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

TDMMH2007A Mapping and Delivery Guide
USE RADAR AND OTHER WHEELHOUSE EQUIPMENT TO MAINTAIN SAFE NAVIGATION WITHIN THE LIMITS OF RESPONSIBILITY OF A MASTER 4

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TDMMH2007A - USE RADAR AND OTHER WHEELHOUSE EQUIPMENT TO MAINTAIN SAFE NAVIGATION WITHIN THE LIMITS OF RESPONSIBILITY OF A MASTER 4
Description UNIT DESCRIPTOR:This unit involves the skills and knowledge required of a Master 4 to maintain safe navigation of a small commercial vessel through the use of radar and other navigational aids, including automatic radar plotting aids (ARPA). This includes initialisation and operation of radar and other modern navigational equipment and systems, interpreting all available navigational data and using it for avoiding collisions and ensuring the safe navigation of the vessel.
Employability Skills Not applicable.
Learning Outcomes and Application The unit has applications in the qualification for a Master 4/Skipper 2 as per relevant sections of Part D of the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV), i.e. Certificate III in Transport&Distribution (Coastal Maritime Operations - Master 4).
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: Set up radar and use a radar and ARPA
  • Radar and ARPA equipment is initialised and used as per procedures and manufacturer's instructions to assist in the safe navigation of the vessel
  • Misrepresentations and false echoes are detected and discounted
  • A radar plot is constructed on a radar plotting sheet using systematic radar observations
       
Element: Set up and use electronic position fixing systems
  • Electronic position fixing systems are initialised and operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions to produce data on the position of the vessel
  • Data produced by the electronic navigational aid is interpreted and used to assist navigational decisions, taking into account known limitations and errors associated with each type of aid
  • Position data from an electronic position fixing system is analysed with respect to fix accuracy by comparison with alternative fixing methods
       


Evidence Required

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TDMMH2007A USE RADAR AND OTHER WHEELHOUSE EQUIPMENT TO MAINTAIN SAFE NAVIGATION WITHIN THE LIMITS OF RESPONSIBILITY OF A MASTER 4

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

Initialise and operate radar electronic navigation aids and wheelhouse equipment

b

Identify operational status of radar, electronic navigation aids and wheelhouse equipment

c

Identify typical problems in the use of radar electronic navigation aids and wheelhouse equipment and take appropriate action

d

Communicate effectively with others when using radar electronic navigation aids and wheelhouse equipment to assist in the safe navigation of the vessel

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

using radar electronic navigation aids and wheelhouse equipment to assist in the safe navigation of the vessel

2

identifying and evaluating problems in the use of radar electronic navigation aids and wheelhouse equipment and the navigational data they produce and determining appropriate courses of action

3

identifying and implementing improvements to procedures for the use of radar electronic navigation aids and wheelhouse equipment

4

assessing operational capability of various types of radar electronic navigation aids and wheelhouse equipment

c

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures, including:

1

relevant maritime regulations

2

ISM Code and associated vessel's safety management system and procedures (where applicable)

3

OH&S regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures

4

standard operating procedures and work instructions

5

relevant manufacturer's guidelines relating to the use of radar electronic navigation aids and wheelhouse equipment

6

security procedures when using radar, electronic navigation aids and wheelhouse equipment

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2

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

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d

Action is taken promptly to report and/or rectify problems in the use of electronic navigational aids and wheelhouse equipment 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 among crew and 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:

1

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

2

Appropriate practical assessment must occur:

i

at the registered training organisation; and/or

ii

on an appropriate working or training vessel

4

Specificresourcesrequired for assessment

Access is required to opportunities to:

a

demonstrate the ability to initialise and employ items of wheelhouse equipment using an appropriate wheelhouse or bridge simulator over a representative range of navigational conditions; or

b

use radar electronic navigation aids and wheelhouse equipment to maintain safe navigation during sea time on the voyage of a commercial or training vessel

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

This describes the knowledge required for this unit.

