Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AURRGA001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Launch and recover vessels using a trailer

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AURRGA001 - Launch and recover vessels using a trailer
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes required to use a trailer to launch and recover a motor-driven vessel in an estuary or seaway. It involves preparing for the task, conducting a vessel pre-launch safety inspection, launching the vessel into the water, and recovering the vessel from the water.It applies to those working in the marine service and repair industry. The vessels are those up to 10 metres in length with a maximum beam of 2.5 metres.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessment must include direct observation of tasks.

Where assessment of competency includes third-party evidence, individuals must provide evidence that links them to the vessels that they have launched and recovered using a trailer, e.g. repair orders.

Assessors must verify performance evidence through questioning on skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.

The following resources must be made available:

launch site at an estuary or seaway

two different vessels as specified in the performance evidence on different trailers

state and territory marine safety laws

tools, equipment and materials appropriate for inspecting, launching and recovering vessels.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Marine
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare to launch vessel
  • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
  • Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
  • Weather, tides and launch site are checked for safe launch conditions
  • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
       
Element: Conduct pre-launch safety inspection
  • Vessel safety equipment is audited
  • Vessel systems and components are checked for seaworthiness, and compliance with manufacturer specifications and applicable state and territory regulations
  • Trailer is checked for compliance with manufacturer specifications and applicable state and territory regulations
  • Systems and components that fail the vessel and trailer check are recorded, and supervisor and owner are notified
       
Element: Launch vessel
  • Vehicle is manoeuvred to position trailer in suitable depth of water on launch site according to manufacturer and workplace procedures and safety requirements
  • Vessel is tethered to trailer using suitable rope and knots
  • Winch mechanism is operated, safety chain removed, and vessel allowed to slide from trailer according to manufacturer and workplace procedures, safety requirements, and state and territory marine safety laws
  • Vessel is moved from launch site to safe area in water according to state and territory marine safety laws
  • Vehicle and trailer are parked in a suitable area
       
Element: Recover vessel
  • Vehicle is manoeuvred to position trailer in suitable depth of water on launch site according to state and territory marine safety laws
  • Detachable trailer fixtures are removed and trailer retrieval guide poles fitted as required
  • Vessel is manoeuvred into recovery area and aligned with trailer guides and rollers
  • Vessel is tethered to trailer using suitable rope and knots
  • Winch mechanism is operated and vessel is pulled on to trailer without causing damage to vessel or trailer
  • Vessel is secured to trailer according to manufacturer specifications and applicable state and territory regulations
       
Element: Prepare to launch vessel
  • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
  • Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
  • Weather, tides and launch site are checked for safe launch conditions
  • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
       
Element: Conduct pre-launch safety inspection
  • Vessel safety equipment is audited
  • Vessel systems and components are checked for seaworthiness, and compliance with manufacturer specifications and applicable state and territory regulations
  • Trailer is checked for compliance with manufacturer specifications and applicable state and territory regulations
  • Systems and components that fail the vessel and trailer check are recorded, and supervisor and owner are notified
       
Element: Launch vessel
  • Vehicle is manoeuvred to position trailer in suitable depth of water on launch site according to manufacturer and workplace procedures and safety requirements
  • Vessel is tethered to trailer using suitable rope and knots
  • Winch mechanism is operated, safety chain removed, and vessel allowed to slide from trailer according to manufacturer and workplace procedures, safety requirements, and state and territory marine safety laws
  • Vessel is moved from launch site to safe area in water according to state and territory marine safety laws
  • Vehicle and trailer are parked in a suitable area
       
Element: Recover vessel
  • Vehicle is manoeuvred to position trailer in suitable depth of water on launch site according to state and territory marine safety laws
  • Detachable trailer fixtures are removed and trailer retrieval guide poles fitted as required
  • Vessel is manoeuvred into recovery area and aligned with trailer guides and rollers
  • Vessel is tethered to trailer using suitable rope and knots
  • Winch mechanism is operated and vessel is pulled on to trailer without causing damage to vessel or trailer
  • Vessel is secured to trailer according to manufacturer specifications and applicable state and territory regulations
       


Evidence Required

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Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold and italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Prepare to launch vessel

1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions

1.2 Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability

1.3 Weather, tides and launch site are checked for safe launch conditions

1.4 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed

2. Conduct pre-launch safety inspection

2.1 Vessel safety equipment is audited

2.2 Vessel systems and components are checked for seaworthiness, and compliance with manufacturer specifications and applicable state and territory regulations

2.3 Trailer is checked for compliance with manufacturer specifications and applicable state and territory regulations

2.4 Systems and components that fail the vessel and trailer check are recorded, and supervisor and owner are notified

3. Launch vessel

3.1 Vehicle is manoeuvred to position trailer in suitable depth of water on launch site according to manufacturer and workplace procedures and safety requirements

3.2 Vessel is tethered to trailer using suitable rope and knots

3.3 Winch mechanism is operated, safety chain removed, and vessel allowed to slide from trailer according to manufacturer and workplace procedures, safety requirements, and state and territory marine safety laws

3.4 Vessel is moved from launch site to safe area in water according to state and territory marine safety laws

3.5 Vehicle and trailer are parked in a suitable area

4. Recover vessel

4.1 Vehicle is manoeuvred to position trailer in suitable depth of water on launch site according to state and territory marine safety laws

4.2 Detachable trailer fixtures are removed and trailer retrieval guide poles fitted as required

4.3 Vessel is manoeuvred into recovery area and aligned with trailer guides and rollers

4.4 Vessel is tethered to trailer using suitable rope and knots

4.5 Winch mechanism is operated and vessel is pulled on to trailer without causing damage to vessel or trailer

4.6 Vessel is secured to trailer according to manufacturer specifications and applicable state and territory regulations

Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standards defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:

launch and recover two different vessels of up to 10 metres in length with a maximum beam of 2.5 metres, from different trailers.

