This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely carry out deckhand duties aboard a fishing vessel. It includes the ability to work ropes, operate winches and windlasses, and assist in anchoring, mooring, and securing the vessel.

The unit applies to individuals who undertake defined routine deckhand activities aboard a fishing vessel under the direction of a supervisor.

All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, biosecurity and environmental regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.

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

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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
Select and fit the required personal protective equipment according to health and safety requirements
Check ropes for wear and maintain, coil and stow according to workplace procedures
Tie bends, hitches and other knots neatly and securely and use them according to their application
Splice ropes neatly and securely according to their application
Whip rope ends, as required, to maintain good condition
Select, check and prepare winches, capstans and/or windlasses for operation before use
Operate winches, capstans and/or windlasses safely to carry out fishing vessel deck operations
Prepare anchor and equipment according to depth of water, weather and sea conditions, and tidal range before letting go
Run out or recover quantity of anchor cable according to instructions
Maintain control of the cable within safe operating limits during normal operation
Ensure degree to which the anchor and equipment is secured on completion of anchoring operations is appropriate to forecast conditions and according to instructions
Carry out anchor winch operations according to anchoring and health and safety requirements
Keep anchoring area free of loose ropes, wires and debris during operations
Handle mooring lines and associated equipment according to health and safety requirements
Keep mooring area free of loose ropes, wires and debris during operations
Maintain tension on mooring lines at a level appropriate to the stage and nature of the operation when warping the vessel or maintaining position
Report incidents to supervisor in a clear, concise and timely manner to maximise the mooring security of the vessel
Secure mooring lines according to orders, forecast tidal conditions and planned vessel operations
Recognise and promptly take corrective action for equipment malfunction or problems during operations
Plan and carry out monitoring operations according to workplace and health and safety requirements
Ensure frequency, timing and coverage of scheduled checks and inspections comply with watch-keeping instructions
Ensure action taken in the event of irregularities or abnormal conditions is appropriate to their significance and within own responsibility to implement
Report incidents to supervisor in a clear, concise and timely manner to maximise the safety and integrity of the vessel
Ensure restrictions for visitor access to the vessel are according to watch-keeping instructions
Plan and carry out checks on vessel security according to workplace and safety requirements
Ensure coverage and frequency of checks and inspections on the vessel's seaworthiness comply with orders received
Check watertight integrity and take appropriate action to prepare for prevailing and forecast weather and sea conditions
Ensure degree to which the vessel is secured is appropriate to prevailing and forecast conditions and complies with orders received
Ensure action taken in the event of irregularities is appropriate to their significance and within own responsibility to implement
Complete reports of conditions accurately and correctly and to workplace requirements
Report incidents to supervisor in a clear, concise and timely manner to allow for remedial action

Assessment Cover Sheet

SFIFSH205 - Apply deckhand skills aboard a fishing vessel

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Assessment Record Sheet

SFIFSH205 - Apply deckhand skills aboard a fishing vessel

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