Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. New unit of competency. Licensing/regulatory information has been incorporated in accordance with Regulatory requirements. Assessment Requirements have been strengthened in accordance with Regulatory requirements. |
Application
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to maintain safe navigation of a commercial vessel through the use of radar and other equipment used for the navigation of a vessel. This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of:
Licensing/Regulatory Information Legislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this unit. This unit is one of the requirements to obtain Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification as a Master <24m NC, Mate <80m NC and Master <35m NC as defined in the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D. The AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA) for AMSA certification as Master <24 m NC. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) mandated practical assessment (AMPA) will cover a range, but not all, of the requirements identified in the Performance Evidence and Knowledge Evidence. The AMPA shall be undertaken in accordance with its instructions. Assessors of AMPA must hold as a minimum:
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Pre-requisite Unit
Not Applicable |
Competency Field
H – Navigation |
Unit Sector
Not Applicable |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1 |
Set up wheelhouse navigation equipment |
1.1 |
Wheelhouse navigation equipment is initialised and displays are set up and maintained |
1.2 |
Operational performance and accuracy of wheelhouse equipment is confirmed and appropriate action is taken when performance is out of limits |
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1.3 |
Misrepresentation of information is detected and corrected or allowed for |
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2 |
Use radar to navigate safely |
2.1 |
Radar is operated according to manufacturer instructions to produce data on position and speed of vessel, other vessels and fixed objects |
2.2 |
Radar plot is constructed on a radar plotting sheet or automatic plotting devices are initialised |
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2.3 |
Systematic radar observations of vessels in the vicinity are made where there is a risk of collision |
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2.4 |
Radar data is used to obtain a position fix for vessel using electronic bearing lines and variable range markers |
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2.5 |
Radar bearings are corrected for vessel heading and compass error as appropriate |
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2.6 |
Radar plotting data is analysed to anticipate potential collisions |
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2.7 |
Analysis is used to make informed command decisions on action needed to avoid collisions |
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3 |
Use wheelhouse navigation equipment |
3.1 |
Wheelhouse navigation equipment is safely and efficiently used to conduct navigation of the vessel |
3.2 |
Position of vessel is monitored during voyage to ensure planned passage is followed |
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3.3 |
Movement of vessels in the vicinity is monitored to ensure collision situations do not occur |
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3.4 |
Wheelhouse navigation equipment is maintained according to manufacturer requirements and organisational procedures |
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4 |
Maintain navigational records |
4.1 |
Navigational data produced by wheelhouse navigation equipment that should be retained to conform with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements is identified |
4.2 |
Navigational data is stored electronically or in hard copy as required by organisational procedures and regulatory requirements |
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4.3 |
Security and access requirements for data are adhered to according to organisational procedures |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
Range of Conditions
Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. |
Unit Mapping Information
This unit replaces and is equivalent to MARH005 Use wheelhouse equipment for safe navigation. |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=772efb7b-4cce-47fe-9bbd-ee3b1d1eb4c2