Modification History
Release 1
This is the first release of this unit.
Unit Descriptor
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to predict meteorological conditions and apply them to ensure the safe navigation of a vessel. It includes interpreting and applying information obtained from observations, reports and instruments and forecasting weather for an intended inland waters passage using all available data.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to those working in the capacity of a Master Inland Waters on any commercial vessel up to 24 metres engaged in inland waters navigation.
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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Obtain weather information |
1.1 |
Relevant weather forecasts are obtained from a range of sources and correctly interpreted |
1.2 |
Weather conditions are observed and correctly interpreted according to established nautical and meteorological practice |
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1.3 |
Basic measurements of meteorological conditions are correctly made and recorded using established procedures |
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Relevant meteorological charts, publications and related documentation are obtained, used, updated, stored and maintained |
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Apply weather data to safe navigation |
2.1 |
Weather condition hazards relevant to a proposed voyage are identified using relevant forecasts based on interpretation of meteorological observations, reports and measurements |
2.2 |
Voyage is modified as required to take into account weather and water condition hazards according to established navigational practice and operational instructions |
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Maintain records of weather and oceanographic information |
3.1 |
Meteorological measurements, observations, reports and forecasts are recorded and stored according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements |
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Actions taken to maintain safety of navigation and to minimise risk to safety of vessel as a result of weather and oceanographic forecasts, are documented according to organisational procedures |
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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Documentation may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency Field
Navigation