Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 2. Change to items in the Range of Conditions to 'include one or more of the following'. Mapping information has been corrected.
Release 1. New unit of competency.
Application
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manoeuvre a vessel up to 12 metres in length. This includes the ability to berth, moor, anchor and manoeuvre a vessel during emergencies.
This unit applies to people working as Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal and Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal on a range of vessels up to 12 metres.
This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.
Pre-requisite Unit
Not applicable.
Competency Field
K – Manoeuvring Vessels
Unit Sector
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1 |
Handle vessel in normal conditions |
1.1 |
Features of vessel that relate to its handling characteristics are recognised |
1.2 |
Details of manoeuvres are communicated to relevant personnel clearly and concisely using standard maritime vocabulary |
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1.3 |
Situational awareness is maintained to ensure safety of manoeuvres |
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1.4 |
Manoeuvres are completed to meet passage requirements |
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1.5 |
Propulsion equipment is used and monitored to assist in completing manoeuvres safely |
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1.6 |
Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded |
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2 |
Handle vessel in adverse weather conditions |
2.1 |
Nature of adverse weather conditions is identified and potential impact on the manoeuvrability of the vessel is determined |
2.2 |
Appropriate action is determined to ensure the safety of the vessel |
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2.3 |
Correct use of propulsion equipment is established to assist in completing manoeuvres safely |
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2.4 |
Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded |
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2.5 |
Situational awareness is maintained at all times to review actions and ensure the safety of the vessel |
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3 |
Handle vessel in emergencies |
3.1 |
Nature of emergency is established and required action is determined |
3.2 |
Risks to vessel and safety of persons on board are assessed and safety of required action is confirmed |
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3.3 |
Details of action are communicated to relevant personnel clearly and concisely using standard maritime vocabulary |
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3.4 |
Appropriate manoeuvres are made during the emergency to maintain the safety of the vessel and those on board, and any other vessels or persons involved |
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3.5 |
Propulsion equipment is used and monitored to assist in completing manoeuvres safely |
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3.6 |
Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded |
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4 |
Tow and be towed |
4.1 |
Preparations for towing are made safely according to established nautical practice |
4.2 |
Correct towing procedures and precautions are applied when towing and being towed |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
Range of Conditions
Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. |
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Features of vessel include one or more of the following: |
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Manoeuvres include one or more of the following: |
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Propulsion equipment must include: |
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Adverse weather conditions include one or more of the following: |
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Appropriate action includes one or more of the following: |
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Nature of emergency includes one or more of the following: |
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Preparations for towing must include: |
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Correct towing procedures must include: |
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Unit Mapping Information
This unit replaces and is equivalent to MARK2001A Handle a vessel up to 12 metres.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=772efb7b-4cce-47fe-9bbd-ee3b1d1eb4c2