Elements and Performance Criteria

Range Statement
TDMMH807A PLAN AND NAVIGATE AN OFFSHORE PASSAGE WITHIN THE LIMITS OF RESPONSIBILITY OF A MASTER 5

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 the relevant sections of State and Territory marine regulations, NSCV and USL Code


b.
Work is performed:
1
within defined operational procedures, with responsibility for own outputs and limited responsibility for others


c.
Work involves:
1
the application of nautical principles to the planning and conduct of an offshore passage and the fixing of a small vessel's position across a range of predictable offshore contexts
2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT


a
Vessel may include:
1
any commercial vessel up to 24 metres in length operating within offshore limits


b
Voyages to be planned and conducted may include:
1
any voyage within offshore limits navigable by the size and type of small vessel concerned
2
passages through:

i
traffic separation schemes in offshore areas

ii
tidal restricted areas

iii
VTS controlled areas

iv
marine parks


c
Navigation may occur in conditions of:
1
clear visibility using visual navigational techniques
2
restricted visibility
3
clear visibility using a combination of visual and electronic techniques

Range Statement (continued)
TDMMH807A PLAN AND NAVIGATE AN OFFSHORE PASSAGE WITHIN THE LIMITS OF RESPONSIBILITY OF A MASTER 5

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SCOPE


d
Instrumentation and equipment used for navigation and fixing a small vessel's position may include:
1
radar
2
GPS satellite navigation systems
3
integrated navigation systems and electronic chart systems
4
magnetic compasses
5
gyro compasses and repeaters
6
chronometers and sextants
7
azimuth mirrors and vanes
8
pelorus
9
doppler and electromagnetic logs
10
depth sounders


e
The use of 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


f
Position fixing techniques may include:
1
visual bearings of landmarks, coastal features and all aids to navigation such as lighthouses, beacons and buoys
2
dead reckoning, taking into account winds, tides, currents and estimated speed
3
radar fixes
4
using parallel indexing
5
electronic navigational systems


g
Documentation and records may include:
1
relevant sections of State and Territory marine regulations, NSCV/USL Code
2
operational orders
3
navigational charts of offshore waters
4
annual and weekly notices to mariners
5
navigational warning records
6
small vessel's log
7
small vessel manufacturer's instructions and recommended procedures
8
instructions of relevant maritime authorities

Range Statement (continued)
TDMMH807A PLAN AND NAVIGATE AN OFFSHORE PASSAGE WITHIN THE LIMITS OF RESPONSIBILITY OF A MASTER 5

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SCOPE


h
Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:
1
relevant sections of State and Territory marine regulations, NSCV/USL Code
2
regulations for preventing collisions at sea
3
SOLAS Convention and STCW Code
4
relevant international, Commonwealth, State and Territory OH&S legislation
5
Guidelines and criteria for vessel reporting systems

Evidence Guide
TDMMH807A PLAN AND NAVIGATE AN OFFSHORE PASSAGE WITHIN THE LIMITS OF RESPONSIBILITY OF A MASTER 5

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
Plan the offshore passage of a small vessel up to 24 metres in length
b
Fix the position of a small vessel within offshore waters using all acceptable methods
c
Identify navigational hazards and make due allowance for them when planning an offshore voyage
d
Conduct the passage of a small vessel up to 24 metres in length on an offshore voyage, taking into account all relevant navigational hazards
e
Access, use and maintain coastal navigational charts, nautical publications and related documentation
f
Communicate effectively with others when planning an offshore voyage and conducting navigation
g
Follow reporting procedures in accordance with the relevant maritime regulations


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
planning and conducting an offshore passage

2
identifying and evaluating navigation problems and determining appropriate navigational solutions

3
interpreting and applying information derived from navigational equipment and systems

4
applying required precautions relevant to coastal voyage planning and navigation

5
fixing the position of the small vessel in an offshore area
c
Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace and regulatory procedures, including:

1
relevant maritime regulations

2
reporting requirements for small vessels

3
job procedures and navigational instructions

4
use of relevant nautical publications and charts

Evidence Guide (continued)
TDMMH807A PLAN AND NAVIGATE AN OFFSHORE PASSAGE WITHIN THE LIMITS OF RESPONSIBILITY OF A MASTER 5

2 Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance
(continued)

5
procedures for the storage and maintenance of nautical publications and charts
d
Action is taken promptly to report and/or rectify navigational errors and contingencies
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 Specific resources required for assessment
Access is required to opportunities to:
a
plan a simulated offshore passage and conduct navigation using an appropriate marine simulator in simulated coastal areas and across an appropriate range of navigational hazards; and/or
b
assist in the planning and conduct of an actual offshore passage for a small commercial vessel up to 24m in length