Elements and Performance Criteria

Range Statement
TDMMH607B PLAN AND CONDUCT A COASTAL PASSAGE AND DETERMINE POSITION OF VESSEL WITHIN THE LIMITS OF RESPONSIBILITY OF A MASTER 4

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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SCOPE
1. GENERAL CONTEXT


a.
Work must be carried out:
1
in compliance with the relevant maritime regulations


b.
Work is performed:
1
as a member of a bridge team under broad operational requirements, with limited accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes


c.
Work involves:
1
the application of navigational principles and procedures across a range of coastal navigational contexts. Contribution to the development of a plan for a coastal voyage is required as a member of a bridge team with appropriate allowance for possible contingencies


d.
Work requires:
1
judgement and teamwork in planning, technical and operational functions related to devising and conducting the coastal passage of a vessel up to 80 m in length, or 100 m in length where gross tonnage does not exceed 3,000 gross tonnage
2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT


a
Vessel may include:
1
any commercial vessel of less than 80 metres in length within inshore limits (15 nm) and less than 35 metres within ACMW (600 nm).


b
Voyages to be planned and conducted may include:
1
any coastal voyage navigable by the size and type of vessel concerned
2
passages through

i
traffic separation schemes in coastal areas

i
VTS controlled areas

iii
pilotage water

iv
tidal restricted areas

Range Statement (continued)
TDMMH607B PLAN AND CONDUCT A COASTAL PASSAGE AND DETERMINE POSITION OF VESSEL WITHIN THE LIMITS OF RESPONSIBILITY OF A MASTER 4

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c

Navigation may occur in conditions of:

1

clear visibility using visual navigational techniques
2
restricted visibility using parallel indexing and/or electronic chart systems
3
clear visibility using a combination of visual and electronic techniques



d
Instrumentation and equipment used for navigation and fixing a vessel's position may include:
1
radar
2
automatic radar plotting aid (ARPA)
3
GPS and DGPS satellite navigation systems
4
ECS and ECDIS systems (Note: ECDIS systems are considered to be included under the term 'charts' under the IMO STCW Convention and Code)
5
integrated navigation systems
6
magnetic compasses
7
gyro compasses
8
gyro repeaters
9
chronometers
10
sextants
11
azimuth mirrors
12
azimuth vanes
13
pelorus
14
doppler and electromagnetic logs
15
echo sounders


e
The use of navigational aids to assist safe navigation may include:
1
fixing the position of the vessel
2
tracking of other vessels
3
assistance in making of command navigational decisions
4
navigating during search and rescue operations


f
Position fixing techniques may include:
1
visual bearings, e.g. landmarks and other visual aids to navigation such as lighthouses, beacons and buoys
2
dead reckoning, taking into account winds tides currents and estimated speed
3
electronic aids, including radar
4
continuous position monitoring

Range Statement (continued)
TDMMH607B PLAN AND CONDUCT A COASTAL PASSAGE AND DETERMINE POSITION OF VESSEL WITHIN THE LIMITS OF RESPONSIBILITY OF A MASTER 4

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g
Documentation and records may include:
1
relevant sections of State and Territory marine regulations, NSCV/USL Code
2
operational orders
3
navigational charts of coastal waters
4
relevant maritime publications
5
navigational warning records
6
relevant maritime regulations
7
annual and weekly notices to mariners
8
vessel's log
9
company procedures
10
vessel manufacturer's instructions and recommended procedures
11
notices and instructions of relevant maritime authorities
12
pilot instructions where relevant
13
relevant Australian and international standards


h
Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:
1
relevant sections of State and Territory marine regulations, NSCV/USL Code
2
regulations for preventing collisions at sea
3
SOLAS Convention
4
relevant international, Commonwealth, State and Territory OH&S legislation
5
Guidelines and Criteria for Ship Reporting Systems

Evidence Guide
TDMMH607B PLAN AND CONDUCT A COASTAL PASSAGE AND DETERMINE POSITION OF VESSEL WITHIN THE LIMITS OF RESPONSIBILITY OF A MASTER 4

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
Plan the passage of a vessel of less than 80 metres in length within inshore limits (15 nm) and less than 35 metres within ACMW (600 nm) on a coastal voyage taking into account all relevant navigational hazards
b
Fix the position of a vessel within coastal waters using all acceptable methods
c
Identify typical navigational hazards and make due allowance for them when planning a coastal voyage

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
planning and conducting a coastal passage

2
identifying and evaluating navigation problems and determining appropriate navigational solutions

3
identifying and implementing improvements to coastal voyage planning and navigation procedures

4
interpreting and applying information derived from navigational equipment and systems

5
applying precautions relevant to coastal voyage planning and navigation

6
fixing the position of the vessel in a coastal area
c
Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace and regulatory procedures, including:

1
relevant maritime regulations

2
reporting of vessel's position, route and navigational contingencies

3
job procedures and navigational instructions

4
use of relevant nautical publications and charts

5
procedures for the storage of nautical publications and charts
d
Action is taken promptly to report and/or rectify navigational errors and contingencies in accordance with established procedures
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 among crew and others

Evidence Guide (continued)
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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
Specificresources required for assessment
Access is required to opportunities to:
a
plan a simulated coastal passage and conduct navigation using an appropriate marine simulator covering simulated coastal areas and across an appropriate range of navigational hazards; and/or
b
assist in the planning and conduct of an actual passage for a commercial vessel of less than 80 metres in length within inshore limits (15 nm) and less than 35 metres within ACMW (600 nm), in coastal areas and across an appropriate range of navigational hazards