1

Rig equipment

1.1

Preparations for the rigging of access equipment are made according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures

1.2

Access equipment is deployed according to organisational procedures

1.3

Safety checks and precautions are carried out according to organisational procedures

1.4

Defective equipment is identified and reported, repaired or replaced according to organisational procedures

1.5

Access equipment is unrigged and stowed after use

2

Monitor access of persons to and on vessel

2.1

Persons accessing the vessel are advised and instructed on the procedures for using access equipment

2.2

Access of persons to and on vessel is supervised

2.3

Any problems with persons accessing the vessel are identified and resolved or reported

3

Monitor safety of personnel working aloft and over side of vessel

3.1

Personnel going aloft or over side are instructed on the procedures and safety precautions to be followed

3.2

Equipment for going aloft or over side is rigged and checked prior to operations commencing

3.3

Appropriate personal protective equipment for working aloft or over side is made available and instructions are provided on its use

3.4

Faulty equipment is identified, isolated and reported to enable prompt repair and/or replacement

3.5

Emergency and rescue procedures are confirmed and agreed before work commences

3.6

Operations of personnel aloft or over the side are supervised and any problems are identified and resolved or reported

3.7

Safety incidents arising in the course of work aloft or over side are reported and recorded according to statutory requirements and organisational procedures

4

Monitor safety of personnel working in confined spaces on a vessel

4.1

Risk assessment of confined space entry is conducted and documented according to organisational and regulatory requirements

4.2

Permission to enter and work in a confined space is sought from authorised personnel according to regulatory requirements

4.3

Permits are completed with conditions of validity and submitted for approval to designated personnel according to regulatory requirements

4.4

Appropriate plan is prepared for the completion of the work activity in the confined space

4.5

Operations of personnel working in confined spaces are supervised and any problems are identified and resolved or reported

4.6

Planned emergency and rescue procedures are followed in the event of an accident or other emergency

4.7

Evacuation of confined space is supervised and sign out is completed on entry permit

Required Skills:

Communicate effectively when controlling safe access to and on vessel

Complete entry permits and other related documentation

Conduct atmospheric assessments with oxygen meter and gas detecting equipment

Identify and control hazards in confined spaces

Interpret relevant legislative responsibilities in relation to working in confined spaces

Read, interpret and apply instructions relevant to the rigging of personnel and pilot access ways on a vessel

Recognise routine problems that may occur when controlling safe access to and on a vessel and take appropriate action

Select and use rigging and safety equipment according to standard operating procedures and safety management systems

Tie required knots and handle ropes

Use emergency and safety equipment according to operating instructions

Work safely and collaboratively with others working in a confined space

Work safely and collaboratively with others when rigging personnel and pilot access ways to and on a vessel

Required Knowledge:

Applicable personal protective safety equipment and procedures for its use

Atmospheric hazards and assessment methods

Communication techniques used when entering and working in a confined space

Electrical safety

Emergency entry and exit procedures

Equipment used in confined space entry

Hazard identification procedures

Hazards to health and safety in confined spaces

Maintenance and storage procedures for equipment used when working aloft or over side

Maritime security levels and their impact on security measures and procedures on board ship and in port facilities

Precautions to be taken:

when entering enclosed spaces

before and during repair and maintenance work

Principle design and safety features and component parts of personnel and pilot access ways typically used on vessels

Safety measures for hot and cold work

Security reporting procedures

Ship/shore safety checklist

Relevant sections of applicable maritime regulations

Relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation and policies

Risk management strategies for entry to confined spaces

Role of standby personnel while a person enters and works in a confined space

Routine problems that may occur when controlling safe access to and on a domestic vessel and appropriate action and solutions

Safe systems of work

Special procedures and permit requirements for particular types of work in confined spaces

Standard operating procedures and safety precautions to be followed when working:

aloft or over side

in confined spaces

Standard operating procedures for rigging personnel and pilot access ways

Types of confined spaces encountered in the maritime industry

Types of knots, bends and hitches required when rigging personnel and pilot access ways, their characteristics, applications and limitations, and methods of tying them using synthetic and fibre rope of varying construction and size

WHS/OHS requirements for confined space entry

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:

rigging personnel and pilot access ways

managing safety of personnel aloft and over side of vessel

supervising persons working in confined spaces.

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 controlling safe access to and on 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 controlling safe access to and on a vessel

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.

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.

Access equipment may include:

Gangways

Gas and oxygen meters

Pilot hoist

Pilot ladder

Staging

Equipment for going aloft or over side may include:

Fall arrest devices

Ladders

Ropes

Safety harness

Staging

Personal protective equipment for working aloft or overside may include:

Hard hats

Immersion suit

Life jacket

Thermal protective aids

Safety lines

Confined spaces may include:

Ballast or oil tank

Cargo hold

Cargo tank

Double bottom tank

Duct keel

Space entered through a small hatchway or access point

Void space

Risk assessment may include:

Atmosphere that contains potentially harmful levels of contaminants

Atmospheric conditions such as high temperature and humidity that cause fatigue

Corroded or otherwise damaged ladders and landings

Engulfment by ‘fluid’ cargo such as grains

External hazards connected to or adjacent to the space

Harmful non-toxic or non-explosive dusts

Isolation of electrical equipment

Operation of radar scanners

Oxygen deficiency or excess

Poor visibility and lighting

Restricted access and movement making escape and rescue difficult

Slippery conditions that might result in injury from falls

Toxic liquids, solids, vapours, gases and dusts

Work processes which may introduce flammable, volatile and/or toxic gasses and vapours

Regulatory requirements may include:

Australian Standard AS/NZS 2865:2001 Safe working in a confined space

Vessel and organisation safety management system plans, procedures, checklists and instructions

Authorised personnel may include:

Chief engineer

Master

WHS/OHS representative

Permits may include:

Gas free certificate

Hot work permit

Permit to enter

Appropriate plan may include:

Atmospheric tests

Communications system

Emergency and rescue arrangements

Identification of standby person/s

Isolation of confined space

Permits

Personal protective equipment

Procedures for entering and exiting a confined space

Strategy for recovery of injured and unconscious person/s

Ventilation of space