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

SFIFISH311A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate vessel deck machinery and lifting appliance

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SFIFISH311A - Operate vessel deck machinery and lifting appliance
Description This unit of competency involves operating basic deck machinery and lifting appliances aboard an aquaculture or fishing vessel, including loading and discharging goods, rope work, assisting in mooring operations, and operating cranes, winches, capstans and windlasses.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to these duties. Therefore it will be necessary to check with the relevant state or territory regulators for current licensing, legislative or regulatory requirements before undertaking these duties.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit has application to skippers, engineers and deckhands who operate vessel deck machinery and lifting appliances aboard a vessel where a licence or permit is not required. Units for load shifting that require operators to meet regulatory requirements are covered by specific units from TLI07 Transport and Logistics Training Package. Several such units are imported into this version of the SFI10 Seafood Industry Training Package:Work is performed under general supervision. It involves the application of routine principles and procedures to the operation of load handling machinery and appliances in a variety of operational contexts. If work involves entering dangerous and enclosed spaces safe work policy and procedures must be followed.All enterprise or workplace procedures and activities are carried out according to relevant government regulations, licensing and other compliance requirements, including occupational health and safety (OHS) guidelines, maritime and occupational diver codes of practice and procedures and ecologically sustainable development (ESD) principles. Equipment operation, maintenance, repairs and calibrations are undertaken in a safe manner that conforms to manufacturer instructions. Appropriate personal protectiveequipment (PPE) is selected, checked, used and maintained.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
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, slings and chains used for lifting or hauling operations
  • Operations are carried out safely.
  • Rope, sling and chain materials, methods of construction, measurement methods, physical characteristics and common areas of use are correctly identified for the operation.
  • Load is constantly monitored to ensure load and structural stability
  • Ropes, slings and chains are checked for wear, maintained and stowed correctly.
  • Ropes, slings and chains are used for lifting or hauling operations according to their correct application.
  • Routine post-operational equipment checks are carried out according to manufacturer specifications.
       
Element: Operate cranes, winches, capstans and windlasses
  • Operations are undertaken according to safe operating procedures of the enterprise and manufacturer guidelines.
  • Cranes, winches, capstans and windlasses are selected, as appropriate to their design specifications, checked and prepared for operation prior to use.
  • Required signals are correctly given, interpreted and followed according to appropriate Australian standards.
  • Securing of the vessel at anchor, to another vessel, to a sea cage or wharf is carried out according to established safety rules and regulations.
  • Load mass is assessed and correlated with lifting capacity of equipment being used throughout proposed operation.
  • Cranes, winches, capstans and windlasses are safely operated to carry out lifting or hauling operations.
  • Work area is kept free of loose ropes, wires and debris throughout all operations.
  • Equipment controls are operated smoothly.
       
Element: Maintain the stability of the vessel whilst conducting lifting or hauling operations
  • Stability data is accessed and correctly interpreted.
  • Stability criteria are applied whilst conducting lifting and hauling operations.
  • Vessel stability is monitored against criteria appropriate to the type and nature of the operation.
  • Appropriate and prompt action is taken where stability factors have or could exceed acceptable safety limits.
  • Special precautions are taken where vessel operations may affect the stability and watertight integrity of the vessel.
  • Timely and appropriate action is taken in anticipation of environmental changes that may affect the stability of the vessel.
  • Appropriate action is taken in emergency situations to maintain the stability of the vessel within safe limits.
  • Instructions to others concerning vessel stability and related action are appropriate, timely, clear and concise.
       
Element: Shut down and stow deck machinery and lifting equipment
  • All deck machinery and lifting and hauling equipment components are checked for any signs of deterioration or damage according to company guidelines and manufacturer instructions.
  • Damaged or worn equipment is segregated and reported to an authorised person for testing/repair/destruction.
  • Lifting and hauling equipment is correctly stowed and secured according to company policy and procedures and manufacturer instructions
  • Deck machinery and equipment is immobilised and secured for travel according to manufacturer instructions, workplace guidelines and regulatory requirements
  • Required workplace records are updated accurately and promptly and processed according to workplace procedures.
  • All certified lifting equipment is regularly checked and authorised according to government OHS regulations.
       


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, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

assist in mooring operations

communicate effectively with others when operating deck machinery and lifting equipment

safely operate vessel deck machinery and lifting appliances according to enterprise procedures and manufacturer guidelines whilst maintaining the stability of the vessel.

