Simulated workplaceCAQA Bluewater Maritime is a fictional business created by CAQA for training and assessment. It is not a real company and no person, client or record here is real.About this simulation
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Simulated workplace
Assessment

Assessment scenarios

Eight role-based tasks set in the business. Each one tells you who you are, what has happened, what to produce and which documents and systems to use.

2 Entry4 Intermediate2 Advanced
  1. Sign in as the role
    Use the Sign in button in the header and pick the person the scenario names.
  2. Read the brief and open the inbox
    The work request in your inbox links to the scenario and to the documents you need.
  3. Do the tasks in the systems
    Tick each task as you go. Your records and notes stay in this browser.
  4. Print the evidence summary
    Hand it to your assessor with the deliverables listed in the scenario.
Entry2 to 3 hoursMarine Operations

Complete pre-departure checks for a workboat job

You are the General Purpose Hand on Bluewater Kestrel.

8 tasks · 5 units

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Entry1 to 2 hoursMarine Engineering and Maintenance

Refuel Bluewater Kestrel at the fuel wharf

You are the General Purpose Hand assigned to refuelling on Bluewater Kestrel.

8 tasks · 4 units

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Intermediate2 to 3 hoursMarine Operations

Plan a coastal passage for the line boat

You are the Coxswain of Bluewater Petrel.

8 tasks · 5 units

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Intermediate3 to 4 hoursMarine Engineering and Maintenance

Diagnose and manage a main engine cooling defect

You are the Marine Engine Driver on Bluewater Osprey.

8 tasks · 5 units

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Intermediate3 to 4 hoursPort Services and Mooring

Attend a bulk carrier arrival as part of the mooring gang

You are the Mooring Gang Leader for the berth 4 arrival.

8 tasks · 5 units

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Advanced4 to 5 hoursSafety, Security and Compliance

Investigate two marine incidents and assess reporting obligations

You are the Safety and Compliance Officer reporting to the Safety and Compliance Manager.

8 tasks · 4 units

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Intermediate3 to 4 hoursMarina and Boatyard

Plan and run the quarterly marina fire and spill drill

You are the Marina Supervisor.

8 tasks · 4 units

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Advanced3 to 4 hoursCrewing, Training and Administration

Build a compliant October roster for the passenger ferry

You are the Master of Bluewater Tern acting as vessel manager.

8 tasks · 4 units

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