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Use wheelhouse equipment for safe navigation

Use wheelhouse equipment for safe navigation

Unit of competency
National Code
MARH005
State Code
WH852
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
07/09/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/08/2014
Field of Education
031705 - Marine Craft Operation
Original Release Date
26/08/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to maintain safe navigation of a commercial vessel through the use of radar and other equipment used for the navigation of a vessel.This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry on a range of vessels up to 80 metres.This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Set up wheelhouse navigation equipment
  • 1.1 Wheelhouse navigation equipment is initialised and displays are set up and maintained
  • 1.2 Operational performance and accuracy of wheelhouse equipment is confirmed and appropriate action is taken when performance is out of limits
  • 1.3 Misrepresentation of information is detected and corrected or allowed for
2 Use radar to navigate safely
  • 2.1 Radar is operated according to manufacturer instructions to produce data on position and speed of vessel, other vessels and fixed objects
  • 2.2 Radar plot is constructed on a radar plotting sheet or automatic plotting devices are initialised
  • 2.3 Systematic radar observations of vessels in the vicinity are made where there is a risk of collision
  • 2.4 Radar data is used to obtain a position fix for vessel using electronic bearing lines and variable range markers
  • 2.5 Radar bearings are corrected for vessel heading and compass error as appropriate
  • 2.6 Radar plotting data is analysed to anticipate potential collisions
  • 2.7 Analysis is used to make informed command decisions on action needed to avoid collisions
3 Use wheelhouse navigation equipment
  • 3.1 Wheelhouse navigation equipment is safely and efficiently used to conduct navigation of the vessel
  • 3.2 Position of vessel is monitored during voyage to ensure planned passage is followed
  • 3.3 Movement of vessels in the vicinity is monitored to ensure collision situations do not occur
  • 3.4 Wheelhouse navigation equipment is maintained according to manufacturer requirements and organisational procedures
4 Maintain navigational records
  • 4.1 Navigational data produced by wheelhouse navigation equipment that should be retained to conform with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements is identified
  • 4.2 Navigational data is stored electronically or in hard copy as required by organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 4.3 Security and access requirements for data are adhered to according to organisational procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG437 MARH3004A Use wheelhouse equipment for safe navigation Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAB63 MARH017 Use wheelhouse equipment for safe navigation Unit of competency