Elements and Performance Criteria

Range Statement
TDMMH1507A MEASURE AND OBSERVE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND INTERPRET AND APPLY TO WATCHKEEPING

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
VARIABLE
SCOPE
1. GENERAL CONTEXT


a.
Work must be carried out:
1
in compliance with relevant maritime regulations, codes and conventions


b.
Work is performed:
1
relatively independently under broad operational requirements, with accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes


c.
Work involves:
1
the application of interpretation of meteorological information, observations, reports and instrument measurements to watchkeeping operations on a vessel within limits of responsibility of a Watchkeeper (Deck)
2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT


a
Vessel may include:
1
any Australian or international commercial vessel


b
Sources of weather and oceanographic data may include:
1
measurements using appropriate instruments
2
observations of local weather and ocean conditions and cloud formations
3
weather charts and reports
4
visible and infra red satellite images
5
tide tables and/or diagrams
6
information on the effects of local topographical features on wind flow and weather


c
Instruments may include:
1
air and sea thermometers
2
barometers
3
hydrometers
4
anemometers
5
wind strength and direction instruments
6
instruments for measuring sea swell height, direction and period

Range Statement (continued)
TDMMH1507A MEASURE AND OBSERVE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND INTERPRET AND APPLY TO WATCHKEEPING

VARIABLE
SCOPE

d

Meteorological and oceanographic parameters may include:

1

atmospheric pressure
2
pressure gradient
3
air temperature
4
relative humidity
5
wind strength
6
wind direction
7
swell height, direction and period
8
visibility
9
cloud cover


e
Documentation and records may include:
1
operational orders
2
navigational charts of coastal waters
3
meteorological and oceanographic publications
4
coastal weather reports
5
annual and weekly notices to mariners
6
navigational warning records
7
relevant regulations, codes and conventions
8
vessel's log
9
company procedures
10
ship manufacturer's instructions and recommended procedures
11
instructions of relevant maritime authorities
12
relevant Australian and international standards


f
Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:
1
IMO STCW 95 Convention and Code
2
relevant sections of AMSA Marine Orders
3
relevant sections of State and Territory marine regulations, NSCV and USL Code
4
International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
5
relevant international, Commonwealth, State and Territory OH&S legislation

Evidence Guide
TDMMH1507A MEASURE AND OBSERVE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND INTERPRET AND APPLY TO WATCHKEEPING

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
Make relevant measurements of meteorological and oceanographic parameters
b
Acquire and interpret relevant weather and oceanographic information from appropriate sources
c
Use available weather and oceanographic information to make a local forecast of weather and oceanographic conditions
d
Take appropriate action to apply collected data and local forecasts to watchkeeping operations on a vessel


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
observing weather and ocean conditions

2
using shipboard instruments to collect basic meteorological and oceanographic data

3
obtaining and deciphering weather and oceanographic data collected from observations, charts, satellite images, reports and basic measurements

4
forecasting weather and ocean conditions and applying them to watchkeeping operations on a vessel
c
Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace and regulatory procedures, including:

1
relevant regulations, codes and conventions

2
procedures for the use of meteorological instruments, observations, reports and the forecasting of local weather and oceanographic conditions

3
use of relevant meteorological publications and charts

4
procedures for the storage of meteorological publications and charts
d
Action is taken promptly to report and act upon adverse weather forecasts 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)
TDMMH1507A MEASURE AND OBSERVE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND INTERPRET AND APPLY TO WATCHKEEPING

3
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


4Specific resources required for assessment
Access is required to opportunities to:
a
participate in a range of suitably simulated practical and knowledge assignments and exercises that demonstrate the ability to collect and apply to watchkeeping operations appropriate weather and oceanographic data from observations, weather charts and reports, satellite images and basic measurements and make forecasts of local weather and oceanographic conditions; and/or
b
collect weather and oceanographic data from observations, weather charts and reports, satellite images and basic measurements and make forecasts of local weather and oceanographic conditions when carrying out watchkeeping duties on an operational commercial or training vessel