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

MARN1001A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply general purpose hand skills aboard a vessel

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MARN1001A - Apply general purpose hand skills aboard a vessel
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to perform general purpose hand duties aboard a vessel.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to general purpose hands working in the maritime industry on vessels up to 80 metres. They could be working independently or as part of a vessel crew.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
Competency Field
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: Use and maintain ropes
  • Rope types and common areas of use are correctly identified
  • Ropes are checked for wear and any damage is reported according to workplace procedures
  • Ropes are coiled and stowed correctly
  • Knots and hitches are tied neatly and securely, and are used according to their correct application
  • Ropes are spliced neatly and securely according to their correct application and rope ends are whipped where instructed, to maintain good condition
       
Element: Operate deck machinery and emergency stops
  • Prior to use, deck machinery is checked and prepared for operation
  • Operations are carried out safely according to instructions
  • Emergency stops on motor and machinery are operated in response to an emergency situation
       
Element: Assist in securing vessel at anchor
  • Prior to letting go, anchor and equipment are prepared as instructed and organisational communications are followed
  • Instructions provided are complied with in relation to quantity of anchor cable run out or recovered
  • During operation, control of the cable is maintained within safe operating limits
  • On completion of anchoring operations, anchor and equipment are secured according to instructions
  • Throughout all operations, anchoring area is kept free of loose ropes, wires and debris
       
Element: Assist in securing and adjusting vessel position during mooring operations
  • At all times, mooring lines and associated equipment are handled safely
  • Mooring plan and organisational communications are followed
  • Throughout mooring operations, mooring area is kept free of loose ropes, wires and debris
  • Tension on ropes is maintained at an appropriate level for the stage and nature of the operation
  • Mooring lines are secured according to instructions provided
  • Equipment malfunction or problems encountered during operations are promptly reported
       
Element: Assist in securing vessel for sea
  • Cargo and cargo handling equipment are checked to ensure they are stowed securely
  • Hatches and openings are checked to ensure they are secured, where necessary
  • Maintenance equipment is returned to storage location and secured
  • Assistance is provided in testing equipment as instructed
  • All mooring lines are stowed and secured
  • Assistance is provided in stowing the gangway
       
Element: Perform tasks aloft and over vessel side
  • Area and equipment for working aloft or over the side are prepared as instructed
  • Required precautions are taken when working aloft or over the side
  • Chairs, safety harnesses and appropriate safety equipment are used according to workplace procedures
  • Tasks are completed safely according to instructions and organisational safety management system
  • After use, equipment is maintained and stored
       
Element: Assist with safe refuelling operations
  • All personal protective equipment is accessed and used
  • Safety boundary for the refuelling process is established
  • Instructions are followed to ensure spill prevention systems are correctly deployed
  • Instructions are followed in completing tasks related to the refuelling or fuel transfer process
       


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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, the required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to, and satisfy all of, the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include:

anchoring in varying weather conditions

following all instructions carefully

working safely at all times.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

Resources for assessment include access to:

industry-approved marine operations site where general purpose hand skills can be conducted

tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities

range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessments

appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace.

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.

Method of assessment

Practical assessment must occur in an:

appropriately simulated workplace environment and/or

appropriate range of situations in the workplace.

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate to this unit:

direct observation of the candidate performing general purpose hand skills

direct observation of the candidate applying relevant WHS/OHS requirements and work practices.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.

In all cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess Required Knowledge.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language and literacy requirements of the work being performed and the capacity of the candidate.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required Skills:

Assist in different types of mooring operations

Handle ropes and wires

Lash cargo

Operate emergency stops

Perform an eye splice, back splice and a short splice

Perform common whipping on ropes

Prepare deck machinery for use

Secure equipment and objects for sea passage, transit in port or ready for use

Tie common knots, bends and hitches

Undertake refuelling operations safely

Use capstans

Use cranes and derricks

Use different anchoring and mooring winches

Use synthetic rope and wire mooring lines

Required Knowledge:

Anchor cable markings

Characteristics of different types of mooring ropes

Construction of different types of rope

Correct application of common knots, bends and hitches

Different configurations of mooring lines for various parts of a vessel

Different types of anchor

Emergency stop procedures

Hazards that could occur if the operation is not properly controlled

Maintenance of different types of rope

Means of access

Organisational:

safety management system

standard operating procedures

Procedures for working in confined spaces

Refuelling procedures

Requirements for access equipment

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and work practices

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Rope types may include:

Braided

Kevlar

Natural fibre

Polyester

Plaited

Wire core rope

Wire rope

Knots and hitches must include:

Bowline

Clove hitch

Eye splice

Reef knot

Round turn and two half hitches

Rolling hitch

Short splice

Deck machinery may include:

Capstans

Cranes

Derricks

Winches

Windlasses

Operations must include:

Anchoring in varying weather conditions

Berthing and unberthing

Loading or discharging

Mooring lines may include:

Back springs

Bow and stern ropes

Breast lines

Fore and aft springs

Mooring operations may include:

Adjustments from both fore and aft mooring positions

Making fast and letting go to a single-point mooring

Making fast and letting go fore and aft to a wharf

Rigging and recovering means of access to the vessel

Tasks may include:

Hull maintenance

Painting

Renewing wires and ropes

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
Rope types and common areas of use are correctly identified 
Ropes are checked for wear and any damage is reported according to workplace procedures 
Ropes are coiled and stowed correctly 
Knots and hitches are tied neatly and securely, and are used according to their correct application 
Ropes are spliced neatly and securely according to their correct application and rope ends are whipped where instructed, to maintain good condition 
Prior to use, deck machinery is checked and prepared for operation 
Operations are carried out safely according to instructions 
Emergency stops on motor and machinery are operated in response to an emergency situation 
Prior to letting go, anchor and equipment are prepared as instructed and organisational communications are followed 
Instructions provided are complied with in relation to quantity of anchor cable run out or recovered 
During operation, control of the cable is maintained within safe operating limits 
On completion of anchoring operations, anchor and equipment are secured according to instructions 
Throughout all operations, anchoring area is kept free of loose ropes, wires and debris 
At all times, mooring lines and associated equipment are handled safely 
Mooring plan and organisational communications are followed 
Throughout mooring operations, mooring area is kept free of loose ropes, wires and debris 
Tension on ropes is maintained at an appropriate level for the stage and nature of the operation 
Mooring lines are secured according to instructions provided 
Equipment malfunction or problems encountered during operations are promptly reported 
Cargo and cargo handling equipment are checked to ensure they are stowed securely 
Hatches and openings are checked to ensure they are secured, where necessary 
Maintenance equipment is returned to storage location and secured 
Assistance is provided in testing equipment as instructed 
All mooring lines are stowed and secured 
Assistance is provided in stowing the gangway 
Area and equipment for working aloft or over the side are prepared as instructed 
Required precautions are taken when working aloft or over the side 
Chairs, safety harnesses and appropriate safety equipment are used according to workplace procedures 
Tasks are completed safely according to instructions and organisational safety management system 
After use, equipment is maintained and stored 
All personal protective equipment is accessed and used 
Safety boundary for the refuelling process is established 
Instructions are followed to ensure spill prevention systems are correctly deployed 
Instructions are followed in completing tasks related to the refuelling or fuel transfer process 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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