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:

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 ‘s’ 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

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.

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