Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

MARH015 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage and maintain a navigational watch on board vessels up to 80 metres

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MARH015 - Manage and maintain a navigational watch on board vessels up to 80 metres
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply the recommended principles to be observed in managing and maintaining a navigational watch on board vessels up to 80 m.This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of:master on commercial vessels <35 m in length within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) or master on vessels <80 m in inshore waters orchief mate or deck watchkeeper on vessels <80 m in length within the EEZ; and master on commercial vessels <24 m in length in inland waters.Licensing/Regulatory InformationLegislative 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 (Inland waters), Master <24m NC, Mate <80m NC and Master <35m NC as defined in the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D. The AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA) is a requirement for AMSA certification. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) mandated practical assessment (AMPA) will cover a range, but not all, of the requirements identified in the Performance Evidence and Knowledge Evidence. The AMPA shall be undertaken in accordance with its instructions.Assessors of AMPA must hold as a minimum:a current certificate of competency issued under Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012 at the same level as the qualification being assessed with at least 12 months’ relevant sea service, ora relevant seafarer certificate, as master or deck officer, issued under the Navigation Act 2012.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field H – Navigation
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Maintain watch on bridge when berthed or anchored
  • Checks and inspections are scheduled to comply with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
       
Element: Appropriate action is taken in the event of irregularities or abnormal conditions to maximise the safety and integrity of vessel
       
Element: Restrictions on access to vessel by non-authorised persons are followed according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
       
Element: Internal and external communications systems are used according to organisational procedures
       
Element: Maintain watch on bridge when at sea
  • Proper watch is maintained at all times according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
       
Element: Lights, shapes and sound signals are correctly recognised and acted upon
       
Element: Frequency and extent of monitoring traffic, vessel and environment are scheduled to conform with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
       
Element: Wheelhouse communication is maintained with other crew members on matters relevant to safety and integrity of vessel
       
Element: Clear and concise wheelhouse communications are maintained and clarification is sought from or given to other crew members when watch information or instructions are not clearly understood
       
Element: Log and record books are maintained according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures
       
Element: Respond to potential emergency situations
  • Watchkeeping problems and emergency situations are promptly reported to crew according to organisational procedures
       
Element: Distress signals are recognised and acted upon
       
Element: Appropriate action is taken to handle watchkeeping problems and emergency situations according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
       
Element: Manage crew performing watchkeeping and lookout duties
  • Watchkeeping schedule is developed with due regard to crew qualifications, experience and organisational procedures
       
Element: Instructions are provided on watchkeeping and lookout requirements in relation to monitoring traffic, vessel and environment
       
Element: Clear and concise roles and responsibilities of watchkeeping team are established
       
Element: Effective communication is maintained with crew on matters relevant to safety and integrity of vessel
       
Element: Fatigue management strategies are correctly applied in allocating watchkeeping and lookout duties
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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

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
Checks and inspections are scheduled to comply with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements 
 
 
 
Proper watch is maintained at all times according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements 
 
 
 
 
 
Watchkeeping problems and emergency situations are promptly reported to crew according to organisational procedures 
 
 
Watchkeeping schedule is developed with due regard to crew qualifications, experience and organisational procedures 
 
 
 
 

Forms

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