Application
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate steering gear and deck machinery on a vessel up to 80 metres.
This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry on a range of vessels up to 80 metres.
This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1 | Prepare for operation | 1.1 | Routine pre-operational checks of steering gear or deck machinery are completed prior to use according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures |
1.2 | Equipment is set up | ||
1.3 | Tools and equipment appropriate to work requirements are selected, checked for safety and set up for operation | ||
1.4 | Equipment faults or malfunctions are identified and reported according to organisational procedures | ||
1.5 | Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) hazards in the work area are identified, and risks are assessed and reported according to organisational procedures | ||
2 | Operate steering gear and deck machinery | 2.1 | Suitable personal protective equipment is selected and used according to organisational procedures |
2.2 | Steering gear and deck machinery are operated in a safe and controlled manner | ||
2.3 | Performance and efficiency of steering gear and deck machinery operations is monitored | ||
2.4 | Safe operational practices are used to anticipate and control hazards | ||
2.5 | Adverse sea and weather conditions which may impact on the operation of steering gear and deck machinery are identified and operational practices are adjusted to maintain safety of vessel and personnel | ||
3 | Complete operations | 3.1 | Shut-down procedures are conducted according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures |
3.2 | Malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage to steering gear and deck machinery are reported according to organisational procedures | ||
3.3 | Steering gear and deck machinery is cleaned and secured according to organisational procedures | ||
3.4 | Operational records are completed according to organisational procedures | ||
Evidence of Performance
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:
communicating effectively with others
completing required records relating to the operation of steering gear and deck machinery
following work schedules laid down in organisational instructions and safety management systems
initiating and operating emergency steering systems
reading, interpreting and applying instructions on the operation of steering gear and deck machinery
recognising faulty equipment and taking appropriate action
recognising routine hazards and problems while operating steering gear and deck machinery
selecting and using relevant tools and equipment
working safely and collaboratively with others when operating and maintaining deck machinery and steering gear.
Evidence of Knowledge
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:
basic principles of hydraulics
communication techniques and signals needed during the operation of steering gear and deck machinery on vessels up to 80 metres
principal features and operating characteristics of steering gear and deck machinery used on vessels up to 80 metres
problems related to the operation of steering gear and deck machinery and appropriate actions and solutions
procedures for checking and inspecting steering gear and deck machinery used on vessels up to 80 metres
procedures for the safe operation of steering gear and deck machinery
procedures for, and operation of, emergency steering systems
records that must be maintained on a vessel up to 80 metres
relevant state and territory maritime work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and pollution control regulations and policies
safety, environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures relevant to the operation of steering gear and deck machinery.
Assessment Conditions
Assessors must satisfy National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (NVR)/Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) assessor requirements.
Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions.
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
Resources for assessment must include access to:
tools, equipment, machinery, materials currently used in industry including:
greasing and lubrication tools
hand and power tools, including screwdrivers, drills, grinders, spanners, wrenches, wire cutters.
protective clothing and equipment
applicable documentation such as legislation, regulations, codes of practice, workplace procedures and operational manuals
range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations.
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance. |
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
Range Statement
Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. | |
Steering gear or deck machinery includes one or more of the following: | basic hydraulic systems cranes emergency steering gear fishing gear steering gear winches and capstans windlass |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Competency Field
C – Equipment Operations