Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Use and maintain ropes and wires

1.1

Knots, hitches and bends using rope are correctly made and used in the course of operations on board a vessel

1.2

Ropes are spliced neatly and securely according to their correct application and rope ends are whipped where appropriate to maintain good condition

1.3

Breaking strain and safe working loads of rope and wire are determined and applied as load limits in the course of operations on board a vessel

1.4

Wear and damage to rope and wire are recognised

1.5

Rope and wire are maintained and stored according to organisational procedures

2

Operate lifting gear

2.1

Lifting gear is checked and prepared for operation prior to use

2.2

Defective lifting gear is isolated and reported according to organisational procedures

2.3

Loads are correctly attached using appropriate slings and rigging gear according to organisational procedures and safety requirements

2.4

Maximum and safe working load limits are determined and not exceeded

2.5

Lifting gear is safely operated to carry out operations

3

Secure vessel at anchor

3.1

Prior to letting go, anchor and equipment are prepared and crew is briefed

3.2

Quantity of anchor cable run out or recovered is appropriate to depth of water, weather and sea conditions, and tidal range in area of operation

3.3

Control of cable is maintained within safe operating limits during anchoring operations

3.4

Degree to which anchor and equipment are secured on completion of anchoring operations is appropriate to forecast conditions

3.5

Anchoring area is kept free of loose ropes, wires and debris during all operations

4

Secure vessel at a berth

4.1

At all times, mooring lines and associated equipment are handled safely

4.2

Throughout operations, mooring area is kept free of loose ropes, wires and debris

4.3

Tension on ropes is maintained at an appropriate level for stage and nature of the operation

4.4

Tension on shore-power leads and other umbilicals is monitored

5

Check condition and seaworthiness of vessel

5.1

Coverage and frequency of checks and inspections on vessel seaworthiness are undertaken according to organisational procedures

5.2

Watertight integrity is checked and appropriate action is taken to prepare for prevailing and forecast weather and sea conditions according to vessel seaworthiness plans and regulatory requirements

5.3

Vessel is secured to degree which is appropriate to prevailing and forecast conditions

5.4

Irregularities are identified and appropriate action is taken to rectify the situation

5.5

Irregularities beyond ability to rectify are reported in time to enable remedial action to be taken

5.6

Reports of vessel condition are completed according to organisational procedures

6

Check stability of vessel

6.1

Information from vessel stability data book is used to determine loading limits and displacement from draft

6.2

Stability conditions for proposed nature of voyage and operations are confirmed and required stress and stability criteria are met

7

Perform tasks aloft and over vessel side

7.1

Area and equipment for working aloft or over the side are prepared according to organisational procedures

7.2

Required precautions are taken when working aloft or over the side

7.3

Chairs, safety harnesses and appropriate safety equipment are used according to organisational procedures

7.4

Portable ladders are used correctly to perform tasks

7.5

Tasks are completed safely according to instructions

7.6

Equipment is inspected, maintained and stored after use according to organisational procedures

8

Lash and secure stores, cargo and access ways

8.1

Lashing equipment is inspected, maintained and correctly stored after use according to organisational procedures

8.2

Cargo is stowed according to recognised principles and organisational procedures relating to transport and handling of dangerous goods

8.3

Cargo is lashed and secured according to recognised principles and organisational procedures

8.4

Equipment and items on deck and in galley spaces are secured according to organisational procedures

8.5

Personnel access ways are rigged and secured according to organisational procedures

8.6

Accommodation spaces and personnel facilities on board vessel are checked and correctly secured for sea according to organisational procedures

9

Supervise refuelling operations

9.1

All personal protective equipment is accessed and used

9.2

Amount of fuel required is calculated

9.3

Instructions are provided to ensure safety boundary for refuelling process is established

9.4

Spill prevention systems are correctly deployed

9.5

Instructions are provided to ensure refuelling operations are performed safely

9.6

Notification of intention to refuel is made to authorities and other nearby operations

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.

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.

Knots, hitches and bends must include:

bowline

clove hitch

cod-end knot

figure-eight knot

half hitch

reef knot

rolling hitch

round turn and two half hitches

sheet bend

timber hitch

Lifting gear includes one or more of the following:

blocks (including chain blocks and power blocks)

cargo handling wires, ropes and chains

derricks and cranes

drum ends and capstans

eye bolts

hooks

ropes, slings and strops

shackles

swivels

Anchor and equipment includes one or more of the following:

anchor buoy

anchor securing arrangements

anchor windlass

sea anchor

single anchor

twin anchor

Coverage includes one or more of the following:

accommodation spaces

bow doors (barges)

engine room

galley

storage spaces including freezer rooms

wheelhouse

Secured includes one or more of the following:

accommodation and storage spaces

air pipes

anchors

doors

galley, stores and equipment

hatches

large objects likely to move in a sea way

materials on deck and below

openings

skylights

tanks

Irregularities must include:

affecting the safety and integrity of the:

vessel

crew and passengers

equipment

materials, such as cargo

Information must include:

basic principles of stability

impact of design and hull

terms and definitions

Stability conditions must include:

adding and removing weights

additions or alterations to original configuration

effects of slack tanks

effects of water on deck

hauling netting using power block

roll period

snagged trawl (hookup)

stiff and tender vessel

transferring weights using a crane or other lifting device

Tasks include one of the following:

using portable ladders to access heights up to 1.8 metres

working at heights more than 1.8 metres