- TDMMH1207B - PLAN AND NAVIGATE A SHORT VOYAGE WITHIN INSHORE LIMITS
TDMMH1207B
PLAN AND NAVIGATE A SHORT VOYAGE WITHIN INSHORE LIMITS
Application
The unit has applications in qualifications for Coxswains and Masters of commercial vessels operating within inshore coastal limits, i.e. primarily Coxswain - Certificate II in Transport&Distribution (Coastal Maritime Operations - Coxswain). However, the unit is also applicable to qualifications for Masters of larger vessels operating under restricted certification. |
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | ||||
1 | Use a navigational chart | a | Coastal navigational charts are correctly used to plan a safe route and identify coastal features, lights, buoyage and navigational hazards | ||
b | The compass course to steer between two points is determined | ||||
2 | Fix a small vessel's position | a | Ranges and bearings are matched with charted features, combined with depth soundings and plotted onto a chart | ||
b | A position on a chart from derived GPS readings is plotted in accordance with established procedures | ||||
3 | Obtain weather and tidal information | a | Weather forecast current for planned voyage is obtained from coast radio station, internet and media and interpreted in terms of the implications for the planned voyage | ||
b | Local tide tables are used to determine times and heights of low and high tides. | ||||
c | Depth of water at locations on a coastal chart is estimated using charted depth and tidal information |
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | ||||
4 | Navigate a short inshore passage | a | Observations of sea and weather are appropriate and are applied during navigation of the vessel on the planned voyage | ||
b | Navigational hazards are identified and avoided | ||||
c | Lights, buoyage and coastal features are used to pilot vessel throughout planned voyage | ||||
d | Vessel's position is fixed at appropriate times using methods appropriate to an inshore voyage | ||||
e | The course steered is regularly monitored to ensure safe passage | ||||
f | Alterations to course and speed are appropriate to prevailing circumstances and conditions and do not put at risk the safety of the vessel, passengers or crew. | ||||
g | Operational limits of vessel's propulsion, steering, power systems, trim and stability are not exceeded during navigational manoeuvres |
Required Skills
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE | ||
This describes the knowledge required for this unit. | ||
1 | Relevant State and Territory maritime regulations | |
2 | Basic principles and procedures of navigation and inshore passage planning, including contingency planning | |
3 | Information required to develop a typical effective inshore passage plan | |
4 | Procedures for using and handling navigational charts, nautical publications and related documentation | |
5 | Principles and procedures for fixing a small vessel's position | |
6 | Procedures for converting one set of coordinates to another | |
7 | Procedures for the calculation of the height of tide for a given time at any place listed using tide tables | |
8 | Errors in common position fixing systems and their effect on observed positions | |
9 | Methods for controlling small vessel speed and direction | |
10 | Effects on vessel handling of wind, currents and bottom topography | |
11 | Manoeuvring procedures in and near traffic separation schemes and vessel traffic service areas | |
12 | Small vessel reporting systems | |
13 | Procedures to correct a magnetic compass direction/reading for variation and deviation |
REQUIRED SKILLS | ||
This describes the basic skills required for this unit. | ||
1 | Communicate effectively with others when planning and navigating an inshore voyage | |
2 | Read and interpret operational requirements for a commercial vessel in terms of their implications for voyage planning and navigation | |
3 | Read and interpret charts and weather and tidal information as required when planning and navigating a short voyage within inshore limits | |
4 | Read and interpret relevant marine regulations, rules and instructions | |
5 | Collect, manage and interpret information required for the safe navigation of the vessel | |
6 | Plan the timing and sequence of vessel operations to be appropriate to the prevailing circumstances, sea and weather conditions and any navigational hazards | |
7 | Work collaboratively with others when planning vessel operations | |
8 | Make appropriate estimates and calculations required for planning and navigating an inshore voyage on a coastal vessel of less than 80 | |
9 | Fix a vessel's position within inshore limits using appropriate methods | |
10 | Convert one set of coordinates to another when plotting a position on a chart | |
11 | Recognise voyage planning and position fixing problems that may be experienced for small vessels on inshore voyages and implement appropriate action and solutions | |
12 | Correct a magnetic compass direction/reading for variation and deviation (suitable for an inshore passage) | |
13 | Conduct voyage as planned |
Evidence Required
TDMMH1207B PLAN AND NAVIGATE A SHORT VOYAGE WITHIN INSHORE LIMITS | ||||||
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 | Plan the inshore passage of a small vessel | |||||
b | Fix the position of a small vessel within inshore waters using all acceptable and relevant methods | |||||
c | Identify typical navigational hazards and make due allowance for them when planning an inshore voyage | |||||
d | Conduct the passage of a small vessel on an inshore voyage, taking into account all relevant navigational hazards | |||||
e | Access, use and maintain relevant coastal navigational charts, nautical publications and related documentation | |||||
f | Communicate effectively with others when planning an inshore voyage and conducting navigation | |||||
g | Follow reporting procedures in accordance with the requirements of relevant maritime regulations and authorities | |||||
h | Recognise the operational and navigational safety consequences of estimating bearing and courses without compass error information | |||||
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 | using a navigational chart | |||||
2 | fixing a small vessel's position | |||||
3 | obtaining and interpreting weather and tidal information | |||||
4 | navigating a short inshore passage | |||||
c | Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace and regulatory procedures, including: | |||||
1 | relevant maritime regulations and notices | |||||
2 | OH&S regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures | |||||
3 | job procedures and work instructions | |||||
d | Appropriate action is taken promptly in the event of any problems that may occur when planning or navigating an inshore as per established procedures |
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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 | plan a simulated inshore passage and conduct navigation using an appropriate marine simulator in simulated coastal areas and across an appropriate range of navigational hazards; and/or | ||||||
b | assist in the planning and conduct of an actual passage for a small commercial vessel less than 80 |
Range Statement
TDMMH1207B PLAN AND NAVIGATE A SHORT VOYAGE WITHIN INSHORE LIMITS | ||||||||
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 accordance with the relevant maritime regulations | |||||
b. | Work is performed: | 1 | within a defined range of operations and routine procedures, with responsibility for own outputs in relation to specified quality standards | |||||
c. | Work involves: | 1 | the application of basic navigational principles and procedures required to plan and navigate an inshore voyage for a vessel of up to 80 | |||||
d. | Work requires: | 1 | some discretion and judgement in devising and conducting the passage of a vessel up to 80 | |||||
2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT | ||||||||
a | Vessel may include: | 1 | any commercial vessel less than 80 | |||||
b | Voyage to be planned and conducted may include: | 1 | any inshore voyage navigable by the size and type of small vessel concerned | |||||
2 | passages through | |||||||
3 | traffic separation schemes in inshore areas | |||||||
4 | tidal restricted areas | |||||||
5 | VTS controlled areas | |||||||
c | Navigation may occur in conditions of: | 1 | clear visibility using visual navigational techniques | |||||
2 | restricted visibility a combination of visual and electronic techniques | |||||||
3 | clear visibility using a combination of visual and electronic techniques | |||||||
4 | adverse seas and weather |
TDMMH1207B PLAN AND NAVIGATE A SHORT VOYAGE WITHIN INSHORE LIMITS | ||||||||
VARIABLE | SCOPE | |||||||
d | Instrumentation and equipment used for navigation and fixing a small vessel's position may include: | 1 | GPS satellite navigation systems | |||||
2 | integrated navigation systems | |||||||
3 | magnetic compasses | |||||||
4 | gyro compasses and repeaters | |||||||
5 | hand bearing compass | |||||||
6 | chronometers and sextants | |||||||
7 | azimuth mirrors and vanes | |||||||
8 | pelorus | |||||||
9 | doppler and electromagnetic logs | |||||||
10 | depth sounders | |||||||
11 | electronic plotters and chart systems | |||||||
12 | radar (where applicable) | |||||||
e | The use of navigational aids to assist safe navigation may include: | 1 | avoidance of collision with another vessel or navigational hazards | |||||
2 | fixing the position of the small vessel | |||||||
3 | tracking of other vessels | |||||||
4 | assistance in making of command navigational decisions | |||||||
5 | navigating during search and rescue operations | |||||||
f | Position fixing techniques may include: | 1 | visual observation of landmarks, lighthouses, beacons and buoys | |||||
2 | basic dead reckoning, taking into account winds tides currents and estimated speed | |||||||
3 | radar | |||||||
4 | GPS | |||||||
5 | electronic charts and plotters | |||||||
6 | continuous position monitoring | |||||||
g | Documentation and recordsmay include: | 1 | operational orders and procedures | |||||
2 | navigational charts of near coastal waters | |||||||
3 | meteorological and oceanographic information in publications and on internet websites |
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VARIABLE | SCOPE | |||||
g | Documentation and recordsmay include: (continued) | 4 | coastal weather reports, charts and satellite images | |||
5 | annual and weekly notices to mariners | |||||
6 | publications from the Australian Hydrographer, including radio signals, light lists, sailing directions, tide tables and chart catalogues | |||||
7 | navigational warning records | |||||
8 | National Standard for Commercial Vessels | |||||
9 | vessel's log | |||||
10 | vessel manufacturer's instructions and recommended procedures | |||||
11 | notices from relevant maritime and port authorities | |||||
h | Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include: | 1 | relevant sections of the State and Territory marine regulations | |||
2 | relevant sections of the NSCV and USL Code | |||||
3 | regulations for preventing collisions at sea | |||||
4 | relevant international, Commonwealth, State and Territory OH&S legislation | |||||
5 | Guidelines and Criteria for Ship Reporting Systems | |||||
6 | port authority guides and instructions |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
Not applicable.
Licensing Information
Licensing/legislative requirements | The unit is consistent with the relevant maritime regulations describing mandatory minimum requirements for a Coxswain planning and navigation of short voyages of small commercial vessels within inshore limits. This includes applicable sections of State/Territory maritime licensing and regulatory requirements. |