Application
This unit has application to the safe operation of a small vessel as may be used in aquaculture, fishing operations or fisheries compliance work where a maritime regulatory certification is not required. For advice on certifications refer to the current TDM07 Maritime Training Package. All enterprise or workplace procedures and activities are carried out according to relevant government regulations, licensing and other compliance requirements, including occupational health and safety (OHS) guidelines and ecologically sustainable development (ESD) principles. Equipment operation, maintenance, repairs and calibrations are undertaken in a safe manner that conforms to manufacturer instructions. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected, checked, used and maintained. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare the small vessel for use | 1.1. Factors that may compromise vessel safety are identified and addressed in the work plan and the operation of the vessel. 1.2. All essential safety equipmentand spares required for area of operation and intended work are checked for presence and serviceability. 1.3. Vessel is loaded according to manufacturer specifications. |
2. Operate and maintain a small vessel | 2.1. Vessel stability is maintained within safety limits by establishing a low centre of gravity and securing and stowing loads. 2.2. Vessel is operated safely at all times and in area of operation confined to limits of restricted area. 2.3. Vessel is manoeuvred safely using appropriate means to complete planned work tasks. |
3. Store and secure a small vessel and equipment | 3.1. Vessel is secured, maintained and stored after use. 3.2. Perishables and fuels are stored to minimise wastage, spoilage, and environmental and fire hazards. 3.3. Unserviceable equipment and spares are repaired or removed for repair or replacement. |
Required Skills
Required skills |
making an adequate stability assessment prior to loading manoeuvring small vessels using a range of propulsion techniques minimising free surface effect. Literacy skills used for: interpreting manufacturer operational and loading specifications and the use-by-date of flares interpreting manufacturer period of validity of pyrotechnics. |
Required knowledge |
effect of a shift in cargo on stability effect of load distribution on centre of gravity impact of wind and current on sea conditions and the effect on dinghies pre-departure safety checks of propulsion system, dinghy and safety equipment vessel loading specifications and the location of this information. |
Evidence Required
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. | |
Overview of assessment | |
Critical aspects for assessment evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit | Assessment must confirm the ability to: ensure the vessel remains within operational limits manoeuvre a small vessel whilst engaged in common tasks. Assessment must confirm knowledge of: effect of overloading and poor stability practices effect of sea state on vessel performance pre-operational checks of propulsion system, dinghy and safety equipment. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment is to be conducted at the workplace or in a simulated work environment. Resources may include: fully operational vessel powered by an outboard motor. |
Method of assessment | The following assessment methods are suggested: observation of practical demonstration practical exercises project work written or oral short-answer testing. |
Guidance information for assessment | This unit may be assessed holistically with other units within a qualification. |
Range Statement
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. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. | |
Relevant government regulations, licensing and other compliance requirements may include: | business or workplace operations, policies and practices ESD principles, environmental hazard identification, risk assessment and control OHS hazard identification, risk assessment and control. |
OHS guidelines may include: | appropriate workplace provision of first aid kits and fire extinguishers codes of practice, regulations and/or guidance notes which may apply in a jurisdiction or industry sector enterprise-specific OHS procedures, policies or standards hazard and risk assessment of workplace and maintenance activities and control measures induction or training of staff, contractors and visitors in relevant OHS procedures and/or requirements to allow them to carry out their duties in a safe manner OHS training register safe lifting, carrying and handling techniques, including manual handling, and the handling and storage of hazardous substances safe systems and procedures for outdoor work, including protection from solar radiation, fall protection, confined space entry and the protection of people in the workplace sea survival, fire fighting at sea and first aid techniques systems and procedures for the safe maintenance of property, machinery and equipment, including hydraulics and exposed moving parts the appropriate use, maintenance and storage of PPE. |
ESD principles may include: | applying animal welfare ethics and procedures controlling effluents, chemical residues, contaminants, wastes and pollution improving energy efficiency increasing use of renewable, recyclable and recoverable resources minimising noise, dust, light or odour emissions reducing emissions of greenhouse gases reducing use of non-renewable resources reducing energy use reducing interactions with native and protected flora and fauna, marine or land parks or areas undertaking environmental hazard identification, risk assessment and control. |
PPE may include: | buoyancy vest or personal floatation device (PFD) hearing protection (e.g. ear plugs and ear muffs) non-slip and waterproof boots (gumboots) or other safety footwear personal locator beacon or Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) protective outdoor clothing for tropical conditions safety harness sun protection (e.g. sun hat, sunscreen and sunglasses) uniforms, overalls or protective clothing (e.g. mesh and waterproof aprons) waterproof clothing (e.g. wet weather gear). |
Factors may include: | fire operational limits navigational hazards sea condition: chop effect of current direction on wave height wave height visibility: fog low light conditions rain. |
Work plan may include contingencies, such as: | ability to make safe havens: alternative sources of propulsion mother ship shore ability to remove water from the vessel by: bailing bilge pump removing the drainage plug while planing ability to use alternative steering. |
Safety equipment and spares may include: | alternative sources of propulsion and steering anchoring devices bailing or bilge pumping arrangements bilge removal systems communications equipment distress signalling devices: flares, flags, EPIRB and other methods drinking water fire extinguishers PFD tools and spare parts torch and batteries. |
Loads may include: | cargo: aquaculture nets and gear diving equipment fishing gear oyster farm equipment stock and feeds catch or harvest distribution and securing procedures monitoring equipment passengers. |
Limits may include: | distance from safe haven distance from supervision operational limits proximity to dangers range of fuel tank sectors speed limits. |
Manoeuvred may include: | alternative steering using oars using outboard motor. |
Tasks may include: | anchoring and sea anchoring approaching a beach or landing berthing manoeuvring in confined areas or heavy seas recovering person overboard reversing towing unberthing. |
Maintained: | by controlling: cleanliness corrosion hull damage hull fractures and fatigue. |
Sectors
Unit sector | Vessel operations |
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills |
Licensing Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor