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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