Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

DEFSEA007 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assist in ship navigation

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFSEA007 - Assist in ship navigation
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to assist in ship navigation, including storing and maintaining navigational documentation and operating navigational equipment to assist the ship navigator.This unit would be typically implemented in a Naval Defence environment but is applicable to any individual in this field of work. Tasks are carried out on a ship in a range of conditions that would typically apply to a lengthy operation, while minimising or eliminating environmental stresses and hazards, risk to personnel, vessel and the environment, and preserving individual safety.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would generally perform routine tasks as part of a team and under indirect supervision. They would need to be prepared for a wide of range of contexts that could be unfamiliar and highly unpredictable.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Maritime Operations
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
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for navigational operations
  • Collect task requirements and confirm with supervisor.
  • Store, update and complete navigational documentation.
  • Store, select, inspect and test navigational equipment and report faults.
  • Prepare bridge and navigational spaces for navigational operations.
       
Element: Assist in navigation of ship
  • Maintain communication with team members throughout navigational operations.
  • Obtain, interpret, clarify and complete instructions.
  • Obtain, record and interpret navigational information and use to inform navigational operations.
  • Operate navigational equipment.
  • Record and plot navigational manoeuvres.
  • Use navigational information to assist hydrographical operations.
  • Report issues beyond own level of authority or competence to rectify to supervisor and take action as directed.
       
Element: Prepare for navigational operations
  • Collect task requirements and confirm with supervisor.
  • Store, update and complete navigational documentation.
  • Store, select, inspect and test navigational equipment and report faults.
  • Prepare bridge and navigational spaces for navigational operations.
       
Element: Assist in navigation of ship
  • Maintain communication with team members throughout navigational operations.
  • Obtain, interpret, clarify and complete instructions.
  • Obtain, record and interpret navigational information and use to inform navigational operations.
  • Operate navigational equipment.
  • Record and plot navigational manoeuvres.
  • Use navigational information to assist hydrographical operations.
  • Report issues beyond own level of authority or competence to rectify to supervisor and take action as directed.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Prepare for navigational operations

1.1 Collect task requirements and confirm with supervisor.

1.2 Store, update and complete navigational documentation.

1.3 Store, select, inspect and test navigational equipment and report faults.

1.4 Prepare bridge and navigational spaces for navigational operations.

2. Assist in navigation of ship

2.1 Maintain communication with team members throughout navigational operations.

2.2 Obtain, interpret, clarify and complete instructions.

2.3 Obtain, record and interpret navigational information and use to inform navigational operations.

2.4 Operate navigational equipment.

2.5 Record and plot navigational manoeuvres.

2.6 Use navigational information to assist hydrographical operations.

2.7 Report issues beyond own level of authority or competence to rectify to supervisor and take action as directed.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

following instructions and reporting information

using verbal and non-verbal communication techniques

responding to directions

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

navigational principles

relevant operational policies and procedures

uses of provided equipment


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Prepare for navigational operations

1.1 Collect task requirements and confirm with supervisor.

1.2 Store, update and complete navigational documentation.

1.3 Store, select, inspect and test navigational equipment and report faults.

1.4 Prepare bridge and navigational spaces for navigational operations.

2. Assist in navigation of ship

2.1 Maintain communication with team members throughout navigational operations.

2.2 Obtain, interpret, clarify and complete instructions.

2.3 Obtain, record and interpret navigational information and use to inform navigational operations.

2.4 Operate navigational equipment.

2.5 Record and plot navigational manoeuvres.

2.6 Use navigational information to assist hydrographical operations.

2.7 Report issues beyond own level of authority or competence to rectify to supervisor and take action as directed.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Collect task requirements and confirm with supervisor. 
Store, update and complete navigational documentation. 
Store, select, inspect and test navigational equipment and report faults. 
Prepare bridge and navigational spaces for navigational operations. 
Maintain communication with team members throughout navigational operations. 
Obtain, interpret, clarify and complete instructions. 
Obtain, record and interpret navigational information and use to inform navigational operations. 
Operate navigational equipment. 
Record and plot navigational manoeuvres. 
Use navigational information to assist hydrographical operations. 
Report issues beyond own level of authority or competence to rectify to supervisor and take action as directed. 
Collect task requirements and confirm with supervisor. 
Store, update and complete navigational documentation. 
Store, select, inspect and test navigational equipment and report faults. 
Prepare bridge and navigational spaces for navigational operations. 
Maintain communication with team members throughout navigational operations. 
Obtain, interpret, clarify and complete instructions. 
Obtain, record and interpret navigational information and use to inform navigational operations. 
Operate navigational equipment. 
Record and plot navigational manoeuvres. 
Use navigational information to assist hydrographical operations. 
Report issues beyond own level of authority or competence to rectify to supervisor and take action as directed. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

DEFSEA007 - Assist in ship navigation
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Assessment Record Sheet

DEFSEA007 - Assist in ship navigation

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