Assessor Resource

MARC032
Perform dogging on board a vessel

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit involves the skills, knowledge required to apply slinging techniques, to select and inspect lifting gear and/or direct crane/operator in moving a load.

This unit applies to an Integrated Rating or Able Seafarer-Engine/Deck who applies safe work practices when undertaking basic dogging 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

Plan job

1.1

Relevant site information is obtained for related task

1.2

Sea conditions and use of taglines are assessed in line with shipboard best practice

1.3

Hazards and potential hazards associated with slinging and directing loads are identified

1.4

Hazard control measures consistent with appropriate standards are identified to ensure safety of personnel and equipment

1.5

Weight, dimensions and load centre of gravity are identified and assessed

1.6

Suitable lifting/slinging points on load are established

1.7

Appropriate lifting equipment needs are assessed, including rig/vessel crane limitations

1.8

Appropriate communication methods are established in consultation with crane/operators and other appropriate personnel

1.9

Manufacturer specifications/information is obtained for special loads as required

2

Select and inspect equipment

2.1

Lifting equipment appropriate to task is selected and inspected for serviceability

2.2

Damaged or excessively worn lifting equipment is identified, labelled and isolated

2.3

Appropriate communications equipment is selected and its serviceability is checked

2.4

Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and checked

3

Prepare site and equipment

3.1

Hazard prevention/control measures are applied consistent with appropriate standards to ensure safety of personnel and equipment

3.2

Clear communications and roles of deck crew are established when working cargo with a rig crane or another vessel

3.3

Appropriate slinging method is selected

3.4

Lifting equipment is prepared and assembled as required

3.5

Load destination is prepared

4

Perform tasks

4.1

Knots, hitches and bends using fibre and synthetic ropes are correctly made and used in course of deck operations

4.2

Eye splices and short splices are made in fibre and synthetic ropes according to established nautical practice

4.3

Lifting equipment is attached and secured to lifting hook using appropriate techniques

4.4

Lifting hook is positioned over load centre of gravity

4.5

Lifting equipment is attached and secured to load in an appropriate manner

4.6

Tag line is attached and secured as required

4.7

Test lift is conducted to ensure load security

4.8

Load is moved, and stability and control are maintained at all times

4.9

Appropriate communication methods and communication signals are applied to safely coordinate load movement within sight and out-of-sight of ship’s crane operator

4.10

Loads are correctly rigged using appropriate ropes and rigging gear according to procedures and shipboard safety requirements

4.11

Load is landed to ensure it is stable and secure from movement, is in position to be lashed with appropriate consideration given to effects of vessel’s motion on stowed cargo when lashing cargo

5

Shut down job, clean up and maintain equipment

5.1

Lifting equipment is removed or disconnected from load and prepared for next task or storage.

5.2

Unserviceable lifting equipment is inspected and rejected

5.3

Defective equipment is isolated and tagged

5.4

Lifting equipment is stored according to procedures and appropriate standards

5.5

Hazard prevention/control measures are removed as required

5.6

Excess materials from work area are removed as required

5.7

Defects are reported and recorded according to shipboard practices and procedures, and appropriate action is taken

5.8

Rope, wire and cables are stowed and maintained according to company procedures and manufacturer instructions

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:

adapting to differences in vessels, equipment and standard operating procedures

applying different methods for making temporary connections to loads using fibre and synthetic ropes

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

applying risk assessment and hazard control strategies, including hierarchy of control

calculating rated capacity of lifting equipment

communicating with other personnel through:

appropriate worksite protocol

fixed channel two-way radio

hand signals

listening

questioning to confirm understanding

signage

written instructions

directing crane operators to move loads in a safe manner, using a slewing crane

inspecting and caring for a wide range of lifting equipment to appropriate Australian Standards and/or manufacturer specifications

interpreting rated capacity and working load limit tags

selecting and inspecting lifting equipment, ropes and chains

splicing natural fibre and synthetic ropes

taking action to promptly report and/or rectify accidents, safety incidents and operational problems according to regulations and procedures

using and maintaining ropes, wires and chains

using communications signals including:

stop – hand

stop – whistle

hoist up – hand

hoist up – whistle

hoist down – hand

hoist down – whistle

luff boom down – hand

luff boom down – whistle

luff boom up – hand

luff boom up – whistle

telescope out – hand

telescope out – whistle

telescope in – hand

telescope in – whistle

slew left – hand

slew left – whistle

slew right – hand

slew right – whistle

working safely and collaboratively with others during lifting operations on a vessel.

