AKLAN POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE

Quezon Avenue, Kalibo, Aklan

aklanpolytechnic@gmail.com
COLLEGE OF MARITIME EDUCATION
ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENT
DECKWATCH 1 LABORATORY ASSESSMENT 10
Assessment Title Identifying vessels light configurations through observation
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 Regulations for
Proficiency
Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, as amended
At the end of the course, the candidate will be able to:
Assessment Identify the lights carried by any type of vessel and the operation or circumstances
Outcome signified by them, including the additional signals for fishing vessels fishing in close
proximity.
Own ship present position is due west of Helen Mar Reef proceeding on course 045°T with a
Scenario
speed of 13.8 knots. There are multiple approaching vessels in sight displaying lights of different
Description
situation or occupation.
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: Singapore
Initial Position: Lat. 01*10.1541N Long. 103*47.2154΄ E
Initial Heading: 045°T
Initial Condition Speed: 13.8kts
Steering Mode: Auto Pilot Mode
Time: 1000H
Engine RP
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.
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.
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COLLEGE OF MARITIME EDUCATION

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
FAILURE STATE:
Briefing
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
• Full Mission Bridge/Mini-bridges
Assessment Area
• Assessor’s Station

Equipment Needed • Full Mission Bridge/Mini-bridges

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.
Practical 4. Inform the candidate of the initial condition of the assessment
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 Observatio
n/
Competent?
Comments
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Quezon Avenue, Kalibo, Aklan
aklanpolytechnic@gmail.com
COLLEGE OF MARITIME EDUCATION

NOT
YES
YET
Identified at least 8
different situations or Identify at least 8 situations or occupation of all vessels in the
occupation of vicinity that have different light configurations through
vessels. observation. □ □
(Note: Candidates will be individually checked)
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

Conforme:
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Quezon Avenue, Kalibo, Aklan
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COLLEGE OF MARITIME EDUCATION
I hereby confirm that I have undergone all the process of briefing, familiarization, execution and debriefing
of the Laboratory Assessment No.10 entitled Identifying vessels light configurations through observation.

___________________________ ____________________________

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

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

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