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Evidence Guide: MARH005 - Use wheelhouse equipment for safe navigation

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MARH005 - Use wheelhouse equipment for safe navigation

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Set up wheelhouse navigation equipment

  1. Wheelhouse navigation equipment is initialised and displays are set up and maintained
  2. Operational performance and accuracy of wheelhouse equipment is confirmed and appropriate action is taken when performance is out of limits
  3. Misrepresentation of information is detected and corrected or allowed for
Wheelhouse navigation equipment is initialised and displays are set up and maintained

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Operational performance and accuracy of wheelhouse equipment is confirmed and appropriate action is taken when performance is out of limits

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Misrepresentation of information is detected and corrected or allowed for

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Use radar to navigate safely

  1. Radar is operated according to manufacturer instructions to produce data on position and speed of vessel, other vessels and fixed objects
  2. Radar plot is constructed on a radar plotting sheet or automatic plotting devices are initialised
  3. Systematic radar observations of vessels in the vicinity are made where there is a risk of collision
  4. Radar data is used to obtain a position fix for vessel using electronic bearing lines and variable range markers
  5. Radar bearings are corrected for vessel heading and compass error as appropriate
  6. Radar plotting data is analysed to anticipate potential collisions
  7. Analysis is used to make informed command decisions on action needed to avoid collisions
Radar is operated according to manufacturer instructions to produce data on position and speed of vessel, other vessels and fixed objects

Completed
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Radar plot is constructed on a radar plotting sheet or automatic plotting devices are initialised

Completed
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Systematic radar observations of vessels in the vicinity are made where there is a risk of collision

Completed
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Radar data is used to obtain a position fix for vessel using electronic bearing lines and variable range markers

Completed
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Radar bearings are corrected for vessel heading and compass error as appropriate

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Radar plotting data is analysed to anticipate potential collisions

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Analysis is used to make informed command decisions on action needed to avoid collisions

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Use wheelhouse navigation equipment

  1. Wheelhouse navigation equipment is safely and efficiently used to conduct navigation of the vessel
  2. Position of vessel is monitored during voyage to ensure planned passage is followed
  3. Movement of vessels in the vicinity is monitored to ensure collision situations do not occur
  4. Wheelhouse navigation equipment is maintained according to manufacturer requirements and organisational procedures
Wheelhouse navigation equipment is safely and efficiently used to conduct navigation of the vessel

Completed
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Position of vessel is monitored during voyage to ensure planned passage is followed

Completed
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Movement of vessels in the vicinity is monitored to ensure collision situations do not occur

Completed
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Wheelhouse navigation equipment is maintained according to manufacturer requirements and organisational procedures

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Maintain navigational records

  1. Navigational data produced by wheelhouse navigation equipment that should be retained to conform with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements is identified
  2. Navigational data is stored electronically or in hard copy as required by organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
  3. Security and access requirements for data are adhered to according to organisational procedures
Navigational data produced by wheelhouse navigation equipment that should be retained to conform with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements is identified

Completed
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Navigational data is stored electronically or in hard copy as required by organisational procedures and regulatory requirements

Completed
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Security and access requirements for data are adhered to according to organisational procedures

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Set up wheelhouse navigation equipment

1.1

Wheelhouse navigation equipment is initialised and displays are set up and maintained

1.2

Operational performance and accuracy of wheelhouse equipment is confirmed and appropriate action is taken when performance is out of limits

1.3

Misrepresentation of information is detected and corrected or allowed for

2

Use radar to navigate safely

2.1

Radar is operated according to manufacturer instructions to produce data on position and speed of vessel, other vessels and fixed objects

2.2

Radar plot is constructed on a radar plotting sheet or automatic plotting devices are initialised

2.3

Systematic radar observations of vessels in the vicinity are made where there is a risk of collision

2.4

Radar data is used to obtain a position fix for vessel using electronic bearing lines and variable range markers

2.5

Radar bearings are corrected for vessel heading and compass error as appropriate

2.6

Radar plotting data is analysed to anticipate potential collisions

2.7

Analysis is used to make informed command decisions on action needed to avoid collisions

3

Use wheelhouse navigation equipment

3.1

Wheelhouse navigation equipment is safely and efficiently used to conduct navigation of the vessel

