PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT FORM

(Assessor’s Copy)

Course DECK WATCH 2 Assessment Plan No. 1

Perform steering control change-over from Automatic to Manual (Hand

Title
Steering) mode and vice-versa using simulators.

Duration 10 Minutes

Function A-II/1 F1– Navigation at Operational Level

A-II/1 F1.C1: Steer a ship using the steering mode appropriate to the
STCW
Competence prevailing weather, sea, traffic, and maneuvering conditions

A-II/4 F1.C1 KUP

1. Knowledge of the different components of the steering control
system, such as the rudder, steering gear, and steering control unit.
KUP 2. Understanding of how the different components of the system work
together to control the rudder.
3. Ability to operate the steering control system manually and
automatically.

Target Course CO1 Perform steering control change-over from manual mode (hand
Outcome steering) to automatic mode and vice-versa using simulators.

LO1.1 Understand the basic principles of steering control systems

Target
LO1.2 Identify the different types of steering gear systems
Learning
LO1.3 Describe the operation of steering gear systems
Outcome/s

Assessment
Bridge Ship Simulator
Area

Learning
Bridge Ship Simulator
Resources

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 Equipment
Bridge Ship Simulator
Needed

GOAL: To perform steering control change-over from manual mode

(hand steering) to automatic mode and vice-versa using simulators
Scenario ROLE: Helmsman
Description AUDIENCE: Assessor
(Should SITUATION:
Reflect the To perform changing over from Automatic to Manual mode (hand
GRASPS steering) as vessel is entering Singapore Strait
Framework) PRODUCT/PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR:
Steer the ship in manual mode
STANDARDS/CRITERIA: See performance Standard

Ship’s
/Equipment N/A
Particular

Initial Ship is at sea passage at Singapore Strait, East Bound.

Conditions

1. Carry out briefing and debriefing.

2. Monitor the execution of the assessment exercise
Assessor’s 3. Observe the student's performance throughout the exam
Action 4. The assessor may ask questions to the student to assess their
understanding of the concepts and procedures involved in
steering a ship.

1. Distribute student’s copy. Allow the students to read and

understand
2. Discuss the Assessment Title, Competency and KUP in accordance
Assessment
with STCW Table of Specification.
Briefing
3. Explain the assessment scenario as per GRASPS Framework
4. Explain the grading system
5. Explain the performance criteria and performance standards

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 1. Understand the learning outcomes of the simulation assessment
exercise
2. Understand that this assessment task shall be carried out
Student’s individually
Action 3. Perform his/her task in accordance with his/her role in performing
the following:
a. Steer a ship manual mode
b. Execute proper helm order in English

1. Explain the purpose of debriefing.

2. Point out the strengths of the trainees’ performance by citing the
performance criteria and the performance standards that they
were able to accomplish.
Assessment
3. Discuss the weaknesses of the trainees’ performance by citing the
Debriefing
executions which didn’t meet the performance standard. Replay
the exercise if available.
4. Ask for comments from the trainees and whether they agree with
the observations or findings.

All actions executed by the students are in accordance with the

Assessment
recommendation prescribed in the applicable sections of Table A-II/4

See Attached Scoring guide below. Scoring shall be based from the
Scoring Guide
performance standards.

The students will automatically be marked “Failed” if any of the

Failure State following conditions have NOT met:
If students get a score below 65%.

The students shall be given a chance to retake the assessment

Retake
procedure however, whenever the result of the retake could be, he/she
Procedure
shall automatically be marked as 65% as per Institution’s policies

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 Name: ________________________________________________ Date: __________

Section: ________________________

Actions, Performance Criteria, and Performance Standards

Performance Action Performance Standard Allocate Score

Criteria d Points

To perform steering Perform Executes the changeover smoothly 50

control change steering and seamlessly, with minimal
over from control disturbance to the simulator's
automatic to change over operation.
manual mode from
(hand steering) automatic to Executes the changeover with minor 40
using simulator manual deviations in steering control but
mode (hand quickly corrects them.
steering)
Executes the changeover with 30
using
noticeable deviations in steering
simulators
control, requiring corrective actions.

Demonstrates a lack of 0
understanding of the simulator's
controls and system operation.

To steer the ship Steer the ship Steer the ship within a specified 50
smoothly and smoothly and range of deviation from the desired
accurately in accurately in course (+/- 2 degrees)
manual mode. manual
mode Steer the ship within a specified 40
range of deviation from the desired
course (+/- 3 degrees)

Steer the ship within a specified 30

range of deviation from the desired
course (+/-4 degrees)

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 Unable to steer the ship steadily with 0
a deviation of +/-5 degrees

Feedback Total
Score

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