ay PNATIONAI TRANING MATERINS FOR THE MARITIME INDUSTRY. Nautical Knowledge (Coxswain) - ABF521 Learner's GuideNational Training Materials FOR THE — SEE —_ — — MARITIME INDUSTRY AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL TRAINING AuTH Nautical Knowledge Coxswain ABF521 Learner’s GuideThis work has been produced in conjunction with Construction and Transport Educational Services of TAFE NSW. © Australian National Training Authority(ANTA) 1997 Published by Australian Training Products Ltd (formerly ACTRAC products Lid) All rights reserved. This work has been produced initially with the assistance of funding provided by the Commonwealth Government through ANTA. This work is copyright, but permission is given to trainers and teachers to make copies by photocopying or other duplicating processes for use within their own training organisation or in a workplace where the training is being conducted. 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GPO Box 5347BB, MELBOURNE, Victoria 3001, Australia Telephone +61 03 9630 9836 or 9630 9837 Facsimile +61 03 9639 4684 First Published September 1997 DP6300034LRG Printed for Australian Training Products Ltd by Document Printing Australia Ltd, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.Contents 11 1.2 1 14 1.4.1 1.4.2 1.4.3 1.4.4 1.4.5 1.4.6 44 42 43 Introduction to the Learner's guide Prerequisites Target audience Required resources Study advice How to approach competency based learning What is a Learner's guide How to use a Learner's guide What the icons represent How to plan for effective learning How to approach learning activities in the Learner's guide Industry/occupation-related information Module's relation to your industry occupation Module purpose and learning outcomes Learning outcomes Assessment Assessment information Conditions of assessment Recognition of prior learning RONNDNND NW AH o oonn~Section 1: Section 2: Vessel Handling Learning outcome 1 Assessment Criteria Conditions Section Introduction Section learning sequence 1.1 Manoeuvring Characteristics 1.2 Effect Of External Forces on Vessel Handling 1.3 Anchoring 1.4 Berthing & Unberthing 1.5 Securing to a Buoy 1.6 Towing Section summary Check your progress Emergency Procedures Learning outcome 2 Assessment Criteria Conditions Section Introduction Section learning sequence 2.1 Marine Casualties 2.2 Loss of Rudder/Propulsion 2.3 Person Overboard 2.4 Assisting Vessels in Distress 2.5 Principles of Stability 2.6 Obligation to Persons on Board Section summary Check your progress 13 13 15 15 16 16 22 31 36 39 4 43 44 45 49 49 50 50 51 51 59 63 70 75 78 78 79Section 3: Section 4: Emergency Equipment: Leaming outcome 3 Assessment Criteria Conditions Section Introduction Section learning sequence 3 Life-Saving Equipment 3.1. Types of Equipment 3.2 Use of Life-Saving Equipment Section summary Check your progress Meteorology Learning outcome 4 Assessment Criteria Conditions Section Introduction Section learning sequence 4 An Introduction to Meteorology 4.1 Sources of Weather Reports 4.2 Contents of Forecasts for Small Craft 4.3 Interpretation of Weather Reports 4.4 The Australian Picture 4.5 Visual Observations 4.6 The Aneroid Barometer 4.7 Local Weather Patterns 4.7 Action to take on the Approach of Bad Weather or Tropical Revolving Storm (TRS) Section summary Check your progress 81 85 85 85 86 86 86 86 87 104 105 107 ww 111 Ww 112 112 112 114 115 116 17 124 126 127 129 134 134Section 5: Section 6: Legislation Learning outcome 5 Assessment Criteria Conditions Section Introduction 5.1 Collision Regulations 5.2 USL Code 5.3 State Legislation 5.6 Manoeuvring Difficulties of Large Vessels Section summary Check your progress Coastal Navigation Learning outcome 6 Assessment Criteria Conditions Section Introduction Section learning sequence 6.1. Information on a Chart 6.2 Position and Measurement 6.3 Using the Chart 6.4 Speed, Time & Distance 6.5 Transit Bearings 6.6 Tides 6.7 Steering by Compass 6.8 Buoyage Section summary Check your progress 135 139 139 140 140 141 146 152 153 154 154 157 161 161 162 162 162 163 169 172 183 187 191 199 207 213 213Section 7: Vessel Construction Learning outcome 7 Assessment Criteria Conditions Section Introduction 7.1 Structural Components Section summary Check your progress Section 8: Rope work Learning outcome 8 Assessment Criteria Conditions Section Introduction Section learning sequence 8.1 Types of Rope and Wire 82 Safety Precautions when Working with Rope 8.3 Care and Maintenance 8.4 Inspecting Rope 85 Strength of Rope 8.6 Knots, Bends & Hitches Section summary Check your progress 5, Feedback to check your progress exercises and written activities 6. References 7. Glossary 8. Acknowledgements 215 219 219 219 219 221 231 232 233 237 237 238 238 238 239 248 249 251 253 256 263 263 265 283 285 297Introduetion 1 Introduction to the Learner's Guide Welcome to the Learners Guide on Nautical Knowledge for the Coxswains Certificate. I hope that you find this course of study