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Evidence Guide: MARK005 - Steer a vessel under direction of the Master

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MARK005 - Steer a vessel under direction of the Master

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

Steer a steady course within acceptable limits in normal conditions under the direction of the Master

  1. Features of vessel that relate to its handling characteristics are recognised
  2. Navigational equipment is used to steer a steady course
  3. Situational awareness is maintained to ensure safety of vessel
  4. Propulsion equipment is used and monitored to assist in steering a steady course within acceptable limits, having regard to the area of navigation and prevailing state of sea
  5. Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded
  6. Automatic pilot and hand steering are used to steer a steady course, and course is altered smoothly and in a controlled way
  7. Helm orders are followed and effective communication is maintained with the Master on matters relevant to the safety and integrity of the vessel
Features of vessel that relate to its handling characteristics are recognised

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Navigational equipment is used to steer a steady course

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Situational awareness is maintained to ensure safety of vessel

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Propulsion equipment is used and monitored to assist in steering a steady course within acceptable limits, having regard to the area of navigation and prevailing state of sea

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Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded

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Automatic pilot and hand steering are used to steer a steady course, and course is altered smoothly and in a controlled way

Completed
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Helm orders are followed and effective communication is maintained with the Master on matters relevant to the safety and integrity of the vessel

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Steer a vessel in adverse weather conditions under the direction of the Master

  1. Nature of adverse weather conditions is identified and potential impact on the manoeuvrability of the vessel is determined and confirmed with the Master
  2. Propulsion equipment is used and monitored to assist in steering a steady course within acceptable limits, having regard to the area of navigation and prevailing state of sea
  3. Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded
  4. Situational awareness is maintained at all times to review actions and ensure the safety of the vessel
  5. Automatic pilot and hand steering are used to steer a steady course, and course is altered smoothly and in a controlled way
  6. Helm orders are followed and effective communication is maintained with the Master on matters relevant to the safety and integrity of the vessel
Nature of adverse weather conditions is identified and potential impact on the manoeuvrability of the vessel is determined and confirmed with the Master

Completed
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Propulsion equipment is used and monitored to assist in steering a steady course within acceptable limits, having regard to the area of navigation and prevailing state of sea

Completed
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Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded

Completed
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Situational awareness is maintained at all times to review actions and ensure the safety of the vessel

Completed
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Automatic pilot and hand steering are used to steer a steady course, and course is altered smoothly and in a controlled way

Completed
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Helm orders are followed and effective communication is maintained with the Master on matters relevant to the safety and integrity of the vessel

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Steer a vessel in emergencies under the direction of the Master

  1. Nature of the emergency is established and required action is determined and confirmed with the Master
  2. Helm orders are followed and effective communication is maintained with the Master on matters relevant to the safety and integrity of the vessel
  3. Vessel is steered during the emergency to maintain the safety of the vessel and those on board, and any other vessels or persons involved in the emergency
  4. Propulsion equipment is used under the direction of the Master and is monitored to assist in completing steering safely
  5. Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded
Nature of the emergency is established and required action is determined and confirmed with the Master

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Helm orders are followed and effective communication is maintained with the Master on matters relevant to the safety and integrity of the vessel

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Vessel is steered during the emergency to maintain the safety of the vessel and those on board, and any other vessels or persons involved in the emergency

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Propulsion equipment is used under the direction of the Master and is monitored to assist in completing steering safely

Completed
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Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded

Completed
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Steer a vessel while towing and being towed under the direction of the Master

  1. Correct towing procedures and precautions are applied when towing and being towed in relation to helm orders
  2. Helm orders are followed and effective communication is maintained with the Master on matters relevant to the safety and integrity of the vessel
Correct towing procedures and precautions are applied when towing and being towed in relation to helm orders

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Helm orders are followed and effective communication is maintained with the Master on matters relevant to the safety and integrity of the vessel

Completed
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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

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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

Steer a steady course within acceptable limits in normal conditions under the direction of the Master

1.1

Features of vessel that relate to its handling characteristics are recognised

1.2

Navigational equipment is used to steer a steady course

1.3

Situational awareness is maintained to ensure safety of vessel

1.4

Propulsion equipment is used and monitored to assist in steering a steady course within acceptable limits, having regard to the area of navigation and prevailing state of sea

1.5

Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded

1.6

Automatic pilot and hand steering are used to steer a steady course, and course is altered smoothly and in a controlled way

1.7

Helm orders are followed and effective communication is maintained with the Master on matters relevant to the safety and integrity of the vessel

