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 | ||||
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1 | Follow safety and hazard control procedures during mooring and untying operations | a | Tests and inspections of ropes and equipment used in mooring and untying operations are conducted as per regulations and company procedures | ||
b | Hazards are identified and action is taken to minimise or eliminate risk to personnel, port facilities, vessel and the environment | ||||
c | Safety and hazard minimisation procedures and regulations are followed at all times during cargo handling operations | ||||
d | Action is taken in the event of a cargo handling incident or emergency to secure the cargo and the vessel and maintain the safety of the vessel and persons involved | ||||
2 | Use personal protective equipment during mooring and untying operations | a | Required personal protective equipment required during mooring and untying operations is obtained and checked prior to the commencement of operations in accordance with company OH&S policy and procedures | ||
b | Personal protective equipment is correctly used as required during mooring and untying operations | ||||
c | Personal protective equipment is correctly stored after use in accordance with company procedures |
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3 | Follow emergency procedures | a | Emergency procedures for the wharf and port facility are known and are implemented in real and simulated emergency situations | |
b | Escape routes and internal and eternal communications and alarm systems are correctly used in real and simulated emergency situations in accordance with regulatory requirements and established port procedures | |||
c | Emergency communications and alarm signals and systems are understood and required action implemented in accordance with port emergency procedures and regulatory requirements | |||
5 | Report on safety incidents and emergencies during mooring and untying operations | a | Information on any safety incident or emergency that occurs during mooring or untying operations is correctly and accurately recorded in accordance with regulations and company procedures | |
b | Required reports on any safety incident or emergency that occurs during mooring or untying operations are prepared and referred to designated personnel in accordance with regulations and company procedures |
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Required Skills
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE | ||
This describes the knowledge required for this unit. | ||
1 | Maritime regulations applicable to the mooring and untying of ocean-going vessels | |
2 | Relevant OH&S legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures | |
3 | Safety management procedures as they relate to mooring and untying of ocean-going vessels | |
4 | Methods for safely carrying out the mooring and untying of ocean-going vessels | |
5 | Hazards and safety-related problems that may occur during mooring and untying operations and appropriate preventative and remedial action and solutions | |
6 | Procedures for calculating the stresses on lifting gear used in cargo handling operations | |
7 | Reporting requirements in the event of safety incidents or emergencies that may occur during mooring or untying operations | |
8 | Safety instructions for the use of ropes and other equipment during mooring and untying operations | |
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 OH&S and safety management procedures for mooring and untying operations, including safety instructions and precautions | |
3 | Work safely as a member of a mooring and untying team | |
4 | Recognise safety-related problems that may occur during mooring operations and take appropriate action to report and resolve them | |
5 | Recognise dangers and hazards before and during mooring operations and take appropriate action to report and rectify them | |
6 | Identify and use personal protective equipment | |
7 | Identify and correctly use various types of ropes and steel wires and mooring equipment | |
8 | Record and report on safety incidents and emergencies |
Evidence Required
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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 | Follow safety and hazard control procedures during mooring and untying operations | ||||
b | Use personal protective equipment during mooring and untying operations | ||||
c | Follow emergency procedures during mooring and untying operations | ||||
d | Report on safety incidents and emergencies that may occur during mooring and untying operations | ||||
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 | Following safety and hazard control procedures during mooring and untying operations | ||||
2 | Using personal protective equipment during mooring and untying operations | ||||
3 | Following emergency procedures during mooring and untying operations | ||||
4 | Reporting on safety incidents and emergencies that may occur during mooring and untying operations | ||||
c | Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures, including | ||||
1 | relevant maritime regulations pertaining to safe mooring and untying operations | ||||
2 | port and vessel safety and security procedures | ||||
3 | relevant OH&S regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures | ||||
4 | job procedures and work instructions | ||||
5 | relevant manufacturer's guidelines relating to the use of machinery, including instructions on equipment capability and limitations | ||||
d | Action is taken promptly to report and/or rectify any hazards, safety incidents or emergencies that may occur during mooring and untying operations in accordance with regulatory requirements and company procedures | ||||
e | Work is completed systematically with required attention to detail and safety requirements |
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2 | Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance: (continued) | f | Recognises and adapts appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions between crew and 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 | ||||||
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 follow OH&S and emergency procedures in a range of simulated mooring and untying operational situations; and/or | ||||||
b | demonstrate the application of OH&S procedures in actual shore-based mooring and untying operations for an ocean-going vessel at an Australian terminal or wharf. |
Range Statement
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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 OH&S legislation 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 safely achieving the prescribed outcomes. | |||||||
c. | Work involves: | 1 | the safe 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 |
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VARIABLE | SCOPE | ||||||
d | 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) | ||||||
e | Communications required during mooring operations may include: | 1 | oral communications 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) | ||||||
f | Dangers associated with mooring duties include: | 1 | being hit by a line being thrown down from a vessel | ||||
2 | stepping inside the bight of a line | ||||||
3 | being struck by a parting line | ||||||
4 | mixing rings and wire rope | ||||||
5 | falling off the edge of the wharf into the water | ||||||
6 | back strain from carrying a line | ||||||
7 | back strain from heaving on a line | ||||||
8 | back strain from heaving on a line with one hand | ||||||
9 | 'snap back' in the event of a synthetic line breaking | ||||||
g | Rope handling skills include: | 1 | correctly storing and caring for ropes and lines | ||||
2 | correctly tying appropriate knots such as the bowline, the reef knot, the overhand knot, the figure of eight knot, the sheet bend and the clove hitch | ||||||
3 | applying a chain stopper to a wire rope |
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g | Rope handling skills include: (continued) | 4 | correctly heaving on a line in collaboration with other members of a mooring team | |||||
5 | applying a stopper to a synthetic fibre rope | |||||||
6 | applying a chain stopper to a natural cordage rope | |||||||
7 | correctly attaching a line to a bollard or bitt | |||||||
8 | flaking down a rope | |||||||
9 | forming a bight | |||||||
h | Safety precautions include: | 1 | checking own personal fitness and medical well-being | |||||
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 | |||||||
i | Personal protective equipment may include: | 1 | safety footwear | |||||
2 | safety helmet | |||||||
3 | suitable gloves (optional) | |||||||
4 | safety vest | |||||||
5 | reflective braces | |||||||
6 | personal collar insert for flotation device | |||||||
j | 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 | |||||||
4 | safety instructions and procedures |
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j | Documentation and recordsmay include: (continued) | 5 | instructions of relevant maritime authorities | |||
6 | reports and records of any safety incident or emergency | |||||
g | Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include: | 1 | relevant sections of maritime regulations concerning mooring and untying operations | |||
2 | OH&S legislation | |||||
3 | relevant port and vessel safety and 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. |