both enjoyable and rewarding. The learner's package for this module includes a learner's guide, which covers the content you need to study and a systematic approach as to how to go about your studies. It also includes a training record book that should be used to record your progress. You should have each step certified and signed by your facilitator or assessor at the completion of each learning outcome. ‘As a coxswain you are required to have a sound knowledge of a wide range of topics for the safe operation of your vessel. These topics are laid out in sequence in this guide. The information covered in this module is very important as it will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed for fire safety in the daily routine of your work as well as those needed to use portable fire fighting equipment in an emergency. Your learner's guide outlines how to plan for effective learning. Use it to help you plan and direct your studies. If you need more information on the topics covered in this learner's guide, please refer to the books listed under ‘References’. There is also a glossary provided at the end which defines all the technical terms used in this guide. 1.1 Prerequisites ‘There are no prerequisites for this module. 1.2 Target Audience This module has been designed for mariners who wish to gain competency in the skills and knowledge needed to safely operate a commercial vessel of less than 12 metres in length within sheltered waters and areas up to 15 nautical miles to seaward of a port or anchorage. side — ABF 521: Nautical Knowledge Coxswain 1Introduction 1.3 Required Resources For further information on this module you may refer to the Small Vessels Manual, Department of Transport, Queensland or Australian Boating Manual, Captain Dick Gandy. The above mentioned texts deal with all the aspects covered by this learner’s guide and in certain areas go into greater detail that will be beneficial to you when progressing to a higher level certification. 1.4 Study Advice The focus of competency-based learning is on helping you to develop competence in a set of predetermined learning outcomes. This competence is developed to meet a set of standards listed in the assessment criteria for each learning outcome. 1.4.1 How to approach Competency-based learning At the end of a competency-based learning program your performance is assessed against the leaming outcomes. Unlike other forms of learning, competency-based learning is not concerned with how well you perform in relation to other learners. 1.4.2 What is a Learner's Guide A learner's guide provides all the information and activities to enable you to attain competence in the learning outcomes of the module. As such, it is the main learning resource in a modularised package. It is used in conjunction with a training record book and is at times supplemented by other resources (eg textbooks, videos etc). 1.4.3 How to use a Learner's Guide Use this leamer's guide to find out: ‘+ how your leaning package is structured ‘© how you should approach your studies ‘© how you will be assessed ‘© which assessment tasks you'll need to complete * other useful information to help focus your studies ‘Learner's Guide — ABF 5Introduction 1.4.4 What the Icons represent ‘These symbols are located in the left margin of the learner's guide. They illustrate an action which should be taken or a resource to be used at that particular stage in your study. Check your progress icon Caution/Beware icon Check text icon Practical activity icon Tips icon Written activity icon Leamer’s Guide —ABF 521; Nautical Knowledge Coxswain 3Introduction 1.4.5 How to plan for effective learning ‘We suggest that you follow these steps in studying the learner's guide: Step 1: Read this learner's guide to find out about: # other resources © how you should approach your learning ‘the assignments you'll need to complete for assessment. Step 2: Read the introduction to the learners guide and complete the learning outcome checklist. This will help you assess your current level of competence in each of the learning outcomes. Step 3: Read this learner’s guide to find out how you need to approach your studies in each section. We recommend that you complete the “Check you progress” exercise at the end of each section, Also, check your answers against the feedback provided at the end of the Jearner's guide. This will help you confirm whether you are really competent in the learning outcome covered in the section. If you find that you didn’t do well you need to study the section thoroughly. Step 4: Complete the assignments provided in the assessment package after studying the leamer’s guide, These are designed to assess your competence in the learning outcomes covered in the learner's guide. ‘The following is a suggested timetable for studying this learners guide. You may wish to vary the suggested times in consultation with your facilitator. Your facilitator will also inform you of due dates for your assignments. Learner's