Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for operation
- Routine pre-operational checks of steering gear or deck machinery are completed prior to use according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
- Equipment is set up
- Tools and equipment appropriate to work requirements are selected, checked for safety and set up for operation
- Equipment faults or malfunctions are identified and reported according to organisational procedures
- Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) hazards in the work area are identified, and risks are assessed and reported according to organisational procedures
- Operate steering gear and deck machinery
- Suitable personal protective equipment is selected and used according to organisational procedures
- Steering gear and deck machinery are operated in a safe and controlled manner
- Performance and efficiency of steering gear and deck machinery operations is monitored
- Safe operational practices are used to anticipate and control hazards
- Adverse sea and weather conditions which may impact on the operation of steering gear and deck machinery are identified and operational practices are adjusted to maintain safety of vessel and personnel
- Complete operations
- Shut-down procedures are conducted according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures
- Malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage to steering gear and deck machinery are reported according to organisational procedures
- Steering gear and deck machinery is cleaned and secured according to organisational procedures
- Operational records are completed according to organisational procedures