The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, , the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. |
1 | Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to: |
a | Obtain and decipher weather and oceanographic data collected from observations, reports, charts, satellite images and instruments |
b | Forecast weather and ocean conditions and apply them to the planning of a near coastal passage |
c | Identify and evaluate weather forecasting problems and determine appropriate solutions |
d | Access, use and maintain meteorological charts, meteorological publications and related weather and oceanographical documentation |
e | Use weather forecasts to ensure safe navigation |
f | Keep appropriate records of weather and oceanographic information and weather forecasts |
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2 | Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance | a | Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts |
b | Consistently applies underpinning knowledge and skills when: |
| 1 | observing weather and ocean conditions |
| 2 | using shipboard instruments to collect basic meteorological and oceanographic data |
| 3 | obtaining and deciphering weather and oceanographic data collected from observations, charts, reports, satellite images and instruments |
| 4 | forecasting weather and ocean conditions and applying the forecasts to the planning and conduct of a near coastal passage |
| 5 | identifying and evaluating weather forecasting problems and determining appropriate solutions |
c | Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace and regulatory procedures, including: |
| 1 | relevant regulations |
| 2 | established procedures for the forecasting local weather and ocean conditions in near coastal waters |
| 3 | navigational regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures |
2 | Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance (continued) | | 4 | forecasting weather and ocean conditions and applying the forecasts to the planning and conduct of a near coastal passage |
| 5 | identifying and evaluating weather forecasting problems and determining appropriate solutions |
c | Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace and regulatory procedures, including: |
| 1 | relevant regulations |
| 2 | established procedures for the forecasting local weather and ocean conditions in near coastal waters |
| 3 | navigational regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures |
| 4 | reporting of vessel's position, route and navigational contingencies |
| 5 | job procedures and instructions on the use of meteorological instruments, reports and observations |
| 6 | use of relevant meteorological publications, charts and satellite images |
| 7 | procedures for the storage and maintenance of meteorological publications and charts |
d | Action is taken promptly to report and take account of adverse weather forecasts in accordance with established procedures |
e | Work is completed systematically with required attention to detail |
f | Recognises and adapts appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions among crew and others |
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3 | Context of assessment | a | Assessment of competency must comply with the assessment requirements of the relevant maritime regulations |
b | Assessment of this unit must be undertaken within relevant marine authority approved and audited arrangements by a registered training organisation: |
| 1 | As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral examinations, and |
| 2 | Appropriate practical assessment must occur: |
| | i | at the registered training organisation; and/or |
| | ii | on an appropriate working or training vessel |