Elements and Performance Criteria
- Recognise types of anchor handling and towing equipment, vessels and towed objects
- Required safety precautions, including fatigue management are identified
- Features of various AHTS are outlined
- Types of anchor handling and towing operations are identified
- Properties of towed objects are identified and their impact on safety, the environment and vessel operations is recognised
- Properties of anchor handling and towing equipment and tools are identified and their impact on safety and vessel operations is recognised
- Hazards associated with anchor handling and towing are identified
- Hazard controls associated with anchor handling and towing are employed according to organisational procedures
- Prepare anchor handling and towing deck equipment, tools and machinery for use
- Appropriate personal protective equipment and machinery is selected, used and stored according to work health and safety/occupational health and safety (WHS/OHS) requirements
- Routine pre-operational checks are carried out on anchor handling and towing deck equipment, tools and machinery according to manufacturer specifications, regulatory and organisational requirements
- Deviations from the norm are promptly identified and rectified
- Adjustments are made to achieve a safe and efficient operation
- Inability to start machinery is reported promptly and accurately to appropriate personnel
- Operate anchor handling and towing deck tools and equipment
- Deck equipment, tools and machinery is operated in a safe and controlled manner within defined operating limits when running, to achieve optimum safety and efficiency
- Deviations from normal operations are promptly identified
- Action is taken to rectify basic operational faults to maintain optimum safety and efficiency
- Appropriate action is taken in a malfunction or emergency
- Check and complete anchor handling and towing deck equipment , tools and machinery operations