Assessor Resource
SFIFISH311A
Operate vessel deck machinery and lifting appliance
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit has application to skippers, engineers and deckhands who operate vessel deck machinery and lifting appliances aboard a vessel where a licence or permit is not required. Units for load shifting that require operators to meet regulatory requirements are covered by specific units from TLI07 Transport and Logistics Training Package. Several such units are imported into this version of the SFI10 Seafood Industry Training Package:
Work is performed under general supervision. It involves the application of routine principles and procedures to the operation of load handling machinery and appliances in a variety of operational contexts. If work involves entering dangerous and enclosed spaces safe work policy and procedures must be followed.
All enterprise or workplace procedures and activities are carried out according to relevant government regulations, licensing and other compliance requirements, including occupational health and safety (OHS) guidelines, maritime and occupational diver codes of practice and procedures and ecologically sustainable development (ESD) principles.
Equipment operation, maintenance, repairs and calibrations are undertaken in a safe manner that conforms to manufacturer instructions. Appropriate personal protectiveequipment (PPE) is selected, checked, used and maintained.
This unit of competency involves operating basic deck machinery and lifting appliances aboard an aquaculture or fishing vessel, including loading and discharging goods, rope work, assisting in mooring operations, and operating cranes, winches, capstans and windlasses.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to these duties. Therefore it will be necessary to check with the relevant state or territory regulators for current licensing, legislative or regulatory requirements before undertaking these duties.
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