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

MARK6001A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manoeuvre a vessel 500 gross tonnage or more

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MARK6001A - Manoeuvre a vessel 500 gross tonnage or more
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to issue orders to manoeuvre and handle a vessel in all conditions based on the proper assessment of vessel manoeuvring and engine characteristics.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to people 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: Provide commands to bridge and engine room to effect manoeuvres
  • Situational awareness is maintained to determine progress of vessel
  • Situation is assessed to determine manoeuvres required
  • Appropriate orders are issued to ensure vessel is manoeuvred safely in all conditions
       
Element: Order adjustments to vessel course and speed to maintain safe navigation
  • Effects of the operational environment on vessel performance are evaluated at regular intervals
  • Implications of the changed operational environment on vessel handling are assessed
  • Appropriate alterations are made and orders are issued in response to assessment of the operational environment
       
Element: Command vessel during emergencies
  • Nature of emergency is established and initial action is taken
  • Risks to the vessel and the safety of persons on board are assessed
  • Appropriate manoeuvres are made to maintain vessel safety
       
Element: Work with pilot to ensure safe passage to berth or anchorage
  • Vessel is manoeuvred to ensure safe embarkation of pilot
  • Pilot is provided access to vessel resources
  • Pilot is provided with information on vessel handling characteristics
  • Proposed berthing/anchoring plan is discussed with pilot
  • Pilot activities are monitored to ensure safe operation of vessel according to agreed berthing/anchoring plan
       


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:

basing all decisions concerning berthing and anchoring on a proper assessment of vessel manoeuvring and engine characteristics and the forces to be expected while berthed alongside or lying at anchor

while under way, making a full assessment of possible effects of shallow and restricted waters, ice, banks, tidal conditions, passing vessels and own vessel bow and stern wave so that the vessel can be safely manoeuvred under various conditions of loading and weather.

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 manoeuvring 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 manoeuvring a vessel of 500 gross tonnage or more

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:

Apply constant-rate-of-turn techniques

Berth and unberth under various conditions of wind, tide and current with and without tugs

Clear fouled anchors

Determine the manoeuvring and propulsion characteristics of common types of vessels, with special references to stopping distances and turning circles at various draughts and speeds

Drag anchor

Handle vessels in rivers, estuaries and restricted waters having due regard to the effects of current, wind and restricted water on helm response

Issue helm and engine orders

Manage and handle vessels in heavy weather including assisting a vessel or aircraft in distress, towing operations, keeping unmanageable vessel out of trough of the sea, lessening drift and using oil

Manoeuvre in shallow water including the reduction in under-keel clearance caused by squat, rolling and pitching

Use remote controls of propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery

Use propulsion and manoeuvring systems

Required Knowledge:

Anchoring with one or two anchors in limited anchorages and factors involved in determining the length of anchor cable to be used

Choice of anchorage

Clearing fouled anchors

Effects of current, wind and restricted water on helm response

Entering a dry-dock under normal conditions and with hull damage

Features of a vessel that relate to its handling characteristics

Importance of navigating at reduced speed to avoid damage caused by own vessel bow wave and stern wave

Interaction between passing vessel and own vessel and nearby banks

Manoeuvres when approaching pilot stations and embarking and disembarking pilots, with due regard to weather, tide, headreach and stopping distances

Manoeuvres when towing or under tow

Manoeuvring and propulsion characteristics of common types of vessels

Means of keeping an unmanageable vessel out of trough of the sea, lessening drift and use of oil

Methods of taking on board survivors from rescue boats or survival craft

Practical measures to be taken when navigating in or near ice or in conditions of ice accumulated on board

Precautions in manoeuvring to launch rescue boats or survival craft in bad weather

Procedures for entering and leaving traffic separation zones

Reduction in under-keel clearance caused by squat, rolling and pitching

Use of, and manoeuvring in or near, traffic operation schemes and in vessel traffic service (VTS) areas

Use of propulsion and manoeuvring systems

Vessel and tug interaction

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.

