Required Skills

Apply IMO recommendations concerning vessel stability

Determine stability and trim requirements for docking or slipping the vessel

Determine the effect on trim and stability of vessel in the event of damage to and consequent flooding of a compartment and countermeasures to be taken

Interpret and apply information on the fundamental principles of vessel construction and the theories and factors affecting trim and stability and measures necessary to preserve trim and stability

Maintain stability and stress conditions within safe limits at all times

Use automatic databased equipment

Required Knowledge

Causes and repercussions of a heeling vessel

Effects of density of sea water on the draught and freeboard of a vessel

Features of the loadline and draught marks of a vessel and procedures for carrying out related calculations

Fundamental principles of ship construction and the theories and factors that impact on trim and stability and measures necessary to preserve trim and stability

IMO recommendations concerning vessel stability

Levelling arrangements for damaged side compartments

Principles of synchronous rolling and methods for its control

Principle stresses that act on the structure of a vessel including panting and pounding

Procedures for calculating the required load distribution to achieve the desired trim

Typical problems related to the control of trim and stability for vessels of gross tonnage and more

Work health and safety WHSoccupational health and safety OHS requirements and work practices

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria the required skills and knowledge the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements Performance Criteria Required Skills Required Knowledge and include

attention to appropriate level of detail in recordkeeping

producing accurate and reliable documentation

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include access to

industryapproved marine operations site or simulation where managing stability of a vessel of gross tonnage or more may be demonstrated

tools equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities

range of relevant exercises case studies andor other simulated practical and knowledge assessments

appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments access is required to

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment

applicable documentation including workplace procedures regulations codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Practical assessment must occur in an

appropriately simulated workplace environment andor

appropriate range of situations in the workplace

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate to this unit

direct observation of the candidate managing stability of a vessel of gross tonnage or more

direct observation of the candidate applying relevant WHSOHS requirements and work practices

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended

In all cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess Required Knowledge

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language and literacy requirements of the work being performed and the capacity of the candidate

Calculations must include:

Factors may include:

Damage to vessel may include:

Nature of flooding may include:

Suitable strategy may include:

Data and information may include: