Assessor Resource
DEFCA311B
Operate an inland tug boat
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
This competency was developed for combat engineer personnel required to operate an inland tug boat in a deployed operational environment but is applicable to any individual in this field of work.
The individual will usually operate the boat independently or under indirect supervision and may command a crew of up to five persons, use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs.
All activities are carried out in accordance with relevant organisational policies and procedures.
This unit covers the competency required to operate an inland tug boat, specifically a purpose built motorised vessel up to ten metres in length capable of manoeuvring pontoons and raft, with a maximum of five crew. This Unit of Competency covers the operation of the tug while towing/pushing unloaded pontoons of up to thirty ton.
The watercraft will normally be driven in an environment of protected or inland waterways, while conducting a range of tasks including transporting personnel and/or equipment. While the technical aspects of this competency are concerned with ‘operating a boat’, the specialisation of the skill, and safety issues associated with waterborne operations confer additional responsibilities upon the operator.
For all watercraft operations the individual may need to provide directions to personnel within the boat concerning specific safety matters such as seating, movement and actions on incidents such as ‘man overboard’ and ‘capsize’. The individual must demonstrate sound judgement in the use of authority, and where possible, work within the existing lines of authority.
To operate an inland tug boat, relevant state/territory and commonwealth licensing requirements must be met.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. In a Defence context, this means that there is no civilian need to hold this unit in order to meet licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
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