Application
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply the recommended principles to be observed in managing and maintaining a navigational watch on board vessels up to 80 metres.
This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry on a range of vessels up to 80 metres.
This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1 | Maintain watch on bridge when berthed or anchored | 1.1 | Checks and inspections are scheduled to comply with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements |
1.2 | Appropriate action is taken in the event of irregularities or abnormal conditions to maximise the safety and integrity of vessel | ||
1.3 | Restrictions on access to vessel by non-authorised persons are followed according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements | ||
1.4 | Internal and external communications systems are used according to organisational procedures | ||
2 | Maintain watch on bridge when at sea | 2.1 | Proper watch is maintained at all times according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements |
2.2 | Lights, shapes and sound signals are correctly recognised and acted upon | ||
2.3 | Frequency and extent of monitoring traffic, vessel and environment are scheduled to conform with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements | ||
2.4 | Wheelhouse communication is maintained with other crew members on matters relevant to safety and integrity of vessel | ||
2.5 | Clear and concise wheelhouse communications are maintained and clarification is sought from or given to other crew members when watch information or instructions are not clearly understood | ||
2.6 | Internal and external communications systems are used according to organisational procedures | ||
2.7 | Log and record books are maintained according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures | ||
3 | Respond to potential emergency situations | 3.1 | Watchkeeping problems and emergency situations are promptly reported to crew according to organisational procedures |
3.2 | Distress signals are recognised and acted upon | ||
3.3 | Appropriate action is taken to handle watchkeeping problems and emergency situations according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements | ||
4 | Manage crew performing watchkeeping and lookout duties | 4.1 | Watchkeeping schedule is developed with due regard to crew qualifications, experience and organisational procedures |
4.2 | Instructions are provided on watchkeeping and lookout requirements in relation to monitoring traffic, vessel and environment | ||
4.3 | Clear and concise roles and responsibilities of watchkeeping team are established | ||
4.4 | Effective communication is maintained with crew on matters relevant to safety and integrity of vessel | ||
4.5 | Fatigue management strategies are correctly applied in allocating watchkeeping and lookout duties |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:
communicating effectively with others about watchkeeping issues, arrangements and requirements
identifying and solving problems that may arise during watchkeeping duties
interpreting and implementing procedures relevant to the role and responsibilities of watchkeeper
maintaining situational awareness
monitoring and anticipating hazards and risks that may arise during watchkeeping duties and taking appropriate action
selecting and using appropriate internal and external communications equipment during watchkeeping duties
using bridge equipment in normal and emergency situations on vessels up to 80 metres.
Evidence of Knowledge
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:
application and intent of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code as it applies to Australian coastal vessels and ports
bridge instrumentation, controls and alarms relevant to the function of watchkeeper
content, application and intent of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
fatigue management principles and techniques
functions and responsibilities of the wheelhouse team on board a vessel
general provisions on ship routeing
International Association of Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) buoyage system A
International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual (IAMSAR)
International Code of Signals
maritime communication techniques on board a vessel
navigational hazards and implications for watchkeeping
procedures for the relief, maintenance and handover of a watch
procedures for the use of internal communications and alarm systems
relevant sections of state and territory marine regulations, National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) and Uniform Shipping Laws (USL) Code
typical watchkeeping problems and emergency situations, and appropriate actions and solutions
vessel traffic services
wheelhouse procedures on board a vessel
work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and work practices.
Assessment Conditions
Assessors must satisfy National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (NVR)/Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) assessor requirements.
Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions.
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
Resources for assessment must include access to:
tools, equipment, machinery, materials and personal protective equipment currently used in industry
applicable documentation such as legislation, regulations, codes of practice, workplace procedures and operational manuals
range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations.
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance. |
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
Range Statement
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. | |
Scheduled includes one or more of the following: | coverage frequency timing |
Irregularities or abnormal conditions include one or more of the following: | fog and restricted visibility heavy weather, including cyclones |
Lights, shapes and sound signals include: | alternative power source for lights day time shapes for a vessel emergency lights means of making sound signals for a vessel up to 80 metres navigation lights |
Wheelhouse communication includes one or more of the following: | verbal instruction relating to watchkeeping duties written Master instructions |
Internal and external communications systems include one or more of the following: | global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) equipment handheld radios international single letter code flags MF and HF radios VHF radios |
Watchkeeping problems include one or more of the following: | dragging of anchor failure of bridge equipment, steering equipment, navigational lights loss of main engines or propulsion controls loss of mooring lines or winches when berthing machinery and bilge alarms |
Emergency situations include one or more of the following: | cargo shift collision fire fouled hawse grounding injured crew or passenger loss of watertight integrity missing crew or passenger person overboard reception of a distress signal retrieval of survivors from the water synchronous rolling |
Fatigue management strategies must include: | maintaining personal fitness and health and appropriate dietary habits observing appropriate hours of duty in a 24 hour period observing policy concerning alcohol/drug use prior to watchkeeping duties recognising symptoms of fatigue |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Competency Field
H – Navigation