AKLAN POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE

Quezon Avenue, Kalibo, Aklan

aklanpolytechnic@gmail.com
COLLEGE OF MARITIME EDUCATION
ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENT
DECKWATCH 1 LABORATORY ASSESSMENTS 4
Assessment Title Navigating the vessel in a traffic separation scheme
Function Navigation at the operational level

Competence Maintain a safe navigational watch

Watchkeeping
Knowledge,
Understanding,
Thorough knowledge of the content, application and intent of the International
Proficiency
Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, as amended
At the end of the course, the candidate will be able to:
 Demonstrate thorough knowledge and understanding of the content, application and
intent of the International Regulations for preventing of Collisions at Sea,1972, as
Assessment Outcome
 The candidate must be able to navigate the vessel in accordance with Rule 10:
Traffic Separation Schemes of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions
at Sea, 1972, as amended.
From the initial position at Lat. 36* 03.3804’N Long. Long.005* 17.5218’W, the ship is
navigating safety at full sea speed, heading 220°T to a pre-defined route in a restricted
Scenario Description waters setting with multiple targets in specified waters. The candidate’s monitors the ship’s
track during the Traffic Separation Scheme passage by obtaining radar range and bearing to
an object and plot vessels fix position on the nautical chart.
Ship name: M/V Hual Trooper
Ship’s Particulars Length Overall: 200.73 meters Breadth: 32.26 meters
Twin screw, fixed right-handed propeller.
Weather condition Good Visibility Wind: 090 Beaufort Scale No. 4 Current: 090* , 0.9 knot
Area: Gibraltar
Initial Position: Lat. 36* 03.3804’N Long.005* 17.5218’W
Initial Heading: 220°T
Initial Condition Speed: 16kts
Steering Mode: Auto Pilot Mode
Time: 1000H
Engine RPM 100% / 90rpm
Assessor’s Action Before:
1. Inform the candidates regarding House Rules
2. The assessor must ensure that:Observe the execution of the trainee/s of the
expected performance taking into account the corresponding performance
criteria.
3. Indicate in the appropriate column whether the task was "done" or "not done".
4. Showing the drawing of a curve of the ship’s stability using the given conditions’
data.
During: Instruct candidates to log in their names (Station No./Surname/Name/MI)
1. Verify if the candidates are in their respective assigned stations.
2. Check the Initial Conditions as per Assessors copy.
3. Remind candidates the duration of the Assessment scenario.
4. Start Assessment scenario (Log at “remarks” START TIME)
5. Inform the candidates when the scenario ends.
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6. Pause Assessment scenario (Log “remarks” STOP TIME)
7. Instruct candidates to proceed to debriefing room.
8. Save candidates, Assessment results.
9. Save candidates’ Assessment recording.
10. Print candidates’ Assessment results.

After:
1. Debrief the candidates (refer to debriefing notes)
The Assessor must:
1. state the purpose of briefing;
2. distribute copies of the scenario and scoring instruments to the candidates; and
3. explain the performance criteria, performance standards and the grading system.

Assessment Briefing FAILURE STATE:

The candidate fails if:
1. the grade is below 60%;
2. there is unsafe action/behavior of the candidate during the Assessment;
3. he/she is unable to complete the Assessment within specified time
4. he/she does not comply with the Performance Standard.
60 Minutes
15 minutes briefing
Duration
30 minutes execution
15 minutes de briefing
Assessment Area Bridge Simulator Room

Equipment Needed Bridge simulator.

Simulator See attached Familiarization Checklist*

Familiarization Note: Familiarization conducted 1 day prior to the Actual Assessment
The candidate must be able to:
1. observe house rules and emergency procedures
2. attend familiarization and completely filled up and sign the familiarization checklist
3. present themselves during the actual practical Assessment in good condition;
Candidate’s
4. listen attentively during briefing and de-briefing session. Ask anything if in-doubt
Actions
5. perform the practical Assessment in accordance to the Assessment criteria and
Assessment standards;
6. follow the Assessors instruction at all times; and
7. show confidence and good attitude while performing the actual practical Assessment.
1. Use checklist for scoring system.
2. Passing grade is 60% and above..
3. State the intention of the learning objectives of the Assessment.
4. Inform the candidate of the initial condition of the Assessment
Practical Assessment
5. Present the actual feature of the RADAR/ARPA and explain the different buttons and
Scheme
functions for actual operations.
6. Provide the candidate a checklist where all key simulators functions should be
checked and acknowledge by the candidate that she/he is familiar; this should also
be signed by the candidate
Performance Criteria Performance Standards Observation/
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Competent? Comments

NOT
YES
YET

Navigated the 1. Attempts VHF communications with the VTIS □ □

vessel in accordance
with Rule 10: Traffic 2. Cross on a heading as nearly as practicable at right angles
□ □
Separation Schemes to the general direction of the traffic flow;
of the International
Regulations for
Preventing Collisions 3. Join the lane at a small angle to the general direction of the
□ □
at Sea, 1972, as traffic flow as practicable.
amended.

The Assessor must:

1. state the purpose of debriefing;
2. distribute results to candidates;
Assessment 3. explain the performance criteria and performance standards attained or satisfied;
Debriefing 4. ask if any candidate has objections or appeal on the results; and
5. require the candidate to acknowledge receipt of the Assessment Results
The candidate will be marked NYC (Not yet Competent) when any of the following is committed
1. Un-able to demonstrate the required task.
Failure State
2. When the candidate exceed the allotted time.

3. When the grade is below the passing percentage (60%)

Result After the Assessment the result will be discussed to the candidate by the assessor.

Grades C – Competent, when the candidate passed above the required passing percentage (60%)
NYC – Not Yet Competent, when the score is below 60%
Re-sit NYC – the candidate can retake up to the maximum of three times
A Candidate, who fails in the same competence for three times, will undergo training/tutoring in the
area where he/she got failed.
Result: Tick the box for the result of the practical Assessment Competent Not yet
100% competent
Re-sit 1: Tick the box for the result of the practical Assessment Competent Not yet
90% competent
Re-sit 2: Tick the box for the result of the practical Assessment Competent Not yet
75% competent
Re-sit 3: Tick the box for the result of the practical Assessment Competent Not yet
60% competent
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COLLEGE OF MARITIME EDUCATION

Conforme:

I hereby confirm that I have undergone all the process of briefing, familiarization, execution and debriefing
of the Laboratory Assessment No.4 entitled Navigating the vessel in a traffic separation scheme

___________________________ ____________________________

Name & Signature of the Candidate Name & Signature of the Assessor

Prepared by: Reviewed by: Validated by: Approved by:

OIC VERGEL KEN A. 2/M MIGARA F. GRIÑO 2/M VOLTAIRE L.
CLARIZA Member Assessor CAPT. ALBE JUSTO GUANCO, MBM,MSM
Curriculum Coordinator Lead Assessor Dean of CME