Elements and Performance Criteria

Range Statement
TDMMC307B MANOEUVRE AND HANDLE THE VESSEL IN NORMAL 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.
VARIABLE
SCOPE
1. GENERAL CONTEXT


a.
Work must be carried out:
1
in compliance with mandatory rules and regulations and IMO Conventions and Codes, including the relevant sections of the AMSA Marine Orders and ensuring that applicable codes, guidelines and standards recommended by IMO, the classification societies and maritime industry organisations are taken into account


b.
Work is performed:
1
relatively independently within broad operational requirements, with limited accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes


c.
Work involves:
1
the application of a significant range of fundamental nautical principles and manoeuvring techniques in normal operational contexts


d.
Work requires:
1
the ability to implement the plan for vessel operations
2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT


a
Vessel may include:
1
any Australian or international commercial vessel of 500gross tonnage or more


b
Manoeuvres may be carried out
1
by day or night in normal operational situations
2
under normal and adverse conditions of sea and weather
3
during berthing and unberthing operations
4
while anchoring or mooring


c
Manoeuvres may include:
1
berthing and unberthing
2
mooring or anchoring

Range Statement (continued)
TDMMC307B MANOEUVRE AND HANDLE THE VESSEL IN NORMAL CONDITIONS

c
Manoeuvres may include:
(continued)
3
handling vessel in shallow water, rivers, estuaries and restricted waters
4
navigating in and near traffic separation schemes and vessel traffic service areas
5
use of propulsion and manoeuvring systems
6
clearing a fouled anchor


d
Special handling techniques required may include:
1
launching rescue boats and survival craft
2
taking on board survivors from rescue boats and survival craft
3
manoeuvring to rescue a person overboard
4
keeping an unmanageable vessel out of the trough of the sea
5
lessening drift


e
Documentationand recordsmay include:
1
ISM Code safety management system plans, procedures, checklists and instructions
2
operational orders
3
navigational charts
4
IMO STCW 95 Convention and Code
5
AMSA Marine Orders
6
vessel's log
7
vessel's operational plan
8
company procedures
9
vessel manufacturer's instructions and recommended procedures
10
instructions of relevant maritime authorities
11
relevant Australian and international standards


f
Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:
1
IMO STCW 95 Convention and Code related to vessels of 500gross tonnage or more
2
relevant sections of AMSA Marine Orders
3
SOLAS Convention
4
International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
5
relevant international, Commonwealth, State and Territory OH&S legislation

Evidence Guide
TDMMC307B MANOEUVRE AND HANDLE THE VESSEL IN NORMAL CONDITIONS

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, 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:
a
Manoeuvre the vessel

1
safely in both normal situations

2
in normal and adverse weather conditions

3
in berthing and unberthing operations

4
when anchoring or mooring
b
Exercise all required safety and hazard control procedures when manoeuvring the vessel
c
Identify typical manoeuvring problems and take appropriate action
d
Communicate effectively with others during manoeuvring operations

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
b
Consistently applies underpinning knowledge and skills when:

1
completing manoeuvring operations

2
identifying and evaluating manoeuvring problems and determining appropriate courses of action

3
identifying and implementing improvements to manoeuvring procedures

4
applying safety precautions relevant to manoeuvring operations

5
assessing operational capability of vessel and manoeuvring plant and equipment
c
Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures, including:

1
relevant sections of IMO STCW 95 Convention and Code and AMSA Marine Orders

2
ISM Code and associated vessel's safety management system and procedures

3
OH&S regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures

4
job procedures and work instructions

5
relevant manufacturer's guidelines relating to the use of machinery, including instructions on equipment capability and limitations

Evidence Guide (continued)
TDMMC307B MANOEUVRE AND HANDLE THE VESSEL IN NORMAL CONDITIONS

2
Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance
(continued)

6
following on-board housekeeping procedures
d
Action is taken promptly to report manoeuvring accidents and incidents
e
Work is completed systematically with required attention to detail
f
Recognises and adapts appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions and communication with others


3
Context of assessment
a
Assessment of competency must comply with the assessment requirements of the relevant maritime regulations
b
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken within relevant marine authority approved and audited arrangements by a registered training organisation:

1
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral examinations, and

2
Appropriate practical assessment must occur:


i
at the registered training organisation; and/or


ii
on an appropriate working or training vessel


4
Specificresourcesrequired for assessment
Access is required to opportunities to:
a
operate a vessel simulator, meeting the requirements of Section A I/12 of the IMO STCW 95 Code, over an appropriate range of simulated manoeuvring situations, weather and loading conditions; and/or
b
manoeuvre a vessel of 500gross tonnage or more in an appropriate range of situations, weather and loading conditions