TDMMH907B FORECAST WEATHER AND OCEANOGRAPHIC CONDITIONS |
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
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VARIABLE | SCOPE |
1. GENERAL CONTEXT |
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a.
| Work must be carried out: | 1
| in compliance with relevant maritime regulations, codes and conventions
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b.
| Work is performed:
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| relatively independently under broad operational requirements, with accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes |
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c.
| Work involves: | 1
| the application of interpretation of meteorological information, observations, reports and instrument measurements to the forecasting of weather and ocean conditions |
2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT |
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a | Vessel may include: | 1
| any Australian or international commercial vessel
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b | Sources of weather and oceanographic data may include:
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| measurements using appropriate instruments
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| observations of local weather and ocean conditions and cloud formations
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| weather charts and reports
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| visible and infra red satellite images
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| tide tables and/or diagrams
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| information on the effects of local topographical features on wind flow and weather |
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c | Instruments may include:
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| air and sea thermometers
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| barometers
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| hydrometers
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| anemometers
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| wind strength and direction instruments
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c | Instruments may include: (continued) | 6
| instruments for measuring sea swell height, direction and period |
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d | Meteorological and oceanographic parameters may include:
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| atmospheric pressure
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| pressure gradient
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| air temperature
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| relative humidity
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| wind strength and direction
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| swell height, direction and period
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| visibility
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| cloud cover |
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e | Documentation and recordsmay include: | 1
| operational orders
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| navigational charts of coastal waters
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| meteorological and oceanographic publications
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| weather charts and reports
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| annual and weekly notices to mariners
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| Nautical Almanac
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| navigational warning records
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| relevant regulations, codes and conventions
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| vessel's log
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| company procedures
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| vessel manufacturer's instructions and recommended procedures
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| notices and instructions of relevant maritime authorities
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| relevant Australian and international standards
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f | Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include: | 1
| IMO STCW 95 Convention and Code
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| relevant sections of AMSA Marine Orders
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| relevant sections of State and Territory maritime regulations, NSCV/USL Code
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| International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
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| relevant international, Commonwealth, State and Territory OH&S legislation
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| Guidelines and Criteria for Ship Reporting Systems
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TDMMH907B FORECAST WEATHER AND OCEANOGRAPHIC CONDITIONS |
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:
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| Make relevant measurements of meteorological and oceanographic parameters
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b
| Acquire and interpret relevant weather and oceanographic information from appropriate sources
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| Use available weather and oceanographic information to make a local forecast of weather and oceanographic conditions
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d
| Take appropriate action to adjust vessel operations based on a local forecast of weather and oceanographic conditions
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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
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| Consistently applies underpinning knowledge and skills when:
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| observing weather and ocean conditions
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| using shipboard instruments to collect basic meteorological and oceanographic data
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| obtaining and deciphering weather and oceanographic data collected from observations, charts, satellite images, reports and basic measurements
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| forecasting weather and ocean conditions and applying the forecasts to vessel operations
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| identifying and evaluating weather forecasting problems and determining appropriate solutions
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c
| Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace and regulatory procedures, including:
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| relevant regulations, codes and conventions
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| standard operating procedures and instructions on the use of meteorological instruments, reports and observations and the forecasting of local weather and oceanographic conditions
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| use of relevant meteorological publications and charts
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| procedures for the storage and care of meteorological publications and charts |