Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
DEFEXO215 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate lighterage equipment
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | DEFEXO215 - Operate lighterage equipment | |
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Description | ||||
Employability Skills | ||||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to operate lighterage (also called lightering) ammunition equipment.It includes the requirement to inspect, operate and maintain the lighter and to communicate with the tug boat operator during towing operations. It also includes completing lighter equipment housekeeping activities.It does not include the requirement to load or unload the lighter.This unit applies to persons who are required to operate an ammunition lighter in order to move ammunition.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. | |||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
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Competency Field | Explosive Ordnance |
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 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Operate lighter |
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Element: Maintain lighter |
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Element: Prepare for lighter operations |
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Element: Apply work health and safety (WHS) requirements and recognise safety precautions throughout the operation | ||||||||
Element: Inspect lighter for safe operation in accordance with organisational procedures | ||||||||
Element: Identify, obtain and prepare equipment and stores required for operation in accordance with operational guidelines |
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Element: Open, close and secure hatches in accordance with work requirements and operational procedures | ||||||||
Element: Identify and maintain load security and protection throughout the operation | ||||||||
Element: Establish and maintain communication with tow boat operators throughout the towing operation |
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Element: Erect and pull-down bird nets in accordance with operational procedures | ||||||||
Element: Clean lighter in accordance with safety and organisational guidelines | ||||||||
Element: Complete housekeeping activities |
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Element: Finalise records and documentation, as required |