Situational awareness must include:

Berthing and unberthing with tugs

Choice of anchorage

Dry-docking

Effects of current, wind and restricted waters on helm response

Headreach

In or near ice or ice accumulation on board

Interaction between passing vessels and between own vessel and nearby banks

Launching life boats or survival craft

Load conditions

Own vessel bow wave and stern wave

Pilot boarding grounds

Requirements of the manoeuvre

Rivers, estuaries and restricted waters

Safe water

Shallow water

Stopping distances and turning circles

Taking on board survivors from life boats or survival craft

Tide

Traffic operation schemes

Vessel and tug interaction

Vessel traffic service (VTS) areas

Weather conditions

Manoeuvres must include:

Application of constant-rate-of-turn techniques

Berthing and unberthing under various conditions of wind, tide and current with and without tugs

Choice of anchorage: anchoring with one or two anchors in limited anchorages and factors involved in determining the length of anchor cable to be used

Determining the manoeuvring and propulsion characteristics of common types of vessels, with special references to stopping distances and turning circles at various draughts and speeds

Dragging anchor, clearing fouled anchors

Dry-docking, both with and without damage

Handling vessel in rivers, estuaries and restricted waters with due regard to the effects of current, wind and restricted water on helm response

Importance of navigating at reduced speed to avoid damage caused by own vessel bow wave and stern wave

Interaction between passing vessel and own vessel and nearby banks

Managing and handling vessels in heavy weather including assisting a vessel or aircraft in distress; towing operations; means of keeping unmanageable vessel out of trough of the sea, lessening drift and use of oil

Manoeuvres when approaching pilot stations and embarking and disembarking pilots with due regard to weather, tide, headreach and stopping distances

Manoeuvring in shallow water including the reduction in under-keel clearance caused by squat, rolling and pitching

Methods of taking on board survivors from rescue boats and survival craft

Practical measures to be taken when navigating in or near ice or in conditions of ice accumulated on board

Precautions in manoeuvring to launch rescue boats or survival craft in bad weather

Turning a vessel on a reciprocal track to rescue a person overboard

Using, and manoeuvring in or near, traffic operation schemes and in VTS areas

Using propulsion and manoeuvring systems

Vessel and tug interaction

Orders may include:

Communications with shore

Embarking or disembarking a pilot

Engine

Helm

Preparation for being towed or towing another vessel

Preparation for taking tugs lines

Running mooring lines

Operational environment may include:

Banks

Conditions of loading

Ice

Marine park areas

Own vessel bow and stern wave

Passing vessels

Shallow and restricted waters

Tidal conditions

Traffic separation zones

Weather

Alterations may include:

Alterations of course

Reduction in speed

Nature of emergency may include:

Beaching

Cargo shift

Collision

Damage to the vessel

Disabled or partially disabled vessel

Fire

Grounding

Loss of steering gear including rudder

Person overboard

Vessel resources may include:

Bow and stern thrusters

Communications equipment

Engine control systems

Helm and rate of turn indicators

Personnel

Propulsion systems

Vessel handling characteristics may include:

Effects of single or twin screw

Effects when moving astern

Rate of turn

Stopping ability

Use of controllable pitch propeller

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
Situational awareness is maintained to determine progress of vessel 
Situation is assessed to determine manoeuvres required 
Appropriate orders are issued to ensure vessel is manoeuvred safely in all conditions 
Effects of the operational environment on vessel performance are evaluated at regular intervals 
Implications of the changed operational environment on vessel handling are assessed 
Appropriate alterations are made and orders are issued in response to assessment of the operational environment 
Nature of emergency is established and initial action is taken 
Risks to the vessel and the safety of persons on board are assessed 
Appropriate manoeuvres are made to maintain vessel safety 
Vessel is manoeuvred to ensure safe embarkation of pilot 
Pilot is provided access to vessel resources 
Pilot is provided with information on vessel handling characteristics 
Proposed berthing/anchoring plan is discussed with pilot 
Pilot activities are monitored to ensure safe operation of vessel according to agreed berthing/anchoring plan 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MARK6001A - Manoeuvre a vessel 500 gross tonnage or more
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