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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Use and care for navigational charts, nautical publicationsand related documentation
  2. Plan route for offshore voyage

Required Skills

REQUIRED SKILLS

This describes the basic skills required for this unit

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

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

Read and interpret instrument and equipment readings and indications relevant to planning and navigating a passage within limits of responsibility of a Master or Skipper

Complete any required operational records

Work safely and collaboratively with others when planning and navigating a passage

Select and use relevant equipment required when planning and navigating a passage as per standard operating procedures

Recognise faulty equipment and take appropriate action as per operating instructions

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

Adapt to differences in vessels and equipment and related standard operating procedures

Planning and navigating a passage for a vessel of less than metres

Correct a magnetic compass directionreading for variation and deviation

Correct a gyro compass direction for gyro errors

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

This describes the knowledge required for this unit

Relevant sections of State and Territory regulations NSCV and USL Code dealing with responsibilities of a Master or Skipper

Principles and procedures of navigation and passage planning including contingency planning within the limits of responsibility of a Master or Skipper

Information required to develop an effective passage plan

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

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

Typical manoeuvring and engine characteristics for small vessels up to m in length including stopping distances and turning circles at various draughts speeds and loading

Effects on vessel handling of wind currents and bottom topography

Voyage planning and position fixing problems that may be experienced for small vessels on offshore voyages and appropriate action and solutions

Small vessel reporting systems

Parallel indexing techniques

Electronic chart system and errors and procedures for their correct use

Evidence Required

Evidence Guide

TDMMHA PLAN AND NAVIGATE AN OFFSHORE PASSAGE 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

Plan the offshore passage of a small vessel up to metres in length

b

Fix the position of a small vessel within offshore waters using all acceptable methods

c

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

d

Conduct the passage of a small vessel up to metres in length on an offshore voyage taking into account all relevant navigational hazards

e

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

f

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

g

Follow reporting procedures in accordance with the relevant maritime regulations

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 and conducting an offshore passage

identifying and evaluating navigation problems and determining appropriate navigational solutions

interpreting and applying information derived from navigational equipment and systems

applying required precautions relevant to coastal voyage planning and navigation

fixing the position of the small vessel in an offshore area

c

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace and regulatory procedures including

relevant maritime regulations

reporting requirements for small vessels

job procedures and navigational instructions

use of relevant nautical publications and charts

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Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

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procedures for the storage and maintenance of nautical publications and charts

d

Action is taken promptly to report andor rectify navigational errors and contingencies

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 offshore 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 offshore passage for a small commercial vessel up to m in length

assist in the planning and conduct of an actual offshore passage for a small commercial vessel up to 24m in length


Range Statement

Range Statement

TDMMH807A PLAN AND NAVIGATE AN OFFSHORE PASSAGE WITHIN THE LIMITS OF RESPONSIBILITY OF A MASTER 5

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

SCOPE

1. GENERAL CONTEXT

a.

Work must be carried out:

1

in compliance with the relevant sections of State and Territory marine regulations, NSCV and USL Code

b.

Work is performed:

1

within defined operational procedures, with responsibility for own outputs and limited responsibility for others

c.

Work involves:

1

the application of nautical principles to the planning and conduct of an offshore passage and the fixing of a small vessel's position across a range of predictable offshore contexts

2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT

a

Vessel may include:

1

any commercial vessel up to 24 metres in length operating within offshore limits

b

Voyages to be planned and conducted may include:

1

any voyage within offshore limits navigable by the size and type of small vessel concerned

2

passages through:

i

traffic separation schemes in offshore areas

ii

tidal restricted areas

iii

VTS controlled areas

iv

marine parks

c

Navigation may occur in conditions of:

1

clear visibility using visual navigational techniques

2

restricted visibility

3

clear visibility using a combination of visual and electronic techniques

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SCOPE

d

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

1

radar

2

GPS satellite navigation systems

3

integrated navigation systems and electronic chart systems

4

magnetic compasses

5

gyro compasses and repeaters

6

chronometers and sextants

7

azimuth mirrors and vanes

8

pelorus

9

doppler and electromagnetic logs

10

depth sounders

e

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

1

avoidance of collision with another vessel

2

fixing the position of the vessel

3

tracking of other vessels

4

assistance in making of command navigational decisions

5

navigating during search and rescue operations

f

Position fixing techniques may include:

1

visual bearings of landmarks, coastal features and all aids to navigation such as lighthouses, beacons and buoys

2

dead reckoning, taking into account winds, tides, currents and estimated speed

3

radar fixes

4

using parallel indexing

5

electronic navigational systems

g

Documentation and records may include:

1

relevant sections of State and Territory marine regulations, NSCV/USL Code

2

operational orders

3

navigational charts of offshore waters

4

annual and weekly notices to mariners

5

navigational warning records

6

small vessel's log

7

small vessel manufacturer's instructions and recommended procedures

8

instructions of relevant maritime authorities

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SCOPE

h

Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:

1

relevant sections of State and Territory marine regulations, NSCV/USL Code

2

regulations for preventing collisions at sea

3

SOLAS Convention and STCW Code

4

relevant international, Commonwealth, State and Territory OH&S legislation

5

Guidelines and criteria for vessel reporting systems