MARH023 — Use of electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS) to maintain the safety of navigation

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What an assessment for MARH023 must cover

49 assessable components: 3 elements (14 performance criteria), 17 performance evidence and 18 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Set up an ECDIS

1.1ECDIS is initialised and programmed with own vessel data
1.2Operational performance and accuracy of ECDIS is confirmed
1.3Settings and values are adjusted to suit conditions for passage planning and navigation
1.4Means of providing additional information is correctly interfaced with ECDIS

2 Use an ECDIS for passage planning and navigation

2.1ECDIS is used to assist in passage planning and the conduct of navigation
2.2Information on ECDIS is monitored to ensure safe navigation
2.3Information obtained from ECDIS is interpreted and analysed taking into account limitations of equipment, all connected sensors and prevailing circumstances and conditions
2.4Position of vessel is confirmed by alternative means
2.5Safety of navigation is maintained through adjustments made to vessel course and speed
2.6System and position alarms are responded to, to maintain safety of navigation
2.7Situational awareness is maintained while using ECDIS and other bridge equipment

3 Maintain data

3.1Data produced by ECDIS that should be retained to conform with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements is identified
3.2Data is stored electronically or in hard copy as required by organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
3.3Security and access requirements for data are adhered to in accordance with organisational procedures

Performance evidence

adjusting settings and values to suit present conditions, including: - alarm parameters for anti-grounding - back-up arrangements - chart update status - completeness of chart data - proximity to contacts and special areas
applying relevant legislation, regulations and guidelines
communicating in a clear concise manner, at all times
conducting tests for malfunctions, including functional self-testing and interpreting the test results
confirming vessel position by alternative means
ensuring integrity of back-up systems
ensuring integrity of data
maintaining situational awareness while using electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS), including: - chart data and scale selection - contact detection and management - integrity of sensors - safe water and proximity of hazards - set and drift - suitability of route
monitoring and adjusting information on ECDIS including: - chart data displayed - contacts - mode and orientation - own position - radar overlay functions - radar tracking - route monitoring - sea area display - user-created information layers
operating ECDIS when interfaced with automatic identification system (AIS) and interpreting AIS data
planning a passage on a display using ECDIS
setting up initial display and maintaining display
setting up, operating, interpreting and analysing information, including: - adequate and up-to-date electronic charts - back-up systems - electronic position fixing system - gyro and log - raster charts - uninterruptable power supply (UPS) - vector electronic chart systems - when radar overlay is in use
storing data electronically, including: - chart correction information - electronic navigational chart (ENC) source, date and edition - vessel voyage details
using ECDIS targets, charts and systems
using functions that are integrated with other navigation systems in various installations
using settings efficiently to ensure conformance to operational procedures

Knowledge evidence

AIS input
dangers of over-reliance
differences between ECDIS, electronic charting system (ECS), electronic navigation & electronic charts and raster chart display system (RCDS)
differences between vector and raster charts
elements of ECDIS, including: - basic navigation - chart data - chart organisation - chart quality and accuracy - correct and incorrect use - heading and drift vectors - position source - purpose of ECDIS - value to navigation - vessel position - workstation start, stop and layout
ECDIS route planning and monitoring, including: - additional navigational information - checking plan for safety - route planning by table and chart - route schedule - track limits - user charts in route planning - vessel manoeuvring characteristics
ECDIS targets, charts and systems, including: - AIS functions - archiving ECDIS data and data logging - automatic radar plotting aid (ARPA)/radar overlay - installing chart corrections - procuring and installing chart data - system reset and back-up
ECDIS responsibility and assessment, including: - effective navigation with ECDIS - responsibilities under relevant legislation, regulations and guidelines
functions of ECDIS required by performance standards in force
principles, capability and limitations of ECDIS operations
process used to correct and update charts by manual, semi-automatic and automatic systems
radar/ ARPA input
requirements for voyage recording
significance of chart alarms and indicator warnings
system and position alarms, including: - approach to waypoint, critical point, navigation danger and other ships - chart alarms - depth and contour alarms - mode losses - primary failure
use of ECDIS in emergency situations
watchkeeping with ECDIS, including: - changing the settings - chart information - chart scaling - information layers - ports and data feeds - sensors
work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and work practices

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What does an assessment tool for MARH023 need to cover?

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