This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to safely operate the main propulsion unit and auxiliary systems on a vessel <12 m in length.

This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of:

coxswain on vessels <12 m in length, with propulsion power that is unlimited for an outboard engine or <500 kW for an inboard engine, operating in inshore or designated waters or

coxswain on tenders or auxiliary vessels <12 m in length operating within 3 nautical miles (nm) of a parent vessel within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Legislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this unit. This unit is one of the requirements to obtain Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification as a Coxswain Grade 1 NC as defined in the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D. The AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA) is a requirement for AMSA certification. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) mandated practical assessment (AMPA) will cover a range, but not all, of the requirements identified in the Performance Evidence and Knowledge Evidence. The AMPA shall be undertaken in accordance with its instructions.

Assessors of AMPA must hold as a minimum:

a current certificate of competency issued under the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012 at the same level as the qualification being assessed with at least 12 months relevant sea service, or

a relevant seafarer certificate as master, engineer or deck officer, issued under the Navigation Act 2012.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Prepare propulsion unit and auxiliary system for use

1.1

Appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment is selected, used, maintained and stored according to work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements

1.2

Routine pre-operational checks are carried out on equipment according to manufacturer specifications and workplace requirements

1.3

Deviations from the norm are promptly identified and rectified

1.4

Adjustments are made to achieve a safe and efficient operation

1.5

Inability to start up equipment is reported promptly and accurately to appropriate personnel

2

Operate propulsion unit and auxiliary system

2.1

Equipment is operated in a safe and controlled manner

2.2

Performance and efficiency of equipment is monitored according to manufacturer instructions

2.3

Equipment is maintained within defined operating limits when running, to achieve optimum safety and efficiency

2.4

Environmental implications associated with operating equipment are identified and controlled

2.5

Deviations from normal operations are promptly identified

2.6

Action is taken to rectify irregularities to maintain optimum safety and efficiency

3

Check and complete propulsion unit and auxiliary system operation

3.1

Equipment shutdown procedures are carried out according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures

3.2

Equipment operational records are maintained according to workplace procedures

3.3

Equipment damage, malfunctions or irregular performance are recorded and reported according to workplace procedures

3.4

Equipment is cleaned according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Not Applicable

C – Equipment Operations