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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to use crane, gantry or forklift to launch vessel
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Launch and recovery equipment is selected according to job requirements, and checked for safe operation according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
2. Conduct pre-launch safety inspection
   • Weather, tides and launch site are checked for safe launch conditions
   • Vessel safety equipment is audited
   • Vessel systems and components are checked for seaworthiness, and compliance with manufacturer specifications and applicable state and territory regulations
   • Systems and components that fail the vessel check are recorded, and supervisor and owner are notified
3. Launch vessel
   • Slings and lifting equipment are attached and positioned to hull according to manufacturer and workplace procedures and safety requirements
   • Crane, gantry or forklift is operated and manoeuvred to place vessel in suitable depth of water at launch site, according to manufacturer and workplace procedures and safety requirements, and without causing damage to vessel or the environment
   • Slings and lifting equipment are removed from vessel according to manufacturer and workplace procedures and safety requirements
   • Vessel is moved from launch site to safe area in water according to state and territory marine safety laws
   • Crane, gantry or forklift is moved from launch site according to manufacturer and workplace procedures and safety requirements
4. Recover vessel
   • Crane, gantry or forklift is positioned at lift point ensuring suitable depth of water is present according to manufacturer and workplace procedures and safety requirements
   • Vessel is manoeuvred into recovery area according to state and territory marine safety laws, and aligned with lifting equipment
   • Slings and lifting equipment are attached and positioned to hull according to manufacturer and workplace procedures and safety requirements
   • Crane, gantry or forklift is operated and manoeuvred to remove vessel from water according to manufacturer and workplace procedures and safety requirements, and without causing damage to vessel, lifting equipment or physical surrounds
   • Vessel is secured in storage or transport location and slings and lifting equipment are removed from vessel according to manufacturer and workplace procedures and safety requirements
5. Prepare to use crane, gantry or forklift to launch vessel
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Launch and recovery equipment is selected according to job requirements, and checked for safe operation according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
6. Conduct pre-launch safety inspection
   • Weather, tides and launch site are checked for safe launch conditions
   • Vessel safety equipment is audited
   • Vessel systems and components are checked for seaworthiness, and compliance with manufacturer specifications and applicable state and territory regulations
   • Systems and components that fail the vessel check are recorded, and supervisor and owner are notified
7. Launch vessel
   • Slings and lifting equipment are attached and positioned to hull according to manufacturer and workplace procedures and safety requirements
   • Crane, gantry or forklift is operated and manoeuvred to place vessel in suitable depth of water at launch site, according to manufacturer and workplace procedures and safety requirements, and without causing damage to vessel or the environment
   • Slings and lifting equipment are removed from vessel according to manufacturer and workplace procedures and safety requirements
   • Vessel is moved from launch site to safe area in water according to state and territory marine safety laws
   • Crane, gantry or forklift is moved from launch site according to manufacturer and workplace procedures and safety requirements
8. Recover vessel
   • Crane, gantry or forklift is positioned at lift point ensuring suitable depth of water is present according to manufacturer and workplace procedures and safety requirements
   • Vessel is manoeuvred into recovery area according to state and territory marine safety laws, and aligned with lifting equipment
   • Slings and lifting equipment are attached and positioned to hull according to manufacturer and workplace procedures and safety requirements
   • Crane, gantry or forklift is operated and manoeuvred to remove vessel from water according to manufacturer and workplace procedures and safety requirements, and without causing damage to vessel, lifting equipment or physical surrounds
   • Vessel is secured in storage or transport location and slings and lifting equipment are removed from vessel according to manufacturer and workplace procedures and safety requirements

Range Statement

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Safety requirements must include:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for: determining safe lifting limits of cranes, gantries and forklifts positioning slings and lifting equipment.

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Performance Evidence

Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standards defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:

launch and recover two vessels of up to 10 metres in length with a maximum beam of 2.5 metres, using a crane, gantry or forklift.

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Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to launching and recovering a vessel using a crane, gantry or forklift, including procedures for:

determining safe lifting limits of cranes, gantries and forklifts

positioning slings and lifting equipment

pre-launch inspection procedures, including inspection procedures for:

vessel safety equipment, including:

life jackets

anchors

bailer or fire bucket and lanyard

bilge pump

compass

distress flares

emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB)

fire extinguisher

map

marine radio

paddles and oars

safety and capacity labels

sound signals

drinking water

waterproof torch

hulls and fittings

cranes, gantries and forklifts

state or territory legislation, regulations, marine safety laws, standards and codes of practice relating to marine launch sites

vessel launching and recovery procedures, including:

procedures for determining water depth required for vessel flotation

type, application and operation of cranes, gantries and forklifts, including:

lifting sling equipment and vessel attachment points

techniques for manoeuvring a crane, gantry, forklift and attached vessel.

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