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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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. |
Small watercraft may include | Motorised and non-motorised boats up to five metres in length capable of accommodating a maximum ten personnel and the operator and crewmanMotorised and non-motorised rigid and non-rigid inflatable craftPowered by outboard motors of up to 40 hpMotorised and non-motorised bridge and ferry construction craft |
Environment include | Under a range of water conditionsIn enclosed waters including tidal rivers, protected harbours, non-tidal rivers, lakes and damsIn all weather conditionsBy day or night and under illumination |
Watercraft operations may include | A float for people operating near, in or over waterTransport of personnelSupport to bridge, ferry and raft operationsEvacuation of personnel, stores and equipmentSearches, rescuesResupply operationsSupport to diversProviding safety |
Operating instructions may include | Number and nature of personnel, including casualties to be transportedTypes of general cargo and weightsDetails of resupply or evacuation requirementsAccess and egress routesDetails of ramps or launching pointsWeather forecastTidal informationPotential hazardsDetails of enemy threat and own force operations |
Standard procedures may include | OH&S regulations for water safetyWritten and verbal orders and instructionsProcedures manuals, job guides, watermanship pamphlets and other publicationsManufacturer's handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructionsStatutory waterways rules |
Hasty buoyancy/floatation calculations may include | Number and weight of passengers within load limitsWeight of stores and equipment within load unitsFreeboard when loaded within load limits |
Equipment to be used may include | Vehicles and equipment used to transport boats Safety equipment that may be required under state/territory legislation or standard proceduresItems of stores and equipmentAppropriate rescue and recovery equipment Personal protective equipment such as life jackets |
Shore preparation may include | Positioning vessel on ramp or launching siteEquipment checksAssembly for launchLoading of stores and equipmentPre-start checks of engine |
Improvised flotation craft may include | Inflatable, rigid body or improvised watercraft constructed of timber, drums, canvas, inflatable tubes or any combination |
Operating the watercraft may include | Engine start-up proceduresCompliance with waterways rules and regulationsMoving at a safe speed consistent with the conditionsNavigating to destination |
Hazards and environmental conditions may include | Adverse weatherWildlifeFast flowing streams and near still watersUndertowsEddiesFloating and submerged debris and snagsUnderwater hazards Reduced visibility due to after dark operationsFog or drizzleHeat and coldTime pressure |
Contingency and emergency drills may include | Action on capsizeMan overboard drillsTowing disabled vesselsDiagnosing and rectifying minor engine faultsPropeller replacementFire drillsAbandon ship drillsUse of oars/improvised oarsUse of improvised rudderUse of sail |
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