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:

appropriate mathematical procedures for estimating and measuring loads

appropriate standards relevant to the full range of techniques for undertaking dogging activities including:

International Safety Management (ISM) Code safety management system (SMS) plans, procedures, checklists and instructions

manufacturer specifications

relevant WHS/OHS requirements and work practices

relevant Australian and International Standards and regulations

vessel and company procedures

hierarchy of hazard identification and control:

elimination

substitution

isolation

engineering controls

administrative controls

load stability and safety factors in line with manufacturer specifications

personal protective equipment (PPE)

procedures for splicing natural fibre and synthetic ropes

site information including:

deck conditions (even, uneven, steel, wood)

local conditions such as access and egress

sea conditions

work method statements

types of cranes and their functions

types of knots, bends and hitches in common use, their characteristics, applications and limitations, and methods of tying them using synthetic and fibre rope of varying construction and size

types of lifting equipment and slinging techniques, and their limitations and performance in a wide range of conditions (including slings, beams, accessories, clamps, work-boxes, bins and pallets).

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 must occur in workplace operational situations, where this is not available, assessment must occur in a simulated workplace operational situation that replicates workplace conditions.

Resources for assessment include access to:

a suitable range of dogging, lifting and cargo lashing exercises, case studies and associated resources

communications equipment including:

bells

fixed channel two-way radio

whistles

PPE including:

gloves

hard hat

high visibility clothing

reflective vest

safety boots

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, and equipment that replicates and is currently used in industry for working aloft and over the side including:

a range of power and manually operated lifting gear

chains, shackles and slings

clamps, blocks, eye bolts, turnbuckles, terminators

gantlines

lifting and rigging ropes and hardware

safety harnesses

stage

relevant breathing, hearing, sight, skin and sun protection.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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

Plan job

1.1

Relevant site information is obtained for related task

1.2

Sea conditions and use of taglines are assessed in line with shipboard best practice

1.3

Hazards and potential hazards associated with slinging and directing loads are identified

1.4

Hazard control measures consistent with appropriate standards are identified to ensure safety of personnel and equipment

1.5

Weight, dimensions and load centre of gravity are identified and assessed

1.6

Suitable lifting/slinging points on load are established

1.7

Appropriate lifting equipment needs are assessed, including rig/vessel crane limitations

1.8

Appropriate communication methods are established in consultation with crane/operators and other appropriate personnel

1.9

Manufacturer specifications/information is obtained for special loads as required

2

Select and inspect equipment

2.1

Lifting equipment appropriate to task is selected and inspected for serviceability

2.2

Damaged or excessively worn lifting equipment is identified, labelled and isolated

2.3

Appropriate communications equipment is selected and its serviceability is checked

2.4

Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and checked

3

Prepare site and equipment

3.1

Hazard prevention/control measures are applied consistent with appropriate standards to ensure safety of personnel and equipment

3.2

Clear communications and roles of deck crew are established when working cargo with a rig crane or another vessel

3.3

Appropriate slinging method is selected

3.4

Lifting equipment is prepared and assembled as required

3.5

Load destination is prepared

4

Perform tasks

4.1

Knots, hitches and bends using fibre and synthetic ropes are correctly made and used in course of deck operations

4.2

Eye splices and short splices are made in fibre and synthetic ropes according to established nautical practice

4.3

Lifting equipment is attached and secured to lifting hook using appropriate techniques

