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TDMMH107B
PLAN A VOYAGE AND CONDUCT NAVIGATION

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


The unit has application in qualifications for Master on a vessel of 500gross tonnage or more operating in international waters, i.e. Advanced Diploma of Transport&Distribution(Maritime Operations - Master Unlimited).

UNIT DESCRIPTOR:

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to plan the voyage of a commercial vessel of less than 500 gross tonnage and conduct navigation, including planning and navigation for all conditions by acceptable methods of plotting ocean tracks, routeing in accordance with the General Principles on Ships' Routeing and reporting as required by the Guidelines and Criteria for Ship Reporting Systems.

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Prerequisites

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Employability Skills

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Evidence Required

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Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

This describes the knowledge required for this unit.

1

Relevant sections of IMO STCW 95 Convention and Code and AMSA Marine Orders applicable for vessels of 500gross tonnage and over

2

Common methods of time measurement

3

Methods used to approximate to the shape of the earth

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Procedures for fixing a celestial object's position with reference to a horizon-based system of coordinates

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Procedures for converting on set of coordinates to another

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Common astronomical phenomena as described in the Nautical Almanac, including: the phases of the moon, twilight, solar eclipses, lunar eclipses, visible sunrise/set, tabulated times for sunrise/set, theoretical sunrise/set

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Procedures for the calculation of the height of tide for a given time at any place listed using tide tables

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Procedures for the use of Nautical Almanac data and information when planning and conducting a voyage, including calculation of errors due to common navigational approximations

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Equilibrium theory of tides for the major tide raising constituents

10

Typical errors in common position fixing systems and their effect on observed positions

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Requirements for effective passage planning, including contingency planning

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Information required for a typical effective passage plan

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Ordering procedures for navigational charts, nautical publications and related documentation

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Procedures for filing and maintaining navigational charts, nautical publications and related documentation in serviceable condition

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Vessel reporting systems and their use in planning and conducting a voyage

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Special techniques required for navigation in high latitudes

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Maritime communication techniques, including issuing of helm and engine orders and tug communications

REQUIRED SKILLS

This describes the basic skills required for this unit.

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Use verbal communication skills required when planning and navigating a passage within limits of responsibility of a Master (Unlimited)

2

Read and interpret charts and other published information relevant to planning and navigating a passage within limits of responsibility of a Master (Unlimited)

3

Read and interpret instrument and equipment readings and indications relevant to planning and navigating a passage within limits of responsibility of a Master (Unlimited)

4

Complete any required operational records

5

Work safely and collaboratively with others when planning and navigating a passage

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Select and use relevant equipment required when planning and navigating a passage as per standard operating procedures

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Recognise faulty equipment and readings and take appropriate action as per standard operating procedures

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Recognise problems that may be experienced when planning and navigating a passage and take appropriate action

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Adapt to differences in vessels, equipment and related standard operating procedures

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Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel within limits of responsibility of a Master (Unlimited)

TDMMH106B PLAN A VOYAGE AND CONDUCT NAVIGATION

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

VARIABLE

SCOPE

1. GENERAL CONTEXT

a.

Work must be carried out:

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in compliance with relevant sections of applicable maritime regulations

b.

Work is performed:

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relatively independently under broad operational requirements, with accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes

c.

Work involves:

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the application of a significant range of fundamental navigational principles and procedures across a wide variety of navigational contexts, including navigation at high latitudes. Contribution to the development of a plan for a voyage is required with appropriate allowance for possible contingencies

d.

Work requires:

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significant judgement in planning, technical and leadership functions related to planning and conducting a voyage for a vessel of 500gross tonnage or more

2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT

a

Vessel may include:

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any Australian or international commercial vessel of 500gross tonnage or more

b

Voyages to be planned and conducted may include:

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any voyage navigable by the size and type of vessel concerned

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voyages in high latitudes

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passages through

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traffic separation schemes

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tidal restricted areas

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VTS controlled areas

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pilotage water under conditions of restricted visibility

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TDMMH107B PLAN A VOYAGE AND CONDUCT NAVIGATION

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SCOPE

c

Navigation may occur in conditions of:

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clear visibility using visual navigational techniques

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restricted visibility using parallel indexing and/or electronic chart systems

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clear visibility using a combination of visual and electronic techniques

d

Position fixing techniques may include:

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visual

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radar

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continuous position monitoring

e

Documentation and recordsmay include:

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ISM Code safety management system plans, procedures, checklists and instructions

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operational orders

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navigational charts

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Nautical Institute publications

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Nautical Almanac

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General Principles on Ships' Routeing

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Guidelines and Criteria for Ship Reporting Systems

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publications from the Australian Hydrographer or British Admiralty, including radio signals, light lists, sailing directions, tide tables and chart catalogues

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navigational warning records

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IMO STCW Convention and Code

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AMSA Marine Orders

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annual and weekly notices to mariners

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vessel's log

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company procedures

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vessel manufacturer's instructions and recommended procedures

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instructions of relevant maritime authorities

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pilot instructions where relevant

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relevant Australian and international standards

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TDMMH107B PLAN A VOYAGE AND CONDUCT NAVIGATION

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f

Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:

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IMO STCW Convention and Code related to vessels of 500gross tonnage or more

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relevant sections of AMSA Marine Orders

International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea

relevant international, Commonwealth, State and Territory OH&S legislation

3

Guidelines and Criteria for Ship Reporting Systems

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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
Navigational charts, nautical publications and related documentation are stored and maintained in accordance with company procedures and chart/publication publisher's instructions 
Navigational charts, nautical publications and related documentation are filed in accordance with company procedures 
An inventory of navigational charts, nautical publications and related documentation is established and kept as required by company procedures 
Chart correction records are kept and applied to ensure charts in use reflect up to date information 
Navigational charts, nautical publications and related documentation are handled and used in ways that ensure continued availability, utility and length of life 
Navigational charts, nautical publications and related documentation are appropriately ordered/updated from relevant sources to ensure that available data needed for voyage planning and identification of navigational hazards is current 

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