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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Inspect mast(s), boom(s), spars and fittings
  2. Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  3. Inspect masts, booms and spars for security and integrity
  4. Inspect fixed rigging for security and excessive corrosion
  5. Check fittings and mountings for security and excessive corrosion
  6. Inspect sail condition
  7. Inspect sail runners, cleats and reinforcing points
  8. Complete reports of sails and fittings condition on approved workplace documentation and/or report verbally
  9. Stow sails stowed in a correct manner after inspection
  10. Check halyards, sheets, ropes and winches
  11. Secure halyards, sheets, ropes and cables and/or stow correctly
  12. Check winches and capstans for operation, lubrication and condition
  13. Check fittings and mountings for security and condition
  14. Complete all reports and document all findings in accordance with workplace procedures

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Masts, booms and spas include one (1) or more of the following:

wood

aluminium

composite materials

Halyards, sheets, ropes, cables and winches include the following:

halyards

ropes

wires

cables

shackles

turning blocks

electric and hand powered winches

self-steer systems

self-furling sail systems