This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply knowledge of the fundamentals of dynamic positioning control systems. This unit includes explaining dynamic positioning rules, regulations and guidelines, applying dynamic positioning principles and dynamic positioning system principles.This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of:Dynamic Positioning Operator. Work is performed under limited supervision and applies to those responsible for operating dynamic positioning control systems in the work environment and who are responsible for their own work. Before undertaking this unit, seafarers will need to hold or be working towards the achievement of one of the following:Chief engineer officers and second engineer officers on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 3,000 kW propulsion power or moreChief engineer officers and second engineer officers on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of between 750 kW and 3,000 kW propulsion powerElectro-technical officerMaster or chief mate on ships of 3,000 Gross Tonnage (GT) or moreOfficers in charge of a navigation watch on ships of 500 GT or moreOfficers in charge of a navigational watch and Masters on ships of less than 500 GTOfficers in charge of an engineering watch in a manned engine room or designated duty engineers in a periodically unmanned engine room.Licensing/Regulatory InformationNo licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.