Required Skills

Communicate effectively with other personnel when mooring and untying a vessel

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

PPE

various types of ropes steel wires and mooring equipment

Interpret and follow WHSOHS and safety management 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 and rectify them

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

Record and report safety incidents and emergencies

Work safely as a member of a mooring and untying team

Required Knowledge

Dangers associated with mooring duties

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 in the event of a synthetic line breaking

trip hazards such as crane lines

Hazards and safetyrelated problems that may occur during mooring and untying operations and appropriate preventative and remedial action and solutions

Methods for safely mooring and untying oceangoing vessels

Procedures for calculating stresses on lifting gear used in cargo handling operations

Relevant documentation and records

mooring and untying plans procedures checklists and instructions

relevant sections of maritime regulations concerning mooring and untying operations

rope and equipment manufacturer instructions and procedures

safety instructions and procedures

instructions of relevant maritime authorities

reports and records of safety incidents or emergencies

Relevant port and vessel safety and security requirements and regulations

Relevant WHSOHS legislation codes of practice policies and procedures

Reporting requirements for safety incidents or emergencies that occur during mooring or untying operations

Safety instructions for using ropes and other equipment during mooring and untying operations

Safety management procedures for mooring and untying oceangoing vessels

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

working systematically with required attention to detail and safety requirements

promptly reporting andor rectifying hazards safety incidents or emergencies

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 following work health and safety and emergency procedures during shorebased mooring operations can be conducted

tools equipment and personal protective equipment 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 following work health and safety and emergency procedures during shorebased mooring 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

Ropes and equipment must include:

Mooring and untying operations may include:

Hazards may include:

Personnel may include:

Safety precautions may include:

Hazard minimisation procedures may include:

Personal protective equipment may include: