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Evidence Guide: MARH011 - Forecast weather and oceanographic conditions to plan a safe passage

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MARH011 - Forecast weather and oceanographic conditions to plan a safe passage

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Forecast area weather

  1. Synoptic chart is interpreted and recorded
  2. Information received by weather fax is interpreted and recorded
  3. Weather reports are obtained, interpreted and recorded
  4. Observations of weather and cloud formations are made, interpreted and recorded
  5. Statistical data and observations are used to predict likely weather conditions for a determined period
Synoptic chart is interpreted and recorded

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Information received by weather fax is interpreted and recorded

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Weather reports are obtained, interpreted and recorded

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Observations of weather and cloud formations are made, interpreted and recorded

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Statistical data and observations are used to predict likely weather conditions for a determined period

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Use information to predict oceanographic conditions

  1. Information on ocean current systems is interpreted and recorded
  2. Nautical publications on tides and currents are used to calculate tidal conditions
  3. Wave height and swell forecast is made using available information
  4. Potentially dangerous oceanographic conditions are identified and appropriate action is taken to maintain safety of navigation and to minimise risk to safety of vessel
Information on ocean current systems is interpreted and recorded

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Nautical publications on tides and currents are used to calculate tidal conditions

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Wave height and swell forecast is made using available information

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Potentially dangerous oceanographic conditions are identified and appropriate action is taken to maintain safety of navigation and to minimise risk to safety of vessel

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Maintain records of weather and oceanographic information and forecasts

  1. Statistical data and observations are recorded and filed according to organisational procedures
  2. Actions taken to maintain safety of navigation and to minimise risk to safety of vessel as a result of weather and oceanographic forecasts, are documented according to organisational procedures
  3. Meteorological and nautical publications are updated and stored according to organisational procedures
Statistical data and observations are recorded and filed according to organisational procedures

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Actions taken to maintain safety of navigation and to minimise risk to safety of vessel as a result of weather and oceanographic forecasts, are documented according to organisational procedures

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Meteorological and nautical publications are updated and stored according to organisational procedures

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Forecast area weather

1.1

Synoptic chart is interpreted and recorded

1.2

Information received by weather fax is interpreted and recorded

1.3

Weather reports are obtained, interpreted and recorded

1.4

Observations of weather and cloud formations are made, interpreted and recorded

1.5

Statistical data and observations are used to predict likely weather conditions for a determined period

2

Use information to predict oceanographic conditions

2.1

Information on ocean current systems is interpreted and recorded

2.2

Nautical publications on tides and currents are used to calculate tidal conditions

2.3

Wave height and swell forecast is made using available information

2.4

Potentially dangerous oceanographic conditions are identified and appropriate action is taken to maintain safety of navigation and to minimise risk to safety of vessel

3

Maintain records of weather and oceanographic information and forecasts

3.1

Statistical data and observations are recorded and filed according to organisational procedures

3.2

Actions taken to maintain safety of navigation and to minimise risk to safety of vessel as a result of weather and oceanographic forecasts, are documented according to organisational procedures

3.3

Meteorological and nautical publications are updated and stored according to organisational procedures

Required Skills and Knowledge

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Forecast area weather

1.1

Synoptic chart is interpreted and recorded

1.2

Information received by weather fax is interpreted and recorded

1.3

Weather reports are obtained, interpreted and recorded

1.4

Observations of weather and cloud formations are made, interpreted and recorded

1.5

Statistical data and observations are used to predict likely weather conditions for a determined period

2

Use information to predict oceanographic conditions

2.1

Information on ocean current systems is interpreted and recorded

2.2

Nautical publications on tides and currents are used to calculate tidal conditions

2.3

Wave height and swell forecast is made using available information

2.4

Potentially dangerous oceanographic conditions are identified and appropriate action is taken to maintain safety of navigation and to minimise risk to safety of vessel

3

Maintain records of weather and oceanographic information and forecasts

3.1

Statistical data and observations are recorded and filed according to organisational procedures

3.2

Actions taken to maintain safety of navigation and to minimise risk to safety of vessel as a result of weather and oceanographic forecasts, are documented according to organisational procedures

3.3

Meteorological and nautical publications are updated and stored according to organisational procedures

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least one occasion and include:

applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and work practices

calculating tidal conditions

ensuring currency of relevant reference material

observing, interpreting and forecasting weather and oceanographic conditions

reading, interpreting and applying weather and oceanographic information

selecting and using shipboard instruments to assist in forecasting weather and oceanographic conditions

supporting reasons for intended action with statistical data and observations of actual conditions

using appropriate nautical publications on tides and currents

using tide tables to calculate height of tide.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

air masses and fronts

basic principles for making meteorological and oceanographic measurements

characteristics of various weather systems including tropical revolving storms, and avoidance of storm centres and dangerous quadrants

cloud classifications

cyclones, storms and gales

effects on navigation and vessel handling of wind, currents and bottom topography

heat exchange process

ocean currents

pressure systems and cold fronts

principles and procedures of weather forecasting using information obtained from observations, charts, satellite images, reports and instruments

procedures for filing and maintaining weather and oceanographic information

procedures to be followed during gale conditions and tropical revolving storms

sea state

sources of weather and oceanographic information, and methods for their interpretation

synoptic chart analysis

tide prediction

tropical revolving storms

typical problems in forecasting weather and oceanographic conditions

use of tide tables

vertical division of the atmosphere

weather data provided by shipboard instruments

WHS/OHS requirements and work practices.

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Weather conditions include one or more of the following:

air masses and fronts

cloud classifications

cyclones, storms and gales

heat exchange process

ocean currents

pressure systems and cold fronts

sea state

synoptic chart analysis

tide prediction

tropical revolving storms

use of tide tables

vertical division of the atmosphere

weather data provided by shipboard instruments

Dangerous oceanographic conditions include one or more of the following:

excessively high sea state and swells

ice formations

tornados, tropical revolving storms, hurricanes and gales

Appropriate action includes one or more of the following:

avoiding storm centres and dangerous quadrants by adjusting course and speed

ensuring all crew and passengers are informed

ensuring all vessel equipment is properly secured

securing cargo and stores

taking action to avoid extreme adverse weather conditions