Assessor Resource

MARK009
Manoeuvre a vessel up to 80 metres

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manoeuvre a vessel less than 80 metres.

This includes manoeuvring vessel in normal conditions, manoeuvring vessel in adverse weather conditions, manoeuvring vessel in emergencies, and towing and being towed.

This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of Master on a range of vessels less than 80 metres.

This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of:

Master of a commercial vessel less than 35 metres in length within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ)

Master of a vessel less than 80 metres in length in inshore waters

Chief Mate or deck watchkeeper on a vessel less than 80 metres in length within the EEZ.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Legislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this unit.

This unit is one of the requirements to obtain Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification as a Master of a commercial vessel less than 80 metres in length as defined in the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

anchoring a vessel

determining required action for a range of emergency situations

handling a disabled or partially disabled vessel

issuing helm and engine orders

maintaining situational awareness

manoeuvring a vessel in normal and emergency situations

manoeuvring a vessel through:

anchor work

astern movements

berthing and leaving a berth

coming to and leaving a mooring

person overboard

positioning vessel to safely launch boats or life rafts in bad weather

steering astern through an ‘s’ configuration

turn short around

turning a vessel across the tide across the wind

manoeuvring a vessel to embark or disembark a pilot

manoeuvring in shallow water

preparing for towing, including:

ensuring appropriate lights and shapes for the tow are available and in working order

ensuring means of communication between the two vessels is available

ensuring tow line is of sufficient length

ensuring tow ropes are in good condition and of adequate strength for proposed tow

making appropriate reports to authorities

making provision for rapid slipping of tow in emergency situations

making tow fast to towing vessel to ensure steerage is maintained

preparing messenger ropes for passing tow lines.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

effects of displacement and planning hulls

effects of inboard propulsion units

effects of rudders and propellers

effects of deadweight, draught, trim, speed, under keel clearance, tide and current on vessel’s stopping distance and rate of turn

factors that could adversely affect vessel safety during operations

features of a vessel that relate to its handling characteristics

interaction with passing vessels, squat, shallow water and banks effect

launching boats or life rafts

lessening drift and use of oil

manoeuvres assisting a vessel or aircraft in distress

manoeuvres to:

beach and re-float the vessel

berth in a pen

crossing a bar

embarking and disembarking a pilot

means of keeping a vessel out of a trough

take on board survivors from lifeboats and life rafts

nature of emergencies, including:

collision

damage to vessel

disabled or partially disabled vessel

fire

grounding

loss of steering gear

person overboard

precautions in manoeuvring or launching boats or life rafts in bad weather

procedures for towing and being towed

radio communications

requirements for entering, departing and crossing a traffic separation scheme

use of a sea anchor

vessel in adverse weather conditions, including:

bad weather

fog and restricted visibility

following and quartering seas

heavy swell and surf

wind and sea conditions that may affect safety of vessel

work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and work practices.

Assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Practical assessment must occur in a workplace, or realistic simulated workplace, under the normal range of workplace conditions.

Simulations and scenarios may be used where situations cannot be provided in the workplace or may occur only rarely, in particular for situations relating to emergency procedures and adverse weather conditions where assessment would be unsafe, impractical or may lead to environmental damage.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a commercial vessel greater than or equal to 12 metres in length

applicable documentation, such as legislation, regulations, codes of practice, workplace procedures and operational manuals

tools, equipment, machinery, materials and personal protective equipment (PPE) currently used in industry.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

anchoring a vessel

determining required action for a range of emergency situations

handling a disabled or partially disabled vessel

issuing helm and engine orders

maintaining situational awareness

manoeuvring a vessel in normal and emergency situations

manoeuvring a vessel through:

anchor work

astern movements

berthing and leaving a berth

coming to and leaving a mooring

person overboard

positioning vessel to safely launch boats or life rafts in bad weather

steering astern through an ‘s’ configuration

turn short around

turning a vessel across the tide across the wind

manoeuvring a vessel to embark or disembark a pilot

manoeuvring in shallow water

preparing for towing, including:

ensuring appropriate lights and shapes for the tow are available and in working order

ensuring means of communication between the two vessels is available

ensuring tow line is of sufficient length

ensuring tow ropes are in good condition and of adequate strength for proposed tow

making appropriate reports to authorities

making provision for rapid slipping of tow in emergency situations

making tow fast to towing vessel to ensure steerage is maintained

preparing messenger ropes for passing tow lines.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

effects of displacement and planning hulls

effects of inboard propulsion units

effects of rudders and propellers

effects of deadweight, draught, trim, speed, under keel clearance, tide and current on vessel’s stopping distance and rate of turn

factors that could adversely affect vessel safety during operations

features of a vessel that relate to its handling characteristics

interaction with passing vessels, squat, shallow water and banks effect

launching boats or life rafts

lessening drift and use of oil

manoeuvres assisting a vessel or aircraft in distress

manoeuvres to:

beach and re-float the vessel

berth in a pen

crossing a bar

embarking and disembarking a pilot

means of keeping a vessel out of a trough

take on board survivors from lifeboats and life rafts

nature of emergencies, including:

collision

damage to vessel

disabled or partially disabled vessel

fire

grounding

loss of steering gear

person overboard

precautions in manoeuvring or launching boats or life rafts in bad weather

procedures for towing and being towed

radio communications

requirements for entering, departing and crossing a traffic separation scheme

use of a sea anchor

vessel in adverse weather conditions, including:

bad weather

fog and restricted visibility

following and quartering seas

heavy swell and surf

wind and sea conditions that may affect safety of vessel

work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and work practices.

Assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Practical assessment must occur in a workplace, or realistic simulated workplace, under the normal range of workplace conditions.

Simulations and scenarios may be used where situations cannot be provided in the workplace or may occur only rarely, in particular for situations relating to emergency procedures and adverse weather conditions where assessment would be unsafe, impractical or may lead to environmental damage.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a commercial vessel greater than or equal to 12 metres in length

applicable documentation, such as legislation, regulations, codes of practice, workplace procedures and operational manuals

tools, equipment, machinery, materials and personal protective equipment (PPE) currently used in industry.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Features of vessel that relate to its handling characteristics are recognised 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nature of adverse weather conditions is identified and implications for vessel operations are evaluated 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nature of emergency is established and required action is determined 
 
 
 
Preparations for towing are safely made according to established nautical practice 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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