PS Task 1.14.L

Operate a portable VHF radio

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 08-14 Task 1.14.L , MMA students must:

NVIC Method

See NVIC method.

STCW Competence Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Survive at sea in the event of a ship abandonment.

PS-X1.5 Proficiency in the use of lifesaving appliances normally carried on ships
Condition Behavior Standard

Given a hand held portable VHF radio, and given an emergency scenario or the order to communicate by radio with approaching rescuers,

the candidate simulates operating the controls of a portable VHF radio to properly communicate with approaching rescuers.

The candidate correctly demonstrates all of the following operations, features and controls:

  1. Turning radio on;
  2. Adjusting volume;
  3. Adjusting squelch;
  4. Operating switch to transmit; and
  5. Simulating the broadcast of the appropriate message on the proper channel for the scenario given or communicating with approaching rescuers.