Elements and Performance Criteria

Range Statement
TDMMF2907B MAINTAIN A SAFE NAVIGATIONAL WATCH ON A COASTAL VOYAGE

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 nautical principles and watchkeeping techniques across a wide and often unpredictable variety of operational contexts in coastal waters


d.
Work requires:
1
the implementation of the vessel's watchkeeping plan
2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT


a
Vessel may include:
1
any Australian or international commercial vessel operating within coastal limits


b
Watchkeeping arrangements and procedures may be implemented:
1
by day or night in both normal and emergency situations
2
under any possible conditions of weather and loading
3
while underway
4
during berthing and unberthing operations
5
while anchoring or mooring
6
while in port
7
while moored or at anchor
8
when bunkering
9
during cargo operations

Range Statement (continued)
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c

Watchkeeping principles include:

1

proper lookout must be maintained at all times
2
duties of look-out and helmsman must be kept separate
3
look-out must give full attention to keeping a proper look-out and must not be given other duties which could interfere with the task
4
all necessary precautions must be taken to avoid pollution of the marine environment
5
appropriate assistance must be available to be summoned to the bridge if required by a change in the vessel's situation


d
Fatigue management strategies may include:
1
recognition of symptoms of fatigue
2
arranging to take a break when symptoms of fatigue are identified
3
maintenance of personal fitness and health
4
appropriate dietary habits
5
avoidance of excessive consumption of alcohol prior to watchkeeping duties


e
Emergencies and potentially dangerous navigational situations may include:
1
fire
2
stranding
3
possible collision
4
heavy weather
5
synchronous rolling
6
distress signal
7
failure of bridge equipment, steering equipment, navigational lights
8
loss of main engines
9
person overboard
10
fog and restricted visibility
11
cargo shift
12
retrieval of survivors from the water
13
loss of watertight integrity
14
intoxicated persons on board vessel
15
dragging anchor
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fouled hawse
17
loss of mooring lines or winches when berthing
18
entry into confined spaces
19
personnel working aloft or overside
20
sudden list or loll

Range Statement (continued)
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f
Available navigational aids may include:
1
electronic navigation systems and equipment, including radar
2
electronic position indicating devices
3
other equipment affecting the safe navigation of the vessel


g
Factors to be taken into account when carrying out watchkeeping duties include:
1
bridge must never be left unattended
2
weather and sea conditions, visibility and whether there is daylight or darkness
3
proximity of navigational hazards
4
use and operational condition of navigational aids
5
the operational status of bridge instrumentation, controls and alarms
6
provision on the bridge of unmanned machinery space (UMS) controls, alarms and indicators
7
unusual demands on the navigational watch arising from operational conditions
8
traffic density and other activities occurring in the area in which the vessel is navigating
9
the size of the vessel and the field of vision available from the conning position
10
the attention necessary when navigating in or near traffic separation schemes or other routeing measures
11
rudder and propeller control and vessel manoeuvring characteristics


h
Documentation and recordsmay include:
1
operational orders
2
navigational charts
3
relevant maritime regulations as they relate to watchkeeping functions and operations during a coastal voyage
4
vessel's log
5
company procedures
6
instructions of relevant maritime authorities


i
Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:
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relevant sections of State and Territory maritime regulations, the NSCV and the USL Code
2
IMO STCW 95 Convention and Code
3
relevant sections of AMSA Marine Orders
4
International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
5
relevant international, Commonwealth, State and Territory OH&S legislation

Evidence Guide
TDMMF2907B MAINTAIN A SAFE NAVIGATIONAL WATCH ON A COASTAL VOYAGE

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
Implement watchkeeping arrangements and procedures
b
Fulfil watchkeeping responsibilities
c
Take appropriate action in the event of a potential collision or other emergency situation arising during a watch
d
Communicate effectively with others in the course of watchkeeping duties


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
maintaining a safe watch on a vessel engaged on a coastal voyage

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

3
identifying and implementing improvements to bridge management procedures

4
applying safety precautions relevant to watchkeeping operations

5
dealing with potential collisions and other potentially dangerous situations arising during a watch
c
Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures, including:

1
relevant sections of maritime regulations

2
OH&S regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures

3
job procedures and work instructions

4
guidelines relating to bridge management and watchkeeping arrangements

5
following bridge housekeeping processes
d
Action is taken promptly to report and/or rectify watchkeeping incidents 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

Specificresourcesrequired for assessment

Access is required to opportunities to:
a
demonstrate the ability to maintain a safe watch in range of suitably simulated of watchkeeping situations on board a vessel engaged on a coastal voyage; and/or
b
maintain a safe watch on a vessel engaged on a coastal voyage in an appropriate range of situations and weather and sea conditions