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

Required Skills

apply characteristics of LPG

apply emergency procedures

apply WHS requirements

apply security and protection

conduct inspection

conduct maintenance

conduct repairs

identify select and use equipment stores and tools

maintain documentation

moor and manoeuvre lighters

operate hatches

Required Knowledge

characteristics of LPG

documentation requirements

emergency procedures

inspection requirements

maintenance procedures

mooring and manoeuvring procedures

relevant WHS requirements

repair procedures

security and protection procedures

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to

apply relevant WHS requirements

apply emergency procedures

move and manoeuvre operating lighter

maintain documentation

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time and in a range of actual or simulated contexts

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated work environment in accordance with all relevant legislation and organisational requirements

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

lighterage

associated equipment

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision andor mentoring which is typically recorded in a competency workbook

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industryapproved simulated work environment Forms of assessment that are typically used include

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions

Lighters are:

Standard procedures may include:

Lighter inspection may include:

Protection may include:

Minor repairs and maintenance may include:

Bird nets may:

Lighter cleaning may include: