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

MARN3002A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Use seamanship skills on board a vessel

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Issue Date: April 2024


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Unit of Competency MARN3002A - Use seamanship skills on board a vessel
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply practical seamanship skills as part of operations on board a vessel.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to an Integrated Rating to assist the responsible officer in a range of seamanship activities as required on a range of vessels.
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 and wires
  • Knots, splices, stoppers, whippings and servings are created and used in the course of operations on board a vessel
  • Ropes are spliced neatly and securely according to their correct application and rope ends are whipped where appropriate to maintain good condition
  • Breaking strain and safe working loads of rope and wire is determined and applied as load limits in the course of operations on board a vessel
  • Wear and damage to rope and wire is recognised
  • Rope and wire is maintained and stored according to organisational procedures
       
Element: Secure vessel at anchor
  • Anchor and equipment is prepared for use according to instructions
  • Control of the cable is maintained within safe operating limits during anchoring operations
  • Anchor and equipment are secured on completion of anchoring operations as instructed for the anticipated forecast conditions
  • Anchoring area is kept free of loose ropes, wires and debris during all operations
       
Element: Secure vessel at a berth
  • Mooring lines and associated equipment are handled safely at all times
  • Mooring area is kept free of loose ropes, wires and debris throughout operations
  • Rope stoppers are correctly applied to transfer mooring lines when securing the vessel or tug
  • Securing a tug using tug or ships lines is carried out safely and tug lines are monitored at all times
  • Tension on ropes is maintained at an appropriate level for the stage and nature of the operation
  • Tension on shore-power leads and other umbilicals is monitored
       
Element: Lash and secure stores, cargo and access ways
  • Lashing equipment is inspected, maintained and correctly stored after use according to organisational procedures
  • Cargo is stowed according to recognised principles and organisational procedures relating to the transport and handling of dangerous goods
  • Cargo is lashed and secured according to recognised principles and organisational procedures
  • Equipment and items on deck and in galley spaces are secured according to organisational procedures
  • Personnel access ways are rigged and secured according to organisational procedures
  • Accommodation spaces and personnel facilities on board vessel are checked and correctly secured for sea according to organisational procedures
       
Element: Rig and unrig safely
  • Bosun’s chairs and staging are rigged and unrigged, and safety for use is ensured
  • Pilot ladders and hoists are rigged and safety for use is ensured
  • Gangways and other access ways are rigged
  • Deck equipment is rigged and unrigged
       
Element: Conduct fuelling and oil transfer operations
  • All personal protective equipment is accessed and used
  • Safety boundary for the fuelling and transferring operations is established
  • Spill prevention systems are correctly deployed
  • Tank levels are correctly measured and reported pre and post fuelling and transferring operations
  • Fuelling and transferring operations are performed safely, and associated valves and pipelines are secured on completion to avoid spillages
  • Appropriate action is taken to handle incidents arising during fuelling and transferring operations according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
  • Effective communication is maintained with crew during fuelling and transferring operations to ensure the safety and integrity of the vessel and crew
       


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:

lashing and securing moveable equipment, especially on deck, in holds and freezers

anchoring a vessel in varying weather conditions

rigging a sea anchor to control a specified rate and direction of drift and/or angle to sea

ensuring currency of relevant legislative and regulatory knowledge.

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 applying seamanship skills aboard a vessel 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 seamanship 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

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Required Skills:

Correctly coil and stow ropes

Correctly measure and report tank levels

Operate anchoring equipment under various conditions such as anchoring, weighing anchor, securing for sea and in emergencies

Perform:

eye splice and a short splice

appropriate whippings on ropes and line

Prepare and throw a heaving line

Rig and unrig bosun’s chairs, staging and pilot ladders

Safely handle ropes and wires

Secure a vessel at its berth according to operational requirements

Secure from fuelling and transferring operations

Tie a:

figure-eight knot, reef knot, bowline and cod-end knot

half hitch, clove hitch, round turn and two half hitches, rolling hitch and timber hitch

Use knots and hitches and securing arrangements

Required Knowledge:

