Application
The unit has application in qualifications for a Shore-based Linesperson, i.e. Certificate I in Transport&Distribution (Maritime Operations - Shore-based Linesperson). |
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | ||||
1 | Check all communication equipment | a | Prior to mooring or untying activities, all radios and other communication equipment are checked to confirm that they are functioning correctly | ||
b | Faulty equipment is reported, rectified or replaced | ||||
c | Batteries are checked to confirm that they are operational and fully charged | ||||
d | Radios are set to operate on the channels required for mooring or untying operations | ||||
2 | Communicate with others during mooring and untying operations | a | Correct communication is maintained with others on the mooring team and with the pilot and crew on the vessel and the tug and launch crews throughout mooring and untying operations | ||
b | Verbal communication is clear and concise and appropriate action is taken to confirm that the other person(s) concerned have correctly heard and interpreted the communication | ||||
c | Radio communication is conducted using required procedures and protocols |
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | ||
2 | Communicate with others during mooring and untying operations (continued) | d | Appropriate methods are used to communicate with foreign crews on vessels |
e | Any safety concerns are promptly and clearly communicated to the pilot both prior to and during mooring and untying operations | ||
f | Due care is taken when using radio communication equipment not to interfere with operational communication between tug crews and the pilot of the vessel |
Required Skills
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE | ||
This describes the knowledge required for this unit. | ||
1 | Maritime regulations applicable to communication during the mooring and untying of vessels | |
2 | Practices and procedures for communicating with others during mooring operations | |
3 | Relevant OH&S codes of practice, policies and procedures | |
4 | Basic principles and procedures for marine radio communication | |
5 | Communication techniques and equipment required during mooring and untying operations, including protocols for radio use | |
6 | Operational characteristics of different types of radios and other forms of communication equipment used in mooring and untying operations | |
7 | Radio calling and replying procedures | |
8 | Purpose of silence periods when operating radio equipment | |
9 | Factors that affect communication during mooring and untying operations, including the effects of noise, faulty equipment, discharged batteries, wind, weather, etc. | |
REQUIRED SKILLS | ||
This describes the basic skills required for this unit. | ||
1 | Communicate effectively with other personnel when mooring and untying a vessel | |
2 | Interpret and follow procedures for communicating with others during mooring operations | |
3 | Recognise problems that may occur when communicating with others during mooring and untying operations and take appropriate action to report and resolve them | |
4 | Check that radios and communication equipment are functioning correctly | |
5 | Test and recharge batteries used in radios and other communication equipment | |
6 | Adapt to the communication arrangements at different wharf facilities and sizes and types of vessel | |
7 | Identify and correctly use various types of radios and other relevant communication equipment. | |
8 | Take proper care of radios and communication equipment |
Evidence Required
TDMME907A COMMUNICATE DURING SHORE-BASED MOORING AND UNTYING OPERATIONS | ||||||
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, | ||||||
1 | Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to: | ||||
a | Communicate effectively with other members of the team during mooring and untying operations | |||||
b | Recognise any communication problems and take appropriate action | |||||
c | Check radios and other communication equipment and take appropriate action if not working correctly | |||||
d | Set communication equipment to correct working channels for the vessels and port facility concerned | |||||
e | Check and recharge batteries used in radios and other communication equipment | |||||
2 | Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance: | a | Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts | |||
b | Applies underpinning knowledge and skills when: | |||||
1 | communicating with others during mooring and untying operations | |||||
2 | recognising any communication problems and taking appropriate action | |||||
3 | checking radios and other communication equipment and taking appropriate action if not working correctly | |||||
4 | setting communication equipment to correct working channels | |||||
5 | checking and recharging batteries used in radios and other communication equipment | |||||
c | Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures, including | |||||
1 | relevant maritime and radio communication regulations | |||||
2 | port and vessel security procedures, including operating radio communication channel instruction | |||||
3 | OH&S regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures | |||||
4 | Company procedures and work instructions | |||||
5 | relevant manufacturer's instructions relating to the use of radios and other communication equipment |
TDMME907A COMMUNICATE DURING SHORE-BASED MOORING AND UNTYING OPERATIONS | ||||||||
2 | Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance: (continued) | d | Action is taken promptly to report and/or rectify any problems that may occur when communicating with others during mooring and untying operations in accordance with company procedures | |||||
e | Work is completed systematically with required attention to detail and safety requirements | |||||||
