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?
Steer the vessel
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Vessel is steered under the direction of the officer in charge of the watch in response to helm orders and set course Completed |
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Vessel's heading is maintained within acceptable limits with respect to the directions of the officer in charge of the watch, given helm orders, the area of navigation, weather and sea condition and tide Completed |
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Vessel's steady course is maintained for 10 minutes within two degrees Completed |
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Alterations of heading are smooth and controlled Completed |
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Communication is clear, concise and acknowledged according to good seamanship practice Completed |
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Steering is changed from automatic pilot to manual steering and vice versa in accordance with the directions of the officer in charge of the watch, helm orders, vessel's procedures and manufacturer's instructions Completed |
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Safe operating limits of vessel's steering systems are not exceeded Completed |
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Steering techniques are consistent with the prevailing weather and sea conditions or possible states of emergency Completed |
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