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

MARH017 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Use wheelhouse equipment for safe navigation

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MARH017 - Use wheelhouse equipment for safe navigation
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to maintain safe navigation of a commercial vessel through the use of radar and other equipment used for the navigation of a vessel.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; andchief mate or deck watchkeeper on vessels <80 m within the EEZ. 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 <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) for AMSA certification as Master <24 m NC. 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: Set up wheelhouse navigation equipment
  • Wheelhouse navigation equipment is initialised and displays are set up and maintained
       
Element: Operational performance and accuracy of wheelhouse equipment is confirmed and appropriate action is taken when performance is out of limits
       
Element: Misrepresentation of information is detected and corrected or allowed for
       
Element: Use radar to navigate safely
  • Radar is operated according to manufacturer instructions to produce data on position and speed of vessel, other vessels and fixed objects
       
Element: Radar plot is constructed on a radar plotting sheet or automatic plotting devices are initialised
       
Element: Systematic radar observations of vessels in the vicinity are made where there is a risk of collision
       
Element: Radar data is used to obtain a position fix for vessel using electronic bearing lines and variable range markers
       
Element: Radar bearings are corrected for vessel heading and compass error as appropriate
       
Element: Radar plotting data is analysed to anticipate potential collisions
       
Element: Analysis is used to make informed command decisions on action needed to avoid collisions
       
Element: Use wheelhouse navigation equipment
  • Wheelhouse navigation equipment is safely and efficiently used to conduct navigation of the vessel
       
Element: Position of vessel is monitored during voyage to ensure planned passage is followed
       
Element: Movement of vessels in the vicinity is monitored to ensure collision situations do not occur
       
Element: Wheelhouse navigation equipment is maintained according to manufacturer requirements and organisational procedures
       
Element: Maintain navigational records
  • Navigational data produced by wheelhouse navigation equipment that should be retained to conform with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements is identified
       
Element: Navigational data is stored electronically or in hard copy as required by organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
       
Element: Security and access requirements for data are adhered to according to organisational procedures
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Wheelhouse navigation equipment is initialised and displays are set up and maintained 
 
 
Radar is operated according to manufacturer instructions to produce data on position and speed of vessel, other vessels and fixed objects 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wheelhouse navigation equipment is safely and efficiently used to conduct navigation of the vessel 
 
 
 
Navigational data produced by wheelhouse navigation equipment that should be retained to conform with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements is identified 
 
 

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