f | Recognises and adapts appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions and communication with others | |||||||
3 | Context of assessment | a | Assessment of competency must comply with the assessment requirements of the relevant maritime regulations | |||||
b | Assessment of this unit must be undertaken within relevant marine authority approved and audited arrangements by a registered training organisation: | |||||||
1 | As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral examinations, and | |||||||
2 | Appropriate practical assessment must occur: | |||||||
i | at the registered training organisation; and/or | |||||||
ii | on an shore-side terminal or wharf | |||||||
4Specific resources required for assessment | Access is required to opportunities to: | |||||||
a | participate in a range of exercises, case studies and other simulated practical and knowledge assessments that demonstrate the skills and knowledge to communicate with others during mooring and untying operations; and/or | |||||||
b | communicate with others during actual shore-based mooring and untying operations for an ocean-going vessel at an Australian terminal or wharf. |
Range Statement
TDMME907A COMMUNICATE DURING SHORE-BASED MOORING AND UNTYING OPERATIONS | |||||||||||
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. | |||||||||||
VARIABLE | SCOPE | ||||||||||
1. GENERAL CONTEXT | |||||||||||
a. | Work must be carried out: | 1 | in compliance with relevant maritime regulations and IMO Conventions and Codes, including the relevant sections of the AMSA Marine Orders as they apply to mooring and untying operations on ocean-going vessels. | ||||||||
b. | Work is performed: | 1 | under supervision as part of a mooring or untying team, with accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes. | ||||||||
c. | Work involves: | 1 | the conduct of a range of mooring and untying techniques across a variety of vessel types and port facilities. | ||||||||
2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT | |||||||||||
a | Mooring and untying operations may be carried out: | 1 | for any ocean-going Australian or international commercial vessel. | ||||||||
b | Mooring and untying operations may be carried out: | 1 | by day or night in both normal and emergency situations | ||||||||
2 | under any permissible conditions of weather | ||||||||||
3 | at various shoreside terminals and wharves | ||||||||||
c | Mooring and untying operations may include: | 1 | preparing a berth | ||||||||
2 | receiving heaving line from a launch | ||||||||||
3 | receiving a heaving line from a vessel | ||||||||||
4 | returning a heaving line to a vessel | ||||||||||
5 | landing a gangway | ||||||||||
6 | untying and letting go a vessel |
TDMME907A COMMUNICATE DURING SHORE-BASED MOORING AND UNTYING OPERATIONS | ||||||||||
VARIABLE | SCOPE | |||||||||
d | Communication required during mooring operations may include: | 1 | Oral communication with mooring supervisor or master and other members of the mooring or untying team | |||||||
2 | VHF radio between tug crew and pilot on vessel | |||||||||
3 | VHF radio between tug crew and mooring launch crew | |||||||||
4 | VHF radio between mooring launch crew and pilot on vessel | |||||||||
5 | radio between mooring supervisor (shoreside) and pilot on vessel | |||||||||
6 | radio between mooring supervisor (shoreside) and mooring personnel (bow) | |||||||||
7 | radio between mooring supervisor (shoreside) and mooring personnel (stern) | |||||||||
e | Persons and vessels involved in mooring and untying operations may include: | 1 | vessel and crew | |||||||
2 | pilot vessel and pilot | |||||||||
3 | tug(s) and tug crew(s) | |||||||||
4 | mooring launch and crew | |||||||||
5 | mooring supervisor | |||||||||
6 | Mooring personnel (bow) | |||||||||
7 | mooring personnel (stern) | |||||||||
f | Safety precautions include: | 1 | checking own personal fitness and medical wellbeing | |||||||
2 | removal of any rings from fingers to avoid them being caught on steel wire ropes | |||||||||
3 | confirming availability of a personal flotation device upon arrival at a mooring operation | |||||||||
4 | wearing of suitable clothing | |||||||||
5 | obtaining and using required personal protective equipment | |||||||||
6 | keeping work area hazard-free | |||||||||
7 | checking whereabouts of edge of wharf | |||||||||
8 | checking whereabouts of other members of the mooring/untying team | |||||||||
g | Personal protective equipment may include: | 1 | safety footwear | |||||||
2 | safety helmet |
TDMME907A COMMUNICATE DURING SHORE-BASED MOORING AND UNTYING OPERATIONS | ||||||||
VARIABLE | SCOPE | |||||||
g | Personal protective equipment may include: (continued) | 3 | suitable gloves (optional) | |||||
4 | safety vest and reflective braces | |||||||
5 | personal collar insert for flotation device | |||||||
h | Documentation and recordsmay include: | 1 | mooring and untying plans, procedures, checklists and instructions | |||||
2 | relevant sections of maritime regulations concerning mooring and untying operations | |||||||
3 | rope and equipment manufacturer's instructions and procedures | |||||||
safety instructions and procedures | ||||||||
4 | instructions of relevant maritime authorities | |||||||
5 | reports and records of mooring operations or any safety incident | |||||||
i | Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include: | 1 | relevant sections of maritime regulations concerning mooring and untying operations | |||||
2 | Relevant regulations concerning the use of radio and communication equipment | |||||||
3 | relevant port and vessel security requirements and regulations |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
Not applicable.
Licensing Information
Licensing/legislative requirements | The unit is consistent with the relevant sections of the national and international requirements and regulations relevant to the mooring and untying of ocean-going vessels. |