REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

This describes the knowledge required for this unit

Safe Working Code of Practice for the Australian Offshore Support Vessel Industry and other relevant maritime codes and regulatory requirements

Relevant OHampS and pollution control legislation and policies

Functions and responsibilities of an integrated rating during cargo handling operations on a support vessel at a rig

Cargo handling and dogging procedures within the limits of responsibility of an integrated rating including

a

carrying out hatch cover operations

b

cleaning and preparing cargo spaces

c

lashing and securing of various types of cargo

d

dogging operations

Agreed signalscommunications for load moving as per Australian standards and codes of practice

Calculations required during dogging and load shifting operations may include addition subtraction multiplication and division fractions decimals percentages and mixed numbers

Ways of estimating the weight of a load and methods of calculating the safe working load of cranes and load lifting equipment

Slings and lifting gear used during cargo handling and dogging operations at a rig and their applications

Techniques and precautions required when lashing various types of cargo carried on support vessels servicing offshore oilgas rigs

Hazards and related safety precautions when carrying out cargo handling and dogging operations at a rig

Faults and damage that may occur with lifting gear and action to be taken when they are identified

Basic environmental protection measures during cargo handling and dogging operations

Personal protection clothing and equipment and its purpose

Communication techniques and equipment used during cargo and dogging operations on board a support vessel at a rig

REQUIRED SKILLS

This describes the basic skills required for this unit

Use verbal hand and other communication techniques and signals required when carrying out dogging and cargo handling operations at an oil or gas rig

Read interpret and apply standard operating procedures for dogging and cargo handling operations at an oil or gas rig including all required OHampS procedures and precautions

Read and interpret material safety data sheets

Observe and interpret indications of equipment performance

Complete any required operational and maintenance records

Carry out calculations required during dogging and load shifting operations

Work safely and collaboratively with others when carrying out dogging and cargo handling operations at an oil or gas rig

Select and use relevant tools and equipment as per instructions

Recognise faulty equipment and cargo and take appropriate action as per operating instructions

Recognise routine problems when carrying out dogging and cargo handling operations at an oil or gas rig and take appropriate action

Adapt to differences in vessels equipment and standard operating procedures

Open and close hatches as per standard operating procedures

Clean cargo spaces as per standard operating procedures

Lash various types of cargo carried on support vessels servicing offshore oilgas rigs in accordance with standard operating procedures

Operate cargo handling equipment as per standard operating procedures

TDMMRB CARRY OUT DOGGING AND CARGO HANDLING OPERATIONSAT A RIG

TDMMR5207B CARRY OUT DOGGING AND CARGO HANDLING OPERATIONSAT A RIG

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 cargo handling operations within the limits of responsibility of an integrated rating

b

Carry out dogging operations on a support vessel at a rig

c

Carry out hatch cover operations

d

Clean and prepare cargo spaces

e

Lash cargo

f

Apply all required safety environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures during cargo handling and dogging operations at a rig

g

Communicate effectively with others during cargo handling and dogging 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 knowledge and skills when

carrying out cargo handling operations within the limits of responsibility of an integrated rating

carrying out dogging operations

carrying out hatch cover operations

cleaning and prepare cargo spaces

lashing cargo

applying all required safety environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures during cargo handling and dogging operations

communicating effectively with others during cargo handling and dogging operations

c

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including

Relevant sections of the Safe Working Code of Practice for the Australian Offshore Support Vessel Industry

ISM Code and associated vessels safety management system and procedures

agreed signalscommunications for load moving as per Australian standards and codes of practice

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TDMMR5207B CARRY OUT DOGGING AND CARGO HANDLING OPERATIONSAT A RIG

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

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OHampS regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures

standard operating procedures and work instructions

instructions and orders of officers on the vesselrig

d

Action is taken promptly to report operational incidents and problems in accordance with established 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

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 routine cargo handling and dogging tasks on board a support vessel at a rig through appropriate case studies practical exercises and simulated situations andor

b

assist in routine cargo handling and dogging tasks on board an operational commercial support vessel at a rig

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

a.

Work must be carried out:

1

b.

Work is performed:

1

c.

Work involves:

1

d.

Work requires:

1

a

Vessel may include:

1

b

Cargo handling and dogging operations may be carried:

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c

Cargo may include:

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VARIABLE

d

Agreed signals/communications for load moving Australian standards and codes of practice and include:

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5

e

Communications may occur through:

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f

Calculations required during dogging and load shifting operations may include:

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g

Personal protective equipment may include:

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VARIABLE

h

Operational hazards for cargo handling and dogging operations may include:

1

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i

Documentation and recordsmay include:

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j

Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:

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