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

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 the 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, where necessary

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 safety management system

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

Required Skills:

Assist in different types of mooring operations

Handle ropes and wires

Lash cargo

Operate emergency stops

Perform an eye splice, back splice and a short splice

Perform common whipping on ropes

Prepare deck machinery for use

Secure equipment and objects for sea passage, transit in port or ready for use

Tie common knots, bends and hitches

Undertake refuelling operations safely

Use capstans

Use cranes and derricks

Use different anchoring and mooring winches

Use synthetic rope and wire mooring lines

Required Knowledge:

Anchor cable markings

Characteristics of different types of mooring ropes

Construction of different types of rope

Correct application of common knots, bends and hitches

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

standard operating procedures

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

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:

anchoring in varying weather conditions

following all instructions carefully

working safely at all times.

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 general purpose hand skills 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 performing general purpose hand skills

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.

Rope types may include:

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 may include:

Capstans

Cranes

Derricks

Winches

Windlasses

Operations must include:

Anchoring in varying weather conditions

Berthing and unberthing

Loading or discharging

Mooring lines may include:

Back springs

Bow and stern ropes

Breast lines

Fore and aft springs

Mooring operations may include:

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 may include:

Hull maintenance

Painting

Renewing wires and ropes