2

Steer a vessel in adverse weather conditions under the direction of the Master

2.1

Nature of adverse weather conditions is identified and potential impact on the manoeuvrability of the vessel is determined and confirmed with the Master

2.2

Propulsion equipment is used and monitored to assist in steering a steady course within acceptable limits, having regard to the area of navigation and prevailing state of sea

2.3

Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded

2.4

Situational awareness is maintained at all times to review actions and ensure the safety of the vessel

2.5

Automatic pilot and hand steering are used to steer a steady course, and course is altered smoothly and in a controlled way

2.6

Helm orders are followed and effective communication is maintained with the Master on matters relevant to the safety and integrity of the vessel

3

Steer a vessel in emergencies under the direction of the Master

3.1

Nature of the emergency is established and required action is determined and confirmed with the Master

3.2

Helm orders are followed and effective communication is maintained with the Master on matters relevant to the safety and integrity of the vessel

3.3

Vessel is steered during the emergency to maintain the safety of the vessel and those on board, and any other vessels or persons involved in the emergency

3.4

Propulsion equipment is used under the direction of the Master and is monitored to assist in completing steering safely

3.5

Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded

4

Steer a vessel while towing and being towed under the direction of the Master

4.1

Correct towing procedures and precautions are applied when towing and being towed in relation to helm orders

4.2

Helm orders are followed and effective communication is maintained with the Master on matters relevant to the safety and integrity of the vessel

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

Steer a steady course within acceptable limits in normal conditions under the direction of the Master

1.1

Features of vessel that relate to its handling characteristics are recognised

1.2

Navigational equipment is used to steer a steady course

1.3

Situational awareness is maintained to ensure safety of vessel

1.4

Propulsion equipment is used and monitored to assist in steering a steady course within acceptable limits, having regard to the area of navigation and prevailing state of sea

1.5

Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded

1.6

Automatic pilot and hand steering are used to steer a steady course, and course is altered smoothly and in a controlled way

1.7

Helm orders are followed and effective communication is maintained with the Master on matters relevant to the safety and integrity of the vessel

2

Steer a vessel in adverse weather conditions under the direction of the Master

2.1

Nature of adverse weather conditions is identified and potential impact on the manoeuvrability of the vessel is determined and confirmed with the Master

2.2

Propulsion equipment is used and monitored to assist in steering a steady course within acceptable limits, having regard to the area of navigation and prevailing state of sea

2.3

Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded

2.4

Situational awareness is maintained at all times to review actions and ensure the safety of the vessel

2.5

Automatic pilot and hand steering are used to steer a steady course, and course is altered smoothly and in a controlled way

2.6

Helm orders are followed and effective communication is maintained with the Master on matters relevant to the safety and integrity of the vessel

3

Steer a vessel in emergencies under the direction of the Master

3.1

Nature of the emergency is established and required action is determined and confirmed with the Master

3.2

Helm orders are followed and effective communication is maintained with the Master on matters relevant to the safety and integrity of the vessel

3.3

Vessel is steered during the emergency to maintain the safety of the vessel and those on board, and any other vessels or persons involved in the emergency

3.4

Propulsion equipment is used under the direction of the Master and is monitored to assist in completing steering safely

3.5

Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded

4

Steer a vessel while towing and being towed under the direction of the Master

4.1

Correct towing procedures and precautions are applied when towing and being towed in relation to helm orders

4.2

Helm orders are followed and effective communication is maintained with the Master on matters relevant to the safety and integrity of the vessel

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

changing from automatic pilot to hand steering and changing from hand steering to automatic pilot

ensuring behaviour reflects relevant current legislative and regulatory requirements

maintaining situational awareness at all times

steering a vessel:

in fog and restricted visibility

in bad weather

in heavy swell and surf

in the vicinity of large vessels

in wind and sea conditions that may affect the safety of the vessel

through coming to and leaving a mooring

through towing and being towed.

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:

effects on the overall operation of the vessel of:

displacement and planning hulls

outboard and inboard propulsion units

rudders and propellers

trim and displacement, on the steering characteristics of a vessel

features of a vessel that relate to its handling characteristics including:

effects of single or twin screw

effects when moving astern

rate of turn

stopping ability

use of controllable pitch propeller

relevant WHS/OHS requirements, work practices and pollution control regulation and policies

steering characteristics of vessel that affect manoeuvrability

use of magnetic and gyrocompasses as applied to the navigation of a vessel.

Range Statement

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

Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Emergency includes one or more of the following:

beaching

collision

disabled or partially disabled vessel

grounding

person overboard