Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. This is the first release of this unit of competency in the MAR Maritime Training Package. |
Application
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply the accepted principles and procedures to be observed in maintaining a watch according to bridge resource management principles, to ensure a safe navigational watch on a vessel, deal with maritime emergencies, incidents and to a distress signal at sea. 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.
Near Coastal Qualifications:
Blue Waters Qualifications:
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Pre-requisite Unit
Not applicable. |
Competency Field
O – Watchkeeping |
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 |
Maintain watch on the bridge |
1.1 |
Own responsibility for the safety of navigation is clearly defined at all times, including periods when the Master is on the bridge and while under pilotage |
1.2 |
Proper lookout is maintained at all times according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements |
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1.3 |
Lights, shapes and sound signals are correctly recognised and acted upon |
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1.4 |
Frequency and extent of monitoring traffic, vessel and environment are scheduled to conform with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements |
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1.5 |
Bridge communication is maintained with other team members on matters relevant to the safety and integrity of the vessel |
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1.6 |
Clear and unambiguous bridge communications are maintained, and clarification is sought from or given to other team members when watch information or instructions are not clearly understood |
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1.7 |
Internal and external communications systems are used according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements. |
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1.8 |
Conduct, handover and relief of the watch is completed according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements |
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2 |
Maintain watch when anchored |
2.1 |
Organisational procedures and regulatory requirements are complied with through frequency, timing and coverage of scheduled checks and inspections |
2.2 |
Appropriate action is taken in the event of irregularities or abnormal conditions to maximise the safety and integrity of the vessel |
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2.3 |
Restrictions on access to the vessel by non-authorised persons are followed according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements |
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2.4 |
Internal and external communications systems are used according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements |
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3 |
Respond to potential collision and emergency situations |
3.1 |
Potential collision situations are analysed and appropriate actions are taken in ample time according to regulatory requirements |
3.2 |
Correct responses are made to emergencies and situations that pose a danger to the vessel and personnel onboard |
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3.3 |
Distress signals are recognised and appropriate actions are taken to initiate search and rescue (SAR) operations |
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3.4 |
Master is called in the event of a navigational incident which falls outside own responsibility |
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4 |
Respond to onboard emergency situations |
4.1 |
Initial actions in the event of an emergency are undertaken according to contingency plans and are appropriate to urgency of situation and nature of emergency |
4.2 |
Urgency of situation and nature of emergency is identified promptly |
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4.3 |
Relevant alarms are activated |
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4.4 |
Distress signals are used to indicate need for assistance, as required |
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4.5 |
Crew, personnel and passengers are given information and instructions clearly and accurately |
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4.6 |
Procedures are implemented to combat emergency and to protect crew, personnel and passengers |
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4.7 |
Communications are established with others to facilitate emergency response process |
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5 |
Resource the bridge according to bridge resource management principles |
5.1 |
Bridge resource management principles are interpreted to establish the functions and responsibilities of the watchkeeping team onboard a vessel |
5.2 |
Resources are allocated and assigned as needed in correct priority to perform necessary tasks to obtain and maintain situational awareness |
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5.3 |
Watchkeeping schedule is developed with due consideration to team experience |
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5.4 |
Instructions on watchkeeping and lookout requirements are clearly and unambiguously given in relation to monitoring traffic, vessel and environment |
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5.5 |
Clear and unambiguous roles and responsibilities of watchkeeping team are determined and allocated |
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5.6 |
Effective communication is maintained with team on matters relevant to safety and integrity of vessel |
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5.7 |
Questionable decisions and/or actions are dealt with using an appropriate challenge and response |
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6 |
Maintain navigation records |
6.1 |
Proper records of the movements and activities related to the navigation of the vessel are maintained |
6.2 |
Records are filed and stored 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 MARO002 Maintain a safe navigational watch. |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guide can be found in VetNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=772efb7b-4cce-47fe-9bbd-ee3b1d1eb4c2