Assessment must confirm knowledge of:

correct application of common knots, bends and hitches

factors that affect the stability of a vessel

principles of maintaining stability whilst operating vessel deck machinery and lifting appliances

OHS hazards and control mechanisms associated with the operation of vessel deck machinery and lifting appliances

operation principles of deck machinery and lifting equipment

principles relating to mooring systems.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment is to be conducted at the workplace or in a simulated work environment.

Resources may include:

appropriate ropes, slings and/or chains

other crew

relevant vessel deck machinery and lifting appliances and associated manufacturer guidelines and enterprise procedures for its use

vessel or simulator that can respond to a range of stability variables.

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested:

third-party evidence from supervisor

practical simulated activities on shore

range of appropriate activities undertaken on a vessel and documented in a log

written and/or oral tests.

Guidance information for assessment

This unit may be assessed holistically with other units within a qualification.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

applying fatigue management knowledge and techniques

applying precautions and required actions to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during the operation of deck machinery and lifting equipment

assisting in different types of mooring operations

checking and replenishing fluids and carrying out lubrication processes in the course of work activities

communicating effectively with others when operating deck machinery and equipment

completing documentation related to the operation of lifting equipment

implementing contingency plans for unanticipated situations that may arise when operating deck machinery and lifting equipment

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

letting go and weighing anchor

modifying activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and weather conditions

monitoring performance of deck machinery and lifting equipment and taking appropriate action, where required

operating electronic communication equipment to required protocol

promptly reporting and/or rectifying any identified problems, faults or malfunctions that may occur when operating deck machinery or lifting equipment according to regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

reading and interpreting instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to the operation of the deck machinery on board the vessel

selecting and using required PPE conforming to industry and OHS standards

servicing equipment in terms of maintenance schedule and standard operating procedures (SOPs)

using different anchoring and mooring winches

using and identifying synthetic rope and wire mooring lines:

back springs

bow and stern ropes

breast lines

fore and aft springs

using and maintaining ropes and wires:

coiling and stowing ropes

using appropriate knots, bends and hitches and securing arrangements

using power operated equipment:

capstans

cranes and derricks

winches associated with fishing

working collaboratively with others when operating deck machinery and lifting equipment.

Literacy skills used for:

reading safety rules and regulations.

Numeracy skills used for:

estimating safe working loads of ropes, wires, chains and slings

reading levels of tanks and void spaces

reading temperature-monitoring devices.

Required knowledge

how to maintain the stability of a vessel

information relating to:

application of relevant agreements, codes of practice or other legislative requirements

company work procedures concerning the setting up and rigging of lifting equipment on board the vessel

different configurations of mooring lines for various parts of a vessel

hazards that could occur if the operation is not controlled properly

relevant OHS and environmental procedures and regulations

status of safety equipment

the method of operation of cargo lifting and securing equipment

principles relating to:

how a vessel is made fast to the wharf, sea cage or another vessel

mooring systems, including the specific functions of the mooring leads

the correct application of common knots, bends and hitches

procedures relating to:

operating powered equipment in all modes, including emergency operation

operation of deck machinery and lifting equipment applications, capacities, configurations, safety hazards and control mechanisms

preparing deck machinery for use in ambient conditions

problems that may arise when operating deck machinery or lifting equipment and actions that should be taken to prevent or solve them

splicing rope and tying common knots, bends and hitches.

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. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant government regulations, licensing and other compliance requirements may include:

biodiversity and genetically modified organisms

biosecurity, translocation and quarantine

business or workplace operations, policies and practices

environmental hazard identification, risk assessment and control

OHS hazard identification, risk assessment and control.

OHS guidelines may include:

appropriate workplace provision of first aid kits and fire extinguishers

clean, uncluttered, hygienic workplace

codes of practice, regulations and/or guidance notes which may apply in a jurisdiction or industry sector

enterprise-specific OHS procedures, policies or standards

hazard and risk assessment of workplace, maintenance activities and control measures

induction or training of staff, contractors and visitors in relevant OHS procedures and/or requirements to allow them to carry out their duties in a safe manner

OHS training register

safe lifting, carrying and handling techniques, including manual handling, and the handling and storage of hazardous substances

safe systems and procedures for outdoor work, including protection from solar radiation, fall protection, confined space entry and the protection of people in the workplace

systems and procedures for the safe maintenance of property, machinery and equipment, including hydraulics and exposed moving parts

the appropriate use, maintenance and storage of PPE.