4.4

Lifting hook is positioned over load centre of gravity

4.5

Lifting equipment is attached and secured to load in an appropriate manner

4.6

Tag line is attached and secured as required

4.7

Test lift is conducted to ensure load security

4.8

Load is moved, and stability and control are maintained at all times

4.9

Appropriate communication methods and communication signals are applied to safely coordinate load movement within sight and out-of-sight of ship’s crane operator

4.10

Loads are correctly rigged using appropriate ropes and rigging gear according to procedures and shipboard safety requirements

4.11

Load is landed to ensure it is stable and secure from movement, is in position to be lashed with appropriate consideration given to effects of vessel’s motion on stowed cargo when lashing cargo

5

Shut down job, clean up and maintain equipment

5.1

Lifting equipment is removed or disconnected from load and prepared for next task or storage.

5.2

Unserviceable lifting equipment is inspected and rejected

5.3

Defective equipment is isolated and tagged

5.4

Lifting equipment is stored according to procedures and appropriate standards

5.5

Hazard prevention/control measures are removed as required

5.6

Excess materials from work area are removed as required

5.7

Defects are reported and recorded according to shipboard practices and procedures, and appropriate action is taken

5.8

Rope, wire and cables are stowed and maintained according to company procedures and manufacturer instructions

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.

Hazards include one or more of the following:

insufficient lighting

other specific hazards (such as trip hazards, heights, radio interference)

shipboard specific equipment in load path (such as fire monitors, ship cranes, winches)

traffic (such as pedestrians, plant)

weather (such as wind, lightning, storms)

Lifting equipment includes one or more of the following:

blocks

beam clamps

chains

eyebolts

fibre ropes

grabs

hoists

hooks

lifting beams

pallet forks and cages

personnel boxes

plate clamps

spreaders

shackles

tackles

trolleys wire ropes

winches

wire and synthetic slings

Cranes include one or more of the following:

derrick cranes

non-slewing cranes

portal boom cranes

slewing mobile cranes

tower cranes (including self erecting)

vehicle loading cranes

Appropriate personnel include one or more of the following:

colleagues

managers who are authorised to take responsibility for workplace or operations

supervisors

Load destination includes one or more of the following:

ground

loading platforms

suspended floors

vehicles

vessels

Defective equipment includes one or more of the following:

broken or stretched wires

cut/damaged fibres

damaged equipment

excessive wear

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:

adapting to differences in vessels, equipment and standard operating procedures

applying different methods for making temporary connections to loads using fibre and synthetic ropes

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

applying risk assessment and hazard control strategies, including hierarchy of control

calculating rated capacity of lifting equipment

communicating with other personnel through:

appropriate worksite protocol

fixed channel two-way radio

hand signals

listening

questioning to confirm understanding

signage

written instructions

directing crane operators to move loads in a safe manner, using a slewing crane

inspecting and caring for a wide range of lifting equipment to appropriate Australian Standards and/or manufacturer specifications

interpreting rated capacity and working load limit tags

selecting and inspecting lifting equipment, ropes and chains

splicing natural fibre and synthetic ropes

taking action to promptly report and/or rectify accidents, safety incidents and operational problems according to regulations and procedures

using and maintaining ropes, wires and chains

using communications signals including:

stop – hand

stop – whistle

hoist up – hand

hoist up – whistle

hoist down – hand

hoist down – whistle

luff boom down – hand

luff boom down – whistle

luff boom up – hand

luff boom up – whistle

telescope out – hand

telescope out – whistle

telescope in – hand

telescope in – whistle

slew left – hand

slew left – whistle

slew right – hand

slew right – whistle

working safely and collaboratively with others during lifting operations on a vessel.

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:

appropriate mathematical procedures for estimating and measuring loads

appropriate standards relevant to the full range of techniques for undertaking dogging activities including:

International Safety Management (ISM) Code safety management system (SMS) plans, procedures, checklists and instructions

manufacturer specifications

relevant WHS/OHS requirements and work practices

relevant Australian and International Standards and regulations

vessel and company procedures

hierarchy of hazard identification and control:

elimination

substitution

isolation

engineering controls

administrative controls

load stability and safety factors in line with manufacturer specifications

personal protective equipment (PPE)

procedures for splicing natural fibre and synthetic ropes

site information including:

deck conditions (even, uneven, steel, wood)

local conditions such as access and egress

sea conditions

work method statements

types of cranes and their functions

types of knots, bends and hitches in common use, their characteristics, applications and limitations, and methods of tying them using synthetic and fibre rope of varying construction and size

types of lifting equipment and slinging techniques, and their limitations and performance in a wide range of conditions (including slings, beams, accessories, clamps, work-boxes, bins and pallets).

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 must occur in workplace operational situations, where this is not available, assessment must occur in a simulated workplace operational situation that replicates workplace conditions.

Resources for assessment include access to:

a suitable range of dogging, lifting and cargo lashing exercises, case studies and associated resources

communications equipment including:

bells

fixed channel two-way radio

whistles

PPE including:

gloves

hard hat

high visibility clothing

reflective vest

safety boots

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, and equipment that replicates and is currently used in industry for working aloft and over the side including:

a range of power and manually operated lifting gear

chains, shackles and slings

clamps, blocks, eye bolts, turnbuckles, terminators

gantlines

lifting and rigging ropes and hardware

safety harnesses

stage

relevant breathing, hearing, sight, skin and sun protection.

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
Relevant site information is obtained for related task 
Sea conditions and use of taglines are assessed in line with shipboard best practice 
Hazards and potential hazards associated with slinging and directing loads are identified 
Hazard control measures consistent with appropriate standards are identified to ensure safety of personnel and equipment 
Weight, dimensions and load centre of gravity are identified and assessed 
Suitable lifting/slinging points on load are established 
Appropriate lifting equipment needs are assessed, including rig/vessel crane limitations 
Appropriate communication methods are established in consultation with crane/operators and other appropriate personnel 
Manufacturer specifications/information is obtained for special loads as required 
Lifting equipment appropriate to task is selected and inspected for serviceability 
Damaged or excessively worn lifting equipment is identified, labelled and isolated 
Appropriate communications equipment is selected and its serviceability is checked 
Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and checked 
Hazard prevention/control measures are applied consistent with appropriate standards to ensure safety of personnel and equipment 
Clear communications and roles of deck crew are established when working cargo with a rig crane or another vessel 
Appropriate slinging method is selected 
Lifting equipment is prepared and assembled as required 
Load destination is prepared 
Knots, hitches and bends using fibre and synthetic ropes are correctly made and used in course of deck operations 
Eye splices and short splices are made in fibre and synthetic ropes according to established nautical practice 
Lifting equipment is attached and secured to lifting hook using appropriate techniques 
Lifting hook is positioned over load centre of gravity 
Lifting equipment is attached and secured to load in an appropriate manner 
Tag line is attached and secured as required 
Test lift is conducted to ensure load security 
Load is moved, and stability and control are maintained at all times 
Appropriate communication methods and communication signals are applied to safely coordinate load movement within sight and out-of-sight of ship’s crane operator 
Loads are correctly rigged using appropriate ropes and rigging gear according to procedures and shipboard safety requirements 
Load is landed to ensure it is stable and secure from movement, is in position to be lashed with appropriate consideration given to effects of vessel’s motion on stowed cargo when lashing cargo 
Lifting equipment is removed or disconnected from load and prepared for next task or storage. 
Unserviceable lifting equipment is inspected and rejected 
Defective equipment is isolated and tagged 
Lifting equipment is stored according to procedures and appropriate standards 
Hazard prevention/control measures are removed as required 
Excess materials from work area are removed as required 
Defects are reported and recorded according to shipboard practices and procedures, and appropriate action is taken 
Rope, wire and cables are stowed and maintained according to company procedures and manufacturer instructions 

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MARC032 - Perform dogging on board a vessel
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