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MARK001
Handle a vessel up to 12 metres

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manoeuvre a vessel up to 12 metres in length. This includes the ability to berth, moor, anchor and manoeuvre a vessel during emergencies.

This unit applies to people working as Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal and Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal on a range of vessels up to 12 metres.

This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)



Evidence Required

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

Handle vessel in normal conditions

1.1

Features of vessel that relate to its handling characteristics are recognised

1.2

Details of manoeuvres are communicated to relevant personnel clearly and concisely using standard maritime vocabulary

1.3

Situational awareness is maintained to ensure safety of manoeuvres

1.4

Manoeuvres are completed to meet passage requirements

1.5

Propulsion equipment is used and monitored to assist in completing manoeuvres safely

1.6

Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded

2

Handle vessel in adverse weather conditions

2.1

Nature of adverse weather conditions is identified and potential impact on the manoeuvrability of the vessel is determined

2.2

Appropriate action is determined to ensure the safety of the vessel

2.3

Correct use of propulsion equipment is established to assist in completing manoeuvres safely

2.4

Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded

2.5

Situational awareness is maintained at all times to review actions and ensure the safety of the vessel

3

Handle vessel in emergencies

3.1

Nature of emergency is established and required action is determined

3.2

Risks to vessel and safety of persons on board are assessed and safety of required action is confirmed

3.3

Details of action are communicated to relevant personnel clearly and concisely using standard maritime vocabulary

3.4

Appropriate manoeuvres are made during the emergency to maintain the safety of the vessel and those on board, and any other vessels or persons involved

3.5

Propulsion equipment is used and monitored to assist in completing manoeuvres safely

3.6

Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded

4

Tow and be towed

4.1

Preparations for towing are made safely according to established nautical practice

4.2

Correct towing procedures and precautions are applied when towing and being towed


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Handle vessel in normal conditions

1.1

Features of vessel that relate to its handling characteristics are recognised

1.2

Details of manoeuvres are communicated to relevant personnel clearly and concisely using standard maritime vocabulary

1.3

Situational awareness is maintained to ensure safety of manoeuvres

1.4

Manoeuvres are completed to meet passage requirements

1.5

Propulsion equipment is used and monitored to assist in completing manoeuvres safely

1.6

Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded

2

Handle vessel in adverse weather conditions

2.1

Nature of adverse weather conditions is identified and potential impact on the manoeuvrability of the vessel is determined

2.2

Appropriate action is determined to ensure the safety of the vessel

2.3

Correct use of propulsion equipment is established to assist in completing manoeuvres safely

2.4

Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded

2.5

Situational awareness is maintained at all times to review actions and ensure the safety of the vessel

3

Handle vessel in emergencies

3.1

Nature of emergency is established and required action is determined

3.2

Risks to vessel and safety of persons on board are assessed and safety of required action is confirmed

3.3

Details of action are communicated to relevant personnel clearly and concisely using standard maritime vocabulary

3.4

Appropriate manoeuvres are made during the emergency to maintain the safety of the vessel and those on board, and any other vessels or persons involved

3.5

Propulsion equipment is used and monitored to assist in completing manoeuvres safely

3.6

Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded

4

Tow and be towed

4.1

Preparations for towing are made safely according to established nautical practice

4.2

Correct towing procedures and precautions are applied when towing and being towed

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Features of vessel include one or more of the following:

displacement and planing hulls

outboard and inboard propulsion units

rudders and propellers

stability

trim and displacement

Manoeuvres include one or more of the following:

astern movements

berthing and leaving a berth

berthing and unberthing in a pen

coming to and leaving mooring

retrieval of person overboard

turning a vessel across tide and wind

turning short around in a limited space

Propulsion equipment must include:

inboard engine

outboard engine

Adverse weather conditions include one or more of the following:

fog and restricted visibility

tropical revolving storm activity in the area

wind and sea conditions that may affect the safety of the vessel

Appropriate action includes one or more of the following:

altering course to minimise the effect of wind and sea

deploying a sea anchor to keep vessel head to sea

heading to wind and sea to ride out the adverse weather

reduction of speed

seeking shelter

Nature of emergency includes one or more of the following:

beaching

collision

disabled or partially disabled vessel

grounding

person overboard

Preparations for towing must include:

communication with towed vessel

means of transferring towing line to or from the towed vessel

preparation of towing lines appropriate for the tow

Correct towing procedures must include:

if the tow is manned, means of communication must be available

methods of securing the tow line must be capable of being slipped

towing lines and associated equipment must be of sufficient strength to ensure the tow can be safely conducted

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Features of vessel that relate to its handling characteristics are recognised 
Details of manoeuvres are communicated to relevant personnel clearly and concisely using standard maritime vocabulary 
Situational awareness is maintained to ensure safety of manoeuvres 
Manoeuvres are completed to meet passage requirements 
Propulsion equipment is used and monitored to assist in completing manoeuvres safely 
Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded 
Nature of adverse weather conditions is identified and potential impact on the manoeuvrability of the vessel is determined 
Appropriate action is taken to ensure the safety of the vessel 
Propulsion equipment is used and monitored to assist in completing manoeuvres safely 
Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded 
Situational awareness is maintained at all times to review actions and ensure the safety of the vessel 
Nature of emergency is established and required action is determined 
Risks to vessel and safety of persons on board are assessed and safety of required action is confirmed 
Details of action are communicated to relevant personnel clearly and concisely using standard maritime vocabulary 
Appropriate manoeuvres are made during the emergency to maintain the safety of the vessel and those on board, and any other vessels or persons involved 
Propulsion equipment is used and monitored to assist in completing manoeuvres safely 
Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded 
Preparations for towing are made safely according to established nautical practice 
Correct towing procedures and precautions are applied when towing and being towed 

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