Elements and Performance Criteria

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 mandatory rules and regulations and IMO Conventions and Codes, including the relevant sections of the AMSA Marine Orders and ensuring that applicable codes, guidelines and standards recommended by IMO, the classification societies and maritime industry organisations are taken into account



b.
Work is performed:
1
as a member or leader of a bridge team under broad operational requirements, with accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes



c.
Work involves:

1
the application of a significant range of fundamental navigational principles and procedures across a wide variety of navigational contexts, including navigation at high latitudes. Contribution to the development of a plan for a voyage is required as a member of a bridge team with appropriate allowance for possible contingencies



d.
Work requires:
1
judgement and teamwork in planning, technical and operational functions related to fixing of the position of a commercial vessel of 500GT or more

2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT


a
Vessel may include:

1
a commercial vessel within the limits of responsibility of Watchkeeper on a vessel of more than 500GT operating in international waters and Master 3/Skipper 1 operating a vessel (a) less than 35 metres in length for unlimited domestic operations, (b) less than 80metres in length for ACMW operations (within 600nm) or (c) that is both less than 3,000GT and less than 100metres in length, for ACMW operations (within 600nm)



b
Position fixing may occur in conditions of:
1
clear visibility using visual and celestial navigational techniques
2
restricted visibility using radar or electronic aids to navigation
3
clear visibility using a combination of visual and electronic techniques



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c
Instrumentation and equipment used for navigation and fixing a vessel’s position may include:

1
automatic radar plotting aid (ARPA)
2
Loran C navigation system
3
GPS and DGPS satellite navigation systems
4
ECS and ECDIS systems (Note: ECDIS systems are considered to be included under the term ‘charts’ under the IMO STCW Convention and Code)
5
integrated navigation systems
6
magnetic compasses
7
gyro compasses and repeaters
8
gyro repeaters
9
chronometers
10
sextants
11
azimuth mirrors
12
azimuth vanes
13
pelorus
14
doppler and electromagnetic logs



d
Position fixing techniques may include:
1
visual
2
radar
3
celestial
4
electronic position fixing systems



e
Documentation and records may include:

1
safety management system plans, procedures, checklists and instructions
2
operational orders and company procedures
3
navigational charts
4
nautical tables
5
publications on radio signals, light lists, sailing directions and tide tables
6
navigational warning records
7
vessel manufacturer’s instructions and recommended procedures
8
instructions of relevant maritime authorities
9
pilot instructions where relevant
10
relevant Australian and international standards

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f

Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:


1

relevant sections of IMO STCW 95 Code, AMSA Marine Orders, State/Territory maritime regulations, NSCV and USL Code
2
relevant international, Commonwealth, State and Territory OH&S legislation

Evidence Guide
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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
Fix the position of a commercial vessel using all relevant sources of position fixing data
b
Access, use and maintain navigational charts, nautical publications and related documentation
c
Communicate effectively with others conducting fixing the position of 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
Applies underpinning knowledge and skills when:

1
identifying and evaluating navigation problems and determining appropriate navigational solutions

2
identifying and implementing improvements to navigation procedures

3
interpreting and applying information derived from navigational equipment and systems

4
applying required precautions relevant to navigation

5
fixing the position of the vessel
c
Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures, including:

1
relevant sections of applicable maritime regulations

2
vessel's safety management system and related procedures

3
navigational regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures

4
job procedures and navigational instructions
d
Action is taken promptly to report and/or rectify accidents and incidents in accordance with statutory requirements and company 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 and communication with others

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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
obtain and plot fix data using an appropriate vessel or approved marine simulator over an appropriate range of latitudes and navigational circumstances
b
perform celestial observations in a location where the horizon can be viewed