• TDMME207B - COMMUNICATE USING STANDARD MARINE VOCABULARY

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

TDMME207B Mapping and Delivery Guide
COMMUNICATE USING STANDARD MARINE VOCABULARY

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TDMME207B - COMMUNICATE USING STANDARD MARINE VOCABULARY
Description UNIT DESCRIPTOR:This unit involves the skills and knowledge communicate effectively on board a commercial vessel through written, verbal and non-verbal methods, including the use of charts and other nautical publications, interpreting and understanding meteorological information and messages concerning vessel's safety and operation, communicating with vessels and coast stations, and performing required officer's duties involving communication with a multilingual crew. It includes the ability to use, understand and apply standard maritime terms.
Employability Skills Not applicable.
Learning Outcomes and Application The unit has application in the qualifications for a Master (Unlimited), Master (Less than 500GT) and Watchkeeper (Deck), i.e. Advanced Diploma of Transport&Distribution (Maritime Operations - Master Unlimited and Diploma of Transport&Distribution (Maritime Operations - Deck Watchkeeper).
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: Read, interpret and apply information in nautical charts and publications
  • Charts required for watchkeeping and navigational duties are read and correctly interpreted and required information is extracted and appropriately applied to work activities in accordance with established practice
  • Information in nautical publications used in day-to-day work is correctly accessed, read and interpreted, and applied to work activities
       
Element: Receive, interpret and apply meteorological information and messages
  • Published and radio transmitted meteorological information is obtained, interpreted and applied to work activities
  • Messages concerning vessel safety and operations involving written or verbal communication are read or received, clarified, correctly interpreted and applied to work activities
       


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.

TDMME207B COMMUNICATE USING STANDARD MARINE VOCABULARY

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, , the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

1

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to:

a

Communicate with others effectively using written, verbal and non-verbal methods when performing duties

b

Use the standard nautical vocabulary when communicating with others on board a vessel and with other vessels and coast stations

c

Read and interpret charts, signs and symbols relevant to duties

d

Identify typical communication problems and take appropriate action

2

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

a

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

b

Consistently applies underpinning knowledge and skills when:

1

communicating on board a vessel

2

identifying communication problems and taking appropriate action

3

identifying and implementing improvements to communication methods

4

assessing the effectiveness of communication

c

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures, including:

1

relevant sections of applicable maritime regulations

2

vessel's safety management system and procedures

3

standard operating procedures and work instructions

d

Action is taken promptly to report and/or rectify communication problems in accordance with statutory requirements and company procedures

e

Work is completed systematically with required attention to detail

f

Recognises and adapts appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions and communication with others

3

Context of assessment

a

Assessment of competency must comply with the assessment requirements of the relevant maritime regulations

b

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken within relevant marine authority approved and audited arrangements by a registered training organisation:

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3

Context of assessment

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1

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral examinations

2

Appropriate practical assessment must occur:

i

at the registered training organisation; and/or

ii

on an appropriate working or training vessel

4Specific resources required for assessment

Access is required to opportunities to:

a

demonstrate performance in a range of suitably simulated communication exercises and case studies covering communication situations that are typically experienced on a vessel; and/or

b

demonstrate communication skills and knowledge in an appropriate range of operational situations on board an operational commercial or training 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.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

This describes the knowledge required for this unit.

1

Relevant sections of applicable maritime regulations

2

Relevant OH&S legislation and policies

3

Maritime communication techniques, including barriers to effective communication and how to overcome them

4

Established written, verbal and non-verbal communication practices

5

Relevant industrial award requirements as they relate to shipboard personnel responsibilities, obligations and entitlements

6

Principles of effective communication

7

Standard nautical vocabulary as described in IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases

8

Protocols and procedures for communicating with others on board a vessel and with other vessels and coast stations

9

Techniques for reading and interpreting charts and other graphical information as per role and responsibility

10

Techniques for communicating effectively with a multilingual crew

11

Typical communication problems and appropriate action and solutions

REQUIRED SKILLS

This describes the basic skills required for this unit.

1

Listen to and interpret verbal orders, instructions, and information as per role and responsibility

2

Read and interpret written orders, regulations, instructions, charts and other information as per role and responsibility

3

Communicate both verbally and in writing as per role and responsibility

4

Recognise and interpret non-verbal communication

5

Follow correct protocols and standard operating procedures for communicating with others on board a vessel and with other vessels and coast stations

6

Interpret and apply established communication practices, including standard marine terms and phrases

7

Identify and solve problems that may arise during communication and take appropriate action based on available information

8

Communicate with multilingual crew where applicable using established techniques

9

Adapt to differences in vessel, communication equipment and standard operating procedures

10

Select and use internal and external communication equipment as per role and responsibility

TDMME207B COMMUNICATE USING STANDARD MARINE VOCABULARY

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

VARIABLE

SCOPE

1. GENERAL CONTEXT

a.

Work must be carried out:

1

in compliance with relevant maritime regulations

b.

Work is performed:

1

relatively independently under broad operational requirements, with limited accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes

c.

Work involves:

1

the application of established communication principles and practice and the standard nautical vocabulary in written, electronic, verbal and non-verbal communication with others in the course of officer duties. Limited accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the outcomes is involved

d.

Work requires:

1

the judgement and ability to communicate effectively with others in the course of maritime duties

2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT

a

Vessel may include:

1

any Australian or international commercial vessel

b

Communication may include:

1

reading and interpretation of nautical charts and publications

2

reading and interpretation of signs and symbols used on board vessels

3

communication with other vessels and coast stations using appropriate equipment

4

electronic communication, including email

5

written, verbal and non-verbal communication with crew, officers and others in the course of normal duties

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VARIABLE

SCOPE

c

Communication may be with:

1

English speaking persons

2

multilingual crew

3

persons with limited ability to communicate in English

d

Communication problems may include:

1

misunderstanding

2

limited ability of others to communicate in English

3

noisy environments or communication channels

4

illegible writing or print

5

use of non-standard vocabulary

6

incorrect assumption that message has been received and/or correctly understood

7

faulty communication equipment

e

Documentation and records may include:

1

ISM Code safety management system plans, procedures, checklists and instructions

2

IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases

3

operational orders

4

navigational charts

5

navigational warning records

6

annual and weekly notices to mariners

7

protocols for vessel-to-vessel and vessel-to-shore communication

8

company communication procedures

9

vessel's log

10

industrial award requirements

11

instructions of relevant maritime authorities

f

Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:

1

IMO STCW 95 Convention and Code

2

relevant sections of AMSA Marine Orders

3

relevant sections of State/Territory maritime regulations, NSCV and USL Code

4

relevant international, Commonwealth, State and Territory OH&S legislation

5

Australian equal employment legislation and related policies

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
Charts required for watchkeeping and navigational duties are read and correctly interpreted and required information is extracted and appropriately applied to work activities in accordance with established practice 
Information in nautical publications used in day-to-day work is correctly accessed, read and interpreted, and applied to work activities 
Published and radio transmitted meteorological information is obtained, interpreted and applied to work activities 
Messages concerning vessel safety and operations involving written or verbal communication are read or received, clarified, correctly interpreted and applied to work activities 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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Assessment Record Sheet

TDMME207B - COMMUNICATE USING STANDARD MARINE VOCABULARY

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