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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, , the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to

a

Communicate effectively with other members of the team during mooring and untying operations

b

Recognise any communication problems and take appropriate action

c

Check radios and other communication equipment and take appropriate action if not working correctly

d

Set communication equipment to correct working channels for the vessels and port facility concerned

e

Check and recharge batteries used in radios and other communication equipment

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

a

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

b

Applies underpinning knowledge and skills when

communicating with others during mooring and untying operations

recognising any communication problems and taking appropriate action

checking radios and other communication equipment and taking appropriate action if not working correctly

setting communication equipment to correct working channels

checking and recharging batteries used in radios and other communication equipment

c

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including

relevant maritime and radio communication regulations

port and vessel security procedures including operating radio communication channel instruction

OHampS regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures

Company procedures and work instructions

relevant manufacturers instructions relating to the use of radios and other communication equipment

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TDMMEA COMMUNICATE DURING SHOREBASED MOORING AND UNTYING OPERATIONS

TDMME907A COMMUNICATE DURING SHORE-BASED MOORING AND UNTYING OPERATIONS

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

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d

Action is taken promptly to report andor rectify any problems that may occur when communicating with others during mooring and untying operations in accordance with company procedures

e

Work is completed systematically with required attention to detail and safety requirements

f

Recognises and adapts appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions and communication with others

Context of assessment

a

Assessment of competency must comply with the assessment requirements of the relevant maritime regulations

b

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken within relevant marine authority approved and audited arrangements by a registered training organisation

As a minimum assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate writtenoral examinations and

Appropriate practical assessment must occur

i

at the registered training organisation andor

ii

on an shoreside terminal or wharf

Specific resources required for assessment

Access is required to opportunities to

a

participate in a range of exercises case studies and other simulated practical and knowledge assessments that demonstrate the skills and knowledge to communicate with others during mooring and untying operations andor

b

communicate with others during actual shorebased mooring and untying operations for an oceangoing vessel at an Australian terminal or wharf

Range Statement

TDMME907A COMMUNICATE DURING SHORE-BASED MOORING AND UNTYING OPERATIONS

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

VARIABLE

SCOPE

1. GENERAL CONTEXT

a.

Work must be carried out:

1

in compliance with relevant maritime regulations and IMO Conventions and Codes, including the relevant sections of the AMSA Marine Orders as they apply to mooring and untying operations on ocean-going vessels.

b.

Work is performed:

1

under supervision as part of a mooring or untying team, with accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes.

c.

Work involves:

1

the conduct of a range of mooring and untying techniques across a variety of vessel types and port facilities.

2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT

a

Mooring and untying operations may be carried out:

1

for any ocean-going Australian or international commercial vessel.

b

Mooring and untying operations may be carried out:

1

by day or night in both normal and emergency situations

2

under any permissible conditions of weather

3

at various shoreside terminals and wharves

c

Mooring and untying operations may include:

1

preparing a berth

2

receiving heaving line from a launch

3

receiving a heaving line from a vessel

4

returning a heaving line to a vessel

5

landing a gangway

6

untying and letting go a vessel

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d	Communication required during mooring operations may include:	1				Oral communication with mooring supervisor or master and other members of the mooring or untying team
		2				VHF radio between tug crew and pilot on vessel
		3				VHF radio between tug crew and mooring launch crew
		4				VHF radio between mooring launch crew and pilot on vessel
		5				radio between mooring supervisor (shoreside) and pilot on vessel
		6				radio between mooring supervisor (shoreside) and mooring personnel (bow)
		7				radio between mooring supervisor (shoreside) and mooring personnel (stern)

e	Persons and vessels involved in mooring and untying operations may include:	1			vessel and crew
		2			pilot vessel and pilot
		3			tug(s) and tug crew(s)
		4			mooring launch and crew
		5			mooring supervisor
		6			Mooring personnel (bow)
		7			mooring personnel (stern)

f	Safety precautions include:	1					checking own personal fitness and medical wellbeing
		2					removal of any rings from fingers to avoid them being caught on steel wire ropes
		3					confirming availability of a personal flotation device upon arrival at a mooring operation
		4					wearing of suitable clothing
		5					obtaining and using required personal protective equipment
		6					keeping work area hazard-free
		7					checking whereabouts of edge of wharf
		8					checking whereabouts of other members of the mooring/untying team

g	Personal protective equipment may include:	1		safety footwear
		2		safety helmet

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g	Personal protective equipment may include: (continued)	3			suitable gloves (optional)
		4			safety vest and reflective braces
		5			personal collar insert for flotation device

h	Documentation and recordsmay include:	1		mooring and untying plans, procedures, checklists and instructions
		2		relevant sections of maritime regulations concerning mooring and untying operations
		3		rope and equipment manufacturer's instructions and procedures
				safety instructions and procedures
		4		instructions of relevant maritime authorities
		5		reports and records of mooring operations or any safety incident

i	Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:	1	relevant sections of maritime regulations concerning mooring and untying operations
		2	Relevant regulations concerning the use of radio and communication equipment
		3	relevant port and vessel security requirements and regulations

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TDMME907A - COMMUNICATE DURING SHORE-BASED MOORING AND UNTYING OPERATIONS

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Required Skills

Evidence Required

Range Statement