Assessor Resource
MARH017
Use wheelhouse equipment for safe navigation
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to maintain safe navigation of a commercial vessel through the use of radar and other equipment used for the navigation of a vessel.
This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of:
master on commercial vessels <35 m in length within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) or
master on vessels <80 m in inshore waters; and
chief mate or deck watchkeeper on vessels <80 m within the EEZ.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Legislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this unit. This unit is one of the requirements to obtain Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification as a Master <24m NC, Mate <80m NC and Master <35m NC as defined in the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D. The AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA) for AMSA certification as Master <24 m NC. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) mandated practical assessment (AMPA) will cover a range, but not all, of the requirements identified in the Performance Evidence and Knowledge Evidence. The AMPA shall be undertaken in accordance with its instructions.
Assessors of AMPA must hold as a minimum:
a current certificate of competency issued under Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012 at the same level as the qualification being assessed with at least 12 months’ relevant sea service, or
a relevant seafarer certificate, as master or deck officer, issued under the Navigation Act 2012.
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