Required Skills

Communicate effectively with other personnel when mooring and untying a vessel using standard nautical terms

Comply with relevant maritime regulations and International Maritime Organization IMO Conventions and Codes including the relevant sections of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority AMSA Marine Orders as they apply to mooring and untying operations on oceangoing vessels

Follow work instructions

Handle rope appropriately and correctly

storing and caring for ropes and lines

tying knots such as bowline reef knot overhand knot figure of eight knot sheet bend and clove hitch

applying a chain stopper to a wire rope

heaving on a line in collaboration with other members of a mooring team

applying a stopper to a synthetic fibre rope

applying a chain stopper to a natural cordage rope

attaching a line to a bollard or bitt with all lines in correct order such as up through the eye

flaking down a rope

forming a bight

Identify and correctly use

various types of ropes steel wires and mooring equipment

personal protective equipment PPE

Implement port and vessel security procedures

Interpret and follow procedures for mooring and untying operations including safety instructions and precautions

Recognise dangers and hazards before and during mooring operations and take appropriate action to report andor rectify them

Recognise problems that may occur during mooring operations and take appropriate action to report andor resolve them

Take proper care of ropes and mooring equipment

Work effectively as a member of a mooring and untying team

Required Knowledge

Communication techniques and equipment required during mooring and untying operations

Dangers associated with mooring systems

being hit by a line being thrown down from a vessel

stepping inside the bight of a line

being struck by a parting line

mixing rings and wire rope

falling off the edge of the wharf into the water

back strain from carrying a line heaving on a line or heaving on a line with one hand

snap back when a synthetic line breaks

trip hazards such as crane lines

Factors that affect mooring and untying operations including the effects of wind weather tides sea conditions currents draft changes and surges from passing vessels on mooring and untying operations

Hazards and problems and appropriate preventative and remedial action and solutions

Maritime regulations applicable to mooring and untying vessels

Methods for mooring and untying a vessel including all required rope handling techniques and precautions

Operational characteristics of different types of lines equipment and facilities used in mooring and untying operations

Operational procedures and layouts of various types of shoreside loading and discharging terminals and wharves

PPE required for use during mooring and untying operations

Procedures for assessing stresses on lines and gear used in mooring and untying operations

Relevant sections of STCW and AMSA Marine Orders

Relevant manufacturer guidelines relating to use of machinery including instructions on equipment capability and limitations

Relevant work health and safety WHSoccupational health and safety OHS codes of practice policies and procedures

Standard nautical terms in relation to mooring activities and related equipment

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria the required skills and knowledge the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements Performance Criteria Required Skills Required Knowledge and include

initiating timely action in response to defects or damage

being aware of own ability and limits to rectify irregularities and faults

following all orders carefully and systematically

ensuring behaviour reflects relevant current legislative and regulatory requirements

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include access to

industryapproved marine operations site where carrying out shorebased mooring and untying operations can be conducted

tools equipment and PPE currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities

range of relevant exercises case studies andor other simulated practical and knowledge assessments

appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments access is required to

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment

applicable documentation including workplace procedures regulations codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Practical assessment must occur in an

appropriately simulated workplace environment andor

appropriate range of situations in the workplace

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate to this unit

direct observation of the candidate carrying out shorebased mooring and untying operations

direct observation of the candidate applying relevant WHSOHS requirements and work practices

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended

In all cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess Required Knowledge

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language and literacy requirements of the work being performed and the capacity of the candidate

Relevant documentation and records may include:

Bridge marker must include:

Issues related to mooring or untying operations may include:

Made clear and ready for mooring may include:

Safety precautions may include: