The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!
From the Wiki University
What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?
Determine current location, destination and resources
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Incident location and task information are obtained from vessel in distress or enterprise base station Completed |
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Relevant maps/charts, electronic navigation aids and navigation equipment are prepared and made ready for use Completed |
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Drift, leeway and tidal influences are identified and recorded Completed |
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Current location and estimated destination of vessel in distress are plotted on a chart using coastal navigational techniques within accepted tolerances Completed |
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Determine and plan a safe route/course
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Operational plan is compiled, including intercept and rendezvous chart work Completed |
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All plots are recorded on a chart allowing for variables and weather conditions in accordance with organisational standard operating procedures Completed |
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Rescue vessel's speeds within the sea and weather conditions are estimated and allowances are made to provide an estimated time of arrival Completed |
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Hazards en-route to the incident area are researched to determine a safe route/course Completed |
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Navigate to destination
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Route/course is checked, monitored and maintained using navigational aids and alternate route/course is plotted if required Completed |
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Helmsman is instructed to follow planned route/course, and crew look outs are instructed to report any sightings, including other marine traffic Completed |
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Regular fixes are continued to determine rescue vessel's position relative to the planned route Completed |
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Search and rescue patterns are initiated if required within the incident area where distressed vessel or survivors are believed to now be located Completed |
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En-route and arrival position reporting information is communicated to enterprise base in accordance with organisational policies and procedures Completed |
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Return to home port
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Course to return to home port with distressed vessel in tow or with survivors aboard is set, on resolution of incident requirements Completed |
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Navigational techniques are used to ensure a safe and timely return to home port or alternate port as instructed by state/territory authorities Completed |
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Complete post navigational activities
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Navigation or nominated reports are completed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures Completed |
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Navigational equipment is recovered, reset, updated and serviced according to operational standards and manufacturers' specifications Completed |
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