1

Relevant maritime regulations

2

Terminology and principles of operation of electronic navigational aids typically used on coastal vessels

3

The different types of electronic navigational aids and wheelhouse equipment used on a vessel, including their features, key applications and operational characteristics

4

Procedures for the initialisation and operation of radar, ARPA and various other types of electronic navigational aids and wheelhouse equipment

5

Principles of how a marine sextant works and the causes of sextant errors

6

The limitations and potential errors associated with each type of electronic navigational aid

7

Methods for the interpretation and analysis of navigational data produced by radar, ARPA, electronic navigation aids and wheelhouse equipment, including due allowance for the limitations and potential errors associated with each type

8

Typical problems in the use of electronic navigation aids and appropriate courses of action and solutions

TDMMH2007A USE RADAR AND OTHER WHEELHOUSE EQUIPMENT TO MAINTAIN SAFE NAVIGATION WITHIN THE LIMITS OF RESPONSIBILITY OF A MASTER 4

REQUIRED SKILLS

This describes the basic skills required for this unit.

1

Initialise and operate radar, ARPA, electronic navigation aids and wheelhouse equipment

2

Use radar, other electronic aids and wheelhouse equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, including:

a

Radar

b

ARPA

c

GPS and DGPS satellite systems as applied to navigation problems

d

electronic chart systems

e

autopilot

f

echo sounder

g

doppler and electro-magnetic speed logs

h

magnetic and gyro compasses

i

bearing measurement devices

j

wheelhouse alarm systems

k

navigation light systems

l

signalling devices

3

Communicate effectively with other personnel when using radar, other electronic aids and wheelhouse equipment

4

Interpret and apply procedures and techniques for initialisation and use of radar, other electronic navigational aids and wheelhouse equipment

5

Interpret navigational data produced by radar, ARPA, electronic navigation aids and other equipment

6

Recognise problems in the use of radar, electronic navigation systems and other wheelhouse equipment and take appropriate courses of action and solutions

7

Carry out calculations required when using radar, other electronic aids and wheelhouse equipment

8

Adapt to variations in radar, other electronic navigational aids and wheelhouse equipment and related procedures that may occur from one vessel to another

TDMMH2007A USE RADAR AND OTHER WHEELHOUSE EQUIPMENT TO MAINTAIN SAFE NAVIGATION WITHIN THE LIMITS OF RESPONSIBILITY OF A MASTER 4

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 use of radar and other electronic aids and wheelhouse equipment to assist the safe navigation of a vessel across a wide and often unpredictable variety of navigational situations. Implementation of operational strategies and procedures for the use of radar and other electronic navigational aids to maintain the safe navigation of the vessel is required

d.

Work requires:

1

judgement in operational functions related to the use of electronic navigational aids to maintain the safe navigation of a commercial vessel

2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT

a

Vessel may include:

1

any Australian commercial vessel within the limits of responsibility of a Master 4

b

Electronic navigational aids and wheelhouse equipment may be operated to support command navigational decisions:

1

by day or night in both normal and emergency situations

2

under any possible conditions of weather and loading

3

while underway

4

during berthing and unberthing operations

5

while anchoring or mooring

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c

Electronic navigational aids and wheelhouse equipment may include:

1

radar

2

automatic radar plotting aid (ARPA)

3

hyperbolic navigation systems

4

GPS and DGPS satellite systems as applied to navigation problems

5

ECS and ECDIS systems

d

The use of electronic navigationalaids and wheelhouse equipmentmay include:

1

avoidance of collision with another vessel

2

fixing the position of the vessel

3

tracking of other vessels

4

assistance in making of command navigational decisions

5

navigating during search and rescue operations

e

The use of wheelhouse equipment may include:

1

autopilot

2

echo sounder

3

doppler and electro-magnetic speed logs

4

magnetic and gyro compass

5

bearing devices

6

wheelhouse alarm systems

7

navigation light systems

8

signalling devices

f

Documentation and records may include:

1

relevant maritime regulations

2

operational orders and company procedures

3

navigational charts

4

radar plotting charts

5

International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea

6

safety management system plans, procedures, checklists and instructions

7

vessel's log

8

company procedures for the use of navigational aids

9

instructions of relevant maritime authorities

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f

Documentation and records may include:

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10

relevant Australian and international standards

g

Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:

1

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

2

regulations for preventing collisions at sea

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Radar and ARPA equipment is initialised and used as per procedures and manufacturer's instructions to assist in the safe navigation of the vessel 
Misrepresentations and false echoes are detected and discounted 
A radar plot is constructed on a radar plotting sheet using systematic radar observations 
Electronic position fixing systems are initialised and operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions to produce data on the position of the vessel 
Data produced by the electronic navigational aid is interpreted and used to assist navigational decisions, taking into account known limitations and errors associated with each type of aid 
Position data from an electronic position fixing system is analysed with respect to fix accuracy by comparison with alternative fixing methods 

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