MARC028 - Operate deck machinery, cargo handling gear and equipment on a vessel assessment tool

Assessor Resource

MARC028
Operate deck machinery, cargo handling gear and equipment on a vessel

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate deck machinery and cargo handling gear and equipment on a vessel.

This unit applies to individuals working as an Integrated Rating or Able Seafarer Deck on a range of vessels.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS		PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.		Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1	Prepare for operations	1.1	Routine pre-operational checks of deck machinery or cargo handling gear and equipment are completed prior to use according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
		1.2	Properties of cargo being transported are identified and their impact on safety, the environment and vessel operations is established
		1.3	Preparations for operations are made and lifting equipment is set up according to organisational procedures
		1.4	Tools and equipment appropriate to work requirements are selected, checked for safety and set up for operation
		1.5	Safety equipment appropriate to work requirements are made ready and confirmed to be in good condition
		1.6	Methods of communication are established and agreed to
		1.7	Equipment faults or malfunctions are identified and reported according to organisational procedures
		1.8	Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) hazards in work area are identified, and risks are assessed and reported according to organisational procedures
2	Undertake deck machinery, cargo handling gear and equipment operations	2.1	Suitable personal protective equipment is selected and used according to organisational procedures
		2.2	Hazard control procedures are identified and applied to ensure safe operation of deck machinery and cargo handling equipment
		2.3	Deck machinery and cargo handling gear and equipment are operated in a safe and controlled manner
		2.4	Performance and efficiency of deck machinery and cargo handling gear and equipment operations is monitored
		2.5	Safe operational practices are used to anticipate and control hazards
		2.6	Adverse sea and weather conditions that impact on operation of deck machinery, and cargo handling gear and equipment are identified and operational practices are adjusted to maintain safety of vessel and personnel
		2.7	Measures to prevent pollution during normal and emergency situations are applied according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures
		2.8	Spill containment procedures are correctly implemented according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures
3	Complete operations	3.1	Shut-down procedures are conducted according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures
		3.2	Malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage to deck machinery and cargo handling gear and equipment are reported according to organisational procedures
		3.3	Deck machinery and cargo handling gear and equipment are maintained and secured according to organisational procedures
		3.4	Operational records are completed 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, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least one occasion and include:

applying risk assessment and hazard control strategies

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

completing required records related to the operation of deck machinery and cargo handling gear and equipment

communicating with other workplace personnel using effective:

hand signals

hand held radios

listening techniques

questioning to confirm understanding and appropriate worksite protocol

signage

written instructions

exercising all safety, environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures during the operation of deck machinery, cargo handling gear and equipment on a vessel

following work schedules laid down in organisational instructions and safety management systems

operating anchoring equipment under various conditions such as anchoring, weighing anchor, securing for sea and in emergencies

reading, interpreting and applying instructions on the operation of deck machinery and cargo handling gear and equipment

recognising faulty equipment and taking appropriate action

recognising routine hazards and problems while operating deck machinery and cargo handling gear and equipment

recognising routine hazards that can arise on a chemical and oil and liquefied gas tanker

selecting and using relevant tools and equipment

setting up, shutting down and storing welding, brazing, cutting equipment

using and handling deck and cargo handling gear and equipment

using basic signals to operate equipment including winches, cranes, windlasses and hoists

working safely and collaboratively with others

working safely at heights, and correctly applying and using safety equipment.

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

basic signals for the operation of equipment including winches, cranes, windlasses and hoists

boom/jib movements and the safe positioning of the operator for any lift

characteristics and features of bulk ship, chemical and oil tanker and liquefied gas tanker layouts and cargo

communication techniques and signals needed during the operation of deck machinery and cargo handling gear and equipment

correct method of replacing winch wire and/or rope and attaching new wire and/or rope to winch drum

faulty and damaged wire and/or rope

fibre and wire ropes, cables and chains including their construction, use markings, maintenance and proper stowage

function and uses of:

cranes, pumps, hoists, cranes, booms and related equipment

hatches, watertight doors, ports and related equipment

winches, windlasses, capstans and related equipment

fundamental properties of liquid and liquefied cargo and their impact on safety, the environment and vessel operations

hazards and control measures associated with bulk ship, chemical and oil tanker, liquefied gas tanker cargo operations

hazards and related safety precautions relevant to basic welding, brazing and cutting

piping systems, valves, loading and unloading, care in transit and emergency shut down procedures

principal features and operating characteristics of steering gear and deck machinery used on a range of vessel types

problems related to operating deck machinery and cargo handling gear and equipment, and appropriate actions and solutions

procedures for:

checking and inspecting deck machinery and cargo handling gear and equipment used on vessels

safe operation of deck machinery and cargo handling gear and equipment

records that must be maintained on a vessel relevant to cargo handling and stowage

relevant sections of maritime regulations, codes and conventions related to tankers and gas carriers

relevant WHS/OHS requirements, work practices and pollution control regulations and policies

safe working loads of ropes, wires, blocks, chains and lifting gear

safety data sheets (SDSs)/material safety data sheets (MSDSs)

safety, environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures relevant to the operation of deck machinery and cargo handling gear and equipment

terminology relating to the structure, capacities and operations of various types of tankers and gas carriers

use and general maintenance of lifting equipment and basic slinging techniques.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

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.

Assessment of the operation of deck machinery and cargo handling gear and equipment must occur in workplace operational situations. Where this is not available, in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Resources for assessment include access to:

gas monitoring equipment including:

gas monitoring instruments

oxygen indicators

relevant documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

tools, materials, cargo handling equipment, piping systems and valves that replicate and are currently used in industry including:

basic hydraulic systems

cargo hatch covers

cranes and derricks

lifeboat davits

lifting equipment

mooring equipment

safeguards and protective devices for winches

small cranes, derricks and booms

gangways and pilot ladders

winches

windlasses

personal protective equipment currently used in industry including:

free fall arrest devices

safety harness

safety nets

static safety lines.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS		PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.		Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1	Prepare for operations	1.1	Routine pre-operational checks of deck machinery or cargo handling gear and equipment are completed prior to use according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
		1.2	Properties of cargo being transported are identified and their impact on safety, the environment and vessel operations is established
		1.3	Preparations for operations are made and lifting equipment is set up according to organisational procedures
		1.4	Tools and equipment appropriate to work requirements are selected, checked for safety and set up for operation
		1.5	Safety equipment appropriate to work requirements are made ready and confirmed to be in good condition
		1.6	Methods of communication are established and agreed to
		1.7	Equipment faults or malfunctions are identified and reported according to organisational procedures
		1.8	Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) hazards in work area are identified, and risks are assessed and reported according to organisational procedures
2	Undertake deck machinery, cargo handling gear and equipment operations	2.1	Suitable personal protective equipment is selected and used according to organisational procedures
		2.2	Hazard control procedures are identified and applied to ensure safe operation of deck machinery and cargo handling equipment
		2.3	Deck machinery and cargo handling gear and equipment are operated in a safe and controlled manner
		2.4	Performance and efficiency of deck machinery and cargo handling gear and equipment operations is monitored
		2.5	Safe operational practices are used to anticipate and control hazards
		2.6	Adverse sea and weather conditions that impact on operation of deck machinery, and cargo handling gear and equipment are identified and operational practices are adjusted to maintain safety of vessel and personnel
		2.7	Measures to prevent pollution during normal and emergency situations are applied according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures
		2.8	Spill containment procedures are correctly implemented according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures
3	Complete operations	3.1	Shut-down procedures are conducted according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures
		3.2	Malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage to deck machinery and cargo handling gear and equipment are reported according to organisational procedures
		3.3	Deck machinery and cargo handling gear and equipment are maintained and secured according to organisational procedures
		3.4	Operational records are completed according to organisational procedures

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

Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Deck machinery and equipment includes one or more of the following:

anchoring equipment

blocks and tackle

booms

cables and chains

cranes

derricks

fibre and wire ropes

freeing ports

hatches and hatch covers

hoists

internal ramps associated with bow and stern door loading arrangements

pipeline systems â€“ bilge and ballast suctions and wells

side/bow/stern doors or elevators

valves and pumps

watertight doors

welding, brazing, cutting equipment

winches and capstans

windlasses

Cargo includes one or more of the following:

chemicals and oils

explosives

general cargo, break bulk, unitised or in containers

hazardous or dangerous goods

heavy lifts

liquids in portable containers

liquefied gas

livestock

mineral concentrates

refrigerated cargo

scrap, pig iron ingots, steel coils and sheets

solid bulk materials

timber

Cargo handling gear and equipment includes one or more of the following:

chain blocks

chains

eye bolts

fibre ropes

flexible steel wire rope (FSWR)

rigging screws

shackles

sheaves

turnbuckles

wire and synthetic slings

Preparations include:

cargo gear record book entries

checking safe working load of equipment

establishing communications

identifying hazards

identifying locations of load site and destination

planning lifting operations

pre-operational checks

safety devices

Hazards include the following:

electrostatic hazards

environmental hazards

explosion and flammability

extremely low temperatures

insufficient lighting

low temperatures

overhead obstructions

other personnel in area of operation

pressure hazards

reactivity and corrosion

source of ignition

toxicity

vapour leaks and clouds

weather conditions

Hazard control procedures include one or more of the following:

anti-static measures

atmospheric control

cargo inhibition

checking compatibility

confined space entry precautions

correct use of safety data sheet (SDS)/material safety data sheet (MSDS) information

ensuring operation is visible to operator at all times or a watchperson is utilised to ensure a lift is monitored at all times

gas testing

identifying hazards and assessing risks of the operation

inerting, drying and monitoring techniques

inspecting equipment and record books before commencing operations

providing adequate lighting

segregation of cargo

ship/shore checklist

ventilation

wearing appropriate protective clothing