MARH041 — Apply knowledge of core Autonomous Surface Vessels (ASV) operations

1 Demonstrate knowledge of small vessel operations relevant to ASV

• 1.1Key International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREG) rules are identified
• 1.2Key lessons from historical cases of vessel collision are identified
• 1.3Key buoyage and light symbols are identified
• 1.4Key principles of visual navigation and chart-based navigation are identified

2 Apply safe handling techniques for an ASV

• 2.1Location of safe lifting points and sensitive (‘no touch areas’) are identified
• 2.2ASV is transitioned from storage to operational area safely
• 2.3Process for initialising, shutting down and recharging ASV is conducted safely
• 2.4Process for data transfer of mission and payload data is conducted according to procedures
• 2.5Process for checking ballast, trim and stability is conducted according to procedures
• 2.6Process for checking watertight integrity is conducted according to procedures

3 Identify key working components of an ASV

• 3.1Communication and navigation systems are identified
• 3.2Power, control and propulsion systems are identified
• 3.3Sensor payloads and data transfer system are identified

4 Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of ASV communication and navigation

• 4.1Key principles of radio frequency (RF) theory are identified
• 4.2Key principles of radar and radar navigation are identified
• 4.3Key principles of advanced global navigation satellite system (GNSS) and automatic identification systems (AIS) are identified

5 Apply knowledge of data handling and storage

• 5.1Units of data to be used when conducting ASV operations are explained
• 5.2Application of ‘raw’ and ‘working’ data management is completed according to operational procedures
• 5.3ASV logbooks and metadata records are completed according to operational procedures
• 5.4Data plan and data workflow are produced
• 5.5General principles of data redundancy and security are outlined

6 Apply principles of ASV mission planning software

• 6.1Process for loading navigational charts into the mission planning software is outlined
• 6.2Start and end points are set using mission planning software according to operational requirements
• 6.3Mission waypoints and transects are set using mission planning software according to operational requirements
• 6.4Optimal speed control is set using mission planning software according to operational requirements
• 6.5Total mission timing and distance are estimated manually and using mission planning software
• 6.6Mission files are uploaded from mission planning software to the ASV following operating procedures

7 Apply ASV tracking technologies

• 7.1ASV is located in visual line of sight (VLOS) using radio link
• 7.2ASV is located beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) using RF link (point-to-point or satellite)
• 7.3Best practises for focusing ASV search and rescue operations are described

8 Conduct safe launch and recovery (LAR) of an ASV

• 8.1Critical factors required for safe launch and recovery systems (LARS) operations are outlined
• 8.2Deck-handling skills and equipment used to support ASV LAR are outlined
• 8.3ASV LAR from a stationary vessel is conducted according to operational procedures
• 8.4ASV LAR from a stationary vessel using a davit is conducted according to operational procedures

9 Apply ASV surface piloting techniques

• 9.1Establish remote control of the ASV at the surface
• 9.2ASV piloting to and from the support vessel and around obstacles through the adjustment of course and speed is conducted

10 Conduct assessment of ASV mission data

• 10.1Key information within master mission log file and operator logbook are accessed and interpreted
• 10.2Post-mission analysis is conducted to assess the success of the mission relative to payload objectives
• 10.3Vehicle performance analysis is conducted to assess the engineering behaviour of the ASV

11 Plan, conduct and evaluate an ASV mission in a simulated and real-world environment

• 11.1ASV mission is designed and planned according to operational requirements
• 11.2ASV mission is conducted following a standard operating procedure in a simulated environment
• 11.3PMA of simulated mission is completed with a post-mission debrief
• 11.4ASV mission is conducted following a standard operating procedure, implementing a simulated mission into the real-world environment
• 11.5Post-mission analysis, including vehicle performance analysis, is completed with a post-mission debrief

What does an assessment tool for MARH041 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MARH041 needs to address all 70 unit components: 11 elements with 44 performance criteria, 10 performance evidence requirements, 16 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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