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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for raft or ferry operation
  2. Assemble and manoeuvre the raft or ferry
  3. Recover and restore raft or ferry

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

command and control the crew passengers and loads

command and navigate the raft or ferry by day and night

constantly monitor hazards and apply safety principles to operations

read and interpret navigation charts

safely operate the LRV to launch and recover tugs and pontoons

supervise raft and ferry construction

use clear interpersonal communication as operator of the vessel

use knots and lashings to secure watercraft

Required Knowledge

applicable statutory waterways rules for watercraft operation

boat specific safety requirements and fire suppressant system

employment of divers

gap reconnaissance

hasty buoyancyfloatation calculations

launch and recovery procedure for the launch and recovery vehicle LRV

legal responsibilities

loading procedures and centre of gravity

effects of water moving over objects and obstacles

effects of wind on floating objects

manifest data

potential water hazards and environmental conditions

raft and ferry design and construction sequence

relevant legislation and procedures in relation to environmental requirements

relevant OHampS regulationsrequirements equipment material and personal safety requirements

Evidence Required

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to safely operate a raft or ferry on various waterways and to manage the full range of contingency and emergency actions

Assessment must also confirm the ability to manoeuvre a raft or ferry with a minimum weight of twenty ton

Operation of the raft or ferry must be completed in a safe manner by day and night over a range of environmental conditions which must include

wind gusts of approximately knots

small swell

varying currents

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over a time frame that allows for the preparation launch recovery navigation and manoeuvring of a raft or ferry under a range of water operating conditions carrying personnel or cargo

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated work environment under conditions that safely replicate a range of conditions that could be expected in the workplace

Specific resources for assessment

Access to tugs and pontoons associated equipment and accessories including cargo crew and suitable waterways with access to flowingtidal water


Range Statement

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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Protected or inland waterways are defined as

Estuaries

Closed waters and open water to a maximum of 400 m from the low water mark

Dams

Delta

Rivers

Standard procedures may include

Australian Standards

Job guides, pamphlets and other publications

Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions

OH&S regulations

Organisational policies and procedures

Relevant local government by-laws

Relevant state/territory or federal legislation or regulations

Statutory waterways rules

Written and verbal orders and job instructions

Manifests may include

Deployment planning data sheet (DPDS)

Ship's log

Written orders

Launch site survey may include

Alternate sites

Camouflage and concealment

Construction site

Crossing sites

Gap assessment (measurements, profiling, soil tests, California bearing ratio, angle of repose of banks, bank height and differences)

Improvements required (plant assistance)

Launch sites

Location and map reference

Reconnaissance

Routes in/out

Sketch and photos

Tidal variation

Underwater inspection for obstacles

Water current measurement

Water depth

Waiting and cushion areas

Raft or ferry design must be in accordance with operational procedures

MLC 20 (30) - 1 x internal and 2 x ramp modules

MLC 40 (50) - 2 x internal and 2 x ramp modules

MLC 60 (70) - 3 x internal and 2 x ramp modules

Note: Figures in brackets indicate exceptional loads

Hazards and environment conditions may include

Adverse weather

Eddies

Fast flowing streams and near still waters

Fire

Floating and submerged debris and snags

Fog or drizzle

Heat and cold

Other vessels

Reduced visibility due to after dark operations

Sea states

Spillage

Time pressure

Undertows

Underwater hazards

Wildlife

Contingency and emergency drills may include

Abandon raft or ferry drills

Action on capsize

Diagnosing and rectifying minor engine faults

Fire drills

Man overboard drills

Propeller replacement

Towing vessels

Use of improvised rudder

Documentation may include

Activity log

Assembly documentation

Commander's notebook

Environmental compliance

Equipment documentation

Maintenance records

Manifest

Maps and charts

Post activity report

Ship's log