REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

This describes the knowledge required for this unit

Relevant maritime regulations codes and conventions applicable to a vessel within the limits of responsibility of a Master or Skipper

Principles and procedures of weather forecasting using information obtained from observations charts satellite images reports and instruments including

a

vertical division of the atmosphere

b

air masses and fronts

c

cloud classifications

d

e

synoptic chart analysis

f

pressure systems cold and warm fronts

g

cyclones storms and gales

h

tropical meteorology

i

ocean currents

j

weather data provided by shipboard instruments

k

sea state

l

tide prediction and the use of tide tables

Basic principles and procedures for making meteorological and oceanographic measurements using appropriate instruments and interpreting and deciphering the results

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

Procedures for making a wave forecast

Procedures for predicting topographical effects on wind flow

Effects on navigation and vessel handling of wind currents and bottom topography

Problems in forecasting of weather and oceanographic conditions and appropriate action and solutions

Sources of weather and oceanographic reports and methods for their interpretation

Procedures for the application of forecast of likely weather and ocean conditions to vessel operations

Procedures to be followed during gale conditions and cyclones including securing a vessel in a cyclone

Procedures for storing and handling weather and oceanographic reports records of observations and instrument readings

Maritime communication techniques

TDMMHA APPLY WEATHER INFORMATION WHEN NAVIGATING A VESSEL WITHIN THE LIMITS OF RESPONSIBILITY OF A MASTER

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REQUIRED SKILLS

This describes the basic skills required for this unit

Use relevant communication skills required when obtaining and interpreting weather information and applying it to the navigation of a small vessel within limits of responsibility of a Master or Skipper

Read interpret and apply weather information and oceanographic reports

Read and interpret standard procedures for making meteorological and oceanographic measurements using appropriate instruments and interpreting and deciphering the results

Observe interpret and forecast weather and oceanographic conditions

Complete any required records

Work collaboratively with others when interpreting and applying weather and oceanographic information to navigation

Select and use relevant instruments and equipment as per instructions

Recognise problems that may occur when interpreting and applying weather information to navigation and take appropriate action

Adapt to differences in vessels equipment and standard operating procedures

Interpret and apply weather information when navigating a small vessel within limits of responsibility of a Master or Skipper

TDMMHA APPLY WEATHER INFORMATION WHEN NAVIGATING A VESSEL WITHIN THE LIMITS OF RESPONSIBILITY OF A MASTER

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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

Make relevant measurements of meteorological and oceanographic parameters

b

Acquire and interpret relevant weather and oceanographic information from appropriate sources

c

Use available weather and oceanographic information to make a local forecast of weather and oceanographic conditions

d

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

observing weather and ocean conditions

using shipboard instruments to collect basic meteorological and oceanographic data

obtaining and deciphering weather and oceanographic data collected from observations charts satellite images reports and basic measurements

forecasting weather and ocean conditions and applying the forecasts to vessel operations

identifying and evaluating weather forecasting problems and determining appropriate solutions

c

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace and regulatory procedures including

relevant regulations codes and conventions

procedures for the use of meteorological instruments observations reports and the forecasting of local weather and oceanographic conditions

use of relevant meteorological publications and charts

procedures for the storage of meteorological publications and charts

d

TDMMHA APPLY WEATHER INFORMATION WHEN NAVIGATING A VESSEL WITHIN THE LIMITS OF RESPONSIBILITY OF A MASTER

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Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

continued

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

a range of suitably simulated practical and knowledge assignments and exercises that demonstrate the ability to collect appropriate weather and oceanographic data from observations charts satellite images reports and basic measurements and make forecasts of local weather and oceanographic conditions andor

b

collect weather and oceanographic data from observations charts satellite images reports and basic measurements and make forecasts of local weather and oceanographic conditions when on an operational commercial or training vessel

VARIABLE

a.

Work must be carried out:

1

b.

Work is performed:

1

c.

Work involves:

1

a

Vessel may include:

1

b

Sources of weather and oceanographic data may include:

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7

c

Instruments may include:

1

2

3

VARIABLE

c

Instruments may include:

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4

anemometers

5

6

d

Meteorological and oceanographic parameters may include:

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2

3

4

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e

Documentation and records may include:

1

2

3

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f

Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:

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