Marine Vessel Operations

Level 3

Awarded by The Scottish Qualifications Authority
Accredited from 21 March 2001 to 31 March 2008
Group award numbers: G5P5 23 (Officer of the Watch (MN) – Unlimited); G5P4 23 (Officer of the Watch (MN) – Under 500 GT Near Coastal); G5P6 23 (Mate (Fishing) – Unlimited); G5P7 23 (Skipper (Fishing) – Inshore); G5P8 23 (Bridge Watchkeeper - (Tugs) Inshore); G5P9 23 (Bridge Watchkeeper – (Tugs) Near Coastal).
Standards

This SVQ is based on standards developed by Merchant Navy Training Board. The Merchant Navy Training Board draws its membership from a wide variety of people working in a broad range of occupations within navigation, communication and service operations on board merchant ships.

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:

Pathway A – Officer of the Watch (MN) - Unlimited

D6TT 04

Communicate Using Equipment and Visual Means (GOC)

1Transmit and receive communications by VHF and MH/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

D6EX 04

Take Charge of Survival Craft and Rescue Boats

1Take charge of the launch and recovery of craft

2Control craft operations

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

D6FK 04

Control the Mooring, Anchoring and Security of the Vessel

1Control anchoring operations

2Control mooring operations

3Keep a deck watch when moored or anchored

4Control the securing of the vessel

D6G2 04

Maintain a Navigational Watch in the Unlimited Area

1Take charge of a navigational watch under way

2Maintain safe navigation at sea

3Correct charts and publications

D6G3 04

Initiate Response to Navigation Emergencies in all Vessels

1Respond to shipboard emergencies and malfunctions of equipment and systems affecting navigation

2Respond to distress and safety signals at sea

D6FS 04

Monitor and Control Vessel Operations

1Change over a deck watch

2Monitor and control operations according to plan

Pathway B – Officer of the Watch (MN) – Under 500 GT Near Coastal

D6FE 04

Communicate Using Equipment and Visual Means (ROC)

1Transmit and receive communications by VHF radio

2Transmit and receive communications by visual methods

D6FH 04

Control the Response to Emergencies in a Small Vessel

1Plan procedures in the event of an emergency

2Respond to emergencies on board ship

3Maintain emergency operations to maximise safety

D6EX 04

Take Charge of Survival Craft and Rescue Boats

1Take charge of the launch and recovery of craft

2Control craft operations

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

D6FK 04

Control the Mooring, Anchoring and Security of the Vessel

1Control anchoring operations

2Control mooring operations

3Keep a deck watch when moored or anchored

4Control the securing of the vessel

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

D6FM 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

D6FS 04

Monitor and Control Vessel Operations

1Change over a deck watch

2Monitor and control operations according to plan

Pathway C – Mate (Fishing) - Unlimited

D6G4 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

D6G2 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

D6G2 04

Maintain a Navigational Watch in the Unlimited Area

1Take charge of a navigational watch under way

2Maintain safe navigation at sea

3Correct charts and publications

D6G3 04

Initiate Response to Navigation Emergencies in all Vessels

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

D6G6 04

Select and Rig Fishing Gear

1Select fishing gear

2Rig fishing gear

Pathway D – Skipper (Fishing) - Inshore

D6FG 04

Communicate Using Equipment and Visual Means (SRC)

1Transmit and receive communications by VHF 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

D6G8 04

Prepare and Plan the Passage for an Inshore Area

1Plan an inshore passage

2Prepare for an inshore passage

D6G9 04

Manoeuvre a Small Vessel in the Near Coastal Area

1Manoeuvre the vessel under normal conditions

2Manoeuvre the vessel in exceptional circumstances

D6F8 04

Operate Small Vessel Propulsion Machinery Auxiliary Engines and Services

1Prepare, start up and shut down small vessel propulsion machinery, auxiliary engines and services

2Maintain output of small vessel propulsion, auxiliary engines and services

D6GA 04

Operate Fishing Equipment

1Prepare gear for shooting

2Shoot gear away

3Haul gear

D6G5 04

Manage and Control Fishing Operations

1Manage the crew during fishing operations

2Control fishing vessel operations

Pathway E – Bridge Watchkeeper – (Tugs) Inshore

D6FE 04

Communicate Using Equipment and Visual Means (ROC)

1Transmit and receive communications by VHF 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

D6EX 04

Take Charge of Survival Craft and Rescue Boats

1Take charge of the launch and recovery of craft

2Control craft operations

D6G7 04

Maintain a Navigational Watch During an Inshore Area Passage

1Maintain a watch

2Manoeuvre and manage the vessel

3Respond to emergencies

D6G9 04

Manoeuvre a Small Vessel in the Near Coastal Area

1Manoeuvre the vessel under normal conditions

2Manoeuvre the vessel in exceptional circumstances

D6FM 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

D6GB 04

Control Operations on Board the Tug

1Control the preparation of tug equipment

2Control connection, adjustment and disconnection of the tow

3Communicate during operations

Pathway F – Bridge Watchkeeper - (Tugs) Near Coastal

D6FE 04

Communicate Using Equipment and Visual Means (ROC)

1Transmit and receive communications by VHF 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

D6EX 04

Take Charge of Survival Craft and Rescue Boats

1Take charge of the launch and recovery of craft

2Control craft operations

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

D6FK 04

Control the Mooring, Anchoring and Security of the Vessel

1Control anchoring operations

2Control mooring operations

3Keep a deck watch when moored or anchored

4Control the securing of the vessel

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

D6G9 04

Manouvre a Small Vessel in the Near Coastal Area

1Manoeuvre the vessel under normal conditions

2Manoeuvre the vessel in exceptional circumstances

D6FM 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

D6GB 04

Control Operations on Board the Tug

1Control the preparation of tug equipment

2Control connection, adjustment and disconnection of the tow

3Communicate during operations

Additional units

Candidates can also choose to complete these freestanding units to complement the award, but they do not form part of the qualification:

Pathway C – Mate (Fishing) Unlimited

D6F8 04

Operate Small Vessel Propulsion Machinery Auxiliary Engines and Services

1Prepare, start up and shut down small vessel propulsion machinery, auxiliary engines and services

2Maintain output of small vessel propulsion, auxiliary engines and services

All Pathways

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

D6FW 04

Monitor and Control Oil Tanker Cargo Operations

1Prepare the vessel for oil tanker cargo operations

2Carry out oil tanker cargo operations as directed

D6FX 04

Monitor and Control Small Domestic Ro-Ro Operations

1Plan and direct passenger operations

2Plan and direct vehicle operations

3Plan and direct cargo operations

Contexts

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