- TDMMC907C - MANOEUVRE A DOMESTIC VESSEL WITHIN THE LIMITS OF RESPONSIBILITY OF A COXSWAIN
TDMMC907C
MANOEUVRE A DOMESTIC VESSEL WITHIN THE LIMITS OF RESPONSIBILITY OF A COXSWAIN
Application
The unit has applications in qualifications for Coxswains on commercial vessels of up to 12 metres in length operating within inshore limits, i.e. Certificate II in Transport&Distribution (Coastal Maritime Operations - Coxswain). |
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | |||
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1 | Manoeuvrethe vesselin normal conditions | a | Manoeuvres are made to safely progress the operation and keep the vessel in safe water | |
b | Vessel's heading is maintained within acceptable limits as per the requirements of the manoeuvre, weather, tide, headreach and stopping distances | |||
c | Alterations of heading or power are smooth and controlled | |||
d | Communication is clear, concise and acknowledged according to good seamanship | |||
e | Vessel propulsion units are controlled as required to progress the operation and complement steering movements | |||
f | Safe operating limits of vessel propulsion and steering systems are not exceeded |
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ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | ||||
1 | Manoeuvrethe vesselin normal conditions (continued) | g | Adequate resources are organised prior to and during operations | ||
h | Appropriate action is taken to minimise wash and to prevent damage to the marine environment | ||||
2 | Manoeuvre the vessel during exceptional circumstances and emergencies | a | Appropriate manoeuvres are safely made during the emergency or exceptional circumstance and to keep the vessel in safe water | ||
b | Vessel's heading is maintained within acceptable limits with respect to the requirements of the manoeuvre, the nature of the emergency or exceptional circumstance and the existing sea, tide and weather conditions | ||||
c | Risks to the vessel and the safety of persons on board are assessed during manoeuvres and appropriate risk minimisation strategies developed and applied | ||||
d | Alterations of heading or power are appropriate to the emergency or exceptional situation | ||||
e | Appropriate action is taken in the event of an emergency to maintain the safety of the vessel and those on board and any other vessels and persons involved | ||||
f | Communication during the emergency is clear, concise and acknowledged at all times |
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Required Skills
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE | ||
This describes the knowledge required for this unit. | ||
1 | Relevant maritime regulations | |
2 | Manoeuvring and propulsion characteristics for vessels of less than 12 metres in length operating, including stopping distances and turning circles at various draughts, speeds and loading | |
3 | Effects of displacement and planing hulls on manoeuvring characteristics of small power driven vessels | |
4 | Principles of stability and trim in a small vessel and the disposition of passengers and/or cargo required to maintain stability and trim within safe limits | |
5 | Manoeuvring problems for vessels of less than 12 metres in length and appropriate action and solutions | |
6 | Methods for controlling vessel speed and direction | |
7 | Effects on manoeuvres of wind, currents and bottom topography | |
8 | Effects of vessel wash on other waterways users and the environment | |
9 | Characteristics of entrance bars and knowledge of manoeuvres for crossing those bars | |
10 | Principles for avoiding being caught in severe weather conditions | |
11 | Characteristics of adverse weather and sea conditions and the related precautions and manoeuvring techniques that should be applied to maintain the control and stability of the vessel | |
12 | Requirements of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea and other regulations set by local authorities | |
13 | Maritime communication techniques | |
14 | Relevant OH&S legislation and policies |
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REQUIRED SKILLS | |
This describes the basic skills required for this unit. | |
1 | Communicate effectively with other personnel and passengers during vessel manoeuvres |
2 | Read and interpret vessel manufacturer's instructions on vessel operation |
3 | Read and interpret vessel marine regulations, rules and instructions concerning small vessel operations |
4 | Collect, manage and interpret information required for the safe navigation of the vessel |
5 | Plan the timing and sequence of vessel operations to be appropriate to the prevailing circumstances, sea and weather conditions and any navigational hazards |
6 | Work collaboratively with other shipboard personnel and passengers during vessel operations |
7 | Make appropriate estimates and calculations required during the course of vessel operations (e.g. fuel, distance, speed, time, etc.) |
8 | Determine appropriate procedures to allow for interaction effects with passing vessels |
9 | Recognise the effects of interaction with passing vessels and various operational situations such as squat, shallow water and narrow channel on vessel's handling and determine appropriate manoeuvring action required |
10 | Operate the vessel in accordance with manufacturer's instructions |
11 | Turn the vessel in various operational situations |
12 | Manoeuvre the vessel with minimal wash |
Evidence Required
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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, | |||||
1 | Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to: | |||
a | Manoeuvre a vessel of less than 12 metres in length within inshore limits: | ||||
1 | in normal and emergency situations and adverse weather conditions | ||||
2 | during berthing and unberthing operations | ||||
3 | while anchoring or mooring | ||||
4 | when beaching and refloating a vessel | ||||
5 | while crossing coastal bars | ||||
b | Exercise all required safety and hazard control procedures when manoeuvring a vessel of less than 12 metres in length within inshore limits | ||||
c | Identify manoeuvring problems and take appropriate action | ||||
d | Communicate effectively with others during manoeuvring operations | ||||
2 | Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance | a | Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts | ||
