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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Set up slipping facilities
   • Set-up of slipping facility is determined to suit vessel in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements.
   • Where applicable, measurements to suit hull structure are taken.
   • Where applicable, hull support bearers are safely positioned to suit hull structure.
2. Perform hauling out procedures
   • Slipping facilities are positioned to suit slipping application.
   • Vessel is positioned to suit slipping set-up.
   • Vessel retaining ropes are selected and secured correctly, in accordance with slipping facility and vessel retaining requirements.
   • Vessel is grounded/levelled for positioning of hull support.
   • Hull support mechanics are correctly positioned.
   • Safety checks of vessel stability are carried out.
3. Perform launching procedures
   • Vessel support and slip devices are checked for safety.
   • Pre-launch safety checks for vessel seaworthiness are applied.
   • Launch practices are carried out according to standard procedure and organisational requirements.
   • Hull support devices are re-positioned to prevent obstruction during vessel removal.
   • Where applicable, vessel is moored using appropriate restraints.

Required Skills

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in identifying measurements relevant to positioning of hull structure on slipping facilities from plansverbal instruction setting slip to accommodate vessel according to design dimensions and weight providingpositioning relevant support bearerblocks and arms according to design dimensions and vessel weight operating slip and slipping machinery manoeuvring vessel in accordance with setup of slipping facility securing vessel in preparation for slipping inspecting vessel when slipped to ensure adequacy of hull support adjusting and fixing support mechanisms as required clearing site and preparing vessel for launching performing safety checks to ensure vessel stability and watertight integrity positioning hull supports such as arms slings to allow clear passage for removal of vessel mooring vessel in accordance with requirements of mooring facility

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of types of slipways and operational procedures interpretation of shipsboats drawings slipping specifications or instructions safety and legislative requirements for slipping and launching vessels different types of hull structures dimensions vessel weights and appropriate slipping arrangements methods of supportingsecuring vessel ready for slipping methods of supporting hull during and after slipping procedures for operating slipway and slipway machinery procedures for positioning slip and manoeuvring vessels techniques for trimming and final securing of slipped vessel and disengaging slipway machinery knots lashings and their applications prelaunch preparation requirements safety checks to be performed checks to ensure stability and watertight integrity procedures used in launching vessels mooring methods procedures for recovering and securing slip

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to perform marine slipping operations Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria including required knowledge and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job off the job or a combination of both on and off the job Where assessment occurs off the job that is the candidate is not in productive work then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety quality communication materials handling recording and reporting associated with performing marine slipping operations or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid sufficient current and authentic Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation supervisors reports project work samples and questioning Questioning techniques should not require language literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency The candidate must have access to all tools equipment materials and documentation required The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures product and manufacturing specifications codes standards manuals and reference materials
Guidance information for assessment

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Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Vessel support and slip devices	Slings, shoring, cables, stays, blocks, chocks etc.

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