Unit of competency Outline

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Apply weather information when navigating inland waters as Master

Apply weather information when navigating inland waters as Master

Unit of competency
National Code
MARH002
State Code
WH849
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/10/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/02/2014
Field of Education
031705 - Marine Craft Operation
Original Release Date
04/02/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to predict meteorological conditions and apply them to ensure the safe navigation of a vessel. It includes interpreting and applying information obtained from observations, reports and instruments and forecasting weather for an intended inland waters passage using all available data.This unit applies to those working in the capacity of a Master Inland Waters on any commercial vessel up to 24 metres engaged in inland waters navigation.This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Obtain weather information
  • 1.1 Relevant weather forecasts are obtained from a range of sources and correctly interpreted
  • 1.2 Weather conditions are observed and correctly interpreted according to established nautical and meteorological practice
  • 1.3 Basic measurements of meteorological conditions are correctly made and recorded using established procedures
  • 1.4 Relevant meteorological charts, publications and related documentation are obtained, used, updated, stored and maintained
2 Apply weather data to safe navigation
  • 2.1 Weather condition hazards relevant to a proposed voyage are identified using relevant forecasts based on interpretation of meteorological observations, reports and measurements
  • 2.2 Voyage is modified as required to take into account weather and water condition hazards according to established navigational practice and operational instructions
3 Maintain records of weather and oceanographic information
  • 3.1 Meteorological measurements, observations, reports and forecasts are recorded and stored according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 3.2 Actions taken to maintain safety of navigation and to minimise risk to safety of vessel as a result of weather and oceanographic forecasts, are documented according to organisational procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG434 MARH3001A Apply weather information when navigating inland waters as Master Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAB81 MARH014 Apply weather information when navigating inland waters as Master Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J715 MAR31013 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master Inland Waters) Qualification