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

MARO3002A 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 MARO3002A - Contribute to monitoring and controlling a safe navigational watch
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to contribute to a safe navigational watch on a vessel under instructions from the officer of the watch.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to those sailing on any vessel in the capacity of an Integrated Rating where navigational watchkeeping duties are to be performed.
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: 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 the event of 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 communicated to the Master if appropriate
  • 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 identified
  • Proper lookout is maintained by sight and hearing at all times in accordance with instructions
  • Lights, shapes and sound signals are correctly recognised
  • Approximate bearing of a sound signal, light or other object is reported in degrees or points to the officer of the watch
  • Effective communication is maintained with the officer of the watch on matters relevant to the safety and integrity of the vessel
  • VHF is monitored and information communicated to the officer of the watch if appropriate
  • 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 of the watch
  • Distress signals are recognised and reported
  • False distress alerts are avoided and correct action is taken in the event of 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.

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:

communicating clearly and concisely and acknowledging orders in a seamanlike manner

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

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

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 contributing to monitoring and controlling a safe navigational watch can 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 contributing to monitoring and controlling a safe navigational watch

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

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.

Required Skills:

Communicate effectively with officer of the watch on matters relevant to watchkeeping duties

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

Correctly report other ships, objects lights and navigation marks in relation to the ships head

Identify and report lights, buoys and sound signals

Monitor and anticipate hazards and risks that may arise during watchkeeping duties

Monitor VHF equipment

Recognise potential hazards, assess and report risks to the officer of the watch

Respond to orders given by the officer of the watch

Use internal communications and alarm systems

Required Knowledge:

Emergency duties and alarm signals

Information required to maintain a safe watch

International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea

Navigation lights and shapes and sound signals

Order as they relate to watchkeeping

Procedures for the relief, maintenance and handover of a watch

Pyrotechnic distress signals, satellite emergency position indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs) and search and rescue transponders (SARTs)

Shipboard terms and definitions

Typical emergency situations and appropriate action and solutions

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.

Scheduled checks and inspections may include:

Coverage

Frequency

Timing

Irregularities or abnormal conditions may include:

Events affecting the safety and integrity of:

vessel

crew

equipment

materials such as cargo

Monitored may include:

Communications with other vessels

Communications with those onshore

Weather reports and warnings

Emergency situations may include:

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

Distress signals must include:

Pyrotechnic distress signals

SARTs

Satellite EPIRBs

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 the event of 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 communicated to the Master if appropriate 
Procedures for the relief, maintenance and handover of a watch are followed 
Responsibilities of a lookout are identified 
Proper lookout is maintained by sight and hearing at all times in accordance with instructions 
Lights, shapes and sound signals are correctly recognised 
Approximate bearing of a sound signal, light or other object is reported in degrees or points to the officer of the watch 
Effective communication is maintained with the officer of the watch on matters relevant to the safety and integrity of the vessel 
VHF is monitored and information communicated to the officer of the watch if appropriate 
Procedures for the relief, maintenance and handover of a watch are followed 
Emergency situations are promptly reported to the officer of the watch 
Distress signals are recognised and reported 
False distress alerts are avoided and correct action is taken in the event of accidental activation 
Integrity of emergency and distress alerting systems is maintained at all times 

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Assessment Cover Sheet

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