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?
Plan passage
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Navigational charts, nautical publications and related documentation are accessed and checked for currency Completed |
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Documentation is used to identify navigational hazards relevant to proposed voyage Completed |
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Route for voyage is determined and critical points along proposed route of voyage are identified and plotted Completed |
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Potential navigational contingencies and problems along planned route are identified and appropriate strategies for dealing with them are developed and recorded Completed |
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Weather forecasts are obtained and interpreted, and weather and sea condition hazards relevant to proposed voyage are identified prior to departure Completed |
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Route is modified as required to take into account weather and sea condition hazards Completed |
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Planned route for voyage and strategies for dealing with critical situations and contingencies along route are recorded Completed |
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Conduct a pre-departure check
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Propulsion steering equipment and alarms are tested for serviceability and vessel hull is checked for seaworthiness Completed |
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Wheelhouse equipment and alarms are checked to ensure they are in proper working condition and set for passage Completed |
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Wheelhouse equipment is checked for errors and allowances are made in planning passage Completed |
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Fuel is checked to ensure that there is adequate fuel, including a reserve, on board for the intended passage Completed |
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Safety equipment is checked for compliance with relevant legislation Completed |
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Communications equipment is checked to ensure it is in proper working condition Completed |
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Anchoring and mooring equipment is checked to ensure it is in proper working condition Completed |
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Vessel and equipment are secured for sea Completed |
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Latest weather information is obtained and interpreted, and proposed route is modified as required to take into account weather and sea condition hazards Completed |
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Conduct passage
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Local authorities are advised of departure and passage plan Completed |
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Mode of steering is selected appropriate for prevailing weather, sea and traffic conditions, and intended manoeuvres Completed |
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Weather forecasts and observations of sea and weather conditions are used to determine vessel speed and direction Completed |
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Information from wheelhouse equipment is interpreted to identify navigational hazards and fix vessel position Completed |
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Alterations to vessel course or speed are made to meet prevailing circumstances and changing conditions Completed |
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Navigational manoeuvres are conducted within safe operational limits of vessel Completed |
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Details of passage are recorded in vessel log according to regulations Completed |
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Fix vessel position
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Primary position fixing method is selected according to navigational principles and prevailing conditions Completed |
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Position is fixed using selected method and information derived from relevant wheelhouse equipment Completed |
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Position is recorded according to regulations Completed |
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Fixes are taken at time intervals appropriate for prevailing navigational conditions Completed |
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Performance checks of position fixing instruments and wheelhouse equipment are carried out according to organisational procedures and manufacturer instructions Completed |
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