Marine Vessel Support (Assistant Engineer (Fishing))
Level 2
Awarded by The Scottish Qualifications Authority
Accredited from 25 March 2004 to 31 March 2008
Group award number: G7K9 22
Standards
This SVQ is based on standards developed by Sea Fish Industry Authority (SFIA) formerly Merchant Navy Training Board (MNTB). SFIA 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:
D6EW 04
Take Personal Emergency Action on Board Ship
1Respond to emergencies on board
2Fight fires at sea
3Survive at sea in the event of abandonment
4Apply immediate basic first aid at sea
D6G0 04
Maintain Personal Health and Safety on Board Ship
1Maintain personal health and safety
2Maintain the safety of the work environment
D6F9 04
Operate and Maintain Pumping and Associated Control Systems
1Operate vessel pumping systems
2Inspect, maintain and adjust vessel pumping systems
DK05 04
Maintain an Engineroom Watch on a Fishing Vessel
1Maintain an engine room watch in 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
D6FA 04
Undertake Scheduled Routine Maintenance of Mechanical Machinery
1Prepare for scheduled routine maintenance
2Undertake scheduled routine maintenance
D6FB 04
Undertake Scheduled Routine Maintenance of Electrical Equipment
1Prepare for scheduled routine maintenance
2Undertake scheduled routine maintenance
Additional units
Candidates can also choose to complete these freestanding units to complement the award, but they do not form part of the qualification:
D6FE 04
Communicate Using Equipment and Visual Means (ROC)
1Transmit and receive communications by VHF radio
2Transmit and receive communications by visual methods
DG72 04
Maintain a Bridge Watch on a Fishing Vessel
1Maintain a bridge watch
2Respond to emergencies
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
D6FC 04
Cook on a Fishing Vessel
1Plan and prepare ingredients for a simple meal
2Cook and serve a simple meal
3order provisions and store on board
D6FD 04
Contribute to Oil Tanker Cargo Operations
1Prepare the vessel for oil and tanker cargo operations
2Carry out oil tanker cargo operations as directed
Contexts
The award can be taken in 5 different contexts. The contexts and group award numbers are listed below:
G5P2 22 - Marine Vessel Support (Deck (MN)) (level 2)
G5P1 22 - Marine Vessel Support (Engine Room (MN)) (level 2)
G5P3 22 - Marine Vessel Support (Deckhand (Fishing)) (level 2)
G5P0 22 - Marine Vessel Support (Inshore Tug Hand) (level 2)
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