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MARH020 — Forecast weather and oceanographic conditions to plan a safe passage

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What an assessment for MARH020 must cover

69 assessable components: 3 elements (12 performance criteria), 10 performance evidence and 47 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Forecast area weather

  • 1.1Synoptic chart is interpreted and recorded
  • 1.2Information received by weather fax is interpreted and recorded
  • 1.3Weather reports are obtained, interpreted and recorded
  • 1.4Observations of weather and cloud formations are made, interpreted and recorded
  • 1.5Statistical data and observations are used to predict likely weather conditions for a determined period

2 Use information to predict oceanographic conditions

  • 2.1Information on ocean current systems is interpreted and recorded
  • 2.2Nautical publications on tides and currents are used to calculate tidal conditions
  • 2.3Wave height and swell forecast is made using available information
  • 2.4Potentially dangerous oceanographic conditions are identified and appropriate actions are taken to maintain safety of navigation and to minimise risk to safety of vessel

3 Maintain records of weather and oceanographic information and forecasts

  • 3.1Statistical data and observations are recorded and filed according to organisational procedures
  • 3.2Actions taken to maintain safety of navigation and to minimise risk to safety of vessel as a result of weather and oceanographic forecasts, are documented according to organisational procedures
  • 3.3Meteorological and nautical publications are updated and stored according to organisational procedures

Performance evidence

  • applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and work practices
  • calculating tidal conditions
  • ensuring currency of relevant reference material
  • observing, interpreting and forecasting weather and oceanographic conditions
  • reading, interpreting and applying weather and oceanographic information
  • selecting and using shipboard instruments to assist in forecasting weather and oceanographic conditions
  • supporting reasons for intended action with statistical data and observations of actual conditions
  • undertaking appropriate actions
  • using appropriate nautical publications on tides and currents
  • using tide tables to calculate height of tide

Knowledge evidence

  • air masses and fronts
  • appropriate actions, including:
  • avoiding storm centres and dangerous quadrants by adjusting course and speed
  • ensuring all crew and passengers are informed
  • ensuring all vessel equipment is properly secured
  • securing cargo and stores
  • taking action to avoid extreme adverse weather conditions
  • basic principles for making meteorological and oceanographic measurements
  • characteristics of various weather systems, including tropical revolving storms, and avoidance of storm centres and dangerous quadrants
  • cloud classifications
  • cyclones, storms and gales
  • dangerous oceanographic conditions, including:
  • excessively high sea state and swells
  • ice formations on ship super structure and remedies
  • tornados, tropical revolving storms, hurricanes and gales
  • effects on navigation and vessel handling of wind, currents and bottom topography
  • formation of sea waves and swell waves
  • heat exchange process
  • ocean current systems, including surface water circulation of the ocean and principal adjoining seas
  • pressure systems and cold fronts
  • principles and procedures of weather forecasting using information obtained from observations, charts, satellite images, email, reports and instruments
  • principles relating to the safety of navigation in ice
  • procedures for filing and maintaining weather and oceanographic information
  • procedures to be followed during gale or icy conditions and tropical revolving storms
  • sea state
  • sources of weather and oceanographic information, and methods for their interpretation
  • synoptic and prognostic charts
  • tide prediction
  • tropical revolving storms
  • types of floating ice, their origins and movements
  • typical problems in forecasting weather and oceanographic conditions
  • use of tide tables
  • vertical division of the atmosphere
  • voyage planning principles incorporating weather conditions, including:
  • air masses and fronts
  • cloud classifications
  • cyclones, storms and gales
  • heat exchange process
  • ocean currents and wave height
  • pressure systems and cold fronts
  • sea state
  • tide prediction
  • tropical revolving storms
  • use of tide tables
  • vertical division of the atmosphere
  • weather data provided by shipboard instruments
  • WHS/OHS requirements and work practices

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Questions about assessing MARH020

What does an assessment tool for MARH020 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MARH020 needs to address all 69 unit components: 3 elements with 12 performance criteria, 10 performance evidence requirements, 47 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for MARH020?

Auditori pulls the current release of MARH020 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

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Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of MARH020, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.

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