REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

This describes the knowledge required for this unit

Relevant maritime regulations related to the planning of a passage of a vessel

Principles of passage planning

Procedures for effective passage planning including contingency planning

Information required to develop an effective passage plan

Procedures for filing and handling navigational charts nautical publications and related documentation in serviceable condition

Principles and procedures for navigation

Procedures for the use of the automatic pilot for the steering of the vessel

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

Vessel reporting systems and their use in planning and conducting a voyage

Maritime communication techniques including the use of standard marine terminology and the requirements for the issuing of helm and engine orders and tug communications

REQUIRED SKILLS

This describes the basic skills required for this unit

Use verbal communication skills required when planning a passage within limits of responsibility of a Watchkeeper or Master Skipper

Read and interpret charts and other published information relevant to planning a passage within limits of responsibility of a Watchkeeper or Master Skipper

Identify and select appropriate charts and publications for a voyage

Correct nautical charts and publications from data in notices to mariners

Appraise the available data to determine an appropriate route

Calculate tidal windows and restrictions

Generate the chartwork for a passage plan including courses distances waypoints critical points clearing lines danger lines and appropriate monitoring systems

Tabulate courses distances waypoints and critical aspects of a plan

Enter a passage plan into a ECS or ECDIS system

Enter a passage plan into an electronic navigation system

Recognise problems that may be experienced when planning and navigating a passage and take appropriate action

Adapt to differences in vessels equipment and related standard operating procedures

TDMMHA PLAN A PASSAGE

TDMMH1907A PLAN A PASSAGE

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 passage of a commercial vessel of gross tonnage or more taking into account all relevant navigational hazards

Plan the passage of a commercial vessel of 500gross tonnage or more taking into account all relevant navigational hazards

b

Access use and maintain navigational charts nautical publications and related documentation

c

Communicate effectively with others when planning a voyage

d

Plan for reporting procedures in accordance with the Guidelines and Criteria for Ship Reporting Systems

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

planning a passage

identifying and evaluating navigation problems and determining appropriate solutions

identifying and implementing improvements to voyage planning procedures

applying required precautions relevant to voyage planning

c

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace and regulatory procedures including

relevant sections of applicable maritime regulations

vessels safety management system and procedures

navigational regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures

reporting of vessels position route and navigational contingencies

job procedures and navigational instructions

use of relevant nautical publications and charts

procedures for the storage of nautical publications and charts

d

Action is taken promptly to report andor rectify any vessel planning problems 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 and communication with others

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TDMMHA PLAN A PASSAGE

TDMMH1907A PLAN A PASSAGE

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

plan a simulated passage using an approved marine simulator over an appropriate range of latitudes and navigational hazards andor

b

assist in the planning of an actual voyage for a commercial vessel of gross tonnage or more involving an appropriate range of latitudes and navigational hazards

assist in the planning of an actual voyage for a commercial vessel of 500gross tonnage or more involving an appropriate range of latitudes and navigational hazards

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:

1

b.

Work is performed:

1

c.

Work involves:

1

d.

Work requires:

1

a

Vessel may include:

1

Voyages to be planned may include:

1

2

3

4

c

Navigation may be planned for conditions of:

1

2

3

VARIABLE

d

Instrumentation and equipment used for navigation may include:

1

radar

2

3

4

5

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7

8

9

10

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12

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e

Documentation and recordsmay include:

1

2

3

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VARIABLE

e

Documentation and recordsmay include:

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vessel manufacturer's instructions and recommended procedures

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f

Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:

1

2

3

4