3.2

Position of vessel is monitored during voyage to ensure planned passage is followed

3.3

Movement of vessels in the vicinity is monitored to ensure collision situations do not occur

3.4

Wheelhouse navigation equipment is maintained according to manufacturer requirements and organisational procedures

4

Maintain navigational records

4.1

Navigational data produced by wheelhouse navigation equipment that should be retained to conform with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements is identified

4.2

Navigational data is stored electronically or in hard copy as required by organisational procedures and regulatory requirements

4.3

Security and access requirements for data are adhered to according to organisational procedures

Required Skills and Knowledge

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Set up wheelhouse navigation equipment

1.1

Wheelhouse navigation equipment is initialised and displays are set up and maintained

1.2

Operational performance and accuracy of wheelhouse equipment is confirmed and appropriate action is taken when performance is out of limits

1.3

Misrepresentation of information is detected and corrected or allowed for

2

Use radar to navigate safely

2.1

Radar is operated according to manufacturer instructions to produce data on position and speed of vessel, other vessels and fixed objects

2.2

Radar plot is constructed on a radar plotting sheet or automatic plotting devices are initialised

2.3

Systematic radar observations of vessels in the vicinity are made where there is a risk of collision

2.4

Radar data is used to obtain a position fix for vessel using electronic bearing lines and variable range markers

2.5

Radar bearings are corrected for vessel heading and compass error as appropriate

2.6

Radar plotting data is analysed to anticipate potential collisions

2.7

Analysis is used to make informed command decisions on action needed to avoid collisions

3

Use wheelhouse navigation equipment

3.1

Wheelhouse navigation equipment is safely and efficiently used to conduct navigation of the vessel

3.2

Position of vessel is monitored during voyage to ensure planned passage is followed

3.3

Movement of vessels in the vicinity is monitored to ensure collision situations do not occur

3.4

Wheelhouse navigation equipment is maintained according to manufacturer requirements and organisational procedures

4

Maintain navigational records

4.1

Navigational data produced by wheelhouse navigation equipment that should be retained to conform with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements is identified

4.2

Navigational data is stored electronically or in hard copy as required by organisational procedures and regulatory requirements

4.3

Security and access requirements for data are adhered to according to organisational procedures

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:

interpreting radar displays and indications

operating marine radar systems and equipment on a vessel

operating marine radar systems and equipment on an automatic radar plotting aid (ARPA) system

operating other electronic navigational instruments and equipment on a vessel

reading and interpreting service manuals and instructions for radar and other electronic navigational aids

recognising faulty radar equipment and taking appropriate action

recognising problems when using radar and other electronic navigational aids to maintain safe navigation and taking appropriate action

recognising radar display of search and rescue transponders (SART) and racon signals.

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:

different types of navigational aids, including their features, key applications and operational characteristics

limitations and potential errors associated with each type of electronic navigational aid

methods for the interpretation and analysis of navigational data produced by radar and other electronic navigational instruments

procedures for the initialisation and operation of radar and other electronic navigational instruments

procedures to determine compass accuracy by azimuth, amplitude or other method appropriate to the standards of watchkeeping practice when beyond sight of land

procedures for the use of data generated by radar and other electronic navigational instruments

relevant sections of state and territory regulations, National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) and Uniform Shipping Laws (USL) Code dealing with navigational equipment and the responsibilities of a Master or Deck Officer

techniques for the use of radar and other electronic navigational instruments

terminology and principles of operation of radar and other electronic navigation aids typically used on vessels

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

Range Statement

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Wheelhouse navigation equipment includes one or more of the following:

AIS

alarm devices including off-course and watch alarms

automatic pilot

azimuth mirrors

bottom logs

coverage areas

differential global positioning system (DGPS)

echo sounder

electronic charts

global positioning system (GPS)

hyperbolic systems

magnetic and gyro compasses

plotters

radar

satellite technology

Misrepresentation of information includes one or more of the following

compass errors

false echoes

GPS and DGPS errors

incorrect setting up of electronic chart system (ECS) or electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS)

incorrect setting up of GPS

incorrect radar settings for heading marker and range marker

sea returns

Navigational data includes one or more of the following:

navigation safety warning

recording courses steered

weather and oceanographic reports