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 | Use code to send and receive messages by flashing light | 1.1 | Codes for letters and numerals are correctly recognised |
1.2 | Message is correctly coded and sent using a flashing light |
1.3 | Message transmitted in code by flashing light is correctly decoded |
2 | Use International Code of Signals to send and receive messages with flags | 2.1 | Flags used in the International Code of Signals are correctly recognised |
2.2 | Message is correctly coded and sent with flags using the International Code of Signals |
2.3 | Message coded and sent with flags using the International Code of Signals is correctly decoded |
3 | Maintain records of visual communications | 3.1 | Records of messages sent and received are completed and maintained as required according to regulatory and organisational requirements |
3.2 | Relevant records are sent to appropriate bodies if requested and copies are filed according to regulatory and organisational requirements |
3.3 | Documents are stored according to regulatory and organisational requirements |
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, including the Master, when transmitting and receiving information by visual signalling
keeping records of visual signalling communications
reading and interpreting maritime regulations relating to visual signalling
transmitting and receiving by Morse light, distress signal SOS as specified in Annex IV International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea and Appendix 1 of the International Code of Signals
transmitting and receiving messages using flags according to the International Code of Signals
using the International Code of Signals.
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:
International Code of Signals
Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)
procedures for sending visual messages with flags using the International Code of Signals
procedures for using a flashing light to send messages using Morse Code
visual signalling of single-letter signals as specified in the International Code of Signals
work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and work practices.
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.