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

MARH6002A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage the navigation of a vessel 500 gross tonnage or more

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MARH6002A - Manage the navigation of a vessel 500 gross tonnage or more
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage the planning of a voyage and the navigation of a vessel of 500 gross tonnage or more.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to maritime workers working in the maritime industry as a Master Unlimited.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
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
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Oversee development of passage plan
  • Requirements of passage are established
  • Reasons for planned route are supported by facts and statistical data obtained from relevant sources and publications
  • Positions, courses, distances and time calculations are checked for correctness within accepted accuracy standards for navigational equipment
  • All potential navigational hazards are accurately identified
       
Element: Develop and implement watchkeeping arrangements and procedures
  • Watchkeeping arrangements and procedures are developed according to principles bridge resource management, and organisational and regulatory requirements
  • Principles of resource management are appropriately applied in establishing watchkeeping arrangements and procedures and in developing an effective bridge working system
  • Communication strategies are developed to link watchkeeping procedures with all aspects of vessel operations
  • Fatigue management strategies are developed according to organisational and regulatory requirements
  • Corrective action procedures are developed and monitored
  • Procedures for reporting, recording and responding to emergencies and non-compliance are established
       
Element: Monitor bridge team in implementing passage plan
  • Work schedule for bridge team is detailed according to bridge resource management principles
  • Risk control measures are evaluated against passage plan
  • Navigation requirements are communicated to bridge team
  • Individuals are fully briefed and responsibilities coordinated
  • Navigation tasks are carried out according to passage plan
  • Ongoing checks and position determination are conducted according to organisational procedures
  • Non-routine problems related to navigation of vessel are solved
  • Navigational data is signed off according to organisational procedures
       
Element: Interpret and evaluate information from electronic navigational system
  • Data from radar plotting sheet is interpreted and analysed to anticipate potential collisions
  • Data produced by other electronic navigational aids is interpreted and used to assist navigational command decisions, taking into account known limitations and errors associated with each type of aid
  • Information obtained through a single vessel or multiple vessel analysis of radar plots or other electronic navigational data is used to make command decisions on action needed to avoid collisions
  • Radar data is used to obtain position fix for vessel using electronic bearing lines and variable range markers
       
Element: Navigate in complex situations
  • Measurements and observations of sea and weather conditions are used to determine vessel speed and direction in complex situations
  • Information from bridge equipment is interpreted to identify navigational hazards and to fix vessel position
  • Alterations to vessel course or speed are made to meet prevailing circumstances and changing conditions
  • Navigational manoeuvres are conducted within safe operational limits of vessel
  • Details of passage are recorded in vessel log according to regulations
  • Variations to planned route are documented prior to archiving on completion of voyage
       
Element: Manage emergencies
  • Bridge team is taken charge of when called to bridge in response to an emergency
  • Safety management system procedures are implemented when taking over bridge watch from officer of the watch
  • Appropriate action is taken to initiate search and rescue procedures on receipt of distress signal
  • Advice is provided to watchkeeper regarding response to emergency situations
       
Element: Maintain navigational equipment
  • Navigational charts, nautical publications and related documentation are stored and maintained according to organisational procedures
  • Inventory of navigational charts, nautical publications and related documentation is established and kept according to organisational procedures
  • Navigational charts, nautical publications and related documentation are ordered and updated from relevant sources to ensure available data needed for voyage planning is current
  • Performance checks and tests of navigation position fixing instruments and systems are carried out according to organisational procedures and manufacturer instructions
       
Element: Prepare reports and documentation relevant to passage
  • Passage information is recorded and reported in required format, style, structure and timeframe
  • All information is recorded and reported according to legislative requirements
  • Technology is used to store and retrieve information
       


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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, the required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include:

planning and navigating a voyage for all conditions including restricted waters, meteorological conditions, ice, restricted visibility, traffic separation schemes, VTS areas and areas of extensive tidal effects

ensuring currency of relevant legislative and regulatory knowledge

ensuring currency of relevant reference material.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

Resources for assessment include access to:

industry-approved marine operations site where managing the navigation of a vessel of 500 gross tonnage or more may be conducted

tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities

range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessments

appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace.

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.

Method of assessment

Practical assessment must occur in an:

appropriately simulated workplace environment and/or

appropriate range of situations in the workplace.

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate to this unit:

direct observation of the candidate managing the navigation of a vessel of 500 gross tonnage

direct observation of the candidate applying relevant WHS/OHS requirements and work practices.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.

In all cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess Required Knowledge.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language and literacy requirements of the work being performed and the capacity of the candidate.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required Skills:

Accurately identify all potential navigational hazards

Choose the most appropriate primary method for fixing vessel position given the prevailing circumstances and conditions

Conduct performance checks of navigation position fixing instruments and systems

Correctly calculate positions, courses, distances and time within accepted accuracy standards for navigational equipment

Determine and allow for errors of magnetic and gyro-compass

Determine position in all conditions by celestial observations, terrestrial observations and using modern navigational aids within accepted accuracy levels

Enumerate the equipment, charts and nautical publications required for the voyage and appropriate to the safe conduct of the voyage

Establish and maintain watchkeeping arrangements in compliance with international regulations and guidelines so as to ensure the safety of navigation, protection of the marine environment and the safety of the vessel and persons on board

Properly assess accuracy of fix

Recognise faulty equipment and readings, and take appropriate action

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

Report according to General Principles for Ship Reporting Systems and vessel traffic service (VTS) procedures