ESD principles may include:

controlling effluents, chemical residues, contaminants, wastes and pollution

improving energy efficiency

increasing use of renewable, recyclable and recoverable resources

minimising noise, dust, light or odour emissions

preventing live cultured or held organisms from escaping into environment

reducing energy use

reducing emissions of greenhouse gases

reducing use of non-renewable resources

undertaking environmental hazard identification, risk assessment and control

undertaking facility quarantine, biosecurity and translocation of livestock and genetic material

using and recycling of water, and maintaining water quality.

PPE may include:

hard hat or protective head covering

non-slip and waterproof boots (gumboots) or other safety footwear

sunscreen, protective eyewear, glasses and face mask

uniforms, overalls or protective clothing (e.g. mesh and waterproof aprons, and gloves)

two-way radios

high visibility clothing

Operations may include:

anchoring:

emergency

letting go and recovery

routine

anchor winches

at sea and ashore

cable and rope winches

communications and signalling

day or night

hydraulic, electric and mechanical

in a variety of weather conditions

mooring:

mooring and unmooring to a single point

berthing and unberthing to a wharf

berthing and unberthing to a sea cage

berthing and unberthing to another vessel

adjustment from both fore and aft mooring positions

rigging and recovering means of access to the vessel

net haulers

pot or trap haulers

powered winch, capstan and windlass

three, four or eight-strand rope

vessel mounted crane

wire rope.

Enterprise and manufacturer guidelines may include:

communications technology equipment, oral, aural or signed communications

competency standards and training materials

induction documentation

job specifications and procedures

manufacturer specifications for deck machinery, lifting and hauling equipment

material safety data sheets (MSDS)

operations manuals for deck machinery, lifting and hauling equipment

personal and work area work procedures and practices

safe working load (SWL) and working load limit (WLL)

workplace operating procedures and policies.

Environmental changes that may affect vessel stability may include:

movement of:

equipment

goods/cargo

materials

other vessel traffic

sea cage

vessel as a result of weather or sea conditions.

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
Operations are carried out safely. 
Rope, sling and chain materials, methods of construction, measurement methods, physical characteristics and common areas of use are correctly identified for the operation. 
Load is constantly monitored to ensure load and structural stability 
Ropes, slings and chains are checked for wear, maintained and stowed correctly. 
Ropes, slings and chains are used for lifting or hauling operations according to their correct application. 
Routine post-operational equipment checks are carried out according to manufacturer specifications. 
Operations are undertaken according to safe operating procedures of the enterprise and manufacturer guidelines. 
Cranes, winches, capstans and windlasses are selected, as appropriate to their design specifications, checked and prepared for operation prior to use. 
Required signals are correctly given, interpreted and followed according to appropriate Australian standards. 
Securing of the vessel at anchor, to another vessel, to a sea cage or wharf is carried out according to established safety rules and regulations. 
Load mass is assessed and correlated with lifting capacity of equipment being used throughout proposed operation. 
Cranes, winches, capstans and windlasses are safely operated to carry out lifting or hauling operations. 
Work area is kept free of loose ropes, wires and debris throughout all operations. 
Equipment controls are operated smoothly. 
Stability data is accessed and correctly interpreted. 
Stability criteria are applied whilst conducting lifting and hauling operations. 
Vessel stability is monitored against criteria appropriate to the type and nature of the operation. 
Appropriate and prompt action is taken where stability factors have or could exceed acceptable safety limits. 
Special precautions are taken where vessel operations may affect the stability and watertight integrity of the vessel. 
Timely and appropriate action is taken in anticipation of environmental changes that may affect the stability of the vessel. 
Appropriate action is taken in emergency situations to maintain the stability of the vessel within safe limits. 
Instructions to others concerning vessel stability and related action are appropriate, timely, clear and concise. 
All deck machinery and lifting and hauling equipment components are checked for any signs of deterioration or damage according to company guidelines and manufacturer instructions. 
Damaged or worn equipment is segregated and reported to an authorised person for testing/repair/destruction. 
Lifting and hauling equipment is correctly stowed and secured according to company policy and procedures and manufacturer instructions 
Deck machinery and equipment is immobilised and secured for travel according to manufacturer instructions, workplace guidelines and regulatory requirements 
Required workplace records are updated accurately and promptly and processed according to workplace procedures. 
All certified lifting equipment is regularly checked and authorised according to government OHS regulations. 

Forms

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