MARK008 — Manoeuvre a vessel up to 24 metres within Near Coastal waters

1 Manoeuvre vessel in normal conditions

• 1.1Features of vessel that relate to its handling characteristics are recognised
• 1.2Details of manoeuvres are communicated to relevant personnel clearly and concisely using standard maritime vocabulary
• 1.3Situational awareness is maintained to ensure safe manoeuvres
• 1.4Manoeuvres are completed to meet passage requirements
• 1.5Propulsion equipment is used and monitored to assist in completing manoeuvres safely
• 1.6Appropriate alterations to vessel heading are made in response to operational environment
• 1.7Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded

2 Manoeuvre vessel in adverse weather conditions

• 2.1Nature of adverse weather conditions is identified and the potential impact on the manoeuvrability of the vessel is determined
• 2.2Appropriate action is taken to ensure the safety of vessel
• 2.3Propulsion equipment is used and monitored to assist in completing actions safely
• 2.4Heading is maintained within acceptable limits
• 2.5Appropriate allowance is made for effects of deadweight, draft, trim, speed and underwater keel clearances during turning circles and stopping distance
• 2.6Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded
• 2.7Situational awareness is maintained at all times to review actions and ensure safety of vessel

3 Manoeuvre vessel in emergencies

• 3.1Nature of the emergency is established and required action is determined
• 3.2Risks to the vessel and the safety of persons on board are assessed and safety of required action is confirmed
• 3.3Details of action are communicated to relevant personnel clearly and concisely using standard maritime vocabulary
• 3.4Appropriate manoeuvres are made during the emergency to maintain the safety of the vessel and those on board, and any other vessels or persons involved
• 3.5Propulsion equipment is used and monitored to assist in completing actions safely
• 3.6Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded

4 Tow and be towed

• 4.1Preparations for towing are safely made according to established nautical practice
• 4.2Correct towing procedures and precautions are applied when towing and being towed

What does an assessment tool for MARK008 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MARK008 needs to address all 97 unit components: 4 elements with 22 performance criteria, 26 performance evidence requirements, 49 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 MARK008?

Auditori pulls the current release of MARK008 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.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for MARK008 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing MARK008 assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of MARK008, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.