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

TDMMH807B Mapping and Delivery Guide
PLAN AND NAVIGATE AN OFFSHORE PASSAGE WITHIN THE LIMITS OF RESPONSIBILITY OF A MASTER 5

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TDMMH807B - PLAN AND NAVIGATE AN OFFSHORE PASSAGE WITHIN THE LIMITS OF RESPONSIBILITY OF A MASTER 5
Description UNIT DESCRIPTOR:This unit involves the skills and knowledge required of a Master 5 or Skipper 3 to plan and navigate a vessel of less than 24 metres in length within offshore limits (200 nm) and determine the vessel's position. This includes the use of coastal navigational charts to plan and conduct the passage and the application of coastal navigational techniques involving a range of instrumentation and navigational aids.This unit has been retitled but covers the same functions as previous unit TDMMH801A Plan and navigate an inshore passage.
Employability Skills Not applicable.
Learning Outcomes and Application The unit has applications in the qualification for a Master 5/Skipper 3 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 5).
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: Use and care for navigational charts, nautical publicationsand related documentation
  • Navigational charts, nautical publications and related documentation are handled and used in ways that ensure continued availability, utility and length of life
  • Navigational charts, nautical publications, notices to mariners and related documentation are correctly used for voyage planning and identification of navigational hazards in accordance with established procedures
       
Element: Plan route for offshore voyage
  • Navigational hazards relevant to a proposed offshore voyage are identified using relevant navigational charts, nautical publications and related documentation
  • The route for an offshore voyage is determined as per operational instructions and navigational principles and taking due account of identified navigational hazards
  • Critical points along the proposed route of the voyage are identified and recorded
  • Appropriate actions to deal with the identified critical points are developed
  • Potential navigational contingencies and problems that may occur along the planned offshore route are identified and appropriate strategies for dealing with them are developed and recorded
       


Evidence Required

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Evidence Guide

TDMMH807A PLAN AND NAVIGATE AN OFFSHORE PASSAGE WITHIN THE LIMITS OF RESPONSIBILITY OF A MASTER 5

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

Plan the offshore passage of a small vessel up to 24 metres in length

b

Fix the position of a small vessel within offshore waters using all acceptable methods

c

Identify navigational hazards and make due allowance for them when planning an offshore voyage

d

Conduct the passage of a small vessel up to 24 metres in length on an offshore voyage, taking into account all relevant navigational hazards

e

Access, use and maintain coastal navigational charts, nautical publications and related documentation

f

Communicate effectively with others when planning an offshore voyage and conducting navigation

g

Follow reporting procedures in accordance with the relevant maritime regulations

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

planning and conducting an offshore passage

2

identifying and evaluating navigation problems and determining appropriate navigational solutions

3

interpreting and applying information derived from navigational equipment and systems

4

applying required precautions relevant to coastal voyage planning and navigation

5

fixing the position of the small vessel in an offshore area

c

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace and regulatory procedures, including:

1

relevant maritime regulations

2

reporting requirements for small vessels

3

job procedures and navigational instructions

4

use of relevant nautical publications and charts

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2 Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

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5

procedures for the storage and maintenance of nautical publications and charts

d

Action is taken promptly to report and/or rectify navigational errors and contingencies

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 Specific resources required for assessment

Access is required to opportunities to:

a

plan a simulated offshore passage and conduct navigation using an appropriate marine simulator in simulated coastal areas and across an appropriate range of navigational hazards; and/or

b

assist in the planning and conduct of an actual offshore passage for a small commercial vessel up to 24m in length

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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REQUIRED SKILLS

This describes the basic skills required for this unit.

1

Use verbal communication skills required when planning and navigating a passage within limits of responsibility of a Master 5 or Skipper 3

2

Read and interpret charts and other published information relevant to planning and navigating a passage within limits of responsibility of a Master 5 or Skipper 3

3

Read and interpret instrument and equipment readings and indications relevant to planning and navigating a passage within limits of responsibility of a Master 5 or Skipper 3

4

Complete any required operational records

6

Work safely and collaboratively with others when planning and navigating a passage

7

Select and use relevant equipment required when planning and navigating a passage as per standard operating procedures

8

Recognise faulty equipment and take appropriate action as per operating instructions

9

Recognise problems that may be experienced when planning and navigating a passage and take appropriate action

10

Adapt to differences in vessels, and equipment and related standard operating procedures

11

Planning and navigating a passage for a vessel of less than 24 metres

16

Correct a magnetic compass direction/reading for variation and deviation

17

Correct a gyro compass direction for gyro errors

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

This describes the knowledge required for this unit.

