Assessor Resource

MARK011
Manoeuvre the ship

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to perform manoeuvres on a ship in all operating conditions and in emergencies.

This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of:

Master of a commercial ship less than 80 metres in length within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ)

Master of a commercial vessel less than 500 gross tonnage (GT) in any operating area

Watchkeeper Deck.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Legislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this unit.

Regulatory requirements include STCW International Maritime Organization (IMO) model course competencies and areas of knowledge, understanding and proficiency, together with the estimated total hours required for lectures and practical exercises. Teaching staff should note that timings are suggestions only and should be adapted to suit individual groups of trainees depending on their experience, ability, equipment and staff available for training.

Near Coastal Qualifications:

This unit is one of the requirements to obtain Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification as a Master less than 80 metres Near Coastal as defined in the Marine Order 505 (Certificates of competency - National Law) 2013.

Blue Waters Qualifications:

This unit is one of the requirements to obtain Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification as a Master of a commercial vessel less than 500 gross tonnage (GT) or Watchkeeper Deck and to meet regulatory requirements this unit must be delivered consistent with Marine Orders and with the relevant sections of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).

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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.

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:

manoeuvring a ship:

in bad weather

in heavy swell

for the rescue of person overboard

in shallow water

recognising emergency situations

through coming to and leaving a mooring

to and from anchor

operations, including the following:

handling a disabled or partially disabled ship

implementing anchoring and berthing procedures

issuing helm and engine orders

maintaining situational awareness

selecting suitable mode of steering, including:

automatic pilot

emergency steering

manual steering.

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:

communication techniques with the following:

bridge personnel and berthing stations

engine room

helmsman

tugs and pilot

vessel traffic services (VTS)

effects of deadweight, draught, trim, speed and under-keel clearance on turning circles and stopping distances

effects on ship handling of wind, currents and bottom topography

features of a ship that relate to its handling characteristics

manoeuvring and engine characteristics for various ships

manoeuvring problems for ships and appropriate actions and solutions

manoeuvring procedures in and near traffic separation schemes and ship traffic service areas

methods for controlling ship speed and direction

operational environment, including:

designated anchorages

designated shipping areas

head reach

heavy traffic areas

ice

marine park areas

safe water

shallow and restricted waters

stopping distances

tide

traffic separation zones

weather

procedures and manoeuvresfor the rescue of person overboard

procedures for turning a ship in various situations

proper procedures for anchoring and mooring

safe operating limits of propulsion and power systems, and steering equipment

squat, shallow water, interaction and similar effects on ship handling

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

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

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.

Practical assessment must occur in a workplace or realistic simulated workplace, under the normal range of workplace conditions.

Simulations and scenarios may be used where situations cannot be provided in the workplace or may occur only rarely, in particular for situations relating to emergency procedures and adverse weather conditions where assessment would be unsafe, impractical or may lead to environmental damage.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

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

tools, equipment, machinery, materials and relevant personal protective equipment (PPE) currently used in industry.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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

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:

manoeuvring a ship:

in bad weather

in heavy swell

for the rescue of person overboard

in shallow water

recognising emergency situations

through coming to and leaving a mooring

to and from anchor

operations, including the following:

handling a disabled or partially disabled ship

implementing anchoring and berthing procedures

issuing helm and engine orders

maintaining situational awareness

selecting suitable mode of steering, including:

automatic pilot

emergency steering

manual steering.

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:

communication techniques with the following:

bridge personnel and berthing stations

engine room

helmsman

tugs and pilot

vessel traffic services (VTS)

effects of deadweight, draught, trim, speed and under-keel clearance on turning circles and stopping distances

effects on ship handling of wind, currents and bottom topography

features of a ship that relate to its handling characteristics

manoeuvring and engine characteristics for various ships

manoeuvring problems for ships and appropriate actions and solutions

manoeuvring procedures in and near traffic separation schemes and ship traffic service areas

methods for controlling ship speed and direction

operational environment, including:

designated anchorages

designated shipping areas

head reach

heavy traffic areas

ice

marine park areas

safe water

shallow and restricted waters

stopping distances

tide

traffic separation zones

weather

procedures and manoeuvresfor the rescue of person overboard

procedures for turning a ship in various situations

proper procedures for anchoring and mooring

safe operating limits of propulsion and power systems, and steering equipment

squat, shallow water, interaction and similar effects on ship handling

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

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

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.

Practical assessment must occur in a workplace or realistic simulated workplace, under the normal range of workplace conditions.

Simulations and scenarios may be used where situations cannot be provided in the workplace or may occur only rarely, in particular for situations relating to emergency procedures and adverse weather conditions where assessment would be unsafe, impractical or may lead to environmental damage.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

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

tools, equipment, machinery, materials and relevant personal protective equipment (PPE) currently used in industry.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Ship heading is maintained within acceptable limits to meet the requirements of the operating situation 
 
 
 
 
Effects of operational environment on ship performance are evaluated at regular intervals 
 
 
Impending adverse weather conditions are identified and implications for ship operations are evaluated 
 
 
 
Nature of emergency is established and initial action is taken 
 
 
 
 

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Assessment Cover Sheet

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