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

MARK008 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manoeuvre a vessel up to 24 metres within Near Coastal waters

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency MARK008 - Manoeuvre a vessel up to 24 metres within Near Coastal waters
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manoeuvre a vessel of up to 24 m in length within Near Coastal (NC) waters.This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of:master on commercial vessels <24 m in length within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) or chief mate or deck watchkeeper on vessels <35 m in length within the EEZ or chief mate or deck watchkeeper on vessels <80 m in length in inshore waters; andmaster 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) and Master <24 m 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 K – Manoeuvring Vessels
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: Manoeuvre vessel in normal conditions
  • Features of vessel that relate to its handling characteristics are recognised
       
Element: Details of manoeuvres are communicated to relevant personnel clearly and concisely using standard maritime vocabulary
       
Element: Situational awareness is maintained to ensure safe manoeuvres
       
Element: Manoeuvres are completed to meet passage requirements
       
Element: Propulsion equipment is used and monitored to assist in completing manoeuvres safely
       
Element: Appropriate alterations to vessel heading are made in response to operational environment
       
Element: Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded
       
Element: Manoeuvre vessel in adverse weather conditions
  • Nature of adverse weather conditions is identified and the potential impact on the manoeuvrability of the vessel is determined
       
Element: Appropriate action is taken to ensure the safety of vessel
       
Element: Propulsion equipment is used and monitored to assist in completing actions safely
       
Element: Heading is maintained within acceptable limits
       
Element: Appropriate allowance is made for effects of deadweight, draft, trim, speed and underwater keel clearances during turning circles and stopping distance
       
Element: Situational awareness is maintained at all times to review actions and ensure safety of vessel
       
Element: Manoeuvre vessel in emergencies
  • Nature of the emergency is established and required action is determined
       
Element: Risks to the vessel and the safety of persons on board are assessed and safety of required action is confirmed
       
Element: Details of action are communicated to relevant personnel clearly and concisely using standard maritime vocabulary
       
Element: Appropriate manoeuvres are made during the emergency to maintain the safety of the vessel and those on board, and any other vessels or persons involved
       
Element: Correct towing procedures and precautions are applied when towing and being towed
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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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.

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 the potential impact on the manoeuvrability of the vessel is determined 
 
 
 
 
 
Nature of the emergency is established and required action is determined 
 
 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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