EXECUTE WATCHKEEPING ARRANGEMENTS AND PROCEDURES ON A SMALL VESSEL

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver TDMMF3307B, 'EXECUTE WATCHKEEPING ARRANGEMENTS AND PROCEDURES ON A SMALL VESSEL'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1

Carry out watchkeeping procedures

a

The conduct, handover and relief of the watch conforms with accepted principles and vessel's procedures

b

A proper look-out is maintained at all times and in such a way as to conform to accepted principles and procedures and regulatory requirements

c

The vessel is navigated safely using appropriate visual and electronic techniques to check position and to keep it on the coastal track laid down

d

The progress of the vessel along a planned track is analysed and speed and course adjusted as appropriate to maintain a required estimated time of arrival at a point on the track

e

Lights, shapes and sound signals conform with the requirements contained in the Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea and are correctly recognised

f

The frequency and extent of monitoring of traffic, the vessel and the environment conform with accepted principles and procedures

g

Responsibility for the safety of navigation is clearly defined at all times, including periods when the master is on the bridge and while under pilotage

h

Safe navigational practice is achieved through the implementation of accepted bridge resource management principles and procedures

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1

Carry out watchkeeping procedures

(continued)

i

IALA Buoyage System is correctly used, as required, to aid the safe navigation of a vessel engaged on a coastal voyage

j

Fatigue management strategies are correctly applied within the bridge management team

2

Respond to potential collision and emergency situations

a

Potential collision situations are analysed and appropriate action is taken in ample time and in accordance with regulatory requirements

b

Correct responses are made to emergencies and situations that pose a danger to the vessel and personnel on board

c

Distress signals are recognised and appropriate action is taken to initiate search and rescue procedures

3

Maintain watchkeeping records

a

A proper and accurate record is maintained of the movements and activities relating to the navigation of the vessel

b

Appropriate entries pertaining to the watch are recorded in the vessel's log


Qualifications and Skillsets

TDMMF3307B appears in the following qualifications:

  • TDM40307 - CERTIFICATE IV IN TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION (COASTAL MARITIME OPERATIONS - MASTER CLASS 4)