Application
This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of Master on a range of vessels up to 80 metres.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 | Manoeuvre vessel in normal conditions | 1.1 | Features of vessel that relate to its handling characteristics are recognised |
1.2 | Adequate resources are organised prior to and during operations | ||
1.3 | Details of manoeuvres are communicated to relevant personnel clearly and concisely using standard maritime vocabulary | ||
1.4 | Situational awareness is maintained to ensure safe manoeuvres | ||
1.5 | Manoeuvres are completed in relevant conditions of tide and wind to meet passage requirements | ||
1.6 | Propulsion equipment is used and monitored to assist in completing manoeuvres safely | ||
1.7 | Appropriate alterations to vessel heading and power are made in response to operational environment | ||
1.8 | Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering systems are not exceeded | ||
2 | Manoeuvre vessel in adverse weather conditions | 2.1 | Nature of adverse weather conditions is identified and implications for vessel operations are evaluated |
2.2 | Preparations are made and required precautions are taken to minimise risk and damage to vessel, personnel and time loss on passage | ||
2.3 | Manoeuvres are adjusted to allow for weather and sea conditions, and to keep vessel in safe water | ||
2.4 | Propulsion equipment is used and monitored to assist in completing actions safely | ||
2.5 | Heading is maintained within acceptable limits | ||
2.6 | Appropriate allowance is made for effects of deadweight, draft, trim, speed and underwater keel clearances during turning circles and stopping distance | ||
2.7 | Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded | ||
2.8 | Situational awareness is maintained at all times to review actions and ensure safety of vessel | ||
3 | Manoeuvre vessel in emergencies | 3.1 | Nature of emergency is established and required action is determined |
3.2 | Risks to vessel and safety of persons on board is assessed and safety of required action is confirmed | ||
3.3 | Details of action are communicated to relevant personnel clearly and concisely using standard maritime vocabulary | ||
3.4 | Appropriate manoeuvres are made during emergency to maintain safety of vessel and those on board, and any other vessels or persons involved | ||
3.5 | Propulsion equipment is used and monitored to assist in completing actions safely | ||
3.6 | Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded | ||
3.7 | Special handling techniques are correctly applied during launching of boats or life rafts and rescues of persons overboard | ||
4 | Tow and be towed | 4.1 | Preparations for towing are safely made according to established nautical practice |
4.2 | Correct towing procedures and precautions are applied when towing and being towed |
Required Skills
Required Skills: |
Anchor a vessel |
Handle a disabled or partially disabled vessel |
Issue helm and engine orders |
Manoeuvre a vessel in: bad weather in heavy swell and surf crossing a bar following and quartering seas |
Manoeuvre a vessel through: berthing and leaving a berth and anchor work in various wind and tidal conditions berthing and unberthing coming to and leaving a mooring person overboard steering astern through an āsā configuration towing and being towed turn short around turning a vessel across the tide across the wind |
Manoeuvre a vessel to embark or disembark a pilot |
Manoeuvre in shallow water |
Maintain situational awareness |
Required Knowledge: |
Effects of displacement and planing hulls |
Effects of inboard propulsion units |
Effects of rudders and propellers |
Features of a vessel that relate to its handling characteristics |
Interaction with passing vessels , banks and shallow water |
Launching boats or life rafts |
Lessening drift and use of oil |
Manoeuvres assisting a vessel or aircraft in distress |
Manoeuvres to beach and refloat the vessel |
Manoeuvring characteristics |
Means of keeping a vessel out of a trough |
Methods of taking on board survivors from lifeboats and life rafts |
Precautions in manoeuvring or launching boats or life rafts in bad weather |
Procedures for towing and being towed |
Requirements for entering, departing and crossing a Traffic Separation Area |
Techniques for crossing a coastal bar with and against the sea |
Trim and displacement |
Use of a sea anchor |
Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and work practices |
Evidence Required
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, the required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include: manoeuvring a vessel in normal and emergency situations determining required action for a range of emergency situations knowledge of factors that could adversely affect vessel safety during operations. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts. Resources for assessment include access to: appropriate vessel up to 80 metres to demonstrate manoeuvring a vessel in normal and emergency situations tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessments appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace. In both real and simulated environments, access is required to: relevant and appropriate materials and equipment applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals. |
Method of assessment | Practical assessment must occur in an: appropriately simulated workplace environment and/or appropriate range of situations in the workplace. A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate to this unit: direct observation of the candidate manoeuvring a vessel up to 80 metres direct observation of the candidate applying relevant WHS/OHS requirements and work practices. |
Guidance information for assessment | Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended. In all cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess Required Knowledge. Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language and literacy requirements of the work being performed and the capacity of the candidate. |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. | |
Features of vessel may include: | Displacement and planing hulls Propulsion units Rudders and propellers |
Manoeuvres must include: | Astern movements Berthing and leaving a berth Berthing in a pen Coming to and leaving mooring Positioning vessel to safely launch boats or life rafts in bad weather Retrieval of person overboard Turning short around Turning vessel across tide and wind |
Propulsion equipment may include: | Inboard engine Outboard engine Inboard/outboard engine Jet propulsion engine |
Adverse weather conditions may include: | Fog and restricted visibility Wind and sea conditions that may affect safety of vessel |
Nature of emergencies may include: | Beaching Collision Damage to vessel Disabled or partially disabled vessel Fire Grounding Loss of steering gear Person overboard |
Preparations for towing may include: | Ensuring appropriate lights and shapes for the tow are available and in working order Ensuring means of communication between the two vessels is available Ensuring tow ropes are in good condition and of adequate strength for proposed tow Making appropriate reports are to authorities Preparing messenger ropes for passing tow lines |
Correct towing procedures may include: | Ensuring tow line is of sufficient length Making provision for rapid slipping of tow in emergency situations Making tow fast to towing vessel to ensure steerage is maintained |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Not applicable.