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

MARO006 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Contribute to monitoring and controlling a safe navigational watch

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MARO006 - Contribute to monitoring and controlling a safe navigational watch
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to contribute to a safe navigational watch on a vessel while under the direction of the officer in charge of the navigational watch.This unit applies to an Integrated Rating or Able Seafarer-Deck who assists under the direction of the officer in charge of the navigational watch, in performing navigational watchkeeping duties.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.

Assessment of navigational watchkeeping duties 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:

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 including:

EPIRBs

firefighting equipment

internal public address system

pyrotechnic distress signals

SARTs

ship’s whistle

VHF radio.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field O – Watchkeeping
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: Follow instructions to monitor vessel situation when moored or anchored
  • Scheduled checks and inspections are conducted to comply with instructions
  • Appropriate action is taken in irregularities or abnormal conditions to maximise the safety and integrity of the vessel
  • Restrictions on access within the vessel are enforced according to Master instructions
  • VHF is monitored and information is communicated to the Master as required
  • Procedures for the relief, maintenance and handover of a watch are followed
       
Element: Follow instructions to monitor vessel situation when at sea
  • Responsibilities of a lookout are established
  • Proper lookout is maintained by sight and hearing at all times according to instructions
  • Lights, shapes and sound signals are correctly recognised and recorded
  • Approximate bearing of a sound signal, light or other object is reported in degrees or points, to the officer in charge of the navigational watch
  • Effective communication is maintained with the officer in charge of the navigational watch about matters relevant to the safety and integrity of the vessel
  • VHF is monitored and information is communicated to the officer in charge of the navigational watch as required
  • Procedures for the relief, maintenance and handover of a watch are followed
       
Element: Respond to potential emergency situations
  • Emergency situations are promptly reported to the officer in charge of the navigational watch
  • Distress signals are recognised and reported
  • False distress alerts are avoided and correct action is taken in an accidental activation
  • Integrity of emergency and distress alerting systems is maintained at all times
       


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

Follow instructions to monitor vessel situation when moored or anchored

1.1

Scheduled checks and inspections are conducted to comply with instructions

1.2

Appropriate action is taken in irregularities or abnormal conditions to maximise the safety and integrity of the vessel

1.3

Restrictions on access within the vessel are enforced according to Master instructions

1.4

VHF is monitored and information is communicated to the Master as required

1.5

Procedures for the relief, maintenance and handover of a watch are followed

2

Follow instructions to monitor vessel situation when at sea

2.1

Responsibilities of a lookout are established

2.2

Proper lookout is maintained by sight and hearing at all times according to instructions

2.3

Lights, shapes and sound signals are correctly recognised and recorded

2.4

Approximate bearing of a sound signal, light or other object is reported in degrees or points, to the officer in charge of the navigational watch

2.5

Effective communication is maintained with the officer in charge of the navigational watch about matters relevant to the safety and integrity of the vessel

2.6

VHF is monitored and information is communicated to the officer in charge of the navigational watch as required

2.7

Procedures for the relief, maintenance and handover of a watch are followed

3

Respond to potential emergency situations

3.1

Emergency situations are promptly reported to the officer in charge of the navigational watch

3.2

Distress signals are recognised and reported

3.3

False distress alerts are avoided and correct action is taken in an accidental activation

3.4

Integrity of emergency and distress alerting systems is maintained at all times

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

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

communicating clearly and concisely and acknowledging orders in a seamanlike manner

communicating effectively with the officer in charge of the navigational watch about matters relevant to watchkeeping duties

conforming to accepted practices and procedures in the maintenance, handover and relief of the navigational watch

conforming to established procedures and practices in taking initial action on becoming aware of an emergency or abnormal situation

identifying and reporting lights, buoys and sound signals

monitoring and anticipating hazards and risks that may arise during watchkeeping duties

monitoring vessel situation including:

communicating with other vessels

communicating with those onshore

regularly checking weather reports and warnings

monitoring VHF equipment

recognising and reporting distress signals including:

pyrotechnic distress signals

search and rescue transponders (SARTs)

satellite emergency position indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs)

recognising potential hazards, assessing and reporting risks to the officer in charge of the navigational watch

reporting approximate bearing of a sound signal, light or other object in degrees or points

reporting other ships, objects lights and navigation marks correctly, in relation to the ship’s head

responding to orders given by the officer in charge of the navigational watch

seeking advice/clarification from the officer in charge of the navigational watch where watch information or instructions are not clearly understood

using internal communications and alarm systems.

