REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

This describes the knowledge required for this unit

Sections of relevant maritime regulations dealing with bridge watchkeeping principles arrangements procedures roles and responsibilities

Relevant OHampS legislation and policies

Limits of responsibility of an officer in charge of a navigational watch for various sizes of vessels and operational contexts when engaged on a coastal voyage

Bridge resource management systems

Implications of a range of factors that can affect watchkeeping functions

Causes of groundings collisions and casualties when on board vessel engaged on a coastal voyage

Navigational hazards during a coastal voyage and implications for watchkeeping

Operating procedures for typical navigational aids and skills and knowledge needed to use them effectively

Watch handover procedures

Watchkeeping problems and emergency situations for coastal vessels and appropriate action and solutions

Manual and electronic navigational aids available to the bridge team and the procedures for their operation and use during a watch

Bridge instrumentation controls and alarms

Functions of unmanned machinery space UMS controls alarms and indicators

Rudder and propeller control and vessel manoeuvring characteristics

Precautions necessary when navigating in or near traffic separation schemes or other routeing measures

Signs of fatigue

Fatigue management principles and techniques

Maritime communication techniques

REQUIRED SKILLS

This describes the basic skills required for this unit

Communicate effectively with others on watchkeeping issues arrangements and requirements

Read interpret and apply instructions procedures and information relevant to the role and responsibilities of a watchkeeper on a domestic vessel

Select and use appropriate internal and external communications equipment during watchkeeping duties

Provide leadership as a member of the bridge team during watchkeeping duties

Take appropriate initiatives related to the protection of the environment during watchkeeping duties

Interpret and apply required practices during watchkeeping duties on a domestic vessel

Modify activities dependent on differing vessel contingencies risk situations and environments

Identify and solve problems that may arise during watchkeeping duties on a domestic vessel and report problems and issues and take appropriate action based on available information

Monitor and anticipate hazards and risks that may arise during watchkeeping duties on a domestic vessel and take appropriate action

Adapt to differences in vessels bridge equipment and watchkeeping procedures

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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, , the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to

a

Implement watchkeeping arrangements and procedures

b

Fulfil watchkeeping responsibilities

c

Take appropriate action in the event of a potential collision or other emergency situation arising during a watch

d

Communicate effectively with others in the course of watchkeeping duties

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

a

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

b

Consistently applies underpinning knowledge and skills when

maintaining a safe watch on a vessel engaged on a coastal voyage

identifying and evaluating watchkeeping problems and determining appropriate courses of action

identifying and implementing improvements to bridge management procedures

applying safety precautions relevant to watchkeeping operations

dealing with potential collisions and other potentially dangerous situations arising during a watch

c

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including

relevant sections of maritime regulations

OHampS regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures

job procedures and work instructions

guidelines relating to bridge management and watchkeeping arrangements

following bridge housekeeping processes

d

Action is taken promptly to report andor rectify watchkeeping incidents in accordance with established procedures

e

Work is completed systematically with required attention to detail

f

Recognises and adapts appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions among crew and others

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Context of assessment

a

Assessment of competency must comply with the assessment requirements of the relevant maritime regulations

b

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken within relevant marine authority approved and audited arrangements by a registered training organisation

As a minimum assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate writtenoral examinations and

Appropriate practical assessment must occur

i

at the registered training organisation andor

ii

on an appropriate working or training vessel

Specificresourcesrequired for assessment

Access is required to opportunities to

a

demonstrate the ability to maintain a safe watch in range of suitably simulated of watchkeeping situations on board a vessel engaged on a coastal voyage andor

b

maintain a safe watch on a vessel engaged on a coastal voyage in an appropriate range of situations and weather and sea conditions

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

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Work must be carried out:

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Work is performed:

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Work involves:

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Work requires:

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Vessel may include:

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Watchkeeping arrangements and procedures may be implemented:

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Watchkeeping principles include:

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proper lookout must be maintained at all times

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Fatigue management strategies may include:

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Emergencies and potentially dangerous navigational situations may include:

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Available navigational aids may include:

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Factors to be taken into account when carrying out watchkeeping duties include:

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Documentation and recordsmay include:

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Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:

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