Required Skills

Communicate effectively when controlling safe access to and on vessel

Complete entry permits and other related documentation

Conduct atmospheric assessments with oxygen meter and gas detecting equipment

Identify and control hazards in confined spaces

Interpret relevant legislative responsibilities in relation to working in confined spaces

Read interpret and apply instructions relevant to the rigging of personnel and pilot access ways on a vessel

Recognise routine problems that may occur when controlling safe access to and on a vessel and take appropriate action

Select and use rigging and safety equipment according to standard operating procedures and safety management systems

Tie required knots and handle ropes

Use emergency and safety equipment according to operating instructions

Work safely and collaboratively with others working in a confined space

Work safely and collaboratively with others when rigging personnel and pilot access ways to and on a vessel

Required Knowledge

Applicable personal protective safety equipment and procedures for its use

Atmospheric hazards and assessment methods

Communication techniques used when entering and working in a confined space

Electrical safety

Emergency entry and exit procedures

Equipment used in confined space entry

Hazard identification procedures

Hazards to health and safety in confined spaces

Maintenance and storage procedures for equipment used when working aloft or over side

Maritime security levels and their impact on security measures and procedures on board ship and in port facilities

Precautions to be taken

when entering enclosed spaces

before and during repair and maintenance work

Principle design and safety features and component parts of personnel and pilot access ways typically used on vessels

Safety measures for hot and cold work

Security reporting procedures

Shipshore safety checklist

Relevant sections of applicable maritime regulations

Relevant work health and safety WHSoccupational health and safety OHS legislation and policies

Risk management strategies for entry to confined spaces

Role of standby personnel while a person enters and works in a confined space

Routine problems that may occur when controlling safe access to and on a domestic vessel and appropriate action and solutions

Safe systems of work

Special procedures and permit requirements for particular types of work in confined spaces

Standard operating procedures and safety precautions to be followed when working

aloft or over side

in confined spaces

Standard operating procedures for rigging personnel and pilot access ways

Types of confined spaces encountered in the maritime industry

Types of knots bends and hitches required when rigging personnel and pilot access ways their characteristics applications and limitations and methods of tying them using synthetic and fibre rope of varying construction and size

WHSOHS requirements for confined space entry

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

rigging personnel and pilot access ways

managing safety of personnel aloft and over side of vessel

supervising persons working in confined spaces

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 controlling safe access to and on vessel 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 controlling safe access to and on a vessel

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

Access equipment may include:

Equipment for going aloft or over side may include:

Personal protective equipment for working aloft or overside may include:

Confined spaces may include:

Risk assessment may include:

Regulatory requirements may include:

Authorised personnel may include:

Permits may include:

Appropriate plan may include: