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)

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