MARH024 — Use of radar and other bridge equipment to maintain safety of navigation

1 Use radar and ARPA to safely navigate

• 1.1Radar is operated according to manufacturer instructions to produce data on position of vessel, other vessels and fixed objects
• 1.2Radar plot is constructed on radar plotting sheet and automatic plotting devices are initialised
• 1.3Systematic radar and/or ARPA observations of vessels in the vicinity are made and risk of collision is determined
• 1.4Radar data is used to obtain a position fix for vessel using electronic bearing lines and variable range markers
• 1.5Radar bearings are corrected for vessel heading and compass error, as appropriate
• 1.6Adjustments are made to vessel course and speed to maintain safety of navigation
• 1.7Manoeuvring signals are made at appropriate time according to regulations
• 1.8ARPA information is analysed and interpreted taking into account limitation of equipment and prevailing circumstances and conditions

2 Set up bridge equipment

• 2.1Bridge equipment is initialised and displays are set up and maintained
• 2.2Operational performance and accuracy of bridge equipment is confirmed, and appropriate action is taken when performance is out of limits
• 2.3Bridge navigation watch alarm system (BNWAS) and voyage data recorder are activated according to manufacturer requirements and organisational procedures
• 2.4Any false echoes and misrepresentations are detected, identified and rejected

3 Use bridge equipment to safely navigate

• 3.1Bridge equipment is safely and efficiently used to conduct navigation of vessel
• 3.2Position of vessel is monitored during voyage to ensure planned passage is followed
• 3.3Movements of vessels in the vicinity are monitored to ensure collision situations do not occur
• 3.4Adjustments are made to vessel course and speed to maintain safety of navigation
• 3.5Manoeuvring signals are made at appropriate time according to regulations
• 3.6Bridge equipment is used and maintained according to manufacturer requirements and organisational procedures

4 Maintain navigational records

• 4.1Navigational data produced by bridge equipment that should be retained to conform with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements is identified
• 4.2Navigational data is stored electronically or in hard copy as required by organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
• 4.3Security and access requirements for data are adhered to according to organisational procedures

What does an assessment tool for MARH024 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MARH024 needs to address all 85 unit components: 4 elements with 21 performance criteria, 10 performance evidence requirements, 54 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for MARH024?

Auditori pulls the current release of MARH024 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for MARH024 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing MARH024 assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of MARH024, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.