This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

encourage team members

follow instructions and report information

operate communication equipment such as radios and consoles

participate in a team

use active listening skills in communication with colleagues and personnel

use verbal and nonverbal communication techniques

work in operationally low light conditions

work on a ship

Required Knowledge

definitions and terms associated with navigation

duties of personnel involved in ship navigational operations

WHS responsibilitiesrequirements

range of equipment used in navigation

range of navigational equipment

standard operating procedures

verbal and nonverbal communication techniques including language style active listening

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to

work as a team member

quickly and accurately respond to directions

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the individual is assessed across a wide variety of situations within the workplace

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

navigational procedures

information and equipment appropriate to the navigational tasks

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision andor mentoring which is typically recorded in a competency workbook

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industryapproved simulated work environment Forms of assessment that are typically used include

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions

Navigational documentation may include:

Navigational procedures may include:

Navigational equipment may include:

Team members may include:

Navigational information may include:

Navigational manoeuvres may include: