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NAV 1 – Terrestrial and Coastal Navigation 1

Course
NAV 1 – Activity 13
Activity Code
Briefing 30 minutes

Execution 2 hours
Duration
Debriefing 30 minutes

Total Time 3 hours

Table A-II/1
Specification of minimum standard of competence for officers in charge of a
STCW Table navigational watch on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more

Navigation at the operational level

Function
C1. Plan and conduct passage and determine position
Competence
 Knowledge of the principles of magnetic and gyro-compasses
 Ability to determine errors of the magnetic and gyro-compasses, using
KUPs
terrestrial means, and to allow for such errors

Gyro compass
Activity Title
 Explain the principles of terrestrial magnetism and gyroscopic principles in
relation to direction finding
Course outcome
 Determine the true course/bearing and the magnetic and gyro errors by
terrestrial observations.
 Identify the parts of the gyro compass and their functions
Learning outcome

Bridge
Activity Area
Note: The actual location of the gyro compass.
 Gyro compass
Materials Needed
Note: May be an actual equipment or a model (physical or virtual).
Equipment Ratio 1:1
You are going to identify the parts of the gyro compass and explain their functions.
Description

Briefing Items to be discussed during briefing:

 Objective of the activity (Relate prior discussion)
 Description of the activity and any general instructions
 Evaluation of performance

Instructor’s Action
INSTRUCTOR’S COPY ONLY (In the event that the class size exceeds 20
students, a secondary instructor is required.)
1. Brief the class for the activity.
2. Facilitate the students in the practical identification of parts of the gyro
compass and their function.
3. Conduct de-briefing.

Student’s Action Identify the parts of the gyro compass and explain their functions.

Debriefing Items to be discussed during debriefing:

 Summary of the activity
 Summary of the topic vis-à-vis the learning outcomes

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Performance Criteria Performance Standards Score

Identify the parts of the Identify the following parts of the gyro compass and their
gyro compass and their functions:
functions a. Gyro compass master unit 5 pts. per
b. Operator unit item
c. Gyro repeater (analog)
d. Gyro repeater (digital)
Score 20

Marking guide
Scoring Method

Re-sit
Appeals and
Objections

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