Elements and Performance Criteria

Range Statement
TDMMF3307B EXECUTE WATCHKEEPING ARRANGEMENTS AND PROCEDURES ON A SMALL VESSEL

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 the relevant regulations


b.
Work is performed:
1
as a member of a bridge team within defined operational requirements and with limited accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes


c.
Work involves:
1
the application of nautical principles and watchkeeping techniques during the execution of watchkeeping arrangements on a vessel up to 80metres in length engaged on a coastal voyage


d.
Work requires:
1
some discretion and judgement in anticipating and dealing with possible watchkeeping problems, navigation and safety hazards and contingencies that may arise and initiating appropriate action
2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT


a
Vessel may include:
1
any commercial vessel of less than 80metres in length within inshore limits (15 nm) and less than 35 metres within ACMW (600nm)


b
Watchkeeping arrangements and procedures may be implemented:
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
7
while in port
8
while berthed, moored or at anchor

Range Statement (continued)
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c
Watchkeeping principles (as laid out in the relevant regulations) include:
1
proper lookout must be maintained at all times
2
duties of look-out and helmsman must be kept separate
3
look-out must give full attention to keeping a proper look-out and must not be given other duties which could interfere with the task
4
required precautions must be taken to avoid pollution of the marine environment
5
appropriate assistance must be available to be summoned to the bridge if required by a change in the vessel's situation


d
Fatigue management strategies may include:
1
recognition of symptoms of fatigue
2
arranging to take a break when symptoms of fatigue are identified
3
maintenance of personal fitness and health
4
appropriate dietary habits
5
avoidance of excessive consumption of alcohol prior to watchkeeping duties
6
use of watchkeeping alarms


e
Emergencies and potentially dangerous navigational situations may include:
1
fire
2
beaching or stranding
3
possible collision
4
heavy weather and synchronous rolling
5
distress signal
6
failure of bridge equipment, steering equipment, navigational lights
7
loss of main engines
8
person overboard
9
fog and restricted visibility
10
cargo shift
11
retrieval of survivors from the water
12
loss of watertight integrity
13
intoxicated persons on board vessel
14
dragging anchor or fouled hawse
15
loss of mooring lines or winches when berthing
16
entry into confined spaces

Range Statement (continued)
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e

Emergencies and potentially dangerous navigational situations may include:
(continued)

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personnel working aloft or overside
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sudden list or loll
19
fishing gear caught on an underwater obstruction


f
Available navigational aids may include:
1
radar
2
electronic position indicating devices
3
other equipment affecting the safe navigation of the vessel


g
Factors to be taken into account when executing watchkeeping duties include:
1
bridge must never be left unattended
2
weather and sea conditions, visibility and whether there is daylight or darkness
3
proximity of navigational hazards
4
use and operational condition of navigational aids
5
the operational status of bridge instrumentation, controls and alarms
6
provision on the bridge of unmanned machinery space (UMS) controls, alarms and indicators
7
unusual demands on the navigational watch arising from operational conditions
8
traffic density and other activities occurring in the area in which the vessel is navigating
9
the size of the vessel and the field of vision available from the conning position
10
the attention necessary when navigating in or near traffic separation schemes or other routeing measures
11
rudder and propeller control and vessel manoeuvring characteristics


h
Documentation and records
may include:
1
operational orders
2
coastal navigation charts
3
relevant sections of State and Territory marine regulations, NSCV/ USL Code
4
vessel's log
5
company procedures
6
instructions of relevant maritime authorities

Range Statement (continued)
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i
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
relevant Commonwealth, State and Territory OH&S legislation

Evidence Guide
TDMMF3307B EXECUTE WATCHKEEPING ARRANGEMENTS AND PROCEDURES ON A SMALL VESSEL

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
Implement watchkeeping arrangements and procedures on a vessel up to 80metres in length engaged on a coastal voyage
b
Fulfil watchkeeping responsibilities and apply watchkeeping principles
c
Take appropriate action in the event of a potential collision or other emergency situation arising during a watch
d
Communicate effectively with others in the course of watchkeeping duties

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
executing watchkeeping arrangements on a vessel up to 80metres in length engaged on a coastal voyage

2
identifying and evaluating watchkeeping problems and determining appropriate courses of action

3
identifying and implementing improvements to bridge management procedures

4
applying safety precautions relevant to watchkeeping operations

5
dealing with potential collisions and other potentially dangerous situations arising during a watch
c
Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures, including:

1
relevant maritime regulations

2
OH&S regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures

3
job procedures and work instructions

4
relevant guidelines relating to bridge management and watchkeeping arrangements on board vessel

5
following bridge housekeeping processes
d
Action is taken promptly to report and/or rectify watchkeeping incidents 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)
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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
Specific
resources
required for assessment
Access is required to opportunities to:
a
demonstrate the ability to maintain a safe watch through a range of suitably simulated watchkeeping situations, exercises and case studies and/or
b
maintain a safe watch on a commercial vessel up to 80metres in length engaged on a coastal voyage over an appropriate range of situations and weather and sea conditions