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to launching and recovering vessels using a trailer, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE), including personal flotation devices

working safely with rope, chain and steel cables

tare weight, gross vehicle mass and aggregate trailer mass regulations relating to trailer weights on single, dual and tri-axle trailers

pre-launch inspection procedures, including inspection procedures for:

vessel safety equipment, including:

life jackets

anchors

bailer or fire bucket and lanyard

bilge pump

compass

distress flares

emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB)

fire extinguisher

map

marine radio

paddles and oars

safety and capacity labels

sound signals

drinking water

waterproof torch

hulls and fittings

trailers, including trailer winch mechanisms

state or territory legislation, regulations, marine safety laws, standards and codes of practice relating to marine launch sites

vessel launching and recovery procedures, including:

methods of determining water depth required for vessel flotation

type, application and operation of trailer winches

rope knots applicable to launching and recovering vessels

methods of securing vessels to trailers.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold and italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Prepare to launch vessel

1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions

1.2 Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability

1.3 Weather, tides and launch site are checked for safe launch conditions

1.4 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed

2. Conduct pre-launch safety inspection

2.1 Vessel safety equipment is audited

2.2 Vessel systems and components are checked for seaworthiness, and compliance with manufacturer specifications and applicable state and territory regulations

2.3 Trailer is checked for compliance with manufacturer specifications and applicable state and territory regulations

2.4 Systems and components that fail the vessel and trailer check are recorded, and supervisor and owner are notified

3. Launch vessel

3.1 Vehicle is manoeuvred to position trailer in suitable depth of water on launch site according to manufacturer and workplace procedures and safety requirements

3.2 Vessel is tethered to trailer using suitable rope and knots

3.3 Winch mechanism is operated, safety chain removed, and vessel allowed to slide from trailer according to manufacturer and workplace procedures, safety requirements, and state and territory marine safety laws

3.4 Vessel is moved from launch site to safe area in water according to state and territory marine safety laws

3.5 Vehicle and trailer are parked in a suitable area

4. Recover vessel

4.1 Vehicle is manoeuvred to position trailer in suitable depth of water on launch site according to state and territory marine safety laws

4.2 Detachable trailer fixtures are removed and trailer retrieval guide poles fitted as required

4.3 Vessel is manoeuvred into recovery area and aligned with trailer guides and rollers

4.4 Vessel is tethered to trailer using suitable rope and knots

4.5 Winch mechanism is operated and vessel is pulled on to trailer without causing damage to vessel or trailer

4.6 Vessel is secured to trailer according to manufacturer specifications and applicable state and territory regulations

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Safety requirements must include:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE), including personal flotation devices

working safely with rope, chain and steel cables.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions 
Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability 
Weather, tides and launch site are checked for safe launch conditions 
Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed 
Vessel safety equipment is audited 
Vessel systems and components are checked for seaworthiness, and compliance with manufacturer specifications and applicable state and territory regulations 
Trailer is checked for compliance with manufacturer specifications and applicable state and territory regulations 
Systems and components that fail the vessel and trailer check are recorded, and supervisor and owner are notified 
Vehicle is manoeuvred to position trailer in suitable depth of water on launch site according to manufacturer and workplace procedures and safety requirements 
Vessel is tethered to trailer using suitable rope and knots 
Winch mechanism is operated, safety chain removed, and vessel allowed to slide from trailer according to manufacturer and workplace procedures, safety requirements, and state and territory marine safety laws 
Vessel is moved from launch site to safe area in water according to state and territory marine safety laws 
Vehicle and trailer are parked in a suitable area 
Vehicle is manoeuvred to position trailer in suitable depth of water on launch site according to state and territory marine safety laws 
Detachable trailer fixtures are removed and trailer retrieval guide poles fitted as required 
Vessel is manoeuvred into recovery area and aligned with trailer guides and rollers 
Vessel is tethered to trailer using suitable rope and knots 
Winch mechanism is operated and vessel is pulled on to trailer without causing damage to vessel or trailer 
Vessel is secured to trailer according to manufacturer specifications and applicable state and territory regulations 
Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions 
Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability 
Weather, tides and launch site are checked for safe launch conditions 
Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed 
Vessel safety equipment is audited 
Vessel systems and components are checked for seaworthiness, and compliance with manufacturer specifications and applicable state and territory regulations 
Trailer is checked for compliance with manufacturer specifications and applicable state and territory regulations 
Systems and components that fail the vessel and trailer check are recorded, and supervisor and owner are notified 
Vehicle is manoeuvred to position trailer in suitable depth of water on launch site according to manufacturer and workplace procedures and safety requirements 
Vessel is tethered to trailer using suitable rope and knots 
Winch mechanism is operated, safety chain removed, and vessel allowed to slide from trailer according to manufacturer and workplace procedures, safety requirements, and state and territory marine safety laws 
Vessel is moved from launch site to safe area in water according to state and territory marine safety laws 
Vehicle and trailer are parked in a suitable area 
Vehicle is manoeuvred to position trailer in suitable depth of water on launch site according to state and territory marine safety laws 
Detachable trailer fixtures are removed and trailer retrieval guide poles fitted as required 
Vessel is manoeuvred into recovery area and aligned with trailer guides and rollers 
Vessel is tethered to trailer using suitable rope and knots 
Winch mechanism is operated and vessel is pulled on to trailer without causing damage to vessel or trailer 
Vessel is secured to trailer according to manufacturer specifications and applicable state and territory regulations 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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