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MARH013 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel up to 12 metres

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency MARH013 - Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel up to 12 metres
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct the passage of a vessel up to 12 metres within the 15nautical mile (nm) limit; it includes using the range of equipment found on a vessel to plan and safely conduct the passage.This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry commanding, and operating the engines of, a commercial vessel:<12 m in length with propulsion power that is unlimited for an outboard engine or <500 kW for an inboard enginein inshore waters or designated watersas a tender or auxiliary vessel within 3 nm of a parent vessel within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).Licensing/Regulatory InformationLegislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this unit. This unit is one of the requirements to obtain Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification as a Coxswain Grade 1 NC as defined in the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D. The AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA) is a requirement for AMSA certification. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) mandated practical assessment (AMPA) will cover a range, but not all, of the requirements identified in the Performance Evidence and Knowledge Evidence. The AMPA shall be undertaken in accordance with its instructions.Assessors of AMPA must hold as a minimum:a current certificate of competency issued under Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012 at the same level as the qualification being assessed with at least 12 months relevant sea service, ora relevant seafarer certificate, as master or deck officer, issued under the Navigation Act 2012
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field H – Navigation
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: Plan passage
  • Appropriate charts and publications are accessed and checked for currency
  • Destination is identified, and course and waypoints are plotted
  • Estimated time of arrival (ETA) at waypoints and final destination are calculated
  • Safe passage is plotted to comply with all navigational buoys, marks and beacons
  • Navigational hazards are identified to avoid dangers to vessel
  • Weather information is accessed to determine expected weather pattern for intended passage
  • Proposed course is modified as necessary, to meet expected weather conditions
  • Fuel consumption for passage, including a reserve, is calculated
       
Element: Conduct passage
  • Local authorities are advised of departure and passage plan
  • Vessel is steered and propulsion equipment is operated in a safe and controlled manner to complete pre-planned course
  • Pilotage techniques and navigational equipment are used to monitor vessel position and maintain vessel in safe waters at all times
  • Errors detected with navigational equipment are corrected to maintain planned passage
  • Navigational buoys, marks and beacons are identified and complied with
  • Situational awareness is maintained to avoid navigational hazards and to comply with regulations for prevention of collision at sea
  • Weather and sea conditions are monitored during passage and correct adjustments are made for changing conditions
       
Element: Complete passage
  • Local authority is advised of completion of passage
  • Vessel is checked to ensure it is securely moored
  • Propulsion equipment is checked to ensure it is safely shut down and secured
  • Navigational equipment is switched off
  • Appropriate charts and publications are accessed and checked for currency
       
Element: Destination is identified, and course and waypoints are plotted
       
Element: Estimated time of arrival (ETA) at waypoints and final destination are calculated
       
Element: Safe passage is plotted to comply with all navigational buoys, marks and beacons
       
Element: Navigational hazards are identified to avoid dangers to vessel
       
Element: Weather information is accessed to determine expected weather pattern for intended passage
       
Element: Proposed course is modified as necessary, to meet expected weather conditions
       
Element: Fuel consumption for passage, including a reserve, is calculated
       
Element: Conduct a pre-departure check
  • Propulsion equipment and alarms are tested for serviceability and vessel hull is checked for seaworthiness
       
Element: Navigation equipment and alarms are checked to ensure they are in proper working condition and set for the passage
       
Element: Navigation equipment is checked for errors and allowances are made in planning the passage
       
Element: Fuel is checked to ensure there is adequate fuel on board for intended passage
       
Element: Safety equipment is checked for compliance with legislation
       
Element: Communications equipment is checked to ensure it is in proper working condition
       
Element: Anchoring and mooring equipment is checked to ensure it is adequate and in good condition
       
Element: Vessel and equipment are secured for sea
  • Local authorities are advised of departure and passage plan
       
Element: Vessel is steered and propulsion equipment is operated in a safe and controlled manner to complete pre-planned course
       
Element: Pilotage techniques and navigational equipment are used to monitor vessel position and maintain vessel in safe waters at all times
       
Element: Errors detected with navigational equipment are corrected to maintain planned passage
       
Element: Navigational buoys, marks and beacons are identified and complied with
       
Element: Situational awareness is maintained to avoid navigational hazards and to comply with regulations for prevention of collision at sea
       
Element: Weather and sea conditions are monitored during passage and correct adjustments are made for changing conditions
  • Local authority is advised of completion of passage
       
Element: Vessel is checked to ensure it is securely moored
       
Element: Propulsion equipment is checked to ensure it is safely shut down and secured
       
Element: Navigational equipment is switched off
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

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
Appropriate charts and publications are accessed and checked for currency 
Destination is identified, and course and waypoints are plotted 
Estimated time of arrival (ETA) at waypoints and final destination are calculated 
Safe passage is plotted to comply with all navigational buoys, marks and beacons 
Navigational hazards are identified to avoid dangers to vessel 
Weather information is accessed to determine expected weather pattern for intended passage 
Proposed course is modified as necessary, to meet expected weather conditions 
Fuel consumption for passage, including a reserve, is calculated 
Local authorities are advised of departure and passage plan 
Vessel is steered and propulsion equipment is operated in a safe and controlled manner to complete pre-planned course 
Pilotage techniques and navigational equipment are used to monitor vessel position and maintain vessel in safe waters at all times 
Errors detected with navigational equipment are corrected to maintain planned passage 
Navigational buoys, marks and beacons are identified and complied with 
Situational awareness is maintained to avoid navigational hazards and to comply with regulations for prevention of collision at sea 
Weather and sea conditions are monitored during passage and correct adjustments are made for changing conditions 
Local authority is advised of completion of passage 
Vessel is checked to ensure it is securely moored 
Propulsion equipment is checked to ensure it is safely shut down and secured 
Navigational equipment is switched off 
Appropriate charts and publications are accessed and checked for currency 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Propulsion equipment and alarms are tested for serviceability and vessel hull is checked for seaworthiness 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Local authorities are advised of departure and passage plan 
 
 
 
 
 
Local authority is advised of completion of passage 
 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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