Elements and Performance Criteria

Range Statement
TDMMH307B MANAGE SAFE NAVIGATION THROUGH THE USE OF RADAR AND OTHER NAVIGATIONAL AIDS

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 relevant maritime regulations


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 the principles and procedures of electronic navigation systems to assist the safe navigation of a vessel across a wide and often unpredictable variety of navigational situations. Contribution to the development of plans and procedures for the use of electronic navigational aids to maintain the safe navigation of the vessel is required


d.
Work requires:
1
significant judgement in planning, technical and leadership functions related to the use of electronic navigational aids
2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT


a
Vessel may include:
1
any Australian or international commercial vessel of 500 gross tonnage or more


b
Electronic navigational aids may be operated:
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

Range Statement (continued)
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c
Electronic navigational aids may include:
1
radar
2
automatic radar plotting aid (ARPA)
3
hyperbolic navigation systems
4
Loran C navigation system
5
ECS and ECDIS systems
6
integrated navigation systems


d
The use of electronic navigational aids to assist safe navigation may include:
1
avoidance of collision with another vessel
2
fixing the position of the vessel
3
tracking of other vessels
4
assistance in making of command navigational decisions
5
navigating during search and rescue operations


e
Documentation and records may include:
1
safety management system plans, procedures, checklists and instructions
2
SOLAS requirements
3
operational orders and company procedures for the use of navigational aids
4
navigational charts
5
radar plotting charts
6
Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
7
IMO STCW Convention and Code
8
AMSA Marine Orders and relevant sections of State and Territory marine regulations, NSCV/USL Code as applicable
9
vessel's log
10
navigation systems manufacturer's instructions and recommended procedures
11
notices and instructions of relevant maritime authorities
12
relevant Australian and international standards


f
Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:
1
IMO STCW Convention and Code
2
relevant sections of State and Territory marine regulations, NSCV/USL Code
3
ISM Code where applicable
4
relevant sections of AMSA Marine Orders

Range Statement (continued)
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f

Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:
(continued)

5

SOLAS Convention
6
Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea
7
relevant international, Commonwealth, State and Territory OH&S legislation

Evidence Guide
TDMMH307B MANAGE SAFE NAVIGATION THROUGH THE USE OF RADAR AND OTHER NAVIGATIONAL AIDS

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
Initialise and operate electronic navigation systems used in commercial vessels
b
Interpret and analyse data generated by electronic navigation systems and use it to inform navigational command decisions
c
Use data generated by electronic navigation systems to fix the position of the vessel
d
Use data generated by electronic navigation systems to plot the tracks of other vessels
e
Identify problems in the use of electronic navigation systems and take appropriate action
f
Communicate effectively with others when using electronic navigational aids to assist in the safe navigation of the 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
using electronic navigational aids to assist in safe navigation

2
identifying and evaluating problems in the use of electronic navigational aids and the navigational data they produce and determining appropriate courses of action

3
identifying and implementing improvements to procedures for the use of electronic aids for the safe navigation of the vessel

4
assessing and maintaining the operational capability of various types of electronic navigational aids
c
Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures, including:

1
relevant sections of AMSA Marine Orders and State and Territory marine regulations, NSCV/USL Code as applicable

2
ISM Code and associated vessel's Safety management system and procedures

3
OH&S regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures

4
job procedures and work instructions

5
manufacturer's guidelines relating to the use of electronic navigational aids

Evidence Guide
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2
Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance
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security procedures when using electronic navigational aids
d
Action is taken promptly to report and/or rectify problems in the use of electronic navigational aids 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


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

4

Specificresourcesrequired for assessment

Access is required to opportunities to:
a
carry out electronic navigation assignments or exercises using an appropriate electronic navigation simulator meeting the requirements of Section A I/12 of the IMO STCW 95 Code, over a representative range of navigational incidents; and/or
b
assist in the use of electronic navigational aids to maintain safe navigation during sea time on the voyage of a commercial or training vessel