List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Establish safe watchkeeping procedures on vessels, potentially with limited qualified personnel | 1.1 | Set of Master standing orders is developed to supplement vessel safety management system (SMS) noting number of watchkeeping personnel |
1.2 | Accepted principles, vessel safety management procedures and Master standing orders are conformed with in conduct, handover and relief of watch |
1.3 | Appropriate bridge team is established according to vessel SMS and bridge personnel are confirmed as fit for duty |
1.4 | Duties are assigned to members of bridge team and their performance of those duties is monitored |
1.5 | Members of bridge team are correctly briefed on their duties |
1.6 | Action is taken to ensure vessel is navigated safely using appropriate position fixing techniques to check location the vessel and to maintain movement of vessel within planned limitations |
1.7 | Action is taken to ensure progress of vessel with respect to passage plan is analysed and vessel navigation is managed appropriately to maintain a required estimated time of arrival at a point in the plan |
1.8 | Accepted principles and procedures are conformed with in relation to frequency and extent of monitoring of traffic, vessel and environment |
1.9 | Responsibility for safety of navigation is defined according to vessel SMS |
1.10 | Safe navigational practice is achieved by implementing accepted bridge resource management principles and procedures |
1.11 | Action is taken to ensure fatigue management strategies are correctly applied by bridge management team |
2 | Respond to potential collision and emergency situations | 2.1 | Leadership of bridge team is taken when called to bridge in response to navigational situation |
2.2 | Circumstances when assistance is required when Master is performing watchkeeping duties are identified |
2.3 | Potential collision situations are analyse and appropriate action is taken to avoid collision in ample time and in compliance with international collision regulations, resulting in a safe passing distance and following practices of good seamanship |
2.4 | SMS procedures and compliance with standard watchkeeping principles are correctly implemented when taking over bridge watch from officer of the watch |
2.5 | Appropriate action is taken to initiate search and rescue procedures on receipt of a distress signal |
2.6 | Appropriate advice is given to watchkeepers and correct actions are implemented regarding a response to navigational or operational emergency situations |
3 | Maintain watchkeeping records | 3.1 | Relevant information is documented in required records |
3.2 | Action is taken to ensure deck log book and other required records are maintained in an appropriate manner |
3.3 | Required records are filed and stored according to organisational procedures |
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:
assessing:
circumstances requiring Master to call for assistance from a second qualified watchkeeper
necessary action when called to bridge by officer of watch
briefing officers of watch on passage plan and their watchkeeping duties
communicating effectively with other personnel when managing safe navigational watchkeeping activities
complying with mandatory rules, regulations and International Maritime Organization (IMO) Conventions and Codes, including relevant sections of Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Marine Orders and ensuring codes, guidelines and standards recommended by IMO, classification societies and maritime industry organisations are taken into account
conducting emergency procedures
determining:
actions to take with respect to executing passage plan
most important watchkeeping task at any given time
ensuring established passage plan is correctly carried out
exchanging information with pilot about pilotage plan and conduct of bridge team
managing watchkeeping arrangements while underway, when berthed or moored, when slipped or in dry dock, during routine or unplanned events.
performing pilotage duties, where permitted
providing leadership to bridge team
recognising and adapting appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour, and interactions and communication with others
recognising situations warranting alterations to bridge team, including situations where vessel is under pilotage
solving problems that may arise when managing bridge team
taking prompt action to report and/or rectify watchkeeping incidents according to established procedures
using available technology when managing navigational watchkeeping activities.
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:
applicable legislation, regulations and codes of practice
bridge watch handover procedures
causes of groundings, collisions and casualties when on board vessel
documentation and records, including:
operational orders
Master standing and night orders
established passage plan
navigational charts
relevant maritime regulations as they relate to watchkeeping functions and operations during a coastal voyage
vessel log
company safety management system (SMS)
instructions of relevant maritime authorities
range of factors that can affect watchkeeping functions on vessels under 500 GT and their implications, including:
maintaining proper lookout by all available means at all times
need to adhere to established passage plan
never leaving the bridge unattended
weather and sea conditions, visibility and whether there is daylight or darkness
proximity of navigational hazards
use and operational condition of navigational aids
operational status of bridge instrumentation, controls and alarms
provision on bridge of unmanned machinery space (UMS) controls, alarms and indicators
unusual demands on navigational watch arising from operational conditions
traffic density and other activities occurring in area in which vessel is navigating
size of vessel and field of vision available from conning position
attention necessary when navigating in or near traffic separation schemes or other routeing measures
rudder and propeller control and vessel manoeuvring characteristics
fatigue management principles and techniques
navigational aids including:
compass and azimuth mirror
electronic navigation systems
radar
electronic charts
navigational hazards during voyage and implications for watchkeeping
precautions necessary when navigating in or near traffic separation schemes or other routeing measures
principles for maintaining a safe navigational watch on vessels with potentially limited qualified personnel
principles of bridge team management
International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation and policies.
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.