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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Carry out mooringand anchor handling tasks
  2. Follow safetyand hazard control procedures

Required Skills

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

This describes the knowledge required for this unit

Applicable sections of relevant maritime regulations

Relevant OHampS and pollution control legislation and policies

Mooring and anchor handling procedures on board a vessel

Functions and responsibilities of the members of the bridge and engine room teams on board a vessel

Procedures for carrying out the routine tasks required of an integrated rating when a vessel is arriving at or departing from a berth or anchorage

Types features and characteristics of fibre and wire ropes

Hazards and related safety precautions when carrying out mooring and anchor handling activities

Signs of fatigue

Fatigue management principles and techniques

Communication techniques and equipment used during mooring and anchor handling operations

REQUIRED SKILLS

This describes the basic skills required for this unit

Use basic verbal and other communication skills required when assisting in mooring and anchor handling activities

Read interpret and apply basic instructions and standard operating procedures relevant to mooring and anchor handling activities

Work safely and collaboratively with others when assisting in mooring and anchor handling activities

Select and safely use tools and equipment as per operating instructions

Recognise problems that may occur during mooring and anchor handling activities and take appropriate action

Store lines tools and equipment after use as per standard operating procedures

Adapt to differences in vessels port facilities equipment and standard operating procedures

Follow required work schedule as per company requirements

Evidence Required

TDMMRB ASSIST IN MOORING AND ANCHOR HANDLING ACTIVITIES

TDMMR4307B ASSIST IN MOORING AND ANCHOR HANDLING ACTIVITIES

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

Carry out mooring and anchor handling tasks

b

Ensure the exercise of all required safety environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures during mooring and anchor handling activities

c

Communicate effectively with others during mooring and anchor handling activities

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 knowledge and skills when

carrying out mooring and anchor handling tasks

exercising all required safety environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures during mooring and anchor handling tasks

communicating effectively with others during routine shipboard tasks

c

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including

ISM Code and associated vessels safety management system and procedures

OHampS regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures

job procedures and work instructions related to mooring and anchor handling activities

following housekeeping processes

d

Action is taken promptly to report operational incidents and problems in accordance with regulations and shipboard procedures

e

Work is completed systematically with required attention to detail

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

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TDMMRB ASSIST IN MOORING AND ANCHOR HANDLING ACTIVITIES

TDMMR4307B ASSIST IN MOORING AND ANCHOR HANDLING ACTIVITIES

Context of assessment

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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

Specificresourcesrequired for assessment

Access is required to opportunities to

a

demonstrate the ability to carry out mooring and anchor handling procedures through appropriate case studies practical exercises and simulated situations andor

b

carry out mooring and anchor handling procedures on an operational commercial or training vessel


Range Statement

TDMMR4307B ASSIST IN MOORING AND ANCHOR HANDLING ACTIVITIES

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 regulatory requirements

b.

Work is performed:

1

as a member of an anchoring or mooring party under defined operational requirements, with some accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes

c.

Work involves:

1

the application of basic mooring and anchor handling procedures across a variety of operational contexts

d.

Work requires:

1

the following of orders and instructions of the officer on watch

2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT

a

Vessel may include:

1

any Australian or international commercial vessel

b

Mooring operations include:

1

throwing heaving lines

2

running out mooring lines

3

reporting distance off

4

securing mooring lines

5

letting go mooring lines

6

recovering mooring lines

7

making fast fore and aft to a fixed terminal or jetty

8

making fast to a single point mooring

9

making fast to a conventional buoy mooring

10

preparing mooring area for operations

11

making fast and letting go tugs

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TDMMR4307B ASSIST IN MOORING AND ANCHOR HANDLING ACTIVITIES

VARIABLE

SCOPE

b

Mooring operations include:

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12

adjusting moorings during a port stay

13

securing mooring area on departure

14

rigging gangways, accommodation ladders and pilot ladders

15

stowing mooring lines after use

c

Mooring equipment includes:

1

man-made fibre and wire-rope moorings

2

heaving lines and stoppers (rope and chain)

3

tension winches

4

stand clone winches

5

electric, hydraulic and hand driven capstans/drum ends

6

dead men and fairheads

d

Equipment malfunctions or problems may include:

1

failure of moorings or equipment

2

damage to moorings

3

insufficiency of moorings

4

poor leads

5

inability to maintain vessel in position

e

Routine and emergency anchor operations may include:

1

dropping, paying out and holding an anchor

2

reporting amount and lie of cable

3

letting go and weighing anchor

4

securing to a single anchor

5

securing to twin anchors

6

recovering anchor

7

clearing anchor and cable

8

recovering a foul hawse

9

hanging off an anchor

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TDMMR4307B ASSIST IN MOORING AND ANCHOR HANDLING ACTIVITIES

VARIABLE

SCOPE

f

Anchor equipment may include:

1

cable

2

securing arrangements

3

anchor balls

4

cable locker

g

Operational hazards during mooring or anchor handling operations may include:

1

failure of moorings, anchor or equipment

2

damage to moorings

3

insufficiency of moorings

4

faulty or damaged machinery and equipment

5

moving and rotating machinery

6

using equipment beyond safe working limits

7

cables and ropes

8

poor leads

9

inability to maintain vessel in position

10

moving heavy loads using unsafe lifting procedures

11

slippery deck

12

poor housekeeping procedures

13

non-compliance with safe working procedures

h

Documentation and recordsmay include:

1

ISM Code safety management system plans, procedures, checklists and instructions

2

IMO STCW 95 Convention and Code

3

AMSA Marine Orders

4

orders and instructions of the officer on watch

5

vessel and company procedures

6

instructions of relevant maritime authorities

7

relevant Australian and international standards

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TDMMR4307B ASSIST IN MOORING AND ANCHOR HANDLING ACTIVITIES

VARIABLE

SCOPE

i

Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:

1

relevant sections of IMO STCW 95 Convention and Code

2

relevant sections of AMSA Marine Orders

3

ISM Code

4

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