Anchoring principles and methods for different conditions

Capacities, safe working loads and breaking strengths of mooring equipment

Correct application of common knots and hitches

Dangers of working with ropes under tension

Different types of anchors and where they can be most effectively used

Function of mooring and tug lines and how each line functions as part of an overall system

Maintenance of different types of rope, wire and chain

Methods of securing cargo including vehicles, stores and equipment on a vessel before it puts to sea

Preparations for fuelling and transfer operations

Principles of safe handling and transport of dangerous cargo

Procedures and events for the use of anchors in various operations

Procedures and order of events for making fast and letting go mooring, tug lines and wires

Procedures for connecting and disconnecting fuelling and transfer hoses

Procedures relating to incidents that may arise during fuelling and transferring operations

Procedures relating to the rigging and unrigging of:

bosun’s chairs and staging

pilot ladders, hoists, rat-guards and gangways

Routine and emergency operation of anchors

Use of sea anchors

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.

Knots, splices, stoppers, whippings and servings must include:

Bowline

Clove hitch

Cod-end knot

Figure-eight knot

Half hitch

Reef knot

Rolling hitch

Round turn and two half hitches

Sheet bend

Timber hitch

Anchor and equipment may include:

Anchors and cables

Anchor buoy

Anchor securing arrangements

Anchor windlass

Sea anchor

Mooring lines and associated equipment must include:

Bitts

Bollards

Capstan

Chocks

Mooring wires

Synthetic and fibre lines

Tug lines and wires

Winches

Windlass

Lashing equipment may include:

Chains

Ropes

Tensioning device

Webbing

Wires

Deck equipment must include:

Bow and stern cargo doors

Gangways

Hatch covers

Hoists

Pilot ladders

Rat-guards

Side doors

Incidents may include:

Failure of communications systems

Leakage from faulty valves and hoses

Tank overflow

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
Knots, splices, stoppers, whippings and servings are created and used in the course of operations on board a vessel 
Ropes are spliced neatly and securely according to their correct application and rope ends are whipped where appropriate to maintain good condition 
Breaking strain and safe working loads of rope and wire is determined and applied as load limits in the course of operations on board a vessel 
Wear and damage to rope and wire is recognised 
Rope and wire is maintained and stored according to organisational procedures 
Anchor and equipment is prepared for use according to instructions 
Control of the cable is maintained within safe operating limits during anchoring operations 
Anchor and equipment are secured on completion of anchoring operations as instructed for the anticipated forecast conditions 
Anchoring area is kept free of loose ropes, wires and debris during all operations 
Mooring lines and associated equipment are handled safely at all times 
Mooring area is kept free of loose ropes, wires and debris throughout operations 
Rope stoppers are correctly applied to transfer mooring lines when securing the vessel or tug 
Securing a tug using tug or ships lines is carried out safely and tug lines are monitored at all times 
Tension on ropes is maintained at an appropriate level for the stage and nature of the operation 
Tension on shore-power leads and other umbilicals is monitored 
Lashing equipment is inspected, maintained and correctly stored after use according to organisational procedures 
Cargo is stowed according to recognised principles and organisational procedures relating to the transport and handling of dangerous goods 
Cargo is lashed and secured according to recognised principles and organisational procedures 
Equipment and items on deck and in galley spaces are secured according to organisational procedures 
Personnel access ways are rigged and secured according to organisational procedures 
Accommodation spaces and personnel facilities on board vessel are checked and correctly secured for sea according to organisational procedures 
Bosun’s chairs and staging are rigged and unrigged, and safety for use is ensured 
Pilot ladders and hoists are rigged and safety for use is ensured 
Gangways and other access ways are rigged 
Deck equipment is rigged and unrigged 
All personal protective equipment is accessed and used 
Safety boundary for the fuelling and transferring operations is established 
Spill prevention systems are correctly deployed 
Tank levels are correctly measured and reported pre and post fuelling and transferring operations 
Fuelling and transferring operations are performed safely, and associated valves and pipelines are secured on completion to avoid spillages 
Appropriate action is taken to handle incidents arising during fuelling and transferring operations according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements 
Effective communication is maintained with crew during fuelling and transferring operations to ensure the safety and integrity of the vessel and crew 

Forms

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