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MARK005 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Steer a vessel under direction of the Master

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MARK005 - Steer a vessel under direction of the Master
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to steer a vessel under the direction of the Master, complying with helm orders.This unit applies to an individual working as an Integrated Rating or Able Seafarer-Deck on a range of vessels.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

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

Steering a vessel under the direction of the Master must occur in workplace operational situations. Where this is not available, in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Resources for assessment include access to:

an appropriate vessel used to demonstrate steering in normal conditions, adverse weather and emergency situations

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

tools, equipment and personal protective equipment that replicate and are currently used in industry

navigational equipment including:

auto pilot

magnetic and gyrocompasses

manual steering arrangements

off course alarms

propulsion equipment including:

inboard engine

outboard engine.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field K – Manoeuvring Vessels
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: Steer a steady course within acceptable limits in normal conditions under the direction of the Master
  • Features of vessel that relate to its handling characteristics are recognised
  • Navigational equipment is used to steer a steady course
  • Situational awareness is maintained to ensure safety of vessel
  • Propulsion equipment is used and monitored to assist in steering a steady course within acceptable limits, having regard to the area of navigation and prevailing state of sea
  • Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded
  • Automatic pilot and hand steering are used to steer a steady course, and course is altered smoothly and in a controlled way
  • Helm orders are followed and effective communication is maintained with the Master on matters relevant to the safety and integrity of the vessel
       
Element: Steer a vessel in adverse weather conditions under the direction of the Master
  • Nature of adverse weather conditions is identified and potential impact on the manoeuvrability of the vessel is determined and confirmed with the Master
  • Propulsion equipment is used and monitored to assist in steering a steady course within acceptable limits, having regard to the area of navigation and prevailing state of sea
  • Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded
  • Situational awareness is maintained at all times to review actions and ensure the safety of the vessel
  • Automatic pilot and hand steering are used to steer a steady course, and course is altered smoothly and in a controlled way
  • Helm orders are followed and effective communication is maintained with the Master on matters relevant to the safety and integrity of the vessel
       
Element: Steer a vessel in emergencies under the direction of the Master
  • Nature of the emergency is established and required action is determined and confirmed with the Master
  • Helm orders are followed and effective communication is maintained with the Master on matters relevant to the safety and integrity of the vessel
  • Vessel is steered during the emergency to maintain the safety of the vessel and those on board, and any other vessels or persons involved in the emergency
  • Propulsion equipment is used under the direction of the Master and is monitored to assist in completing steering safely
  • Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded
       
Element: Steer a vessel while towing and being towed under the direction of the Master
  • Correct towing procedures and precautions are applied when towing and being towed in relation to helm orders
  • Helm orders are followed and effective communication is maintained with the Master on matters relevant to the safety and integrity of the vessel
       


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.

1

Steer a steady course within acceptable limits in normal conditions under the direction of the Master

1.1

Features of vessel that relate to its handling characteristics are recognised

1.2

Navigational equipment is used to steer a steady course

1.3

Situational awareness is maintained to ensure safety of vessel

1.4

Propulsion equipment is used and monitored to assist in steering a steady course within acceptable limits, having regard to the area of navigation and prevailing state of sea

1.5

Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded

1.6

Automatic pilot and hand steering are used to steer a steady course, and course is altered smoothly and in a controlled way

1.7

Helm orders are followed and effective communication is maintained with the Master on matters relevant to the safety and integrity of the vessel

2

Steer a vessel in adverse weather conditions under the direction of the Master

2.1

Nature of adverse weather conditions is identified and potential impact on the manoeuvrability of the vessel is determined and confirmed with the Master

2.2

Propulsion equipment is used and monitored to assist in steering a steady course within acceptable limits, having regard to the area of navigation and prevailing state of sea

2.3

Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded

2.4

Situational awareness is maintained at all times to review actions and ensure the safety of the vessel

2.5

Automatic pilot and hand steering are used to steer a steady course, and course is altered smoothly and in a controlled way

2.6

Helm orders are followed and effective communication is maintained with the Master on matters relevant to the safety and integrity of the vessel

3

Steer a vessel in emergencies under the direction of the Master

3.1

Nature of the emergency is established and required action is determined and confirmed with the Master

3.2

Helm orders are followed and effective communication is maintained with the Master on matters relevant to the safety and integrity of the vessel

3.3

Vessel is steered during the emergency to maintain the safety of the vessel and those on board, and any other vessels or persons involved in the emergency

3.4

Propulsion equipment is used under the direction of the Master and is monitored to assist in completing steering safely

3.5

Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded

4

Steer a vessel while towing and being towed under the direction of the Master

4.1

Correct towing procedures and precautions are applied when towing and being towed in relation to helm orders

4.2

Helm orders are followed and effective communication is maintained with the Master on matters relevant to the safety and integrity of the vessel

