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Forecast weather and oceanographic conditions

Forecast weather and oceanographic conditions

Unit of competency
National Code
MARH006
State Code
WH853
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/10/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/02/2014
Field of Education
031705 - Marine Craft Operation
Original Release Date
04/02/2014
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to forecast weather and oceanographic conditions during a near coastal voyage and to take appropriate actions based on predictions.This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry on a range of vessels up to 80 metres.This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Interpret weather and oceanographic information
  • 1.1 Ocean and weather conditions are observed and interpreted
  • 1.2 Measurements of current local, meteorological and oceanographic parameters are made and recorded using appropriate shipboard instruments
  • 1.3 Weather charts and satellite images are acquired and interpreted
  • 1.4 Weather reports are obtained and interpreted
2 Use information to predict local weather and oceanographic conditions
  • 2.1 Forecasts of local weather and oceanographic conditions are correctly made using available information
  • 2.2 Wave height and swell forecast is made using available information
  • 2.3 Effects of local topographical features on wind flow and weather conditions are estimated using available information
  • 2.4 Potentially dangerous conditions are identified and appropriate action is taken to secure vessel
3 Maintain records of weather and oceanographic information and forecasts
  • 3.1 Weather and oceanographic information and forecasts are recorded and filed according to organisational procedures
  • 3.2 Action on vessel operations initiated as a result of weather and oceanographic forecasts is documented according to organisational procedures
  • 3.3 Meteorological charts, publications and related documentation are updated and stored according to organisational procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S5452 TDMMH707B APPLY WEATHER INFORMATION WHEN NAVIGATING A SMALL VESSEL WITHIN THE LIMITS OF RESPONSIBILITY OF A MASTER 4 Unit of competency
WG438 MARH4001A Forecast weather and oceanographic conditions Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCG67 MARH019 Forecast weather and oceanographic conditions Unit of competency