Application
This unit describes the skills required to assist in ship navigation, including storing and maintaining navigational documentation and operating navigational equipment to assist the ship navigator.
This unit would be typically implemented in a Naval Defence environment but is applicable to any individual in this field of work. Tasks are carried out on a ship in a range of conditions that would typically apply to a lengthy operation, while minimising or eliminating environmental stresses and hazards, risk to personnel, vessel and the environment, and preserving individual safety.
The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.
Those undertaking this unit would generally perform routine tasks as part of a team and under indirect supervision. They would need to be prepared for a wide of range of contexts that could be unfamiliar and highly unpredictable.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Prepare for navigational operations | 1.1 Collect task requirements and confirm with supervisor. 1.2 Store, update and complete navigational documentation. 1.3 Store, select, inspect and test navigational equipment and report faults. 1.4 Prepare bridge and navigational spaces for navigational operations. |
2. Assist in navigation of ship | 2.1 Maintain communication with team members throughout navigational operations. 2.2 Obtain, interpret, clarify and complete instructions. 2.3 Obtain, record and interpret navigational information and use to inform navigational operations. 2.4 Operate navigational equipment. 2.5 Record and plot navigational manoeuvres. 2.6 Use navigational information to assist hydrographical operations. 2.7 Report issues beyond own level of authority or competence to rectify to supervisor and take action as directed. |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.
following instructions and reporting information
using verbal and non-verbal communication techniques
responding to directions
Evidence of Knowledge
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.
navigational principles
relevant operational policies and procedures
uses of provided equipment
Assessment Conditions
Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Foundation Skills
The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.
ACSF levels indicative of performance:
Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.
Competency Field
Maritime Operations