Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Plan passage

1.1

Appropriate charts and publications are accessed and checked for currency

1.2

Destination is identified, and course and waypoints are plotted

1.3

Estimated time of arrival (ETA) at waypoints and final destination are calculated

1.4

Safe passage is plotted to comply with all navigational buoys, marks and beacons

1.5

Navigational hazards are identified to avoid dangers to vessel

1.6

Weather information is accessed to determine expected weather pattern for intended passage

1.7

Proposed course is modified as necessary, to meet expected weather conditions

1.8

Fuel consumption for passage, including a reserve, is calculated

2

Conduct a pre-departure check

2.1

Propulsion equipment and alarms are tested for serviceability and vessel hull is checked for seaworthiness

2.2

Navigation equipment and alarms are checked to ensure they are in proper working condition and set for the passage

2.3

Navigation equipment is checked for errors and allowances are made in planning the passage

2.4

Fuel is checked to ensure there is adequate fuel on board for intended passage

2.5

Safety equipment is checked for compliance with legislation

2.6

Communications equipment is checked to ensure it is in proper working condition

2.7

Anchoring and mooring equipment is checked to ensure it is adequate and in good condition

2.8

Vessel and equipment are secured for sea

3

Conduct passage

3.1

Local authorities are advised of departure and passage plan

3.2

Vessel is steered and propulsion equipment is operated in a safe and controlled manner to complete pre-planned course

3.3

Pilotage techniques and navigational equipment are used to monitor vessel position and maintain vessel in safe waters at all times

3.4

Errors detected with navigational equipment are corrected to maintain planned passage

3.5

Navigational buoys, marks and beacons are identified and complied with

3.6

Situational awareness is maintained to avoid navigational hazards and to comply with regulations for prevention of collision at sea

3.7

Weather and sea conditions are monitored during passage and correct adjustments are made for changing conditions

4

Complete passage

4.1

Local authority is advised of completion of passage

4.2

Vessel is checked to ensure it is securely moored

4.3

Propulsion equipment is checked to ensure it is safely shut down and secured

4.4

Navigational equipment is switched off

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Charts and publications must include:

electronic charts

notice to mariners

paper charts

tide tables

Navigational hazards include one or more of the following:

restricted visibility

shallow water

traffic

unlit beacons

Propulsion equipment includes one or more of the following:

inboard engine

outboard engine

Alarms include one or more of the following:

bilge alarms

depth alarms

engine alarms

off-course alarms

radar range alarms

Navigation equipment includes one or more of the following:

automatic identification systems (AISs)

compass

echo sounder

electronic chart systems (ECSs) and plotter

paper charts

global positioning system (GPS)

radar

Safety equipment includes one or more of the following:

distress flares/pyrotechnics

electronic position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB)

firefighting equipment

life jackets

life rafts and hydrostatic release systems

Communications equipment includes one of the following:

HF radio

VHF radio

Anchoring and mooring equipment includes one or more of the following:

anchor

mooring lines

sea anchors

Passage plan must include:

anticipated weather conditions

courses to steer or knowledge of navigation markers during the passage

depths of water throughout the passage

ETA at destination

tidal information