Application
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to conduct basic checks on vessel sail systems of recreational vessels in both land and water environments and relates to workplaces in which vessels are built, repaired, stored, sold and transported.
The scope of the unit is limited to identifying and reporting on the general condition of the sails and their equipment and identifying potential problems that can be easily discerned and includes basic operational checks similar to those routinely performed by machinery or vehicle operators.
This unit does not include an assessment of seaworthiness or durability and the information would be reported to a supervisor or manager who would determine any further action.
Where operational checking of other vessel components is required unit MEM50006 Check operational capability of marine craft should also be selected.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Band: E
Unit Weight: 0
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1 | Inspect mast(s), boom(s), spars and fittings | 1.1 | Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) |
1.2 | Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times | ||
1.3 | Inspect masts, booms and spars for security and integrity | ||
1.4 | Inspect fixed rigging for security and excessive corrosion | ||
1.5 | Check fittings and mountings for security and excessive corrosion | ||
2 | Inspect sail condition | 2.1 | Inspect sails for tears, rot and deterioration |
2.2 | Inspect sail runners, cleats and reinforcing points | ||
2.3 | Complete reports of sails and fittings condition on approved workplace documentation and/or report verbally | ||
2.4 | Stow sails stowed in a correct manner after inspection | ||
3 | Check halyards, sheets, ropes and winches | 3.1 | Inspect halyards, sheets, ropes, cables and winches for security and integrity |
3.2 | Secure halyards, sheets, ropes and cables and/or stow correctly | ||
3.3 | Check winches and capstans for operation, lubrication and condition | ||
3.4 | Check fittings and mountings for security and condition | ||
3.5 | Complete all reports and document all findings in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
Foundation Skills
This section describes those required skills (reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy) that are essential to workplace performance in this unit of competency.
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
This field allows for 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. | |
Masts, booms and spas include one (1) or more of the following: | wood aluminium composite materials |
Halyards, sheets, ropes, cables and winches include the following: | halyards ropes wires cables shackles turning blocks electric and hand powered winches self-steer systems self-furling sail systems |
Competency Field
Boating services