Support reasons for planned route using facts and statistical data obtained from relevant sources and publications

Undertake routeing according to the General Provisions on Ships’ Routeing

Use chart catalogues, charts, nautical publications and vessel particulars to plan and navigate a passage

Required Knowledge:

AMSA Watchkeeping Standards Booklet (including the Manila Amendments)

Content, application and intent of bridge resource management principles to be observed in keeping a navigational watch

Content, application and intent of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, as amended

General Principles for Ship Reporting Systems

General Provisions on Ships’ Routeing

Method and frequency of checks for errors of magnetic and gyro-compasses to ensure accuracy of information

Methods for fixing position of a vessel

Modern electronic navigational aids, their operating principles, limitations, sources of error, detection of misrepresentation of information and methods of correction to obtain accurate position fixing

Operation and care of the main types of gyro-compass

Principles of magnetic and gyro-compasses

Problems experienced when fixing vessel position and appropriate action and solutions

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

Procedures for swinging a vessel to determine deviation

Relevant AMSA Marine Orders

Requirements for effective passage planning including contingency planning

Systems under control of the master gyro

Voyage planning and navigation for all conditions by acceptable methods of plotting ocean tracks

VTS procedures

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

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and work practices

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Sources and publications may include:

AMSA Marine Orders

Annual and weekly Notices to Mariners

Nautical almanac

Navigational chart availability

Radio signals, light lists, sailing directions, tide tables and chart catalogues

Safety management system procedures

Ship reporting systems and requirements

Ship’s routeing information

Watchkeeping arrangements must include:

Clear instruction to watchkeeping officers in the Standing Orders from the Master

Establishing a proper lookout separate from the helmsman

Fatigue management strategies

Hours of work schedule established to ensure correct rest periods are maintained

Watch hand over procedures

Position determination may include:

Azimuth mirrors

Chronometer

Doppler and electronic logs

Echo sounders

ECS and ECDIS systems

Integrated navigation systems

Magnetic and gyro compasses and repeaters

Paper navigational charts

Radar and other electronic navigation devices

Sextant

Non-routine problems may include:

Equipment failure

Lack of appropriate resources

Potential collision and emergency situations

Weather conditions precluding the establishment of vessel position

Complex situations must include:

Adverse weather

Areas of extensive tidal effects

Ice

Restricted visibility

Restricted waters

Traffic separation schemes

VTS areas

When summonsed to the bridge by the duty officer

Emergencies may include:

Engine failure

Failure of navigational equipment

Potential close quarter situations

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
Requirements of passage are established 
Reasons for planned route are supported by facts and statistical data obtained from relevant sources and publications 
Positions, courses, distances and time calculations are checked for correctness within accepted accuracy standards for navigational equipment 
All potential navigational hazards are accurately identified 
Watchkeeping arrangements and procedures are developed according to principles bridge resource management, and organisational and regulatory requirements 
Principles of resource management are appropriately applied in establishing watchkeeping arrangements and procedures and in developing an effective bridge working system 
Communication strategies are developed to link watchkeeping procedures with all aspects of vessel operations 
Fatigue management strategies are developed according to organisational and regulatory requirements 
Corrective action procedures are developed and monitored 
Procedures for reporting, recording and responding to emergencies and non-compliance are established 
Work schedule for bridge team is detailed according to bridge resource management principles 
Risk control measures are evaluated against passage plan 
Navigation requirements are communicated to bridge team 
Individuals are fully briefed and responsibilities coordinated 
Navigation tasks are carried out according to passage plan 
Ongoing checks and position determination are conducted according to organisational procedures 
Non-routine problems related to navigation of vessel are solved 
Navigational data is signed off according to organisational procedures 
Data from radar plotting sheet is interpreted and analysed to anticipate potential collisions 
Data produced by other electronic navigational aids is interpreted and used to assist navigational command decisions, taking into account known limitations and errors associated with each type of aid 
Information obtained through a single vessel or multiple vessel analysis of radar plots or other electronic navigational data is used to make command decisions on action needed to avoid collisions 
Radar data is used to obtain position fix for vessel using electronic bearing lines and variable range markers 
Measurements and observations of sea and weather conditions are used to determine vessel speed and direction in complex situations 
Information from bridge equipment is interpreted to identify navigational hazards and to fix vessel position 
Alterations to vessel course or speed are made to meet prevailing circumstances and changing conditions 
Navigational manoeuvres are conducted within safe operational limits of vessel 
Details of passage are recorded in vessel log according to regulations 
Variations to planned route are documented prior to archiving on completion of voyage 
Bridge team is taken charge of when called to bridge in response to an emergency 
Safety management system procedures are implemented when taking over bridge watch from officer of the watch 
Appropriate action is taken to initiate search and rescue procedures on receipt of distress signal 
Advice is provided to watchkeeper regarding response to emergency situations 
Navigational charts, nautical publications and related documentation are stored and maintained according to organisational procedures 
Inventory of navigational charts, nautical publications and related documentation is established and kept according to organisational procedures 
Navigational charts, nautical publications and related documentation are ordered and updated from relevant sources to ensure available data needed for voyage planning is current 
Performance checks and tests of navigation position fixing instruments and systems are carried out according to organisational procedures and manufacturer instructions 
Passage information is recorded and reported in required format, style, structure and timeframe 
All information is recorded and reported according to legislative requirements 
Technology is used to store and retrieve information 

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