Application
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to perform general purpose hand duties aboard a vessel.
This unit applies to general purpose hands working in the maritime industry on vessels up to 80 metres. They could be working independently or as part of a vessel crew.
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 | Use and maintain ropes | 1.1 | Rope types and common areas of use are correctly identified |
1.2 | Ropes are checked for wear and any damage is reported according to workplace procedures | ||
1.3 | Ropes are coiled and stowed correctly | ||
1.4 | Knots and hitches are tied neatly and securely, and are used according to their correct application | ||
1.5 | Ropes are spliced neatly and securely according to their correct application and rope ends are whipped where instructed, to maintain good condition | ||
2 | Operate deck machinery and emergency stops | 2.1 | Prior to use, deck machinery is checked and prepared for operation |
2.2 | Operations are carried out safely according to instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs) or organisational safety management system (SMS) | ||
2.3 | Emergency stops on motor and machinery are operated in response to an emergency situation | ||
3 | Assist in securing vessel at anchor | 3.1 | Prior to letting go, anchor and equipment are prepared as instructed and organisational communications are followed |
3.2 | Instructions provided are complied with in relation to quantity of anchor cable run out or recovered | ||
3.3 | During operation, control of cable is maintained within safe operating limits | ||
3.4 | On completion of anchoring operations, anchor and equipment are secured according to instructions | ||
3.5 | Throughout all operations, anchoring area is kept free of loose ropes, wires and debris | ||
4 | Assist in securing and adjusting vessel position during mooring operations | 4.1 | At all times, mooring lines and associated equipment are handled safely |
4.2 | Mooring plan and organisational communications are followed | ||
4.3 | Throughout mooring operations, mooring area is kept free of loose ropes, wires and debris | ||
4.4 | Tension on ropes is maintained at an appropriate level for the stage and nature of the operation | ||
4.5 | Mooring lines are secured according to instructions provided | ||
4.6 | Equipment malfunction or problems encountered during operations are promptly reported | ||
5 | Assist in securing vessel for sea | 5.1 | Cargo and cargo handling equipment are checked to ensure they are stowed securely |
5.2 | Hatches and openings are checked to ensure they are secured as required | ||
5.3 | Maintenance equipment is returned to storage location and secured | ||
5.4 | Assistance is provided in testing equipment as instructed | ||
5.5 | All mooring lines are stowed and secured | ||
5.6 | Assistance is provided in stowing the gangway | ||
6 | Perform tasks aloft and over vessel side | 6.1 | Area and equipment for working aloft or over the side are prepared as instructed |
6.2 | Required precautions are taken when working aloft or over the side | ||
6.3 | Chairs, safety harnesses and appropriate safety equipment are used according to workplace procedures | ||
6.4 | Tasks are completed safely according to instructions and organisational SMS | ||
6.5 | After use, equipment is maintained and stored | ||
7 | Assist with safe refuelling operations | 7.1 | All personal protective equipment is accessed and used |
7.2 | Safety boundary for the refuelling process is established | ||
7.3 | Instructions are followed to ensure spill prevention systems are correctly deployed | ||
7.4 | Instructions are followed in completing tasks related to the refuelling or fuel transfer process | ||
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:
anchoring in varying weather conditions
assisting in different types of mooring operations
handling ropes and wires
implementing safe and environmentally responsible work practices
lashing cargo
performing an eye splice, back splice and a short splice
performing common whipping on ropes
securing equipment and objects for sea passage, transit in port or ready for use
tying common knots, bends and hitches
using capstans
using cranes and derricks
using different anchoring and mooring winches
using synthetic rope and wire mooring lines.
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:
anchor cable markings
characteristics of different types of mooring ropes
construction of different types of rope
correct application of common knots, bends and hitches
correct terminology
different configurations of mooring lines for various parts of a vessel
different types of anchor
emergency stop procedures
hazards that could occur if the operation is not properly controlled
maintenance of different types of rope
means of access
organisational:
safety management system (SMS)
standard operating procedures (SOPs)
procedures for working in confined spaces
refuelling procedures
requirements for access equipment
work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and work practices.
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 and personal protective equipment currently used in industry
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. | |
Rope types include one or more of the following: | braided Kevlar natural fibre polyester plaited wire core rope wire rope |
Knots and hitches must include: | bowline clove hitch eye splice reef knot round turn and two half hitches rolling hitch short splice |
Deck machinery includes one or more of the following: | capstans cranes derricks winches windlasses |
Operations must include: | anchoring in varying weather conditions berthing and unberthing loading or discharging |
Mooring lines include one or more of the following: | back springs bow and stern ropes breast lines fore and aft springs |
Mooring operations include one or more of the following: | adjustments from both fore and aft mooring positions making fast and letting go to a single-point mooring making fast and letting go fore and aft to a wharf rigging and recovering means of access to the vessel |
Tasks include one or more of the following: | hull maintenance painting renewing wires and ropes |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Competency Field
N – Seamanship