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least one occasion and include:

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

changing from automatic pilot to hand steering and changing from hand steering to automatic pilot

ensuring behaviour reflects relevant current legislative and regulatory requirements

maintaining situational awareness at all times

steering a vessel:

in fog and restricted visibility

in bad weather

in heavy swell and surf

in the vicinity of large vessels

in wind and sea conditions that may affect the safety of the vessel

through coming to and leaving a mooring

through towing and being towed.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

effects on the overall operation of the vessel of:

displacement and planning hulls

outboard and inboard propulsion units

rudders and propellers

trim and displacement, on the steering characteristics of a vessel

features of a vessel that relate to its handling characteristics including:

effects of single or twin screw

effects when moving astern

rate of turn

stopping ability

use of controllable pitch propeller

relevant WHS/OHS requirements, work practices and pollution control regulation and policies

steering characteristics of vessel that affect manoeuvrability

use of magnetic and gyrocompasses as applied to the navigation of a vessel.

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

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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Steer a steady course within acceptable limits in normal conditions under the direction of the Master

1.1

Features of vessel that relate to its handling characteristics are recognised

1.2

Navigational equipment is used to steer a steady course

1.3

Situational awareness is maintained to ensure safety of vessel

1.4

Propulsion equipment is used and monitored to assist in steering a steady course within acceptable limits, having regard to the area of navigation and prevailing state of sea

1.5

Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded

1.6

Automatic pilot and hand steering are used to steer a steady course, and course is altered smoothly and in a controlled way

1.7

Helm orders are followed and effective communication is maintained with the Master on matters relevant to the safety and integrity of the vessel

2

Steer a vessel in adverse weather conditions under the direction of the Master

2.1

Nature of adverse weather conditions is identified and potential impact on the manoeuvrability of the vessel is determined and confirmed with the Master

2.2

Propulsion equipment is used and monitored to assist in steering a steady course within acceptable limits, having regard to the area of navigation and prevailing state of sea

2.3

Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded

2.4

Situational awareness is maintained at all times to review actions and ensure the safety of the vessel

2.5

Automatic pilot and hand steering are used to steer a steady course, and course is altered smoothly and in a controlled way

2.6

Helm orders are followed and effective communication is maintained with the Master on matters relevant to the safety and integrity of the vessel

3

Steer a vessel in emergencies under the direction of the Master

3.1

Nature of the emergency is established and required action is determined and confirmed with the Master

3.2

Helm orders are followed and effective communication is maintained with the Master on matters relevant to the safety and integrity of the vessel

3.3

Vessel is steered during the emergency to maintain the safety of the vessel and those on board, and any other vessels or persons involved in the emergency

3.4

Propulsion equipment is used under the direction of the Master and is monitored to assist in completing steering safely

3.5

Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded

4

Steer a vessel while towing and being towed under the direction of the Master

4.1

Correct towing procedures and precautions are applied when towing and being towed in relation to helm orders

4.2

Helm orders are followed and effective communication is maintained with the Master on matters relevant to the safety and integrity of the vessel

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

Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Emergency includes one or more of the following:

beaching

collision

disabled or partially disabled vessel

grounding

person overboard

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
Features of vessel that relate to its handling characteristics are recognised 
Navigational equipment is used to steer a steady course 
Situational awareness is maintained to ensure safety of vessel 
Propulsion equipment is used and monitored to assist in steering a steady course within acceptable limits, having regard to the area of navigation and prevailing state of sea 
Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded 
Automatic pilot and hand steering are used to steer a steady course, and course is altered smoothly and in a controlled way 
Helm orders are followed and effective communication is maintained with the Master on matters relevant to the safety and integrity of the vessel 
Nature of adverse weather conditions is identified and potential impact on the manoeuvrability of the vessel is determined and confirmed with the Master 
Propulsion equipment is used and monitored to assist in steering a steady course within acceptable limits, having regard to the area of navigation and prevailing state of sea 
Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded 
Situational awareness is maintained at all times to review actions and ensure the safety of the vessel 
Automatic pilot and hand steering are used to steer a steady course, and course is altered smoothly and in a controlled way 
Helm orders are followed and effective communication is maintained with the Master on matters relevant to the safety and integrity of the vessel 
Nature of the emergency is established and required action is determined and confirmed with the Master 
Helm orders are followed and effective communication is maintained with the Master on matters relevant to the safety and integrity of the vessel 
Vessel is steered during the emergency to maintain the safety of the vessel and those on board, and any other vessels or persons involved in the emergency 
Propulsion equipment is used under the direction of the Master and is monitored to assist in completing steering safely 
Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded 
Correct towing procedures and precautions are applied when towing and being towed in relation to helm orders 
Helm orders are followed and effective communication is maintained with the Master on matters relevant to the safety and integrity of the vessel 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MARK005 - Steer a vessel under direction of the Master
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