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PLAN A VOYAGE AND CONDUCT NAVIGATION
PLAN A VOYAGE AND CONDUCT NAVIGATION
Unit of competency
National Code
TDMMH107B
TDMMH107B
State Code
S5437
S5437
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/12/2007
Field of Education
031705 - Marine Craft Operation
Original Release Date
21/12/2007
Nominal Hours
20
Description
UNIT DESCRIPTOR:This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to plan the voyage of a commercial vessel of less than 500 gross tonnage and conduct navigation, including planning and navigation for all conditions by acceptable methods of plotting ocean tracks, routeing in accordance with the General Principles on Ships' Routeing and reporting as required by the Guidelines and Criteria for Ship Reporting Systems.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Maintain navigational charts, nautical publicationsand related documentation
- a Navigational charts, nautical publications and related documentation are stored and maintained in accordance with company procedures and chart/publication publisher's instructions
- b Navigational charts, nautical publications and related documentation are filed in accordance with company procedures
- c An inventory of navigational charts, nautical publications and related documentation is established and kept as required by company procedures
- d Chart correction records are kept and applied to ensure charts in use reflect up to date information
- e Navigational charts, nautical publications and related documentation are handled and used in ways that ensure continued availability, utility and length of life
- f Navigational charts, nautical publications and related documentation are appropriately ordered/updated from relevant sources to ensure that available data needed for voyage planning and identification of navigational hazards is current
2 Plan route for voyage
- a Navigational hazards relevant to a proposed voyage are identified using relevant navigational charts, nautical publications and related documentation
- b The route for a voyage is determined as per operational instructions and navigational principles and taking due account of identified navigational hazards
- c Critical points along the proposed route of the voyage are identified and recorded
- d Actions to deal with the identified critical points are developed in accordance with navigational principles and practice and company procedures
- e Potential navigational contingencies and problems that may occur along the planned route are identified and strategies for dealing with them are developed and recorded
3 Fix vessel's position
- a Primary position fixing method is selected in accordance with prevailing conditions
- b Position is fixed using the selected method
- c Appropriate allowance is made for random, instrument, system and data errors
- d Time interval between fixes is appropriate to the prevailing navigational conditions
- e Verification of primary position fixing is regularly carried out using appropriate methods
- f Performance checks and tests of navigation position fixing instruments and systems are carried out in accordance with company procedures and manufacturer's instructions
- g Position of vessel is recorded as per procedures and regulatory requirements
4 Document and report planned route
- a Planned route for a vessel's voyage is recorded and reported in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements
- b Plans and strategies for dealing with critical situations and contingencies along the route of a voyage are recorded
5 Maintain and adjust vessel's course
- a Required alterations to the vessel's course or speed are made taking into account prevailing weather and sea conditions, the proximity and course of other vessels, navigational hazards and overall passage plan requirements
- b Alterations to the vessel's course and speed comply with Australian and international regulations for the avoidance of collision at sea
5 Maintain and adjust vessel's course(continued)
- c Alterations to the vessel's course and speed are appropriate to prevailing circumstances and conditions
- d Alterations to the vessel's course and speed are effective and do not put at risk the safety of the vessel or its passengers and crew or that of other vessels, passengers or crew
- e Signals relevant for navigational manoeuvres are made at the appropriate time in accordance with Australian and international regulations
- f Operational limits of vessel propulsion, steering, power systems and overall trim and stability are not exceeded during navigational manoeuvres
Range Statement
TDMMH106B PLAN A VOYAGE AND CONDUCT NAVIGATION
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
VARIABLE
SCOPE
1. GENERAL CONTEXT
a.
Work must be carried out:
1
in compliance with relevant sections of applicable maritime regulations
b.
Work is performed:
1
relatively independently under broad operational requirements, with accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes
c.
Work involves:
1
the application of a significant range of fundamental navigational principles and procedures across a wide variety of navigational contexts, including navigation at high latitudes. Contribution to the development of a plan for a voyage is required with appropriate allowance for possible contingencies
d.
