MEASURE AND OBSERVE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND INTERPRET AND APPLY TO WATCHKEEPING

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 TDMMH1507A, 'MEASURE AND OBSERVE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND INTERPRET AND APPLY TO WATCHKEEPING'.
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

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1

Collect and interpretweather and oceanographic data

a

Ocean and weather conditions are observed and correctly interpreted in accordance with established nautical and meteorological practice and the role and responsibilities of a Watchkeeper (Deck)

b

Measurements of current local meteorological and oceanographic parameters are correctly made and recorded using appropriate shipboard instruments in accordance with established practice

c

Meteorological charts, publications and related documentation are updated, stored and maintained as per procedures and chart/publication publisher's instructions

d

Meteorological charts, publications and related documentation are handled and used in ways that ensure continued availability, utility and length of life

e

Observations of weather and cloud formations are made and interpreted in accordance with established practice

f

Weather charts and satellite images are acquired and interpreted

TDMMH1507A MEASURE AND OBSERVE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND INTERPRET AND APPLY TO WATCHKEEPING

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1

Collect and interpretweather and oceanographic data

(continued)

g

Weather reports are obtained and interpreted

2

Forecast local weather and oceanographic conditions

a

A wave forecast is made based on observation of ocean and weather conditions and collected weather data

b

Calculations are made for the height of the tide at a given time and place using appropriate tide charts and/or diagrams

c

The effects of local topographical features on wind flow and weather conditions are correctly predicted from available information

d

Forecasts of local weather and oceanographic conditions are correctly made using available weather information

e

Potentially dangerous weather conditions are identified and correctly predicted and appropriate action is taken to secure the vessel

f

Collected data and local weather forecasts are applied to watchkeeping operations in accordance with standard operating procedures

3

Maintain records of weather and oceanographic information

a

Weather and oceanographic measurements, observations, reports and forecasts are recorded and filed as per procedures and regulatory requirements

b

Action during watchkeeping operations initiated as a result of weather and oceanographic observations, measurements and forecasts is documented as required

TDMMH1507A MEASURE AND OBSERVE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND INTERPRET AND APPLY TO WATCHKEEPING


Qualifications and Skillsets

TDMMH1507A appears in the following qualifications:

  • TDM50307 - DIPLOMA OF TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION (MARITIME OPERATIONS - DECK WATCHKEEPER)