Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
DEFEO815A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate small watercraft
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | DEFEO815A - Operate small watercraft |
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Description | This unit covers the competency required to operate small watercraft.It includes the requirement to prepare the watercraft for operations, to conduct buoyancy calculations, to carry out appropriate tasks, and to clean and maintain the watercraft. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit applies to the individual who is required to operate small watercraft to conduct a range of tasks including:transporting personnel and/or equipment across waterassisting mounting and maintaining wet crossing activitiespatrolling range boundariesrecovering proof ordnanceWhile the technical aspects of this competency are concerned with 'operating a boat', the specialisation of the skill, and safety issues associated with waterborne operations confer additional responsibilities upon the operator. For all watercraft operations the individual may need to provide directions to personnel within the boat concerning specific safety matters such as seating, movement and actions on incidents such as man overboard and capsize. The individual must demonstrate sound judgement in the use of authority, and where possible, work within the existing lines of authority. The individual will usually operate the boat with minimum supervision.The watercraft will normally be operated:in protected or calm watersday or nightin training, on exercise and on operations | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | Not applicable. | ||
Competency Field |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
Assessment 1 | Assessment 2 | Assessment 3 | Assessment 4 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare for watercraft operations |
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Element: Operate small watercraft |
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Element: Recover and maintain vessel |
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