Apply knowledge of core Autonomous Surface Vessels (ASV) operations

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 4:17 AM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
MARH031

State Code
OEY28

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
20/12/2022

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

06/04/2023

Field of Education

031705 - Marine Craft Operation

Original Release Date

06/04/2023

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply knowledge of core Autonomous Surface Vessels (ASV) operations. This includes demonstrating knowledge of small vessel operations relevant to ASV; applying principles of ASV communication and navigation; applying safe handling techniques; applying knowledge of data handling and storage, principles of ASV mission planning software, tracking technologies and surface piloting techniques; identifying key working components, conducting safe launch and recovery (LAR), assessing mission data and evaluating ASV mission in a simulated and real-world environment. This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of:ASV OperatorASV Technician. This units applies to ASV operations being conducted in Near Coastal (NC) waters within the limits of the operators AMSA Certificate of Competency.Licensing/Regulatory InformationNo licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Demonstrate knowledge of small vessel operations relevant to ASV

1.1 Key International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREG) rules are identified
1.2 Key lessons from historical cases of vessel collision are identified
1.3 Key buoyage and light symbols are identified
1.4 Key principles of visual navigation and chart-based navigation are identified

2. Apply safe handling techniques for an ASV

2.1 Location of safe lifting points and sensitive ('no touch areas') are identified
2.2 ASV is transitioned from storage to operational area safely
2.3 Process for initialising, shutting down and recharging ASV is conducted safely
2.4 Process for data transfer of mission and payload data is conducted according to procedures
2.5 Process for checking ballast, trim and stability is conducted according to procedures
2.6 Process for checking watertight integrity is conducted according to procedures

3. Identify key working components of an ASV

3.1 Communication and navigation systems are identified
3.2 Power, control and propulsion systems are identified
3.3 Sensor payloads and data transfer system are identified

4. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of ASV communication and navigation

4.1 Key principles of radio frequency (RF) theory are identified
4.2 Key principles of radar and radar navigation are identified
4.3 Key principles of advanced global navigation satellite system (GNSS) and automatic identification systems (AIS) are identified

5. Apply knowledge of data handling and storage

5.1 Units of data to be used when conducting ASV operations are explained
5.2 Application of 'raw' and 'working' data management is completed according to operational procedures
5.3 ASV logbooks and metadata records are completed according to operational procedures
5.4 Data plan and data workflow are produced
5.5 General principles of data redundancy and security are outlined

6. Apply principles of ASV mission planning software

6.1 Process for loading navigational charts into the mission planning software is outlined
6.2 Start and end points are set using mission planning software according to operational requirements
6.3 Mission waypoints and transects are set using mission planning software according to operational requirements
6.4 Optimal speed control is set using mission planning software according to operational requirements
6.5 Total mission timing and distance are estimated manually and using mission planning software
6.6 Mission files are uploaded from mission planning software to the ASV following operating procedures

7. Apply ASV tracking technologies

7.1 ASV is located in visual line of sight (VLOS) using radio link
7.2 ASV is located beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) using RF link (point-to-point or satellite)
7.3 Best practises for focusing ASV search and rescue operations are described

8. Conduct safe launch and recovery (LAR) of an ASV

8.1 Critical factors required for safe launch and recovery systems (LARS) operations are outlined
8.2 Deck-handling skills and equipment used to support ASV LAR are outlined
8.3 ASV LAR from a stationary vessel is conducted according to operational procedures
8.4 ASV LAR from a stationary vessel using a davit is conducted according to operational procedures

9. Apply ASV surface piloting techniques

9.1 Establish remote control of the ASV at the surface
9.2 ASV piloting to and from the support vessel and around obstacles through the adjustment of course and speed is conducted

10. Conduct assessment of ASV mission data

10.1 Key information within master mission log file and operator logbook are accessed and interpreted
10.2 Post-mission analysis is conducted to assess the success of the mission relative to payload objectives
10.3 Vehicle performance analysis is conducted to assess the engineering behaviour of the ASV

11. Plan, conduct and evaluate an ASV mission in a simulated and real-world environment

11.1 ASV mission is designed and planned according to operational requirements
11.2 ASV mission is conducted following a standard operating procedure in a simulated environment
11.3 PMA of simulated mission is completed with a post-mission debrief
11.4 ASV mission is conducted following a standard operating procedure, implementing a simulated mission into the real-world environment
11.5 Post-mission analysis, including vehicle performance analysis, is completed with a post-mission debrief

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Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
OFH07	MARH041	Apply knowledge of core Autonomous Surface Vessels (ASV) operations	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
CDG2	MAR31222	Certificate III in Autonomous Maritime Systems	Qualification