- TDMMF3507B - CONTRIBUTE TO MAINTAINING A SAFE WATCH
TDMMF3507B
CONTRIBUTE TO MAINTAINING A SAFE WATCH
Application
The unit has application in the qualification for an Integrated Rating, i.e. Certificate III in Transport&Distribution(Maritime Operations - Integrated Rating). |
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | |||
1 | Contribute to watchkeeping procedures | a | Effective communication with the officer of the watch is correctly maintained at all times on matters relevant to the role of an integrated rating during watchkeeping duties | |
b | Bridge communications are clear and concise and advice or clarification is sought from the officer on watch when watch information or instructions are not clearly understood | |||
c | A proper look-out is maintained at all times and in such a way as to conform to accepted principles and procedures and regulatory requirements | |||
d | Lights, shapes and sound signals conform with the requirements contained in the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea and are correctly recognised | |||
e | The frequency and extent of monitoring of traffic, the vessel and the environment conform with established principles and procedures | |||
f | Internal and external communication systems are used in accordance with bridge procedures and manufacturer's instructions | |||
g | Precautions and procedures are followed to implement environmental protection measures | |||
h | Fatigue management strategies are correctly applied within the bridge management team |
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | |||
2 | Respond to potential emergency situations | a | Observations and emergency situations are promptly reported to the officer on watch in accordance with bridge procedures | |
b | Distress signals are recognised and reported in accordance with bridge procedures | |||
Required Skills
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE | ||
This describes the knowledge required for this unit. | ||
1 | Applicable sections of relevant maritime regulations | |
2 | Relevant OH&S legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures | |
3 | Bridge procedures on board a vessel | |
4 | Functions and responsibilities of the members of a bridge team on board a vessel | |
5 | Procedures for the relief, maintenance and handover of a watch | |
6 | Procedures for the use of internal communications and alarm systems | |
7 | Factors that can affect watchkeeping functions | |
8 | Causes of groundings, collisions and casualties when on board a vessel | |
9 | Navigational hazards and implications for watchkeeping | |
10 | Typical watchkeeping problems and emergency situations and appropriate action and solutions | |
11 | Bridge instrumentation, controls and alarms relevant to the functions of an integrated rating | |
12 | Functions of unmanned machinery space (UMS) controls, alarms and indicators | |
13 | Rudder and propeller control and vessel manoeuvring characteristics | |
14 | Fatigue management principles and techniques, including signs and symptoms of fatigue | |
15 | Basic environmental protection measures | |
16 | Maritime communication techniques used within a bridge team on board a vessel |
REQUIRED SKILLS | |
This describes the basic skills required for this unit. | |
1 | Communicate effectively with others on watchkeeping issues, arrangements and requirements |
2 | Read, interpret and apply instructions, procedures and information relevant to the role and responsibilities of an integrated rating when contributing to a watchkeeping operations |
3 | Select and use appropriate internal and external communications equipment during watchkeeping duties |
4 | Contribute collaboratively as a member of the bridge team during watchkeeping duties |
5 | Take appropriate initiatives related to the protection of the environment during watchkeeping duties |
6 | Interpret and apply required practices during watchkeeping duties |
7 | Modify activities dependent on differing vessel contingencies, risk situations and environments |
8 | Identify problems and emergency situations that may arise during watchkeeping duties and report problems and issues and take appropriate action based on available information |
9 | Monitor and anticipate hazards that may arise during watchkeeping duties and take appropriate action |
10 | Adapt to differences in vessels, bridge equipment and watchkeeping procedures |
11 | Select and operate bridge equipment as required within the limits of responsibility of an integrated rating |
Evidence Required
TDMMF3507B CONTRIBUTE TO MAINTAINING A SAFE WATCH | ||||||
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 | Contribute to watchkeeping arrangements and procedures | |||||
b | Fulfil responsibilities of an integrated rating during a watch | |||||
c | Report observations and other emergency situations arising during a watch | |||||
d | Communicate effectively with others in the course of watchkeeping duties | |||||
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 | carrying out look-out duties | |||||
2 | identifying watchkeeping problems and reporting them to the officer in charge of the watch | |||||
3 | applying safety precautions relevant to the role of an integrated rating during watchkeeping operations | |||||
4 | reporting observations and other potentially dangerous situations to officer in charge of the watch | |||||
