MARN3001A - Perform seamanship operations on board a vessel up to 24 metres
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MARN3001A Perform seamanship operations on board a vessel up to 24 metres
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Version 1.0 Issue Date: March 2024
This unit applies to a Master working in the maritime industry on vessels up to 24 metres.
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply practical seamanship skills and techniques as part of operations on board a vessel up to 24 metres.
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Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Evidence Required
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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:
being aware of own ability and limits to rectify irregularities
providing the required amount of detail in reports.
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 performing seamanship skills aboard a vessel up to 24 metres 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.
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 performing seamanship skills
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:
Anchor vessel according to depth and prevailing winds
Check seaworthiness of vessel
Complete basic stability calculations
Correctly coil and stow ropes
Correctly sling loads ready for lifting
Correctly interpret vessels stability data
Ensure watertight integrity of vessel
Inspect and maintain harnesses, safety lines and other equipment for working aloft
Perform an eye splice and a short splice
Perform appropriate whippings on ropes and line
Prepare and throw a heavy line
Recognise damaged or worn ropes, wires and chains
Recognise routine problems during lifting and rigging operations
Refuel vessel with due regard to regulations and organisational procedures
Safely handle ropes and wires
Safely operate winches and windlasses
Safely work aloft or over the side
Secure vessel at its berth according to operational requirements and prevailing conditions
Select and use appropriate rigging and lifting gear
Tie figure-eight knot, reef knot, bowline and cod-end knot
Tie half hitch, clove hitch, round turn and two half hitches, rolling hitch and timber hitch
Use knots, hitches and securing arrangements
Required Knowledge:
Anchoring principles and methods for different conditions
Basic structural parts of a small vessel
Communication techniques when operating lifting gear
Construction of vessel sufficient to understand which areas need to be made watertight
Correct application of common knots and hitches
Correct use and maintenance of equipment used for working aloft and over the side
Dangers of working with ropes under tension
Different types of anchors and where they can be most effectively used
How to determine breaking strain and safe working load for ropes and equipment
How to make vessel watertight
Maintenance of different types of rope, wire and chain
Methods of securing cargo including vehicles, stores and equipment on vessel before it puts to sea
Pollution regulations
Precautions to take when working aloft or overside
Principles and limitations of lifting equipment and components
Principles of safe handling and transport of dangerous cargo
Procedures for checking and operating lifting equipment
Regulations affecting watertight integrity
Routine and emergency operation of anchors
Use of sea anchors
Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and work practices
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.
Knots, hitches and bends must include:
Bowline
Clove hitch
Cod-end knot
Figure-eight knot
Half hitch
Reef knot
Rolling hitch
Round turn and two half hitches
Sheet bend
Timber hitch
Lifting gear may include:
Blocks (including chain blocks and power blocks)
Cargo handling wires, ropes and chains
Derricks and cranes
Drum ends and capstans
Eye bolts
Hooks
Ropes, slings and strops
Shackles
Swivels
Anchor and equipment may include:
Anchor buoy
Anchor securing arrangements
Anchor windlass
Sea anchor
Single anchor
Twin anchor
Coverage may include:
Accommodation spaces
Bow doors (barges)
Engine room
Galley
Storage spaces including freezer rooms
Wheelhouse
Secured may include:
Accommodation and storage spaces
Air pipes
Anchors
Doors
Galley, stores and equipment
Hatches
Large objects likely to move in a sea way
Materials on deck and below
Openings
Skylights
Tanks
Irregularities must include:
Affecting the safety and integrity of the:
vessel
crew and passengers
equipment
materials, such as cargo
Information must include:
Basic principles of stability
Impact of design and hull
Terms and definitions
Stability conditions must include:
Adding and removing weights
Additions or alterations to original configuration
Effects of slack tanks
Effects of water on deck
Hauling netting using power block
Roll period
Snagged trawl (hookup)
Stiff and tender vessel
Transferring weights using a crane or other lifting device
Tasks may include:
Using portable ladders to access heights up to 1.8 metres
Working at heights more than 1.8 metres
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Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice
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Knots, hitches and bends using rope are correctly made and used in the course of operations on board a vessel
Ropes are spliced neatly and securely according to their correct application and rope ends are whipped where appropriate to maintain good condition
Breaking strain and safe working loads of rope and wire is determined and applied as load limits in the course of operations on board a vessel
Wear and damage to rope and wire is recognised
Rope and wire is maintained and stored according to organisational procedures
Lifting gear is checked and prepared for operation prior to use
Defective lifting gear is isolated and reported according to organisational procedures
Loads are correctly attached using appropriate slings and rigging gear according to organisational procedures and safety requirements
Maximum and safe working load limits are determined and not exceeded
Lifting gear is safely operated to carry out operations
Prior to letting go, anchor and equipment are prepared and crew is briefed
Quantity of anchor cable run out or recovered is appropriate to depth of water, weather and sea conditions, and tidal range in area of operation
Control of the cable is maintained within safe operating limits during anchoring operations
Degree to which anchor and equipment is secured on completion of anchoring operations is appropriate to forecast conditions
Anchoring area is kept free of loose ropes, wires and debris during all operations
At all times, mooring lines and associated equipment are handled safely
Throughout operations, mooring area is kept free of loose ropes, wires and debris
Tension on ropes is maintained at an appropriate level for the stage and nature of the operation
Tension on shore-power leads and other umbilicals are monitored
Coverage and frequency of checks and inspections on vessel seaworthiness are undertaken according to organisational procedures
Watertight integrity is checked and appropriate action is taken to prepare for prevailing and forecast weather and sea conditions according to vessel seaworthiness plans and regulatory requirements
Degree to which vessel is secured is appropriate to prevailing and forecast conditions
Irregularities are identified and appropriate action is taken to rectify the situation
Irregularities beyond ability to rectify are reported in time to enable remedial action to be taken
Reports of vessel condition are completed according to organisational procedures
Information from vessel stability data book is used to determine loading limits and displacement from draft
Stability conditions for proposed nature of voyage and operations are confirmed and meet required stress and stability criteria
Area and equipment for working aloft or over the side are prepared according to organisational procedures
Required precautions are taken when working aloft or over the side
Chairs, safety harnesses and appropriate safety equipment are used according to organisational procedures
Portable ladders are used correctly to perform tasks
Tasks are completed safely according to instructions
Equipment is inspected, maintained and stored after use according to organisational procedures
Lashing equipment is inspected, maintained and correctly stored after use according to organisational procedures
Cargo is stowed according to recognised principles and organisational procedures relating to transport and handling of dangerous goods
Cargo is lashed and secured according to recognised principles and organisational procedures
Equipment and items on deck and in galley spaces are secured according to organisational procedures
Personnel access ways are rigged and secured according to organisational procedures
Accommodation spaces and personnel facilities on board vessel are checked and correctly secured for sea according to organisational procedures
All personal protective equipment is accessed and used
Amount of fuel required is calculated
Instructions are provided to ensure safety boundary for refuelling process is established
Spill prevention systems are correctly deployed
Instructions are provided to ensure refuelling operations are performed safely
Notification of intention to refuel is made to authorities and other nearby operations
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