Assessment Requirements for MARH003 Manage and maintain a navigational watch on board vessels up to 80 metres

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for MARH003 Manage and maintain a navigational watch on board vessels up to 80 metres

Modification History

Release 1. New unit of competency.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

communicating effectively with others about watchkeeping issues, arrangements and requirements

identifying and solving problems that may arise during watchkeeping duties

interpreting and implementing procedures relevant to the role and responsibilities of watchkeeper

maintaining situational awareness

monitoring and anticipating hazards and risks that may arise during watchkeeping duties and taking appropriate action

selecting and using appropriate internal and external communications equipment during watchkeeping duties

using bridge equipment in normal and emergency situations on vessels up to 80 metres.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

application and intent of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code as it applies to Australian coastal vessels and ports

bridge instrumentation, controls and alarms relevant to the function of watchkeeper

content, application and intent of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea

fatigue management principles and techniques

functions and responsibilities of the wheelhouse team on board a vessel

general provisions on ship routeing

International Association of Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) buoyage system A

International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual (IAMSAR)

International Code of Signals

maritime communication techniques on board a vessel

navigational hazards and implications for watchkeeping

procedures for the relief, maintenance and handover of a watch

procedures for the use of internal communications and alarm systems

relevant sections of state and territory marine regulations, National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) and Uniform Shipping Laws (USL) Code

typical watchkeeping problems and emergency situations, and appropriate actions and solutions

vessel traffic services

wheelhouse procedures on board a vessel

work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and work practices.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must satisfy National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (NVR)/Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) assessor requirements.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

tools, equipment, machinery, materials and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

applicable documentation such as legislation, regulations, codes of practice, workplace procedures and operational manuals

range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations.

Links

MAR Maritime Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide at: - http://companion_volumes.vetnet.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingPackage.aspx?pid=22