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Forecast weather and oceanographic conditions to plan a safe passage

Forecast weather and oceanographic conditions to plan a safe passage

Unit of competency
National Code
MARH011
State Code
AVE05
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/09/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
10/12/2015
Field of Education
031705 - Marine Craft Operation
Original Release Date
10/12/2015
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to forecast weather and oceanographic conditions to plan a safe passage.This unit applies to maritime workers working in the maritime industry as a Master Unlimited.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Forecast area weather
  • 1.1 Synoptic chart is interpreted and recorded
  • 1.2 Information received by weather fax is interpreted and recorded
  • 1.3 Weather reports are obtained, interpreted and recorded
  • 1.4 Observations of weather and cloud formations are made, interpreted and recorded
  • 1.5 Statistical data and observations are used to predict likely weather conditions for a determined period
2 Use information to predict oceanographic conditions
  • 2.1 Information on ocean current systems is interpreted and recorded
  • 2.2 Nautical publications on tides and currents are used to calculate tidal conditions
  • 2.3 Wave height and swell forecast is made using available information
  • 2.4 Potentially dangerous oceanographic conditions are identified and appropriate action is taken to maintain safety of navigation and to minimise risk to safety of vessel
3 Maintain records of weather and oceanographic information and forecasts
  • 3.1 Statistical data and observations are recorded and filed according to organisational procedures
  • 3.2 Actions taken to maintain safety of navigation and to minimise risk to safety of vessel as a result of weather and oceanographic forecasts, are documented according to organisational procedures
  • 3.3 Meteorological and nautical publications are updated and stored according to organisational procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S5454 TDMMH907B FORECAST WEATHER AND OCEANOGRAPHIC CONDITIONS Unit of competency
WG443 MARH6001A Forecast weather and oceanographic conditions to plan a safe passage Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCG53 MARH020 Forecast weather and oceanographic conditions to plan a safe passage Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWN9 MAR60315 Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master Unlimited) Qualification