Guide — ABP 521: Nautical Knowledge CoxswainIntroduction Learner's guide | Learners guide | Suggested | Notes section topic time I Vessel Handling z 2 Emergency 4 Procedures 3 ‘Emergency 2 Equipment 4 Meteorology 4 cj Tnternational 10 Collision Regulations 6 Coastal Navigation | 10 7 Vessel Construction [3 8 Ropework 5 ‘Assignment A Due 1.4.6 How to approach learning activities in the learner's guide In the learner's guide you will find that there are learning activities within the section and others at the end of the section (known as “Check your progress sections”). Alll these activities will help you develop a competence in the leaning outcomes of the section. They will also help you to apply your learning in your workplace. After completing each activity, check your response against the feedback provided and take any remedial action. successfully completed all the activities, you will be well prepared to do the assessment task in this learner’s guide. ‘You'll find that once you have Leamer's Guide — ABF 521: Nautical Knowledge CoxswainInteoduetion 2 Industry/occupation-related information ‘This module provides you with the Nautical knowledge required in: ‘© attaining a Coxswains Certificate of Competency 2.1 Module's relation to your industry/occupation This module is required to successfully achieve the study required for the nautical knowledge section of the Coxswains Certificate of Competency. It deals with the navigational and deckside aspects of the course. On achieving a Coxswains Certificate you could work in the maritime industry driving charter vessels engaged in trading, passenger services and fishing up to 12 metres in length and operating at a distance no further than 15 miles from a port or anchorage. 3 Module Purpose and learning outcomes This module will provide the learner with the skills and knowledge needed to safely operate a commercial vessel of less than 12 metres in length within sheltered waters and areas up to 15 nautical miles to seaward of a port or anchorage. 3.1 Learning Outcomes ‘On completion of this module you should be competent in the following: Learning Outcome 1 On completion of this learning outcome the learner will be able to manoeuvre a power driven vessel of less than 12 metres in length in various conditions of tide and weather to carry out operations of small commercial vessels in sheltered and inshore waters. Learning Outcome 2 On completion of this learning outcome the leamer will be able to take appropriate action in emergency situations involving the safety of the vessel and those onboard or the safety of other vessels and persons. Learner's Guide — ABF $21; Nautical Knowledge CoxswainIntroduction Learning Outcome 3 On completion of this learning outcome the learner will be able to assess whether the safety and equipment on board a vessel meets survey requirements. Learning Outcome 4 On completion of this leaning outcome the learner will be able to assess the forecast weather conditions and actual weather conditions to determine actions for the safe operation of the vessel. Learning Outcome 5 Apply the International Regulations for Preventing Collision at Sea and any state regulations effecting the operation of small craft. Learning Outcome 6 Apply navigation techniques to ensure the safe navigation of a small vessel in sheltered and inshore waters. Learning Outcome 7 Describe the major structural components used in the construction of small vessels from a variety of materials Learning Outcome 8 On completion of this learning outcome the learner will be able to maintain ropes in common use, calculate safe working loads and use fibre rope to make an eye splice and common knots, bends and hitches used onboard small vessels in the maritime industry. 4 Assessment The focus of the assessment will be the module purpose. Assessment will aim at determining the learners overall ability to deal with legislative and safety matters pertaining to the operations and manoeuvring of a commercial, vessel. The practical nature of this module facilitates practical and oral assessment. In addition, assessing the ability to use procedures or conduct, some aspects of operation may also be achieved through the use of short answer questions, computer simulation and computer managed testing. 4.1 Assessment information To pass this module, you must complete all events so you can be assessed: ‘competent/not yet competent. Learner's Guide — ABF 521; Nautical Knowiedge Coxswain 7Introduction 4.2 Conditions of assessment ‘The learner will be provided with. + natural and synthetic fibre rope + wire rope + fid and marlin spike + boiled linseed oil or other appropriate wire rope lubricant 4.3 Recognition of prior learning Learners who have completed appropriate training, or through prior learning and experience, believe they have gained the required skills for modules within this course may be granted credit upon substantiation of the claim. 3 ‘Learner's Guide — ABF 521: Nautical Knowledge Coxswain