Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. New unit of competency.
Application
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply the recommended principles to be observed in managing and maintaining a navigational watch on board vessels up to 80 metres.
This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry on a range of vessels up to 80 metres.
This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.
Pre-requisite Unit
Not applicable.
Competency Field
H – Navigation
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 |
Maintain watch on bridge when berthed or anchored |
1.1 |
Checks and inspections are scheduled to comply with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements |
1.2 |
Appropriate action is taken in the event of irregularities or abnormal conditions to maximise the safety and integrity of vessel |
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1.3 |
Restrictions on access to vessel by non-authorised persons are followed according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements |
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1.4 |
Internal and external communications systems are used according to organisational procedures |
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2 |
Maintain watch on bridge when at sea |
2.1 |
Proper watch is maintained at all times according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements |
2.2 |
Lights, shapes and sound signals are correctly recognised and acted upon |
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2.3 |
Frequency and extent of monitoring traffic, vessel and environment are scheduled to conform with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements |
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2.4 |
Wheelhouse communication is maintained with other crew members on matters relevant to safety and integrity of vessel |
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2.5 |
Clear and concise wheelhouse communications are maintained and clarification is sought from or given to other crew members when watch information or instructions are not clearly understood |
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2.6 |
Internal and external communications systems are used according to organisational procedures |
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2.7 |
Log and record books are maintained according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures |
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3 |
Respond to potential emergency situations |
3.1 |
Watchkeeping problems and emergency situations are promptly reported to crew according to organisational procedures |
3.2 |
Distress signals are recognised and acted upon |
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3.3 |
Appropriate action is taken to handle watchkeeping problems and emergency situations according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements |
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4 |
Manage crew performing watchkeeping and lookout duties |
4.1 |
Watchkeeping schedule is developed with due regard to crew qualifications, experience and organisational procedures |
4.2 |
Instructions are provided on watchkeeping and lookout requirements in relation to monitoring traffic, vessel and environment |
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4.3 |
Clear and concise roles and responsibilities of watchkeeping team are established |
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4.4 |
Effective communication is maintained with crew on matters relevant to safety and integrity of vessel |
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4.5 |
Fatigue management strategies are correctly applied in allocating watchkeeping and lookout duties |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance. |
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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Scheduled includes one or more of the following: |
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Irregularities or abnormal conditions include one or more of the following: |
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Lights, shapes and sound signals include: |
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Wheelhouse communication includes one or more of the following: |
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Internal and external communications systems include one or more of the following: |
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Watchkeeping problems include one or more of the following: |
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Emergency situations include one or more of the following: |
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Fatigue management strategies must include: |
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Unit Mapping Information
This is a new unit. This unit is equivalent to MARH3002A Manage and maintain a navigational watch on board vessels up to 80 metres.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=772efb7b-4cce-47fe-9bbd-ee3b1d1eb4c2