DAO
    Level 3
    QN: 603/3605/5
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    DAO Level 3 Diploma in Underwater Warfare (UW) Surface Ship Data Analyst

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by DAO. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 365 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 3
    Awarding Body
    DAO
    Syllabus Units
    3 Units
    Guided Hours
    365 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Act as Rating In Charge (RIC) of a cruising watch

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to supervise the setting up of the operations room
    • Be able to supervise the general running of the operations room
    • Be able to supervise the maintenance of equipment readiness
    • Be able to supervise data exchange
    • Be able to control WAP data flow
    • Be able to enforce comms security procedures
    • Be able to enforce correct voice procedures
    • Be able to supervise the liaison between the Surface and Bridge team personnel (OOW)
    • Be able to monitor liaison between all environmental supervisors and outstations Brief own watchCollate OPTask / information from WPP / GPP
    • Interpret Operational signalsDisseminate information
    • Be able to supervise the use of the communications system
    • Select voice channels
    • Be able to describe the operations room key communications requirements for a cruising environment
    • Operate the on –board WAIS equipment
    2

    Perform duties of the Sonar Controller

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Ensure sonar equipment readiness
    • Be able to supervise the collation of oceanographic data and records
    • Be able to supervise the set up and the control/operation of hull mounted sonars (HMS) iaw platform equipment fit Control the employment of miscellaneous sonar
    • Be able to identify aural characteristics
    • Be able to supervise the collation of ASW records
    3

    Supervise and Compile the Action Picture

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to interpret ASW related signals
    • Be able to compile the Anti – Submarine Warfare (ASW) action picture Conduct ASW Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
    • Be able to compile the Anti – Surface Warfare (ASuW) picture

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    603/3605/5
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    DAO
    Qualification Type
    Occupational Qualification
    Operational Start
    Oct 2018