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Unit of Competency
Module 1
Introduction:
This module covers the basic knowledge, skills and attitude in determining the
ships position. In this module you will be able to learned to define Great Circle,
Small Circle, Latitude, Longitude, Parallels of Latitude, Meridians of Longitude,
Prime Meridian, the earth pole, compression of earth surface and its value,
International Nautical mile, cables and knots, further more you will also able to
learned how to describe the earth as an ellipsoid.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this module you must be able to
1. Define the following;
1.1 'great circle', 'small circle', spherical angle, 'spherical triangle',
'poles of a great circle';
1.2 'earth's poles', 'equator' and 'meridians';
1.3 'latitude' and 'parallels of latitude', 'prime meridian' and 'longitude';
1.4 'difference of latitude' and 'difference of longitude';
1.5 'compression', and states its value;
1.6 'international nautical mile', 'cable' and 'knot'
2. Describe the earth as an ellipsoid
LEARNING OUTCOME NO. 1
Assessment Criteria:
1. Correctly defined Item 1.1 to 1.6 of LO no. 1.
2. Describe the earth as an ellipsoid by identifying the Major Axis and Minot
Axis and their length.
3. Passed the Oral Interview of the Instructor
CONDITIONS
The student must
1. Have an access to laboratory rooms
2. Digital Lens Projector (DLP)
3. Bring the following:
3.1 Competence Based Laboratory Manual;
3.2 Required Textbook or Manuals
3.3 Pencil and Eraser
3.4 Pair of medium size triangle (45 X 90 and 30 X 60)
3.5 Compass Divider
3.6 At 10 pcs. White Short size bond paper (8.5 X 11 inches)
ASSESSMENT METHOD
1. Practical and MCQ Assessment
2. Oral Interview
3. Demonstration
Subject
Unit of Competency
Module 2
Introduction:
This module covers the basic knowledge, skills and attitude on basic knowledge
in chart projection requirements of chart appropriate for marine navigation, the
Mercator chart construction principles, properties of the chart and the de
degree to which it meets navigational requirements and limitation, the use of
chart catalogue and correcting charts base on the Notices to Mariners.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this module you must be able to
1.
2.
3.
4.
Assessment Criteria:
CONTENTS
1. Types of Chart Projections
CONDITIONS
The student must
1. Have an access to laboratory rooms
2. Notices to Mariners
3. Digital Lens Projector (DLP)
Subject
Unit of Competency
Module 3
Introduction:
This module covers the basic knowledge, skills and attitude needed to
effectively use electronic charts, the differences between Vector and Raster
charts, Major characteristics of ECDIS and ENC data terms and definition;
data contents; data structure; attribute; data quality and its accuracy.
Definitions used in the context of ECDIS and ECS including display and the
scope of selection of chart data display categories.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this module you must be able to
1. Describe the differences between Vector and Raster electronic charts;
2. Explain the major characteristics of ECDIS and ECS data such as data
term and definition; data contents; data structure; attribute; data quality
and it accuracy;
3. Describe the terms and definitions used in the context of ECDIS and
ECS;
4. Describe ECDIS and ECS display characteristics;
5. Explain the scope and selection of chart data display categories
LEARNING OUTCOME NO. 1
Assessment Criteria:
CONTENTS
2. Characteristics of Raster and Vector Charts
CONDITIONS
The student must
6. Have an access to laboratory rooms
7. Notices to Mariners
8. Digital Lens Projector (DLP)
9. Type of Projection Images
10. Bring the following:
1.7 Competence Based Laboratory Manual;
1.8 Required Textbook or Manuals
1.9 Pencil and Eraser
1.10 Pair of medium size triangle (45 X 90 and 30 X 60)
1.11 Compass Divider
1.12 Plotting Sheets
ASSESSMENT METHOD
4. Practical and MCQ Assessment
5. Oral Interview
6. Demonstration
Chapter 4 Datums
Explains the rotation of the earth about its axis
Defines describes the directions on the earth's surface
Describes the direction of the ship's head on a gyro-compass (gyro course)
Describes the direction of the ship's head on a magnetic compass (compass
course)
Chapter 5 Distances
Describes the approximate polar and equatorial circumferences of the earth
Demonstrates how to measure the distance between two positions on a
Mercator chart based on the latitude of the two positions
Chapter 6 Position Lines and Positions
Defines a position
Gives the radar distance off a charted object and plots its position circle on a
chart
Plots a position on the chart from simultaneous cross bearings and from
bearing and distance off
Explains the methods used to obtain simultaneous cross bearings with least
error
Defines 'dead reckoning position (DR)', 'estimated position (EP)' and 'fixed
position'
Plots a dead reckoning position on the chart and marks accordingly
Plots an estimated position on the chart and marks accordingly
Plots position lines - straight line, circle, hyperbola
Finds a position line by bearing, horizontal angle, vertical sextant angle, and
transit line and radio aids
Determines a position by a combination of bearing, distance and the methods
in the above objective
Finds a position by simultaneous bearings of two objects
Finds the distance that the ship will pass off a given point when abeam
Constructs a position line to clear a navigational danger by a given distance