5 | communicating effectively with the officer in charge of the watch in matters relevant to watchkeeping duties | |||||
c | Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures, including: | |||||
1 | ISM Code and associated vessel's safety management system and procedures | |||||
2 | OH&S regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures | |||||
3 | job procedures and work instructions | |||||
4 | relevant guidelines relating to the role of an integrated rating on board a vessel | |||||
5 | following bridge housekeeping processes | |||||
d | Action taken promptly to report watchkeeping incidents in accordance with established procedures | |||||
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 between crew and others |
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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 | |||||||
4 | Specificresourcesrequired for assessment | Access is required to opportunities to either: | ||||||
a | demonstrate the ability to contribute to a safe watch in range of suitably simulated watchkeeping situations relevant to the role of an integrated rating; and/or | |||||||
b | contribute to maintaining a safe watch as an integrated rating on a commercial vessel in an appropriate range of situations and weather and sea 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 AMSA Marine Orders and IMO STCW 95 Convention and Code | |||||
b. | Work is performed: | 1 | under the direction of the officer of the watch as a member of a bridge team in accordance with defined operational requirements, with some accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes | |||||
c. | Work involves: | 1 | It involves the application of look-out and observational techniques across a variety of operational contexts | |||||
d | Work requires: | 1 | the following of orders and instructions of the officer on watch | |||||
2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT | ||||||||
a | Vessel may include: | 1 | any Australian or international commercial vessel | |||||
b | Watchkeeping arrangements and procedures may be implemented: | 1 | by day or night in both normal and emergency situations | |||||
2 | under any possible conditions of weather and loading | |||||||
3 | while underway | |||||||
4 | during berthing and unberthing operations | |||||||
5 | while anchoring or mooring | |||||||
6 | while in port | |||||||
7 | while moored or at anchor | |||||||
c | Watchkeeping principles for a rating (as laid out in the AMSA Marine Orders) include: | 1 | proper lookout must be maintained at all times | |||||
2 | duties of look-out and helmsman must be kept separate | |||||||
3 | look-out must give full attention to keeping a proper look-out and must not carry out other duties which could interfere with the task | |||||||
4 | all necessary precautions must be taken to avoid pollution of the marine environment |
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VARIABLE | SCOPE | |||||||
c | Watchkeeping principles for a rating (as laid out in the AMSA Marine Orders) include: (continued) | 5 | appropriate assistance must be available to be summoned to the bridge if required by a change in the vessel's situation | |||||
d | Fatigue management strategies may include: | 1 | recognition of symptoms of fatigue | |||||
2 | arranging to take a break when symptoms of fatigue are identified | |||||||
3 | maintenance of personal fitness and health | |||||||
4 | appropriate dietary habits | |||||||
5 | avoidance of excessive consumption of alcohol prior to watchkeeping duties | |||||||
e | Emergencies may include: | 1 | fire | |||||
2 | stranding | |||||||
3 | possible collision | |||||||
4 | heavy weather | |||||||
5 | synchronous rolling | |||||||
6 | distress signal | |||||||
7 | failure of bridge equipment, steering equipment, navigational lights | |||||||
8 | loss of main engines | |||||||
9 | person overboard | |||||||
10 | fog and restricted visibility | |||||||
11 | cargo shift | |||||||
12 | ice formation on hull and superstructure | |||||||
13 | floating ice | |||||||
14 | retrieval of survivors from the water | |||||||
15 | loss of watertight integrity | |||||||
16 | intoxicated persons on board a vessel | |||||||
17 | dragging anchor | |||||||
18 | fouled hawse | |||||||
19 | loss of mooring lines or winches when berthing | |||||||
20 | entry into confined spaces |
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VARIABLE | SCOPE | |||||
e | Emergencies may include: (continued) | 21 | personnel working aloft or overside | |||
22 | sudden list or loll | |||||
f | Documentation and records may include: | 1 | ISM Code safety management system plans, procedures, checklists and instructions | |||
2 | orders and instructions of the officer on watch | |||||
3 | procedures for reporting emergencies and observations to the officer in charge of the watch | |||||
4 | instructions of relevant maritime authorities | |||||
5 | relevant Australian and international standards | |||||
g | Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include: | 1 | relevant sections of IMO STCW 95 Convention and Code | |||
2 | relevant sections of AMSA Marine Orders | |||||
3 | ISM Code | |||||
4 | International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea | |||||
5 | relevant international, 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 sections of STCW 95 and Marine Orders under the Australian Navigation Act 1912, describing the specific requirements for Integrated Ratings. |