Correct charts and publications
DJ9H 04
Initiate Response to Navigation Emergencies in a Small Vessel in the Near Coastal Area
1Respond to shipboard emergencies and malfunctions of equipment and systems affecting navigation
2Respond to distress and safety signals at sea
D6G5 04
Manage and Control Fishing Operations
1Manage the crew during fishing operations
2Control fishing vessel operations
DJ9J 04
Maintain the Effective Operation of Fishing Gear
1Maintain the effective operation of fishing gear
Additional units
Candidates can also choose to complete these freestanding units to complement the award, but they do not form part of the qualification:
DK05 04
Maintain an Engineroom Watch on a Fishing Vessel
1Maintain an engine room watch on a fishing vessel
2Prepare, start up and shut down fishing vessel propulsion machinery, auxiliaries and services
3Maintain output of fishing vessel propulsion machinery, auxiliaries and services
DG72 04
Maintain a Bridge Watch on a Fishing Vessel
1Maintain a bridge watch
2Respond to emergencies
D6F9 04
Operate and Maintain Pumping and Associated Control Systems
1Operate vessel pumping systems
2Inspect, maintain and adjust vessel pumping systems
D6FY 04
Operate and Adjust Vessel Electrical Equipment
1Operate vessel electrical equipment
2Monitor and adjust vessel electrical equipment
D6FP 04
Handle and Stow the Catch
1Prepare to receive the catch
2Remove the catch from the fishing gear
3Prepare the catch for stowage
4Stow the catch
D6FR 04
Construct and Repair Fishing Gear
1Shape and assemble gear parts
2Rig and adjust fishing gear
3Repair damaged gear, framework and fittings
D6FT 04
Implement and Maintain Quality Assurance for Fishing Operations
1Promote the importance of quality in the vessel and to the buyer
2Implement and maintain quality assurance systems
3Achieve continuous quality assurance
DJ9K 04
Undertake Responsible Fishing
1Develop responsible fishing operations and methods
2Implement and maintain responsible fishing
D6FW 04
Monitor and Control Oil Tanker Cargo Operations
1Prepare for oil tanker cargo operations
2Monitor and control oil tanker cargo operations to plan
D6FX 04
Monitor and Control Small Domestic Roll On – Roll Off (Ro-Ro) Operations
1Plan and direct passenger operations
2Plan and direct vehicle operations
3Plan and direct cargo operations
Contexts
The award can be taken in 6 different contexts. The contexts and group award numbers are listed below:
G5P8 23 - Marine Vessel Operations (Bridge Watchkeeper Tugs Inshore)
G5P9 23 - Marine Vessel Operations (Bridge Watchkeeper Tugs Near Coastal)
G5P6 23 - Marine Vessel Operations (Mate Fishing Unlimited)
G5P5 23 - Marine Vessel Operations (Officer of the Watch (MN) Unlimited)
G5PE 23 - Marine Vessel Operations (Officer of the Watch (MN) under 500 GT Near Coastal)
G5P7 23 - Marine Vessel Operations (Skipper Fishing Inshore)
There may be publications available to support this SVQ. For more information, please contact:
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Marine Vessel Operations (Mate Fishing Ltd)/level 3/DJ/07.05.04