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Evidence Guide: MARH5003A - Use an electronic chart display and information system to navigate safely

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MARH5003A - Use an electronic chart display and information system to navigate safely

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

Set up an ECDIS

  1. ECDIS is initialised and programmed with own vessel data
  2. Operational performance and accuracy of ECDIS is confirmed
  3. Settings and values are adjusted to suit conditions for passage planning and navigation
  4. Means of providing additional information is correctly interfaced with ECDIS
ECDIS is initialised and programmed with own vessel data

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Operational performance and accuracy of ECDIS is confirmed

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Settings and values are adjusted to suit conditions for passage planning and navigation

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Means of providing additional information is correctly interfaced with ECDIS

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Use an ECDIS for passage planning and navigation

  1. ECDIS is used to assist in passage planning and the conduct of navigation
  2. Information on ECDIS is monitored to ensure safe navigation
  3. Information obtained from ECDIS is interpreted and analysed taking into account limitations of equipment, all connected sensors and prevailing circumstances and conditions
  4. Position of vessel is confirmed by alternative means
  5. Safety of navigation is maintained through adjustments made to vessel course and speed
  6. System and position alarms are responded to, to maintain safety of navigation
  7. Situational awareness is maintained while using ECDIS
ECDIS is used to assist in passage planning and the conduct of navigation

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Information on ECDIS is monitored to ensure safe navigation

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Information obtained from ECDIS is interpreted and analysed taking into account limitations of equipment, all connected sensors and prevailing circumstances and conditions

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Position of vessel is confirmed by alternative means

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Safety of navigation is maintained through adjustments made to vessel course and speed

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System and position alarms are responded to, to maintain safety of navigation

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Situational awareness is maintained while using ECDIS

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Maintain data

  1. Data produced by ECDIS that should be retained to conform with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements is identified
  2. Data is stored electronically or in hard copy as required by organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
  3. Security and access requirements for data are adhered to in accordance with organisational procedures
Data produced by ECDIS that should be retained to conform with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements is identified

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Data is stored electronically or in hard copy as required by organisational procedures and regulatory requirements

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Security and access requirements for data are adhered to in accordance with organisational procedures

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, the required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include:

ensuring integrity of back-up systems

ensuring integrity of data.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

Resources for assessment include access to:

industry-approved marine operations site where using an ECDIS may be conducted

approved ECDIS simulator where training can be conducted

tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities

range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessments

appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace.

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.

Method of assessment

Practical assessment must occur in an:

appropriately simulated workplace environment and/or

appropriate range of situations in the workplace.

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate to this unit:

direct observation of the candidate using an ECDIS

direct observation of the candidate applying relevant WHS/OHS requirements and work practices.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.

In all cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess Required Knowledge.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language and literacy requirements of the work being performed and the capacity of the candidate.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required Skills:

Adjust settings and values to suit present conditions

Conduct tests for malfunctions including functional self testing and interpret the test results

Confirm vessel position by alternative means

Maintain situational awareness while using ECDIS

Operate ECDIS when interfaced with AIS and interpret AIS data

Operate, interpret and analyse information:

when radar and ARPA is connected to ECDIS

obtained from ECDIS

Operate, interpret and analyse information

Plan a passage on a display using ECDIS

Safely monitor and adjust information

Set-up initial display and maintain display

Use functions that are integrated with other navigation systems in various installations

Use settings efficiently to ensure conformance to operational procedures

Required Knowledge:

Correcting and updating charts by manual, semi automatic and automatic systems

Dangers of over-reliance

Differences between vector and raster charts

Differences between ECDIS, ECS and RCDS

Functions of ECDIS required by performance standards in force

Principles, capability and limitations of ECDIS operations

Requirements for voyage recording

Significance of chart alarms and indicator warnings

Use of ECDIS in emergency situations

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

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

ECDIS must include:

Adequate and up-to-date back-up paper charts

Adequate and up-to-date electronic charts

Back-up systems

Electronic position fixing system

Gyro and log

Raster charts

Uninterruptable power supply

Vector electronic chart systems

Settings may include:

Alarm parameters for anti-grounding

Back-up arrangements

Chart update status

Completeness of chart data

Proximity to contacts and special areas

Additional information must include:

AIS input

Radar/ARPA input

Information may include:

Chart data displayed

Contacts

Mode and orientation

Own position

Radar overlay functions

Radar tracking

Route monitoring

Sea area display

User-created information layers

System and position alarms must include:

Approach to waypoint, critical point, navigation danger and other ships

Chart alarms

Depth and contour alarms

Mode losses

Primary failure

Situational awareness may include:

Chart data and scale selection

Contact detection and management

Integrity of sensors

Safe water and proximity of hazards

Set and drift

Suitability of route

Data may include:

ENC source, date and edition

Chart correction information

Vessel voyage details