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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare a berth
  2. Receive heaving line from a mooring launch

Required Skills

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

This describes the knowledge required for this unit

Maritime regulations applicable to the mooring and untying of vessels

Relevant OHampS codes of practice policies and procedures

Methods for mooring and untying a vessel including all required rope handling techniques and precautions

Hazards and problems and appropriate preventative and remedial action and solutions

Procedures for assessing the stresses on lines and gear used in mooring and untying operations

Operational characteristics of different types of lines equipment and facilities used in mooring and untying operations

Standard nautical terms in relation to mooring activities and related equipment

Personal protective equipment required for use during mooring and untying operations

Operational procedures and layouts of various types of shoreside loading and discharging terminals and wharves

Factors that affect mooring and untying operations including the effects of wind weather tides sea conditions currents draft changes and surges from passing vessels on mooring and untying operations

Communication techniques and equipment required during mooring and untying operations

REQUIRED SKILLS

This describes the basic skills required for this unit

Communicate effectively with other personnel when mooring and untying a vessel using standard nautical terms

Interpret and follow procedures for mooring and untying operations including safety instructions and precautions

Work effectively as a member of a mooring and untying team

Recognise problems that may occur during mooring operations and take appropriate action to report and resolve them

Adapt to the changes in mooring procedures and requirements at different wharf facilities and for various sizes and types of vessel

Identify and use personal protective equipment

Identify and correctly use various types of ropes steel wires and mooring equipment

Take proper care of ropes and mooring equipment

Recognise dangers and hazards before and during mooring operations and take appropriate action to report and rectify them

Evidence Required

TDMMRA CARRY OUT SHOREBASED MOORING AND UNTYING OPERATIONS

TDMMR5607A CARRY OUT SHORE-BASED MOORING AND UNTYING OPERATIONS

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

Prepare a berth

b

Receive heaving line from a launch

c

Receive a heaving line from a vessel

d

Return a heaving line to a vessel

e

Land a gangway

f

Untie and let go a vessel

g

Communicate with other members of the team during mooringuntying 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

Applies underpinning knowledge and skills when

preparing a berth

receiving heaving line from a launch

receiving a heaving line from a vessel

returning a heaving line to a vessel

landing a gangway

untying and letting go a vessel

communicating with other members of the team during mooringuntying operations

continued

TDMMRA CARRY OUT SHOREBASED MOORING AND UNTYING OPERATIONS

TDMMR5607A CARRY OUT SHORE-BASED MOORING AND UNTYING OPERATIONS

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

c

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including

relevant sections of STCW and AMSA Marine Orders

port and vessel security procedures

OHampS regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures

issue resolution procedures

job procedures and work instructions

relevant manufacturers guidelines relating to the use of machinery including instructions on equipment capability and limitations

c

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

d

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

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 carry out shorebased mooring and untying operations on a vessel in a range of operational situations andor

b

participate as part of a team in actual shorebased mooring and untying operations for an oceangoing vessel at an Australian terminal or wharf


Range Statement

TDMMR5607A CARRY OUT 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

(continued)

TDMMR5607A CARRY OUT SHORE-BASED MOORING AND UNTYING OPERATIONS

VARIABLE

SCOPE

d

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)

e

Communications required during mooring operations may include:

1

oral communications 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)

f

Dangers associated with mooring duties include:

1

being hit by a line being thrown down from a vessel

2

stepping inside the bight of a line

3

being struck by a parting line

4

mixing rings and wire rope

5

falling off the edge of the wharf into the water

6

back strain from carrying a line

7

back strain from heaving on a line

8

back strain from heaving on a line with one hand

9

'snap back' in the event of a synthetic line breaking

10

trip hazards, e.g. crane lines

g

Rope handling skills include:

1

correctly storing and caring for ropes and lines

2

correctly tying appropriate knots such as the bowline, the reef knot, the overhand knot, the figure of eight knot, the sheet bend and the clove hitch

3

applying a chain stopper to a wire rope

(continued)

TDMMR5607A CARRY OUT SHORE-BASED MOORING AND UNTYING OPERATIONS

VARIABLE

SCOPE

g

Rope handling skills include:

(continued)

4

correctly heaving on a line in collaboration with other members of a mooring team

5

applying a stopper to a synthetic fibre rope

6

applying a chain stopper to a natural cordage rope

7

correctly attaching a line to a bollard or bitt - all lines in correct order - e.g. up through the eye

8

flaking down a rope

9

forming a bight

h

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

i

Personal protective equipment may include:

1

safety footwear

2

safety helmet

3

suitable gloves (optional)

4

safety vest

5

reflective braces

6

personal collar insert for flotation device

j

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

(continued)

TDMMR5607A CARRY OUT SHORE-BASED MOORING AND UNTYING OPERATIONS

VARIABLE

SCOPE

j

Documentation and recordsmay include:

(continued)

4

instructions of relevant maritime authorities

5

reports and records of mooring operations or any safety incident

g

Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:

1

relevant sections of maritime regulations concerning mooring and untying operations

2

relevant port and vessel security requirements and regulations

3

IMO SOLAS Convention