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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare lifting equipment and deck machinery for use
  2. Operate lifting equipment and deck machinery
  3. Check and complete lifting equipment and deck machinery operations

Range Statement

Specifies different 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.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Pre-operational checks include one or more of the following:

inspecting safety guards, power take off stubs and shafts

lifting equipment

observing and monitoring noise levels for correct operation

pre-start and safety checks including:

oils and lubricants

lines

emergency stops

Lifting equipment and deck machinery include one or more of the following:

basic hydraulic systems

capstans

cranes

trawling and fishing gear

winches

windlasses

Safe and controlled manner includes one or more of the following:

maintaining workloads within specifications

selecting and using appropriate machinery and equipment

using operational techniques for specific location and weather conditions

Basic operational faults include one or more of the following:

failure of hydraulic lines

machinery break downs

structural failure



Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

basic hydraulic systems and their operation

legislation affecting lifting equipment

lifting equipment

own ability and limits to rectify irregularities and faults

safe working procedures

trawling and fishing gear

winches, capstans, windlasses

work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and work practices.