Assessor Resource

MARF1004A
Follow work health and safety, and emergency procedures during shore-based mooring operations

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry under supervision as a shore-based linesperson as part of a mooring or untying team.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to interpret and follow work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) policy and procedures, and emergency procedures during mooring and untying operations.

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Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, the required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include:

working systematically with required attention to detail and safety requirements

promptly reporting and/or rectifying hazards, safety incidents or emergencies.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

Resources for assessment include access to:

industry-approved marine operations site where following work health and safety, and emergency procedures during shore-based mooring operations can be conducted

tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities

range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessments

appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace.

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment

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

Method of assessment

Practical assessment must occur in an:

appropriately simulated workplace environment and/or

appropriate range of situations in the workplace.

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate to this unit:

direct observation of the candidate following work health and safety, and emergency procedures during shore-based mooring operations

direct observation of the candidate applying relevant WHS/OHS requirements and work practices.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.

In all cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess Required Knowledge.

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

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required Skills:

Communicate effectively with other personnel when mooring and untying a vessel

Handle rope appropriately and correctly:

storing and caring for ropes and lines

tying knots such as bowline, reef knot, overhand knot, figure of eight knot, sheet bend and clove hitch

applying a chain stopper to a wire rope

heaving on a line in collaboration with other members of a mooring team

applying a stopper to a synthetic fibre rope

applying a chain stopper to a natural cordage rope

attaching a line to a bollard or bitt with all lines in correct order such as up through the eye

flaking down a rope

forming a bight

Identify and correctly use:

PPE

various types of ropes, steel wires and mooring equipment

Interpret and follow WHS/OHS and safety management procedures for mooring and untying operations, including safety instructions and precautions

Recognise dangers and hazards before and during mooring operations, and take appropriate action to report and rectify them

Recognise safety-related problems that may occur during mooring operations, and take appropriate action to report and resolve them

Record and report safety incidents and emergencies

Work safely as a member of a mooring and untying team

Required Knowledge:

Dangers associated with mooring duties:

being hit by a line being thrown down from a vessel

stepping inside the bight of a line

being struck by a parting line

mixing rings and wire rope

falling off the edge of the wharf into the water

back strain from carrying a line, heaving on a line or heaving on a line with one hand

'snap back' in the event of a synthetic line breaking

trip hazards such as crane lines

Hazards and safety-related problems that may occur during mooring and untying operations, and appropriate preventative and remedial action and solutions

Methods for safely mooring and untying ocean-going vessels

Procedures for calculating stresses on lifting gear used in cargo handling operations

Relevant documentation and records:

mooring and untying plans, procedures, checklists and instructions

relevant sections of maritime regulations concerning mooring and untying operations

rope and equipment manufacturer instructions and procedures

safety instructions and procedures

instructions of relevant maritime authorities

reports and records of safety incidents or emergencies

Relevant port and vessel safety and security requirements and regulations

Relevant WHS/OHS legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures

Reporting requirements for safety incidents or emergencies that occur during mooring or untying operations

Safety instructions for using ropes and other equipment during mooring and untying operations

Safety management procedures for mooring and untying ocean-going vessels

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Ropes and equipment must include:

Radios

Ropes and heaving lines provided by shore

Shackles

Wires

Mooring and untying operations may include:

Landing a gangway

Preparing a berth

Receiving heaving line from:

a launch

a vessel

Returning heaving line to a vessel

Untying and letting go a vessel

Working:

by day or night

in normal and emergency situations

under any permissible conditions of weather

at various shoreside terminals and wharves

Hazards may include:

Crane movement

Faulty communications equipment

Inadequate lighting

Ship mooring lines and wires in poor condition

Wharf traffic

Personnel may include:

Mooring:

launch and crew

supervisor

personnel (bow)

personnel (stern)

Pilot

Tug crew/s

Vessel crew

Safety precautions may include:

Checking:

own personal fitness and medical wellbeing

whereabouts of edge of wharf

whereabouts of other members of mooring/untying team

Confirming availability of a personal flotation device upon arrival at mooring operation

Keeping work area hazard-free

Obtaining and using required personal protective equipment (such as safety footwear, safety helmet, suitable gloves, safety vest and reflective braces, personal collar insert for flotation device)

Removing rings from fingers to avoid them being caught on steel wire ropes

Wearing suitable clothing

Hazard minimisation procedures may include:

Ensuring ropes and equipment have been tested and are in good condition

Placing warning signage in appropriate places

Testing equipment prior to operation

Personal protective equipment may include:

Personal collar insert for flotation device

Reflective braces

Safety:

footwear

helmet

vest

Suitable gloves

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Tests and inspections of shore ropes and equipment used in mooring and untying operations are conducted according to regulations and company procedures 
Hazards are identified and action is taken to eliminate or minimise risk to personnel, port facilities, vessel and the environment 
Safety precautions and hazard minimisation procedures and regulations are followed at all times during mooring and untying operations 
In a mooring or untying incident or emergency, action is taken to secure vessel and to maintain safety of vessel and persons involved 
Personal protective equipment (PPE) required during mooring and untying operations is obtained and checked prior to commencement of operations according to company WHS/OHS policy and procedures 
PPE is correctly used as required during mooring and untying operations 
PPE is correctly stored after use according to company procedures 
Wharf and port facility emergency procedures are accessed and implemented 
Escape routes and internal and external communications and alarm systems are correctly used according to regulatory requirements and established port procedures 
Emergency communications and alarm signals and systems are used according to port emergency procedures and regulatory requirements 
Information about safety incidents or emergencies that occur during mooring or untying operations is correctly and accurately recorded according to regulations and company procedures 
Required reports on safety incidents or emergencies that occur during mooring or untying operations are prepared and referred to designated personnel according to regulations and company procedures 

Forms

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