REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the knowledge required for this unit. |
1 | Relevant sections of State and Territory maritime regulations, NSCV and USL Code |
2 | Principles and procedures of navigation and coastal passage planning, including contingency planning |
3 | Information required to develop a typical effective coastal passage plan |
4 | Procedures for storing and handling navigational charts, nautical publications and related documentation in serviceable condition |
5 | Common methods of time measurement |
6 | Methods used to approximate to the shape of the earth |
7 | Procedures for calculating DR and EP due to current, tides and wind and course to steer |
8 | Principles and procedures for fixing a vessel's position |
9 | Procedures for converting one set of coordinates to another |
10 | Common astronomical phenomena, including: the phases of the moon, twilight, solar eclipses, lunar eclipses, visible sunrise/set, tabulated times for sunrise/set, theoretical sunrise/set |
11 | Procedures for the calculation of the height of tide for a given time at any place listed using tide tables |
12 | Procedures for the use of relevant published data and information when planning and conducting a voyage, including calculation of errors due to common navigational approximations |
13 | Errors in common position fixing systems and their effect on observed positions |
14 | Methods for controlling vessel speed and direction |
15 | Constant rate of turn techniques |
16 | Manoeuvring and engine characteristics for vessels within limits of responsibility of a Master 4, taking into account all relevant navigational hazards, including stopping distances and turning circles at various draughts, speeds and loading |
17 | Effects on vessel handling of wind, currents and bottom topography |
18 | Typical manoeuvring problems for vessels up to 80 metres in length on coastal voyages, taking into account all relevant navigational hazards and appropriate action and solutions |
19 | Manoeuvring procedures in and near traffic separation schemes and vessel traffic service areas |
20 | Vessel reporting systems and their application when planning and conducting a voyage |
21 | Maritime communication techniques, including use of standard maritime terms |
REQUIRED SKILLS |
This describes the basic skills required for this unit. |
1 | Use verbal communication skills required when planning and navigating a passage within limits of responsibility of a Master 4 |
2 | Read and interpret charts and other published information relevant to planning and navigating a passage within limits of responsibility of a Master 4 |
3 | Read and interpret instrument and equipment readings and indications relevant to planning and navigating a passage within limits of responsibility of a Master 4 |
4 | Complete any required operational records |
5 | Work safely and collaboratively with others when planning and navigating a passage |
6 | Select and use relevant equipment required when planning and navigating a passage as per standard operating procedures |
7 | Recognise faulty equipment and readings and take appropriate action as per standard operating procedures |
8 | Recognise problems that may be experienced when planning and navigating a passage and take appropriate action |
9 | Adapt to differences in vessels, equipment and related standard operating procedures |
10 | Planning and navigating a passage for a vessel of less than 80 metres |
11 | Correct a magnetic compass direction/reading for variation and deviation |
12 | Correct a gyro compass direction for gyro errors |