The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!
From the Wiki University
What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?
Identify key working components of an AUV
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Communication and navigation systems are identified Completed |
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Power, control and propulsion systems are identified |
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Sensor payloads and data transfer system are identified |
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Ballasting system is identified |
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Apply safe handling techniques for an AUV
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Location of safe lifting points and sensitive ('no touch areas') are identified Completed |
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AUV is transitioned from storage to operational area safely and according to operational procedures |
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Process for initialising, shutting down and recharging AUV is conducted safely and according to operational procedures |
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Process for data transfer of mission and payload data is conducted according to operational procedures |
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Conduct safe launch and recovery (LAR) of an AUV
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Critical factors required for safe launch and recovery systems (LARS) operations are outlined Completed |
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Deck-handling skills and equipment used to support AUV LAR are outlined |
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AUV LAR from stationary platform and moving vessel using a seal launch is conducted according to operational procedures |
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AUV LAR from a stationary vessel using a davit is conducted according to operational procedures |
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Apply hydrostatics to optimise AUV ballasting
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Local oceanographic conditions relevant to AUV ballasting are identified and described Completed |
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Optimal AUV 'pose' at the surface and behaviour during a shallow ascent when correctly AUV ballasted is described |
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AUV ballasting is conducted safely and correctly according to operational procedures |
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Apply principles of AUV mission planning software
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Process for loading navigational charts into the mission planning software is outlined Completed |
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Start and end points are set using mission planning software according to operational requirements |
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Mission waypoints and transects are set using mission planning software according to operational requirements |
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Optimal depth and speed control are set using mission planning software according to operational requirements |
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Total mission timing and distance are estimated manually and using mission planning software |
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Mission files are uploaded from mission planning software to the AUV following operating procedures |
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Determine requirements for optimal mission planning AUV mission scenarios
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Limitations on AUV performance, including maximum dive and climb angles and minimum turning radius, are determined Completed |
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Best practise mission planning for surveying over submerged riverbeds is outlined |
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Best practise mission planning for steep terrain is outlined |
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Best practise mission planning for strong currents is outlined |
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Best practise mission planning for surveys around maritime infrastructure is outlined |
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Apply AUV tracking technologies
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AUV is located using hydrophone Completed |
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Acoustic beacons are located using ranger modem |
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Best practises for focusing AUV search and rescue operations are described |
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Apply AUV surface piloting techniques
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Remote control of the AUV at the surface is established Completed |
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AUV piloting to and from the support vessel and around obstacles through the adjustment of course and speed is conducted |
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Conduct assessment of AUV mission data
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Key information within master mission log file and operator logbook are accessed and interpreted Completed |
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Post-mission analysis is conducted to assess the success of the mission relative to payload objectives |
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Vehicle performance analysis is conducted to assess the engineering behaviour of the AUV |
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Conduct missions to assess optimised performance of AUV
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AUV mission to assess improved navigation with acoustic transpondersis conducted Completed |
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AUV mission to assess the impact of payloads on hydrodynamics is conducted |
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AUV mission to optimise sensor data coverage is conducted |
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Explain control theory in relation to AUV performance
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Concepts of input, output, error, feedback and gain for a simple control system are described Completed |
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Principle of tuning the three components of proportional-integral-derivative (PID) control to improve the achievement of an AUV depth goal is outlined |
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Plan and evaluate an AUV mission
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AUV mission is designed and planned according to operational requirements Completed |
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AUV mission is conducted following a standard operating procedure |
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Post-mission analysis, including vehicle performance analysis, is completed with a post-mission debrief |
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