Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
MARK009 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manoeuvre a vessel up to 80 metres
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | MARK009 - Manoeuvre a vessel up to 80 metres | |
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Description | ||||
Employability Skills | ||||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manoeuvre a vessel less than 80 metres.This includes manoeuvring vessel in normal conditions, manoeuvring vessel in adverse weather conditions, manoeuvring vessel in emergencies, and towing and being towed.This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of Master on a range of vessels less than 80 metres.This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of:Master of a commercial vessel less than 35 metres in length within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ)Master of a vessel less than 80 metres in length in inshore watersChief Mate or deck watchkeeper on a vessel less than 80 metres in length within the 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 Master of a commercial vessel less than 80 metres in length as defined in the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D. | |||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
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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 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Manoeuvre vessel in normal conditions |
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Element: Adequate resources are organised prior to and during operations | ||||||||
Element: Details of manoeuvres are communicated to relevant personnel clearly and concisely using standard maritime vocabulary | ||||||||
Element: Situational awareness is maintained to ensure safe manoeuvres | ||||||||
Element: Manoeuvres are completed in relevant conditions of tide and wind to meet passage requirements | ||||||||
Element: Propulsion equipment is used and monitored to assist in completing manoeuvres safely | ||||||||
Element: Appropriate alterations to vessel heading and power are made in response to operational environment | ||||||||
Element: Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering systems are not exceeded | ||||||||
Element: Manoeuvre vessel in adverse weather conditions |
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Element: Preparations are made and required precautions are taken to minimise risk and damage to vessel, personnel and time loss on passage | ||||||||
Element: Manoeuvres are adjusted to allow for weather and sea conditions, and to keep vessel in safe water | ||||||||
Element: Propulsion equipment is used and monitored to assist in completing actions safely | ||||||||
Element: Heading is maintained within acceptable limits | ||||||||
Element: Appropriate allowance is made for effects of deadweight, draft, trim, speed and underwater keel clearances during turning circles and stopping distance | ||||||||
Element: Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded | ||||||||
Element: Situational awareness is maintained at all times to review actions and ensure safety of vessel | ||||||||
Element: Manoeuvre vessel in emergencies |
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Element: Risks to vessel and safety of persons onboard are assessed and safety of required action is confirmed | ||||||||
Element: Details of action are communicated to relevant personnel clearly and concisely using standard maritime vocabulary | ||||||||
Element: Appropriate manoeuvres are made during emergency to maintain safety of vessel and those onboard, and any other vessels or persons involved | ||||||||
Element: Special handling techniques are correctly applied during launching of boats or life rafts and rescues of persons overboard |
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Element: Correct towing procedures and precautions are applied when towing and being towed |