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

SFIFSH205 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply deckhand skills aboard a fishing vessel

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SFIFSH205 - Apply deckhand skills aboard a fishing vessel
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely carry out deckhand duties aboard a fishing vessel. It includes the ability to work ropes, operate winches and windlasses, and assist in anchoring, mooring, and securing the vessel.The unit applies to individuals who undertake defined routine deckhand activities aboard a fishing vessel under the direction of a supervisor. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, biosecurity and environmental regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.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.
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
  • Select and fit the required personal protective equipment according to health and safety requirements
  • Check ropes for wear and maintain, coil and stow according to workplace procedures
  • Tie bends, hitches and other knots neatly and securely and use them according to their application
  • Splice ropes neatly and securely according to their application
  • Whip rope ends, as required, to maintain good condition
       
Element: Operate winches, capstans and/or windlasses
  • Select, check and prepare winches, capstans and/or windlasses for operation before use
  • Operate winches, capstans and/or windlasses safely to carry out fishing vessel deck operations
       
Element: Secure the vessel at anchor
  • Prepare anchor and equipment according to depth of water, weather and sea conditions, and tidal range before letting go
  • Run out or recover quantity of anchor cable according to instructions
  • Maintain control of the cable within safe operating limits during normal operation
  • Ensure degree to which the anchor and equipment is secured on completion of anchoring operations is appropriate to forecast conditions and according to instructions
  • Carry out anchor winch operations according to anchoring and health and safety requirements
  • Keep anchoring area free of loose ropes, wires and debris during operations
       
Element: Secure and adjust the vessel position during mooring operations
  • Handle mooring lines and associated equipment according to health and safety requirements
  • Keep mooring area free of loose ropes, wires and debris during operations
  • Maintain tension on mooring lines at a level appropriate to the stage and nature of the operation when warping the vessel or maintaining position
  • Report incidents to supervisor in a clear, concise and timely manner to maximise the mooring security of the vessel
  • Secure mooring lines according to orders, forecast tidal conditions and planned vessel operations
  • Recognise and promptly take corrective action for equipment malfunction or problems during operations
       
Element: Monitor the situation of the vessel when moored or anchored
  • Plan and carry out monitoring operations according to workplace and health and safety requirements
  • Ensure frequency, timing and coverage of scheduled checks and inspections comply with watch-keeping instructions
  • Ensure action taken in the event of irregularities or abnormal conditions is appropriate to their significance and within own responsibility to implement
  • Report incidents to supervisor in a clear, concise and timely manner to maximise the safety and integrity of the vessel
  • Ensure restrictions for visitor access to the vessel are according to watch-keeping instructions
       
Element: Secure the vessel
  • Plan and carry out checks on vessel security according to workplace and safety requirements
  • Ensure coverage and frequency of checks and inspections on the vessel's seaworthiness comply with orders received
  • Check watertight integrity and take appropriate action to prepare for prevailing and forecast weather and sea conditions
  • Ensure degree to which the vessel is secured is appropriate to prevailing and forecast conditions and complies with orders received
  • Ensure action taken in the event of irregularities is appropriate to their significance and within own responsibility to implement
  • Complete reports of conditions accurately and correctly and to workplace requirements
  • Report incidents to supervisor in a clear, concise and timely manner to allow for remedial action
       

Submission Requirements

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

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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.
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
Select and fit the required personal protective equipment according to health and safety requirements 
Check ropes for wear and maintain, coil and stow according to workplace procedures 
Tie bends, hitches and other knots neatly and securely and use them according to their application 
Splice ropes neatly and securely according to their application 
Whip rope ends, as required, to maintain good condition 
Select, check and prepare winches, capstans and/or windlasses for operation before use 
Operate winches, capstans and/or windlasses safely to carry out fishing vessel deck operations 
Prepare anchor and equipment according to depth of water, weather and sea conditions, and tidal range before letting go 
Run out or recover quantity of anchor cable according to instructions 
Maintain control of the cable within safe operating limits during normal operation 
Ensure degree to which the anchor and equipment is secured on completion of anchoring operations is appropriate to forecast conditions and according to instructions 
Carry out anchor winch operations according to anchoring and health and safety requirements 
Keep anchoring area free of loose ropes, wires and debris during operations 
Handle mooring lines and associated equipment according to health and safety requirements 
Keep mooring area free of loose ropes, wires and debris during operations 
Maintain tension on mooring lines at a level appropriate to the stage and nature of the operation when warping the vessel or maintaining position 
Report incidents to supervisor in a clear, concise and timely manner to maximise the mooring security of the vessel 
Secure mooring lines according to orders, forecast tidal conditions and planned vessel operations 
Recognise and promptly take corrective action for equipment malfunction or problems during operations 
Plan and carry out monitoring operations according to workplace and health and safety requirements 
Ensure frequency, timing and coverage of scheduled checks and inspections comply with watch-keeping instructions 
Ensure action taken in the event of irregularities or abnormal conditions is appropriate to their significance and within own responsibility to implement 
Report incidents to supervisor in a clear, concise and timely manner to maximise the safety and integrity of the vessel 
Ensure restrictions for visitor access to the vessel are according to watch-keeping instructions 
Plan and carry out checks on vessel security according to workplace and safety requirements 
Ensure coverage and frequency of checks and inspections on the vessel's seaworthiness comply with orders received 
Check watertight integrity and take appropriate action to prepare for prevailing and forecast weather and sea conditions 
Ensure degree to which the vessel is secured is appropriate to prevailing and forecast conditions and complies with orders received 
Ensure action taken in the event of irregularities is appropriate to their significance and within own responsibility to implement 
Complete reports of conditions accurately and correctly and to workplace requirements 
Report incidents to supervisor in a clear, concise and timely manner to allow for remedial action 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

SFIFSH205 - Apply deckhand skills aboard a fishing vessel
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