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

basic environmental protection procedures as they apply on a vessel

emergency situations and appropriate action and solutions taken to address them

functions and purpose of pyrotechnic distress signals, satellite EPIRBs and SARTs

information required to maintain a safe navigational watch on a vessel

International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea

procedures for the relief, maintenance and handover of a watch

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

shipboard terms and definitions that are critical to a safe navigational watch

types, function and purpose of navigational lights, shapes and sound signals.

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

Follow instructions to monitor vessel situation when moored or anchored

1.1

Scheduled checks and inspections are conducted to comply with instructions

1.2

Appropriate action is taken in irregularities or abnormal conditions to maximise the safety and integrity of the vessel

1.3

Restrictions on access within the vessel are enforced according to Master instructions

1.4

VHF is monitored and information is communicated to the Master as required

1.5

Procedures for the relief, maintenance and handover of a watch are followed

2

Follow instructions to monitor vessel situation when at sea

2.1

Responsibilities of a lookout are established

2.2

Proper lookout is maintained by sight and hearing at all times according to instructions

2.3

Lights, shapes and sound signals are correctly recognised and recorded

2.4

Approximate bearing of a sound signal, light or other object is reported in degrees or points, to the officer in charge of the navigational watch

2.5

Effective communication is maintained with the officer in charge of the navigational watch about matters relevant to the safety and integrity of the vessel

2.6

VHF is monitored and information is communicated to the officer in charge of the navigational watch as required

2.7

Procedures for the relief, maintenance and handover of a watch are followed

3

Respond to potential emergency situations

3.1

Emergency situations are promptly reported to the officer in charge of the navigational watch

3.2

Distress signals are recognised and reported

3.3

False distress alerts are avoided and correct action is taken in an accidental activation

3.4

Integrity of emergency and distress alerting systems is maintained at all times

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.

Scheduled checks and inspections include one or more of the following:

coverage

frequency

timing

Irregularities or abnormal conditions include one or more of the following:

events affecting the safety and integrity of:

crew

equipment

materials such as cargo

vessel

Emergency situations include one or more of the following:

cargo shift

collision

dragging anchor

failure of vessel equipment and navigational lights

fire, including engine room scavenge fires

fog or restricted visibility

heavy weather

loss of:

engine or propulsion controls

watertight integrity

mooring lines

person overboard

reception of distress signal

stranding

sudden list or loll

synchronous rolling

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
Scheduled checks and inspections are conducted to comply with instructions 
Appropriate action is taken in irregularities or abnormal conditions to maximise the safety and integrity of the vessel 
Restrictions on access within the vessel are enforced according to Master instructions 
VHF is monitored and information is communicated to the Master as required 
Procedures for the relief, maintenance and handover of a watch are followed 
Responsibilities of a lookout are established 
Proper lookout is maintained by sight and hearing at all times according to instructions 
Lights, shapes and sound signals are correctly recognised and recorded 
Approximate bearing of a sound signal, light or other object is reported in degrees or points, to the officer in charge of the navigational watch 
Effective communication is maintained with the officer in charge of the navigational watch about matters relevant to the safety and integrity of the vessel 
VHF is monitored and information is communicated to the officer in charge of the navigational watch as required 
Procedures for the relief, maintenance and handover of a watch are followed 
Emergency situations are promptly reported to the officer in charge of the navigational watch 
Distress signals are recognised and reported 
False distress alerts are avoided and correct action is taken in an accidental activation 
Integrity of emergency and distress alerting systems is maintained at all times 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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