Column 1	Column 2	Column 3	Column 4	
Competence	Knowledge, understanding and proficiency	Methods for 
demonstrating 
competence	Criteria for 
evaluating competence	
Transmit and receive information by visual signalling	Visual signalling

Ability to use the International
Code of Signals

Ability to transmit and receive, by
Morse light, distress signal SOS as specified in Annex IV of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, as amended, and appendix 1 of the International Code of Signals, and visual signalling of single-letter signals as also specified in the International Code of Signals	Assessment of evidence obtained from practical instruction and/or simulation	Communications within the operator’s area of responsibility are consistently successful	
Manoeuvre the ship	Ship manoeuvring and handling

Knowledge of:

.1   the effects of deadweight, draught, trim, speed and under-keel clearance on turning circles and stopping distances

.2   the effects of wind and current on ship handling

.3   manoeuvres and procedures for the rescue of person overboard

.4   squat, shallow-water and similar effects

.5   proper procedures for anchoring and mooring	Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following:

.1   approved in-service experience

.2   approved training ship experience

.3   approved simulator training, where appropriate

.4   approved training on a manned scale ship model, where appropriate	Safe operating limits of ship propulsion, steering and power systems are not exceeded in normal manoeuvres

Adjustments made to the ship’s course and speed to maintain safety of navigation