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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to communicate with others
  2. Communicate with others

Range Statement

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

Safety procedures include:

checking:

own personal fitness and medical wellbeing

whereabouts of edge of wharf

whereabouts of other members of mooring/unmooring team

confirming availability of a personal flotation device on arrival at mooring operation

keeping clear of snapback zone and demarcated areas

keeping work area hazard-free

obtaining and using required personal protective equipment (such as safety footwear, safety helmet, suitable gloves, safety vest and reflective clothing, personal life vest, safety glasses)

removing rings from fingers to avoid them being caught on steel wire ropes

Relevant documentation and records include one or more of the following:

maritime authority instructions

mooring and unmooring plans, procedures, checklists and instructions

relevant sections of maritime regulations concerning mooring and unmooring operations

reports and records of mooring operations or safety incidents

rope and equipment manufacturer instructions and procedures

safety instructions and procedures

Communication includes one or more of the following:

oral communication with mooring supervisor or Master and other members of mooring or unmooring team

radio between mooring supervisor (shore-side) and:

pilot on vessel

wharf mooring personnel (bow) forward

wharf mooring personnel (stern) aft

VHF radio between:

tug crew and pilot on vessel

tug crew and mooring launch crew

mooring launch crew and pilot on vessel

visual contact and hand signals

Others involved in mooring and unmooring activities include one or more of the following:

lines launch driver

mooring launch crew

mooring master or supervisor

mooring team

pilot and crew on vessel being moored or unmoored and tug

shorelines crew on wharf

tug crew

vessel crew

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least one occasion and include:

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

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

checking functioning of radios and communications equipment

communicating effectively with others when mooring and unmooring a vessel

complying with relevant maritime regulations and International Maritime Organization (IMO) Conventions and Codes, including relevant sections of Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Marine Orders as they apply to mooring and unmooring operations on ocean-going vessels

ensuring behaviour reflects relevant current legislative and regulatory requirements

following all orders carefully and systematically

following work instructions

identifying and correctly using various types of radios and other relevant communications equipment

implementing port and vessel security procedures

initiating timely action in response to defects or damage

interpreting and following procedures for communicating with others during mooring and unmooring operations

recognising and responding appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace

recognising problems that may occur when communicating with others during mooring and unmooring operations and taking appropriate action to report and resolve these problems

taking proper care of radios and communications equipment

testing and recharging batteries used in radios and other communications equipment

using hand held VHF radios correctly when communicating with ship’s crew, pilot and wharf supervisor.

Knowledge Evidence

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

basic principles and procedures for marine VHF radio communication:

by day or night

in normal and emergency situations

under any permissible conditions of weather

at a range of shore-side terminals and wharves

communications techniques and equipment required during mooring and unmooring operations, including protocols for radio use

correct use of handheld VHF radio

factors that affect communication during mooring and unmooring operations, such as effects of noise, faulty equipment, discharged batteries, wind, weather

maritime regulations applicable to communication during mooring and unmooring of vessels

methods of visual contact and hand signals

operational characteristics of different types of radios and other forms of communications equipment used in mooring and unmooring operations

practices and procedures for communicating with others during mooring and unmooring operations

purpose of silence periods when operating radio equipment

radio calling and replying procedures

relevant manufacturer instructions relating to use of radios and other communications equipment

relevant maritime and radio communications regulations

relevant port and vessel security procedures, including operating radio communications channel instructions

relevant WHS/OHS codes of practice, policies and procedures.