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

DEFSEA001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assist in seamanship operations

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFSEA001 - Assist in seamanship operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to assist in a range of seamanship operations. It covers specific skills and knowledge such as general rigging and load shifting, towing, buoy attachment, berthing and slipping, equipment recovery, sea boat operations, man overboard recovery, replenishment at sea and ladder and brow deployment.This unit would be typically implemented in a Naval Defence environment but is applicable to any individual in this field of work. Tasks are carried out on a ship in a range of conditions that would typically apply to a lengthy operation, while minimising or eliminating environmental stresses and hazards, risk to personnel, vessel and the environment, and preserving individual safety.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.Those undertaking this unit would generally perform routine tasks as part of a team and under indirect supervision. They would need to be prepared for a wide of range of contexts that could be unfamiliar and highly unpredictable.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Maritime Operations
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 assist in seamanship operation
  • Record and receive operation briefing.
  • Identify and select equipment for the operation based on information as directed by the supervisor.
  • Identify and note hazards and risks associated with the specific operation.
  • Select and wear personal protective equipment based on the nature of the operation.
       
Element: Assist in seamanship operations
  • Identify and confirm position within the team and location for the operation.
  • Tie and apply knots, bends, splices, whippings and hitches.
  • Prepare and handle lines and hardware.
  • Communicate during operations using the correct communications equipment.
  • Identify and act upon operational hazards.
  • Follow shipboard emergency and contingency plans in the event of a failure or emergency associated with the operation and equipment.
       
Element: Finalise seamanship operations
  • Recover, clean and maintain equipment.
  • Re-stow equipment to maintain operational readiness.
  • Attend operational debriefing and provide feedback.
  • Complete competency log and work history sheet.
       
Element: Prepare to assist in seamanship operation
  • Record and receive operation briefing.
  • Identify and select equipment for the operation based on information as directed by the supervisor.
  • Identify and note hazards and risks associated with the specific operation.
  • Select and wear personal protective equipment based on the nature of the operation.
       
Element: Assist in seamanship operations
  • Identify and confirm position within the team and location for the operation.
  • Tie and apply knots, bends, splices, whippings and hitches.
  • Prepare and handle lines and hardware.
  • Communicate during operations using the correct communications equipment.
  • Identify and act upon operational hazards.
  • Follow shipboard emergency and contingency plans in the event of a failure or emergency associated with the operation and equipment.
       
Element: Finalise seamanship operations
  • Recover, clean and maintain equipment.
  • Re-stow equipment to maintain operational readiness.
  • Attend operational debriefing and provide feedback.
  • Complete competency log and work history sheet.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

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

1. Prepare to assist in seamanship operation

1.1 Record and receive operation briefing.

1.2 Identify and select equipment for the operation based on information as directed by the supervisor.

1.3 Identify and note hazards and risks associated with the specific operation.

1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment based on the nature of the operation.

2. Assist in seamanship operations

2.1 Identify and confirm position within the team and location for the operation.

2.2 Tie and apply knots, bends, splices, whippings and hitches.

2.3 Prepare and handle lines and hardware.

2.4 Communicate during operations using the correct communications equipment.

2.5 Identify and act upon operational hazards.

2.6 Follow shipboard emergency and contingency plans in the event of a failure or emergency associated with the operation and equipment.

3. Finalise seamanship operations

3.1 Recover, clean and maintain equipment.

3.2 Re-stow equipment to maintain operational readiness.

3.3 Attend operational debriefing and provide feedback.

3.4 Complete competency log and work history sheet.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

following instructions and responding to directions as a team member

reporting information verbally and non-verbally using a variety of communication techniques

working by day and night

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

composition of teams, and roles and responsibilities of team members

definitions and terms associated with seamanship operations

uses of knots, bends, splices, whippings and hitches

use and operation of provided communication and seamanship equipment

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

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

1. Prepare to assist in seamanship operation

1.1 Record and receive operation briefing.

1.2 Identify and select equipment for the operation based on information as directed by the supervisor.

1.3 Identify and note hazards and risks associated with the specific operation.

1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment based on the nature of the operation.

2. Assist in seamanship operations

2.1 Identify and confirm position within the team and location for the operation.

2.2 Tie and apply knots, bends, splices, whippings and hitches.

2.3 Prepare and handle lines and hardware.

2.4 Communicate during operations using the correct communications equipment.

2.5 Identify and act upon operational hazards.

2.6 Follow shipboard emergency and contingency plans in the event of a failure or emergency associated with the operation and equipment.

3. Finalise seamanship operations

3.1 Recover, clean and maintain equipment.

3.2 Re-stow equipment to maintain operational readiness.

3.3 Attend operational debriefing and provide feedback.

3.4 Complete competency log and work history sheet.

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
Record and receive operation briefing. 
Identify and select equipment for the operation based on information as directed by the supervisor. 
Identify and note hazards and risks associated with the specific operation. 
Select and wear personal protective equipment based on the nature of the operation. 
Identify and confirm position within the team and location for the operation. 
Tie and apply knots, bends, splices, whippings and hitches. 
Prepare and handle lines and hardware. 
Communicate during operations using the correct communications equipment. 
Identify and act upon operational hazards. 
Follow shipboard emergency and contingency plans in the event of a failure or emergency associated with the operation and equipment. 
Recover, clean and maintain equipment. 
Re-stow equipment to maintain operational readiness. 
Attend operational debriefing and provide feedback. 
Complete competency log and work history sheet. 
Record and receive operation briefing. 
Identify and select equipment for the operation based on information as directed by the supervisor. 
Identify and note hazards and risks associated with the specific operation. 
Select and wear personal protective equipment based on the nature of the operation. 
Identify and confirm position within the team and location for the operation. 
Tie and apply knots, bends, splices, whippings and hitches. 
Prepare and handle lines and hardware. 
Communicate during operations using the correct communications equipment. 
Identify and act upon operational hazards. 
Follow shipboard emergency and contingency plans in the event of a failure or emergency associated with the operation and equipment. 
Recover, clean and maintain equipment. 
Re-stow equipment to maintain operational readiness. 
Attend operational debriefing and provide feedback. 
Complete competency log and work history sheet. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

DEFSEA001 - Assist in seamanship operations
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Assessment Record Sheet

DEFSEA001 - Assist in seamanship operations

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