Work requires:
1
significant judgement in planning, technical and leadership functions related to planning and conducting a voyage for a vessel of 500gross tonnage or more
2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT
a
Vessel may include:
1
any Australian or international commercial vessel of 500gross tonnage or more
b
Voyages to be planned and conducted may include:
1
any voyage navigable by the size and type of vessel concerned
2
voyages in high latitudes
3
passages through
4
traffic separation schemes
5
tidal restricted areas
6
VTS controlled areas
7
pilotage water under conditions of restricted visibility
Range Statement (continued)
TDMMH107B PLAN A VOYAGE AND CONDUCT NAVIGATION
VARIABLE
SCOPE
c
Navigation may occur in conditions of:
1
clear visibility using visual navigational techniques
2
restricted visibility using parallel indexing and/or electronic chart systems
3
clear visibility using a combination of visual and electronic techniques
d
Position fixing techniques may include:
1
visual
2
radar
3
continuous position monitoring
e
Documentation and recordsmay include:
1
ISM Code safety management system plans, procedures, checklists and instructions
2
operational orders
3
navigational charts
4
Nautical Institute publications
5
Nautical Almanac
6
General Principles on Ships' Routeing
7
Guidelines and Criteria for Ship Reporting Systems
8
publications from the Australian Hydrographer or British Admiralty, including radio signals, light lists, sailing directions, tide tables and chart catalogues
9
navigational warning records
10
IMO STCW Convention and Code
11
AMSA Marine Orders
12
annual and weekly notices to mariners
13
vessel's log
14
company procedures
15
vessel manufacturer's instructions and recommended procedures
16
instructions of relevant maritime authorities
17
pilot instructions where relevant
18
relevant Australian and international standards
Range Statement (continued)
TDMMH107B PLAN A VOYAGE AND CONDUCT NAVIGATION
VARIABLE
SCOPE
f
Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:
1
IMO STCW Convention and Code related to vessels of 500gross tonnage or more
2
relevant sections of AMSA Marine Orders
International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
relevant international, Commonwealth, State and Territory OH&S legislation
3
Guidelines and Criteria for Ship Reporting Systems
TDMMH106B PLAN A VOYAGE AND CONDUCT NAVIGATION
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
VARIABLE
SCOPE
1. GENERAL CONTEXT
a.
Work must be carried out:
1
in compliance with relevant sections of applicable maritime regulations
b.
Work is performed:
1
relatively independently under broad operational requirements, with accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes
c.
Work involves:
1
the application of a significant range of fundamental navigational principles and procedures across a wide variety of navigational contexts, including navigation at high latitudes. Contribution to the development of a plan for a voyage is required with appropriate allowance for possible contingencies
d.
Work requires:
1
significant judgement in planning, technical and leadership functions related to planning and conducting a voyage for a vessel of 500gross tonnage or more
2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT
a
Vessel may include:
1
any Australian or international commercial vessel of 500gross tonnage or more
b
Voyages to be planned and conducted may include:
1
any voyage navigable by the size and type of vessel concerned
2
voyages in high latitudes
3
passages through
4
traffic separation schemes
5
tidal restricted areas
6
VTS controlled areas
7
pilotage water under conditions of restricted visibility
Range Statement (continued)
TDMMH107B PLAN A VOYAGE AND CONDUCT NAVIGATION
VARIABLE
SCOPE
c
Navigation may occur in conditions of:
1
clear visibility using visual navigational techniques
2
restricted visibility using parallel indexing and/or electronic chart systems
3
clear visibility using a combination of visual and electronic techniques
d
Position fixing techniques may include:
1
visual
2
radar
3
continuous position monitoring
e
Documentation and recordsmay include:
1
ISM Code safety management system plans, procedures, checklists and instructions
2
operational orders
3
navigational charts
4
Nautical Institute publications
5
Nautical Almanac
6
General Principles on Ships' Routeing
7
Guidelines and Criteria for Ship Reporting Systems
8
publications from the Australian Hydrographer or British Admiralty, including radio signals, light lists, sailing directions, tide tables and chart catalogues
9
navigational warning records
10
IMO STCW Convention and Code
11
AMSA Marine Orders
12
annual and weekly notices to mariners
13
vessel's log
14
company procedures
15
vessel manufacturer's instructions and recommended procedures
16
instructions of relevant maritime authorities
17
pilot instructions where relevant
18
relevant Australian and international standards
Range Statement (continued)
TDMMH107B PLAN A VOYAGE AND CONDUCT NAVIGATION
VARIABLE
SCOPE
f
Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:
1
IMO STCW Convention and Code related to vessels of 500gross tonnage or more
2
relevant sections of AMSA Marine Orders
International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
relevant international, Commonwealth, State and Territory OH&S legislation
3
Guidelines and Criteria for Ship Reporting Systems
Not applicable.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2142 | TDMMH101A | Plan voyage and conduct navigation | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S530 | TDM60107 | Advanced Diploma of TRANSPORT DISTRIBUTION (MARITIME OPERATIONS) | Qualification |
| S533 | TDM60407 | Advanced Diploma of TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION (MARITIME OPERATIONS - MASTER UNLIMITED) | Qualification |