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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, , the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

1

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to:

a

Plan the passage of a commercial vessel of 500gross tonnage or more taking into account all relevant navigational hazards

b

Access, use and maintain navigational charts, nautical publications and related documentation

c

Communicate effectively with others when planning a voyage

d

Plan for reporting procedures in accordance with the Guidelines and Criteria for Ship Reporting Systems

2

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

a

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

b

Consistently applies underpinning knowledge and skills when:

1

planning a passage

2

identifying and evaluating navigation problems and determining appropriate solutions

3

identifying and implementing improvements to voyage planning procedures

4

applying required precautions relevant to voyage planning

c

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace and regulatory procedures, including:

1

relevant sections of applicable maritime regulations

2

vessel's safety management system and procedures

3

navigational regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures

4

reporting of vessel's position, route and navigational contingencies

5

job procedures and navigational instructions

6

use of relevant nautical publications and charts

7

procedures for the storage of nautical publications and charts

d

Action is taken promptly to report and/or rectify any vessel planning problems in accordance with established procedures

e

Work is completed systematically with required attention to detail

f

Recognises and adapts appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions and communication with others

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3

Context of assessment

a

Assessment of competency must comply with the assessment requirements of the relevant maritime regulations

b

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken within relevant marine authority approved and audited arrangements by a registered training organisation:

1

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral examinations, and

2

Appropriate practical assessment must occur:

i

at the registered training organisation; and/or

ii

on an appropriate working or training vessel

4

Specificresourcesrequired for assessment

Access is required to opportunities to:

a

plan a simulated passage using an approved marine simulator over an appropriate range of latitudes and navigational hazards; and/or

b

assist in the planning of an actual voyage for a commercial vessel of 500gross tonnage or more involving an appropriate range of latitudes and navigational hazards

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

This describes the knowledge required for this unit.

1

Relevant maritime regulations related to the planning of a passage of a vessel

2

Principles of passage planning

3

Procedures for effective passage planning, including contingency planning

4

Information required to develop an effective passage plan

5

Procedures for filing and handling navigational charts, nautical publications and related documentation in serviceable condition

6

Principles and procedures for navigation

7

Procedures for the use of the automatic pilot for the steering of the vessel

8

Manoeuvring procedures in and near traffic separation schemes and vessel traffic service areas

9

Vessel reporting systems and their use in planning and conducting a voyage

10

Maritime communication techniques, including the use of standard marine terminology and the requirements for the issuing of helm and engine orders and tug communications

REQUIRED SKILLS

This describes the basic skills required for this unit.

1

Use verbal communication skills required when planning a passage within limits of responsibility of a Watchkeeper or Master 3/Skipper 1

2

Read and interpret charts and other published information relevant to planning a passage within limits of responsibility of a Watchkeeper or Master 3/Skipper

3

Identify and select appropriate charts and publications for a voyage

4

Correct nautical charts and publications from data in notices to mariners

5

Appraise the available data to determine an appropriate route

6

Calculate tidal windows and restrictions

7

Generate the chartwork for a passage plan, including courses, distances, waypoints critical points clearing lines danger lines and appropriate monitoring systems

8

Tabulate courses, distances, waypoints and critical aspects of a plan

9

Enter a passage plan into a ECS or ECDIS system

10

Enter a passage plan into an electronic navigation system

11

Recognise problems that may be experienced when planning and navigating a passage and take appropriate action

12

Adapt to differences in vessels, equipment and related standard operating procedures

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The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

VARIABLE

SCOPE

1. GENERAL CONTEXT

a.

Work must be carried out:

1

in compliance with relevant maritime regulations

b.

Work is performed:

1

as the person responsible for preparing passage plans, with the draft plan being evaluated by the vessel's master

c.

Work involves:

1

the application of a significant range of fundamental navigational principles and procedures across a wide variety of navigational contexts, including navigation at high latitudes. Contribution to the development of a plan for a voyage is required as a member of a bridge team with appropriate allowance for possible contingencies

d.

Work requires:

1

judgement and teamwork in planning, technical and operational functions related to planning the passage of a commercial vessel of more than 500GT

2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT

a

Vessel may include:

1

any Australian or international commercial vessel within the limits of responsibility of a Watchkeeper on a vessel of more than 500GT or Master (less than 500GT)

Voyages to be planned may include:

1

any voyage navigable by the size and type of vessel concerned

2

voyages in high latitudes

3

passages through traffic separation schemes, tidal restricted areas and VTS controlled areas

4

pilotage water under conditions of restricted visibility

c

Navigation may be planned for conditions of:

1

clear visibility using visual navigational techniques

2

restricted visibility using parallel indexing and/or electronic chart systems

3

clear visibility using a combination of visual and electronic techniques

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SCOPE

d

Instrumentation and equipment used for navigation may include:

1

radar

2

automatic radar plotting aid (ARPA)

3

Loran C navigation system

4

GPS and DGPS satellite navigation systems

5

ECS and ECDIS systems (Note: ECDIS systems are considered to be included under the term 'charts' under the IMO STCW Convention and Code)

6

integrated navigation systems

7

magnetic compasses

8

gyro compasses and repeaters

9

chronometers

10

sextants

11

azimuth mirrors

12

pelorus

13

doppler and electromagnetic logs

14

echo sounders

15

continuous position monitoring

e

Documentation and recordsmay include:

1

ISM Code safety management system plans, procedures, checklists and instructions

2

operational orders

3

navigational charts

4

nautical publications

5

Nautical Almanac

6

General Principles on Ships' Routeing

7

Guidelines and Criteria for Ship Reporting Systems

8

publications from the Australian Hydrographer or British Admiralty, including radio signals, light lists, sailing directions, tide tables and chart catalogues

9

navigational warning records

10

IMO STCW 95 Convention and Code

11

AMSA Marine Orders

12

annual and weekly notices to mariners

13

vessel's log

14

company procedures

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SCOPE

e

Documentation and recordsmay include:

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15

vessel manufacturer's instructions and recommended procedures

16

instructions of relevant maritime authorities

17

pilot instructions where relevant

f

Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:

1

relevant sections of IMO STCW 95 Code, AMSA Marine Orders, State and Territory marine regulations, NSCV/USL Code

2

International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea

3

relevant international, Commonwealth, State and Territory OH&S legislation

4

Guidelines and Criteria for Ship Reporting Systems