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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Operational performance and accuracy of ECDIS is confirmed
2. Settings and values are adjusted to suit conditions for passage planning and navigation
3. Means of providing additional information is correctly interfaced with ECDIS
4. Use an ECDIS for passage planning and navigation
   • ECDIS is used to assist in passage planning and the conduct of navigation
5. Information on ECDIS is monitored to ensure safe navigation
6. Information obtained from ECDIS is interpreted and analysed taking into account limitations of equipment, all connected sensors and prevailing circumstances and conditions
7. Position of vessel is confirmed by alternative means
8. Safety of navigation is maintained through adjustments made to vessel course and speed
9. System and position alarms are responded to, to maintain safety of navigation
10. Situational awareness is maintained while using ECDIS and other bridge equipment
    • Data produced by ECDIS that should be retained to conform with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements is identified
11. Data is stored electronically or in hard copy as required by organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
12. Security and access requirements for data are adhered to in accordance with organisational procedures

Range Statement

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

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Performance Evidence

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: adjusting settings and values to suit present conditions, including: alarm parameters for anti-grounding back-up arrangements chart update status completeness of chart data proximity to contacts and special areas applying relevant legislation, regulations and guidelines communicating in a clear concise manner and at all times conducting tests for malfunctions, including functional self-testing and interpreting the test results confirming vessel position by alternative means ensuring integrity of back-up systems ensuring integrity of data maintaining situational awareness while using electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS), including: chart data and scale selection contact detection and management integrity of sensors safe water and proximity of hazards set and drift suitability of route monitoring information on ECDIS, including: chart data displayed contacts mode and orientation own position radar overlay functions radar tracking route monitoring sea area display user-created information layers operating ECDIS when interfaced with automatic identification system (AIS) and interpreting AIS data planning a passage on a display using ECDIS safely monitoring and adjusting information setting up initial display and maintaining display setting up, operating, interpreting and analysing information, including: adequate and up-to-date electronic charts back-up systems electronic position fixing system gyro and log raster charts uninterruptable power supply (UPS) vector electronic chart systems when radar overlay is in use storing data electronically, including: chart correction information electronic navigational chart (ENC) source, date and edition vessel voyage details using functions that are integrated with other navigation systems in various installations using ECDIS targets, charts and systems using settings efficiently to ensure conformance to operational procedures.

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Knowledge Evidence

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: AIS input dangers of over-reliance differences between ECDIS, electronic chart system (ECS) and raster chart display system (RCDS) differences between vector and raster charts elements of ECDIS, including: basic navigation chart data chart organisation chart quality and accuracy correct and incorrect use heading and drift vectors position source purpose of ECDIS value to navigation vessel position workstation start, stop and layout ECDIS route planning and monitoring, including: additional navigational information checking plan for safety route planning by table and chart route schedule track limits user charts in route planning vessel manoeuvring characteristics ECDIS targets, charts and systems, including: AIS functions archiving ECDIS data and data logging automatic radar plotting aid (ARPA)/radar overlay installing chart corrections procuring and installing chart data system reset and back-up ECDIS responsibility and assessment, including: effective navigation with ECDIS responsibilities under relevant legislation, regulations and guidelines functions of ECDIS required by performance standards in force principles, capability and limitations of ECDIS operations process used to correct and update charts by manual, semi-automatic and automatic systems radar/ ARPA input requirements for voyage recording significance of chart alarms and indicator warnings system and position alarms, including: approach to waypoint, critical point, navigation danger and other ships chart alarms depth and contour alarms mode losses primary failure use of ECDIS in emergency situations watchkeeping with ECDIS, including: changing the settings chart information chart scaling information layers ports and data feeds sensors work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (WHS/OHS) requirements and work practices.

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