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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for operation
  2. Operate steering gear and deck machinery
  3. Complete 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.

Steering gear or deck machinery includes one or more of the following:

basic hydraulic systems

cranes

emergency steering gear

fishing gear

steering gear

winches and capstans

windlass


Performance 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 on at least one occasion and include:

communicating effectively with others

completing required records relating to the operation of steering gear and deck machinery

following work schedules laid down in organisational instructions and safety management systems

initiating and operating emergency steering systems

reading, interpreting and applying instructions on the operation of steering gear and deck machinery

recognising faulty equipment and taking appropriate action

recognising routine hazards and problems while operating steering gear and deck machinery

selecting and using relevant tools and equipment

working safely and collaboratively with others when operating and maintaining deck machinery and steering gear.


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 principles of hydraulics

communication techniques and signals needed during the operation of steering gear and deck machinery on vessels up to 80 metres

principal features and operating characteristics of steering gear and deck machinery used on vessels up to 80 metres

problems related to the operation of steering gear and deck machinery and appropriate actions and solutions

procedures for checking and inspecting steering gear and deck machinery used on vessels up to 80 metres

procedures for the safe operation of steering gear and deck machinery

procedures for, and operation of, emergency steering systems

records that must be maintained on a vessel up to 80 metres

relevant state and territory maritime work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and pollution control regulations and policies

safety, environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures relevant to the operation of steering gear and deck machinery.