b | Consistently applies underpinning knowledge and skills when: | ||||
1 | completing defined manoeuvring operations | ||||
2 | identifying and evaluating manoeuvring problems and determining appropriate courses of action | ||||
3 | applying safety precautions relevant to manoeuvring operations | ||||
4 | assessing operational capability of vessel and propulsion plant and equipment | ||||
c | Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures, including: | ||||
1 | relevant maritime regulations | ||||
2 | OH&S regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures | ||||
3 | job procedures and work instructions | ||||
4 | manufacturer's guidelines relating to the use of propulsion and other on-board equipment, including information on capability and limitations | ||||
d | Action is taken promptly to report accidents and navigational incidents |
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2 | Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance (continued) | e | Work is completed systematically with required attention to detail | |||
f | Recognises and adapts appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions among crew and others | |||||
3 | Context of assessment | a | Assessment of competency must comply with the assessment requirements of the relevant maritime regulations | |||
b | Assessment of this unit must be undertaken within relevant marine authority approved and audited arrangements by a registered training organisation: | |||||
1 | As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral examinations, and | |||||
2 | Appropriate practical assessment must occur: | |||||
i | at the registered training organisation; and/or | |||||
ii | on an appropriate working or training vessel | |||||
4Specific resources required for assessment | Access is required to opportunities to: | |||||
a | manoeuvre a working or training vessel of less than 12 metres in length in an appropriate range of normal and real or simulated emergency inshore situations, including normal and adverse weather conditions; and/or | |||||
b | operate a suitably realistic small vessel simulator over an appropriate range of simulated manoeuvring situations and weather conditions |
Range Statement
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The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. | |||||||
VARIABLE | SCOPE | ||||||
1. GENERAL CONTEXT | |||||||
a. | Work must be carried out: | 1 | in compliance with the relevant sections of the NSCV/USL Code dealing with vessels of less than 12 metres | ||||
b. | Work is performed: | 1 | to defined procedures/methods either individually or in a team environment | ||||
c. | Work involves: | 1 | the use of some discretion and judgement in the application of fundamental nautical principles and known manoeuvring techniques across a variety of operational contexts for vessels of less than 12 metres operating within inshore limits | ||||
2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT | |||||||
a | Vessel may include: | 1 | any commercial vessel of less than 12 metres in length operating up to or within sheltered waters or inshore limits | ||||
b | Propulsion units may be: | 1 | inboard or outboard and may include single or twin propeller systems | ||||
c | Manoeuvres may be carried out: | 1 | by day or night in both normal and emergency situations | ||||
2 | under normal and adverse conditions of weather and tide | ||||||
3 | during berthing and unberthing operations | ||||||
4 | while anchoring or mooring | ||||||
5 | when beaching and refloating a vessel | ||||||
6 | while crossing coastal bars | ||||||
d | Manoeuvres may include: | 1 | berthing and unberthing | ||||
2 | berthing in a pen | ||||||
3 | mooring or anchoring |
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VARIABLE | SCOPE | ||||
d | Manoeuvres may include: (continued) | 4 | handling vessel in shallow water, rivers, estuaries and restricted waters | ||
5 | steering astern | ||||
6 | use of inboard or outboard propulsion systems | ||||
7 | towing and being towed | ||||
e | Manoeuvres may occur within in-shore limits, including: | 1 | at open water | ||
2 | in tidal streams | ||||
3 | in confined waters | ||||
4 | in proximity to other vessels that are berthed, at anchor, underway but stopped, or underway and making way, particularly large vessels | ||||
5 | on or near bars | ||||
f | Emergencies may include: | 1 | loss of propulsion or steering | ||
2 | person overboard | ||||
3 | collision | ||||
4 | grounding | ||||
5 | cyclones or severe weather or when hove to | ||||
6 | fire or flooding on board vessel | ||||
7 | dragging an anchor and clearing a foul anchor | ||||
8 | loss of manoeuvrability in seas or when crossing bars | ||||
9 | machinery or power breakdown | ||||
g | Special handling techniques required in adverse weather may include: | 1 | manoeuvring in the face of strong winds, high sea state, heavy swell and surf | ||
2 | keeping a vessel out of the trough of the sea | ||||
3 | lessening drift | ||||
4 | assisting a vessel in distress | ||||
5 | incidental towing operations | ||||
6 | launching rescue boats and survival craft | ||||
7 | taking on board survivors from rescue boats and survival craft |
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VARIABLE | SCOPE | |||
h | Documentation and recordsmay include: | 1 | operational instructions | |
2 | navigational charts | |||
3 | relevant maritime regulations | |||
4 | vessel's log | |||
5 | vessel manufacturer's instructions and recommended procedures | |||
6 | instructions of relevant maritime authorities | |||
7 | OH&S instructions and regulations | |||
i | Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include: | 1 | relevant sections of the State and Territory maritime regulations and the NSCV/USL Code | |
2 | International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea | |||
3 | relevant Commonwealth, State and Territory OH&S legislation |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
Not applicable.
Licensing Information
Licensing/legislative requirements | The unit is consistent with the relevant maritime regulations describing mandatory requirements for a Coxswain. This includes applicable sections of State/Territory maritime licensing and regulatory requirements and the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV).and the USL Code. |