1

Relevant sections of State and Territory regulations, NSCV and USL Code dealing with responsibilities of a Master 5 or Skipper 3

2

Principles and procedures of navigation and passage planning, including contingency planning (within the limits of responsibility of a Master 5 or Skipper 3

3

Information required to develop an effective passage plan

4

Procedures for storing and handling navigational charts, nautical publications and related documentation in serviceable condition

5

Principles and procedures for fixing a small vessel's position

6

Procedures for converting one set of coordinates to another

7

Procedures for the calculation of the height of tide for a given time at any place listed using tide tables

8

Errors in common position fixing systems and their effect on observed positions

9

Methods for controlling small vessel speed and direction

10

Typical manoeuvring and engine characteristics for small vessels up to 24 m in length, including stopping distances and turning circles at various draughts, speeds and loading

11

Effects on vessel handling of wind, currents and bottom topography

12

Voyage planning and position fixing problems that may be experienced for small vessels on offshore voyages and appropriate action and solutions

13

Small vessel reporting systems

14

Parallel indexing techniques

15

Electronic chart system and errors and procedures for their correct use

Range Statement

TDMMH807A PLAN AND NAVIGATE AN OFFSHORE PASSAGE WITHIN THE LIMITS OF RESPONSIBILITY OF A MASTER 5

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

b.

Work is performed:

1

within defined operational procedures, with responsibility for own outputs and limited responsibility for others

c.

Work involves:

1

the application of nautical principles to the planning and conduct of an offshore passage and the fixing of a small vessel's position across a range of predictable offshore contexts

2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT

a

Vessel may include:

1

any commercial vessel up to 24 metres in length operating within offshore limits

b

Voyages to be planned and conducted may include:

1

any voyage within offshore limits navigable by the size and type of small vessel concerned

2

passages through:

i

traffic separation schemes in offshore areas

ii

tidal restricted areas

iii

VTS controlled areas

iv

marine parks

c

Navigation may occur in conditions of:

1

clear visibility using visual navigational techniques

2

restricted visibility

3

clear visibility using a combination of visual and electronic techniques

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d

Instrumentation and equipment used for navigation and fixing a small vessel's position may include:

1

radar

2

GPS satellite navigation systems

3

integrated navigation systems and electronic chart systems

4

magnetic compasses

5

gyro compasses and repeaters

6

chronometers and sextants

7

azimuth mirrors and vanes

8

pelorus

9

doppler and electromagnetic logs

10

depth sounders

e

The use of navigational aids to assist safe navigation may 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

f

Position fixing techniques may include:

1

visual bearings of landmarks, coastal features and all aids to navigation such as lighthouses, beacons and buoys

2

dead reckoning, taking into account winds, tides, currents and estimated speed

3

radar fixes

4

using parallel indexing

5

electronic navigational systems

g

Documentation and records may include:

1

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

2

operational orders

3

navigational charts of offshore waters

4

annual and weekly notices to mariners

5

navigational warning records

6

small vessel's log

7

small vessel manufacturer's instructions and recommended procedures

8

instructions of relevant maritime authorities

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h

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

3

SOLAS Convention and STCW Code

4

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

5

Guidelines and criteria for vessel reporting systems

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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
Navigational charts, nautical publications and related documentation are handled and used in ways that ensure continued availability, utility and length of life 
Navigational charts, nautical publications, notices to mariners and related documentation are correctly used for voyage planning and identification of navigational hazards in accordance with established procedures 
Navigational hazards relevant to a proposed offshore voyage are identified using relevant navigational charts, nautical publications and related documentation 
The route for an offshore voyage is determined as per operational instructions and navigational principles and taking due account of identified navigational hazards 
Critical points along the proposed route of the voyage are identified and recorded 
Appropriate actions to deal with the identified critical points are developed 
Potential navigational contingencies and problems that may occur along the planned offshore route are identified and appropriate strategies for dealing with them are developed and recorded 

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