Assessor Resource

MARC004
Operate deck machinery

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to safely use deck machinery on a vessel.

This unit applies to engine workers in the maritime industry working as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal on vessels up to 500 kW or as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal on vessels up to 750 kW or as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal on vessels up to 1500 kW.

This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Prepare lifting equipment and deck machinery for use

1.1

Appropriate personal protective equipment and machinery is selected, used and stored according to work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements

1.2

Routine pre-operational checks are carried out on lifting equipment and deck machinery according to manufacturer specifications, regulatory and organisational requirements

1.3

Deviations from the norm are promptly identified and rectified

1.4

Adjustments are made to achieve a safe and efficient operation

1.5

Inability to start machinery is reported promptly and accurately to appropriate personnel

2

Operate lifting equipment and deck machinery

2.1

Machinery is operated in a safe and controlled manner

2.2

Machinery is operated within defined operating limits when running, to achieve optimum safety and efficiency

2.3

Deviations from normal operations are promptly identified

2.4

Action is taken to rectify basic operational faults to maintain optimum safety and efficiency

2.5

Appropriate action is taken in a malfunction or emergency

3

Check and complete lifting equipment and deck machinery operations

3.1

Equipment and machinery shut-down procedures are carried out according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures

3.2

Equipment and machinery damage, malfunctions or irregular performance is recorded and reported according to organisational procedures

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

following manufacturer recommendations, regulations and vessel operating procedures

implementing safe work practices

using deck machinery.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

basic hydraulic systems and their operation

legislation affecting lifting equipment

lifting equipment

own ability and limits to rectify irregularities and faults

safe working procedures

trawling and fishing gear

winches, capstans, windlasses

work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and work practices.

Assessors must satisfy National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (NVR)/Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) assessor requirements.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

tools, equipment, machinery, materials currently used in industry

personal protective equipment including:

boots

gloves

hard hat

hearing protection

overalls

protective eyewear

applicable documentation such as legislation, regulations, codes of practice, workplace procedures and operational manuals

range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Prepare lifting equipment and deck machinery for use

1.1

Appropriate personal protective equipment and machinery is selected, used and stored according to work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements

1.2

Routine pre-operational checks are carried out on lifting equipment and deck machinery according to manufacturer specifications, regulatory and organisational requirements

1.3

Deviations from the norm are promptly identified and rectified

1.4

Adjustments are made to achieve a safe and efficient operation

1.5

Inability to start machinery is reported promptly and accurately to appropriate personnel

2

Operate lifting equipment and deck machinery

2.1

Machinery is operated in a safe and controlled manner

2.2

Machinery is operated within defined operating limits when running, to achieve optimum safety and efficiency

2.3

Deviations from normal operations are promptly identified

2.4

Action is taken to rectify basic operational faults to maintain optimum safety and efficiency

2.5

Appropriate action is taken in a malfunction or emergency

3

Check and complete lifting equipment and deck machinery operations

3.1

Equipment and machinery shut-down procedures are carried out according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures

3.2

Equipment and machinery damage, malfunctions or irregular performance is recorded and reported according to organisational procedures

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Pre-operational checks include one or more of the following:

inspecting safety guards, power take off stubs and shafts

lifting equipment

observing and monitoring noise levels for correct operation

pre-start and safety checks including:

oils and lubricants

lines

emergency stops

Lifting equipment and deck machinery include one or more of the following:

basic hydraulic systems

capstans

cranes

trawling and fishing gear

winches

windlasses

Safe and controlled manner includes one or more of the following:

maintaining workloads within specifications

selecting and using appropriate machinery and equipment

using operational techniques for specific location and weather conditions

Basic operational faults include one or more of the following:

failure of hydraulic lines

machinery break downs

structural failure

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

following manufacturer recommendations, regulations and vessel operating procedures

implementing safe work practices

using deck machinery.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

basic hydraulic systems and their operation

legislation affecting lifting equipment

lifting equipment

own ability and limits to rectify irregularities and faults

safe working procedures

trawling and fishing gear

winches, capstans, windlasses

work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and work practices.

Assessors must satisfy National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (NVR)/Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) assessor requirements.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

tools, equipment, machinery, materials currently used in industry

personal protective equipment including:

boots

gloves

hard hat

hearing protection

overalls

protective eyewear

applicable documentation such as legislation, regulations, codes of practice, workplace procedures and operational manuals

range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Appropriate personal protective equipment and machinery is selected, used and stored according to work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements 
Routine pre-operational checks are carried out on lifting equipment and deck machinery according to manufacturer specifications, regulatory and organisational requirements 
Deviations from the norm are promptly identified and rectified 
Adjustments are made to achieve a safe and efficient operation 
Inability to start machinery is reported promptly and accurately to appropriate personnel 
Machinery is operated in a safe and controlled manner 
Machinery is operated within defined operating limits when running, to achieve optimum safety and efficiency 
Deviations from normal operations are promptly identified 
Action is taken to rectify basic operational faults to maintain optimum safety and efficiency 
Appropriate action is taken in a malfunction or emergency 
Equipment and machinery shut-down procedures are carried out according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures 
Equipment and machinery damage, malfunctions or irregular performance is recorded and reported according to organisational procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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