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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Use and maintain ropes and wire
  2. Operate lifting gear

Required Skills

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

This describes the knowledge required for this unit

Applicable sections of relevant maritime regulations

Relevant OHampS legislation and policies

Types of knots bends and hitches in common use their characteristics applications and limitations and methods of tying them using synthetic and fibre rope of varying construction and size

Procedures for splicing natural fibre and synthetic ropes

Breaking strain and safe working load for ropes and equipment

Principles of rope deterioration and care and maintenance requirements for different types of rope and wire

Principles and limitations of lifting equipment and components

Procedures for checking and operating lifting equipment including slinging of loads and various lifting fittings and arrangements

Precautions and procedures for working aloft and over the side

Maintenance and storage procedures for equipment used when working aloft or over the side

Procedures for rigging and preparing personnel access ways

Legal requirements for the construction of a pilot ladder

Principles and procedures for the lashing and securing of cargo including the inspection and maintenance requirements for lashing equipment

Maritime communication techniques

REQUIRED SKILLS

This describes the basic skills required for this unit

Use basic verbal communication skills required when performing basic rigging and lifting operations on a vessel

Read interpret and apply basic instructions and standard operating procedures relevant to rigging and lifting operations on a vessel

Work safely and collaboratively with others during rigging and lifting operations on a vessel

Select and use rigging and lifting ropes and equipment as per operating instructions

Recognise routine problems during rigging and lifting operations on a vessel and take appropriate action

Tie required knots and demonstrate rope handling skills

Adapt to differences in vessels equipment and standard operating procedures

Follow required work schedule as per company requirements

Evidence Required

TDMMRB PERFORM RIGGING AND LIFTING OPERATIONS ON BOARDA VESSEL

TDMMR3307B PERFORM RIGGING AND LIFTING OPERATIONS ON BOARDA VESSEL

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

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

Use and maintain ropes and wire

b

Operate lifting gear

c

Rig and maintain personnel and pilot access ways

d

Perform tasks aloft and over vessels side

e

Lash and secure cargo

f

Exercise all required safety and hazard control procedures

g

Communicate effectively with others during rigging operations

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

Consistently applies underpinning seamanship knowledge and skills when

using and maintaining ropes and wire

operating lifting gear

rigging and maintaining personnel and pilot access ways

performing tasks aloft and over vessels side

lashing and securing cargo

applying safety precautions during rigging operations

c

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including

relevant sections of marine regulation

ISM Code safety management system procedures

OHampS regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures

standard operating procedures and work instructions

relevant manufacturers guidelines relating to the use of ropes wires cables anchors deck equipment and machinery including instructions on equipment capability and limitations

following onboard housekeeping processes

d

Action is taken promptly to report andor rectify accidents safety incidents and operational problems in accordance with regulations and procedures

e

Work is completed systematically with required attention to detail

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TDMMRB PERFORM RIGGING AND LIFTING OPERATIONS ON BOARDA VESSEL

TDMMR3307B PERFORM RIGGING AND LIFTING OPERATIONS ON BOARDA VESSEL

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

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f

Recognises and adapts appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions between crew and 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 appropriate working or training vessel

Specific resources required for assessment

Access is required to opportunities to either

a

a suitable range of appropriately simulated rigging lifting and cargo lashing exercises situations and case studies and associated resources andor

b

assist with rigging lifting and cargo lashing operations on a working vessel


Range Statement

TDMMR3307B PERFORM RIGGING AND LIFTING OPERATIONS ON BOARDA VESSEL

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 the relevant maritime regulations

b.

Work is performed:

1

within defined operational procedures, with responsibility for own outputs in relation to specified quality standards

c.

Work involves:

1

performing routine rigging operations and using associated equipment in accordance with safe working practices

2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT

a

Vessel may include:

1

any Australian or international commercial vessel

b

Rigging operations may be carried out:

1

by day or night in normal operational situations

2

under normal and adverse conditions of sea and weather

3

while underway

4

during berthing and unberthing operations

5

while anchoring or mooring

6

when berthed, anchored or moored

c

Rigging operations may include:

1

using and maintaining ropes, wires and chains

2

splicing natural fibre and synthetic ropes

3

checking and using lifting equipment, ropes, chains and rigging gear when lifting loads

4

rigging accommodation ladders, gangways and man baskets

5

rigging Pilot ladders, and combined pilot-accommodation ladders and pilot hoists

6

lashing cargo

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TDMMR3307B PERFORM RIGGING AND LIFTING OPERATIONS ON BOARDA VESSEL

VARIABLE

SCOPE

d

Knots and splices may include:

1

figure of eight

2

reef knot

3

clove hitch

4

rolling hitch

5

sheet bend

6

sheep shank

7

bowline on the bite

8

carrick bend

9

marline spike hitch

10

eye splice

11

short splice

12

common whipping

13

west country whipping

14

sail maker's whipping

15

common seizing

16

racking seizing

e

Personnel access equipment may include:

1

accommodation ladders

2

gangways

3

man baskets

4

brows

5

pilot ladders

6

combined pilot accommodation ladders and pilot hoists

f

Lifting gear may include:

1

cranes

2

derricks

3

winches

4

hoists

5

grabs

6

spreaders

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TDMMR3307B PERFORM RIGGING AND LIFTING OPERATIONS ON BOARDA VESSEL

VARIABLE

SCOPE

g

Lifting gear components may include:

1

shackles

2

hooks

3

slings

4

blocks

5

tackles

6

hoists

7

eyebolts

8

beam clamps

9

trolleys

h

Equipment for working aloft and over the side may include:

1

gantlines

2

bosun's chair

3

safety harnesses

4

stage

i

Cargo to be lashed may include:

1

general cargo

2

containers

3

roll-on-roll-off vehicles

4

timber deck cargo

j

Documentation and recordsmay include:

1

ISM Code safety management system procedures

2

shipboard rigging procedures

3

manufacturer's instructions and recommended procedures

4

relevant Australian and international standards and regulations

k

Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:

1

relevant sections of IMO STCW 95 Convention and Code

2

ISM Code safety management system

3

relevant international, Commonwealth, State and Territory OH&S legislation