Modification History
Release 1
This is the first release of this unit.
This unit replaces and is equivalent to TDMMH1207B Plan and navigate a short voyage within inshore limits.
Unit Descriptor
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct the passage of a vessel up to 12 metres within the 12 nautical mile (nm) limit; it includes using the range of equipment found on a vessel to plan and safely conduct the passage.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to those working as Coxswain Grade 1 or a Coxswain Grade 2 on a range of vessels up to 12 metres within the 12 (nm) limit.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Plan passage |
1.1 |
Appropriate charts and publications are accessed and checked for currency |
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Destination is identified, and course and waypoints are plotted |
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Estimated time of arrival (ETA) at waypoints and final destination are calculated |
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Safe passage is plotted to comply with all navigational buoys, marks and beacons |
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Navigational hazards are identified to avoid dangers to vessel |
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Weather information is accessed to determine expected weather pattern for intended passage |
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Proposed course is modified, if necessary, to meet expected weather conditions |
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Fuel consumption for passage, including a reserve, is calculated |
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Conduct a pre-departure check |
2.1 |
Propulsion equipment and alarms are tested for serviceability and vessel hull is checked for seaworthiness |
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Navigation equipment and alarms are checked to ensure they are in proper working condition and set for the passage |
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Navigation equipment is checked for errors and allowances are made in planning the passage |
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Fuel is checked to ensure there is adequate fuel on board for intended passage |
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Safety equipment is checked for compliance with legislation |
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Communications equipment is checked to ensure it is in proper working condition |
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Anchoring and mooring equipment is checked to ensure it is adequate and in good condition |
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Vessel and equipment are secured for sea |
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Conduct passage |
3.1 |
Local authorities are advised of departure and passage plan |
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Vessel is steered and propulsion equipment is operated in a safe and controlled manner to complete pre-planned course |
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Pilotage techniques and navigational equipment are used to monitor vessel position and maintain vessel in safe waters at all times |
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3.4 |
Errors from navigational equipment are correctly applied to maintain planned passage |
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3.5 |
Navigational buoys, marks and beacons are identified and complied with |
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Situational awareness is maintained to avoid navigational hazards and to comply with regulations for prevention of collision at sea |
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Weather and sea conditions are monitored during passage and correct responses are made for changing conditions |
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Complete passage |
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Local authority is advised of completion of passage |
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Vessel is checked to ensure it is securely moored |
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Propulsion equipment is checked to ensure it is safely shut down and secured |
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4.4 |
Navigational equipment is switched off |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
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Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, the required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts. Resources for assessment include access to:
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
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Method of assessment |
Practical assessment must occur in an:
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate to this unit:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended. In all cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess Required Knowledge. Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language and literacy requirements of the work being performed and the capacity of the candidate. |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. |
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Charts and publications must include: |
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Navigational hazards may include: |
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Propulsion equipment may include: |
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Alarms may include: |
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Navigation equipment may include: |
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Safety equipment must include: |
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Communications equipment may include: |
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Anchoring and mooring equipment may include: |
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Passage plan must include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency Field
Navigation