REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

This describes the knowledge required for this unit

Relevant State and Territory maritime regulations

Basic principles and procedures of navigation and inshore passage planning including contingency planning

Information required to develop a typical effective inshore passage plan

Procedures for using and handling navigational charts nautical publications and related documentation

Principles and procedures for fixing a small vessels position

Procedures for converting one set of coordinates to another

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

Errors in common position fixing systems and their effect on observed positions

Methods for controlling small vessel speed and direction

Effects on vessel handling of wind currents and bottom topography

Manoeuvring procedures in and near traffic separation schemes and vessel traffic service areas

Small vessel reporting systems

Procedures to correct a magnetic compass directionreading for variation and deviation

REQUIRED SKILLS

This describes the basic skills required for this unit

Communicate effectively with others when planning and navigating an inshore voyage

Read and interpret operational requirements for a commercial vessel in terms of their implications for voyage planning and navigation

Read and interpret charts and weather and tidal information as required when planning and navigating a short voyage within inshore limits

Read and interpret relevant marine regulations rules and instructions

Collect manage and interpret information required for the safe navigation of the vessel

Plan the timing and sequence of vessel operations to be appropriate to the prevailing circumstances sea and weather conditions and any navigational hazards

Work collaboratively with others when planning vessel operations

Make appropriate estimates and calculations required for planning and navigating an inshore voyage on a coastal vessel of less than metres within inshore limits eg fuel distance speed time etc

Make appropriate estimates and calculations required for planning and navigating an inshore voyage on a coastal vessel of less than 80metres within inshore limits (e.g. fuel, distance, speed, time, etc.)

Fix a vessels position within inshore limits using appropriate methods

Convert one set of coordinates to another when plotting a position on a chart

Recognise voyage planning and position fixing problems that may be experienced for small vessels on inshore voyages and implement appropriate action and solutions

Correct a magnetic compass directionreading for variation and deviation suitable for an inshore passage

Conduct voyage as planned

TDMMHB PLAN AND NAVIGATE A SHORT VOYAGE WITHIN INSHORE LIMITS

TDMMH1207B PLAN AND NAVIGATE A SHORT VOYAGE WITHIN INSHORE LIMITS

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

Plan the inshore passage of a small vessel

b

Fix the position of a small vessel within inshore waters using all acceptable and relevant methods

c

Identify typical navigational hazards and make due allowance for them when planning an inshore voyage

d

Conduct the passage of a small vessel on an inshore voyage taking into account all relevant navigational hazards

e

Access use and maintain relevant coastal navigational charts nautical publications and related documentation

f

Communicate effectively with others when planning an inshore voyage and conducting navigation

g

Follow reporting procedures in accordance with the requirements of relevant maritime regulations and authorities

h

Recognise the operational and navigational safety consequences of estimating bearing and courses without compass error information

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

using a navigational chart

fixing a small vessels position

obtaining and interpreting weather and tidal information

navigating a short inshore passage

c

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace and regulatory procedures including

relevant maritime regulations and notices

OHampS regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures

job procedures and work instructions

d

Appropriate action is taken promptly in the event of any problems that may occur when planning or navigating an inshore as per established procedures

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TDMMH1207B PLAN AND NAVIGATE A SHORT VOYAGE WITHIN INSHORE LIMITS

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

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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

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

Specific resources required for assessment

Access is required to opportunities to

a

plan a simulated inshore passage and conduct navigation using an appropriate marine simulator in simulated coastal areas and across an appropriate range of navigational hazards andor

b

assist in the planning and conduct of an actual passage for a small commercial vessel less than metres in length engaged in an inshore voyage

assist in the planning and conduct of an actual passage for a small commercial vessel less than 80metres in length engaged in an inshore voyage

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

a.

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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Voyage to be planned and conducted may include:

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Navigation may occur in conditions of:

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d

Instrumentation and equipment used for navigation and fixing a small vessel's position may include:

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The use of navigational aids to assist safe navigation may include:

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Position fixing techniques may include:

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Documentation and recordsmay include:

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VARIABLE

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Documentation and recordsmay include:

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coastal weather reports, charts and satellite images

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h

Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:

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