Required Skills

Apply constantrateofturn techniques

Berth and unberth under various conditions of wind tide and current with and without tugs

Clear fouled anchors

Determine the manoeuvring and propulsion characteristics of common types of vessels with special references to stopping distances and turning circles at various draughts and speeds

Drag anchor

Handle vessels in rivers estuaries and restricted waters having due regard to the effects of current wind and restricted water on helm response

Issue helm and engine orders

Manage and handle vessels in heavy weather including assisting a vessel or aircraft in distress towing operations keeping unmanageable vessel out of trough of the sea lessening drift and using oil

Manoeuvre in shallow water including the reduction in underkeel clearance caused by squat rolling and pitching

Use remote controls of propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery

Use propulsion and manoeuvring systems

Required Knowledge

Anchoring with one or two anchors in limited anchorages and factors involved in determining the length of anchor cable to be used

Choice of anchorage

Clearing fouled anchors

Effects of current wind and restricted water on helm response

Entering a drydock under normal conditions and with hull damage

Features of a vessel that relate to its handling characteristics

Importance of navigating at reduced speed to avoid damage caused by own vessel bow wave and stern wave

Interaction between passing vessel and own vessel and nearby banks

Manoeuvres when approaching pilot stations and embarking and disembarking pilots with due regard to weather tide headreach and stopping distances

Manoeuvres when towing or under tow

Manoeuvring and propulsion characteristics of common types of vessels

Means of keeping an unmanageable vessel out of trough of the sea lessening drift and use of oil

Methods of taking on board survivors from rescue boats or survival craft

Practical measures to be taken when navigating in or near ice or in conditions of ice accumulated on board

Precautions in manoeuvring to launch rescue boats or survival craft in bad weather

Procedures for entering and leaving traffic separation zones

Reduction in underkeel clearance caused by squat rolling and pitching

Use of and manoeuvring in or near traffic operation schemes and in vessel traffic service VTS areas

Use of propulsion and manoeuvring systems

Vessel and tug interaction

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

basing all decisions concerning berthing and anchoring on a proper assessment of vessel manoeuvring and engine characteristics and the forces to be expected while berthed alongside or lying at anchor

while under way making a full assessment of possible effects of shallow and restricted waters ice banks tidal conditions passing vessels and own vessel bow and stern wave so that the vessel can be safely manoeuvred under various conditions of loading and weather

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 where manoeuvring a vessel of gross tonnage or more may be conducted

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 manoeuvring 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

Situational awareness must include:

Manoeuvres must include:

Orders may include:

Operational environment may include:

Alterations may include:

Nature of emergency may include:

Vessel resources may include:

Vessel handling characteristics may include: