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

MARH019 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Forecast weather and oceanographic conditions

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MARH019 - Forecast weather and oceanographic conditions
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to forecast weather and oceanographic conditions during a near coastal voyage and to take appropriate actions based on predictions.It includes interpreting weather and oceanographic information, using information to predict local weather and oceanographic conditions, and maintaining records of weather and oceanographic information.This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of: Master on commercial vessels less than 35 metres in length within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) Master on vessels less than 80 meters in length in inshore waters Chief Mate or Deck Watchkeeper on vessels 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 less than 35 metres Near Coastal and a Mate less than 80 metres Near Coastal, as defined in the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

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:

applicable documentation, such as legislation, regulations, codes of practice, workplace procedures and operational manuals, Australian national tide tables, weather reports and safety management systems (SMS)

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

anemometers

barograph

barometers

equipment for receiving weather maps and forecasts

wet and dry bulb thermometers.
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: Interpret weather and oceanographic information
  • Ocean and weather conditions are observed and interpreted
       
Element: Measurements of current local, meteorological and oceanographic parameters are made and recorded using appropriate shipboard instruments
       
Element: Weather charts and satellite images are acquired and interpreted
       
Element: Weather reports are obtained and interpreted
       
Element: Use information to predict local weather and oceanographic conditions
  • Forecasts of local weather and oceanographic conditions are correctly made using available information
       
Element: Wave height and swell forecast is made using available information
       
Element: Effects of local topographical features on wind flow and weather conditions are estimated using available information
       
Element: Potentially dangerous conditions are identified and appropriate actions taken to secure vessel
       
Element: Maintain records of weather and oceanographic information and forecasts
  • Weather and oceanographic information and forecasts are recorded and filed according to organisational procedures
       
Element: Action on vessel operations initiated as a result of weather and oceanographic forecasts is documented according to organisational procedures
       
Element: Meteorological charts, publications and related documentation are updated and stored according to organisational procedures
       


Evidence Required

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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:

ensuring currency of relevant reference material

observing, interpreting and forecasting weather and oceanographic conditions

reading, interpreting and applying weather and oceanographic information

recognising problems that may occur when interpreting weather and oceanographic information

selecting and using shipboard instruments to assist in forecasting weather and oceanographic conditions, including:

anemometers

barometers

equipment for receiving weather maps and forecasts

wet and dry bulb thermometers

using tide tables to calculate height of tide.

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:

actions to be taken in potentially dangerous conditions, including:

avoiding extreme adverse weather conditions

avoiding storm centres and dangerous quadrants by adjusting course and speed

properly securing all vessel equipment

basic principles for making meteorological and oceanographic measurements

effects on navigation and vessel handling of wind, currents and bottom topography

heat exchange process

ocean and weather conditions, including:

air masses and fronts

cloud classifications

cyclones, storms and gales

ocean currents

pressure systems and cold fronts

sea state

synoptic chart analysis

tide prediction

tropical meteorology

principles and procedures of weather forecasting using information obtained from observations, charts, satellite images, reports and instruments

sources of weather and oceanographic information, and methods for their interpretation

topographical effects on wind flow

typical problems in forecasting weather and oceanographic conditions

vertical division of the atmosphere

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

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
Ocean and weather conditions are observed and interpreted 
 
 
 
Forecasts of local weather and oceanographic conditions are correctly made using available information 
 
 
 
Weather and oceanographic information and forecasts are recorded and filed according to organisational procedures 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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