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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for workboat/barge operations
   • Access, interpret and apply workboat/barge operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Access, interpret and clarify survey data for the work activity
   • Communicate and coordinate activities with others prior to, during and on completion of the work activity
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for an emergency
2. Operate workboat/barge
   • Carry out pre-start, start-up, mooring and shutdown procedures
   • Relocate, position and secure workboat/barge for operation
   • Select, interpret and apply operating techniques, and ensure effectiveness of operation in changing work conditions
   • Conduct, control and monitor operations
   • Act on or report monitoring systems and alarms
   • Continually monitor hazards and risks , and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
   • Complete the work plan within the operating capacity of the equipment
3. Carry out post-operational procedures
   • Inspect, fault find, report faults and recommend corrective actions
   • Process written records and reports
4. Conduct housekeeping activities
   • Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment
   • Report issues identified with plant, tools and equipment
5. Plan and prepare for workboat/barge operations
   • Access, interpret and apply workboat/barge operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Access, interpret and clarify survey data for the work activity
   • Communicate and coordinate activities with others prior to, during and on completion of the work activity
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for an emergency
6. Operate workboat/barge
   • Carry out pre-start, start-up, mooring and shutdown procedures
   • Relocate, position and secure workboat/barge for operation
   • Select, interpret and apply operating techniques, and ensure effectiveness of operation in changing work conditions
   • Conduct, control and monitor operations
   • Act on or report monitoring systems and alarms
   • Continually monitor hazards and risks , and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
   • Complete the work plan within the operating capacity of the equipment
7. Carry out post-operational procedures
   • Inspect, fault find, report faults and recommend corrective actions
   • Process written records and reports
8. Conduct housekeeping activities
   • Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment
   • Report issues identified with plant, tools and equipment

Performance Evidence

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of workboat/barge operations including:

selecting and using relevant tools and equipment

working wearing personal protective equipment

handling hazardous substances/materials including:

disposal of environmentally sensitive fluids and materials

applies chemical and fuel safety measures

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the conducting workboat/barge operations that meets all of the required outcomes including:

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

communicating clearly and concisely with others to resolve coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities

demonstrates completion of conducting workboat/barge operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

relocating, positioning and securing workboat/barge

maintaining equipment and processing maintenance records

operating workboat/barge

apply techniques for changing work conditions

monitoring operations

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of conducting workboat/barge operations through:

identifying workboat/barge and equipment processes and characteristics including:

technical capabilities and limitations

safety requirements

pre-start, start-up, operating, mooring and shutdown procedures

site survey data

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