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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to assist in seamanship operation
   • Record and receive operation briefing.
   • Identify and select equipment for the operation based on information as directed by the supervisor.
   • Identify and note hazards and risks associated with the specific operation.
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment based on the nature of the operation.
2. Assist in seamanship operations
   • Identify and confirm position within the team and location for the operation.
   • Tie and apply knots, bends, splices, whippings and hitches.
   • Prepare and handle lines and hardware.
   • Communicate during operations using the correct communications equipment.
   • Identify and act upon operational hazards.
   • Follow shipboard emergency and contingency plans in the event of a failure or emergency associated with the operation and equipment.
3. Finalise seamanship operations
   • Recover, clean and maintain equipment.
   • Re-stow equipment to maintain operational readiness.
   • Attend operational debriefing and provide feedback.
   • Complete competency log and work history sheet.
4. Prepare to assist in seamanship operation
   • Record and receive operation briefing.
   • Identify and select equipment for the operation based on information as directed by the supervisor.
   • Identify and note hazards and risks associated with the specific operation.
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment based on the nature of the operation.
5. Assist in seamanship operations
   • Identify and confirm position within the team and location for the operation.
   • Tie and apply knots, bends, splices, whippings and hitches.
   • Prepare and handle lines and hardware.
   • Communicate during operations using the correct communications equipment.
   • Identify and act upon operational hazards.
   • Follow shipboard emergency and contingency plans in the event of a failure or emergency associated with the operation and equipment.
6. Finalise seamanship operations
   • Recover, clean and maintain equipment.
   • Re-stow equipment to maintain operational readiness.
   • Attend operational debriefing and provide feedback.
   • Complete competency log and work history sheet.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

following instructions and responding to directions as a team member

reporting information verbally and non-verbally using a variety of communication techniques

working by day and night

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

composition of teams, and roles and responsibilities of team members

definitions and terms associated with seamanship operations

uses of knots, bends, splices, whippings and hitches

use and operation of provided communication and seamanship equipment

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