PUAOPE009 — Navigate in an aquatic environment

1 Determine current location, destination and resources

• 1.1Incident location and task information are obtained from vessel in distress or organisational base station
• 1.2Maps, charts, electronic navigation aids and equipment are prepared and made ready for use
• 1.3Drift, leeway and tidal influences are identified and recorded on charts
• 1.4Current location and estimated destination of vessel in distress are plotted on a chart using coastal navigational techniques within accepted tolerances

2 Determine and plan a safe route or course

• 2.1Operational plan is compiled including intercept and rendezvous chart work
• 2.2All plots are recorded on a chart allowing for variables and weather conditions, in accordance with organisational operating procedures
• 2.3Rescue vessel’s speed in sea and weather conditions is estimated and allowances are made to provide for an estimated time of arrival
• 2.4Hazards en-route to the incident are researched to determine a safe route or course

3 Navigate to destination

• 3.1Route or course is checked, monitored and maintained using navigational aids and with alternates plotted, if required
• 3.2Helmsman is instructed to follow planned route or course and crew look outs are instructed to report any sightings including other marine traffic
• 3.3Regular position fixes are undertaken to determine rescue vessel’s position relative to planned route
• 3.4Search and rescue patterns are initiated within incident area where distressed vessel or survivors are believed to be located
• 3.5En-route and arrival position reporting information is communicated to organisational base station

4 Return to home port

• 4.1Course or route to return to home port with distressed vessel in tow or with survivors aboard is set, on resolution of the incident
• 4.2Navigational techniques are used to ensure a safe and timely return to home or alternate port, as instructed by state and/or territory authorities

5 Complete post navigational activities

• 5.1Navigation reports are completed, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 5.2Navigational equipment is recovered, reset, updated and serviced, in accordance with operational procedures and manufacturers’ specifications

What does an assessment tool for PUAOPE009 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PUAOPE009 needs to address all 49 unit components: 5 elements with 17 performance criteria, 20 performance evidence requirements, 12 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 PUAOPE009?

Auditori pulls the current release of PUAOPE009 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 PUAOPE009 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing PUAOPE009 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 PUAOPE009, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.