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FORECAST WEATHER AND OCEANOGRAPHIC CONDITIONS

FORECAST WEATHER AND OCEANOGRAPHIC CONDITIONS

Unit of competency
National Code
TDMMH907B
State Code
S5454
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/06/2007
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/12/2007
Field of Education
031705 - Marine Craft Operation
Original Release Date
21/12/2007
Nominal Hours
63
Description
UNIT DESCRIPTOR:This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to forecast weather and oceanographic conditions during the voyage of a commercial vessel, including taking measurements of relevant meteorological and oceanographic parameters, observing current weather and ocean conditions and cloud formations, acquiring weather charts, reports and satellite images, interpreting available weather and oceanographic data, making forecasts of local weather and oceanographic conditions and taking appropriate action to adjust vessel operations based on local weather predictions.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Collect and interpretweather and oceanographic data
  • a Ocean and weather conditions are observed and correctly interpreted in accordance with established nautical and meteorological practice
  • b Measurements of current local meteorological and oceanographic parameters are correctly made and recorded using appropriate shipboard instruments in accordance with established practice
  • c Meteorological charts, publications and related documentation are updated, stored and maintained in accordance with company procedures and chart/publication publisher's instructions
  • d Meteorological charts, publications and related documentation are handled and used in ways that ensure continued availability, utility and length of life
  • e Observations of weather and cloud formations are made and interpreted in accordance with established practice
  • f Weather charts and satellite images are acquired and interpreted
  • g Weather reports are obtained and interpreted
2 Forecast local weather and oceanographic conditions
  • a A wave forecast is made based on observation of ocean and weather conditions and collected weather data
  • b Calculations are made for the height of the tide at a given time and place using appropriate tide charts and/or diagrams
  • c The effects of local topographical features on wind flow and weather conditions are correctly predicted from available information
  • d Forecasts of local weather and oceanographic conditions are correctly made using available weather information
  • e Potentially dangerous weather conditions are identified and correctly predicted and appropriate action is taken to secure the vessel
3 Maintain records of weather and oceanographic information and forecasts
  • a Weather and oceanographic measurements, observations, reports and forecasts are recorded and filed in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements
  • b Action on vessel operations initiated as a result of weather and oceanographic forecasts is documented as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S2150 TDMMH901A Forecast weather and oceanographic conditions Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AVE05 MARH011 Forecast weather and oceanographic conditions to plan a safe passage Unit of competency
WG443 MARH6001A Forecast weather and oceanographic conditions to plan a safe passage Unit of competency