- TDMMR3307B - PERFORM RIGGING AND LIFTING OPERATIONS ON BOARD A VESSEL
TDMMR3307B
PERFORM RIGGING AND LIFTING OPERATIONS ON BOARD A VESSEL
Application
The unit has application in the qualification for an Integrated Rating, i.e. Certificate III in Transport&Distribution(Maritime Operations - Integrated Rating). |
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | ||||
1 | Use and maintain ropes and wire | a | Knots, hitches and bends using fibre and synthetic ropes are correctly made and used in the course of deck operations on board a commercial vessel | ||
b | Eye splices and short splices are made in fibre and synthetic ropes in accordance with established nautical practice | ||||
c | Rope, wire and cables are used and maintained in accordance with company procedures and manufacturer's instructions | ||||
2 | Operate lifting gear | a | Lifting gear is checked and prepared for operation prior to use | ||
b | Defective lifting gear is identified and isolated, reported and maintained in accordance with shipboard practices and recognised standards | ||||
c | Loads are correctly rigged using appropriate ropes and rigging gear in accordance with procedures and safety requirements | ||||
d | Maximum load limits as determined by the responsible officer are not exceeded when lifting equipment and loads using ropes, chains and rigging in accordance with shipboard procedures | ||||
e | Lifting gear is safely operated to carry out deck operations in accordance with requirements and manufacturer's instructions |
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | ||||
3 | Rig and maintain personnel and pilot access ways | a | Personnel access equipment is correctly rigged in accordance with shipboard practices and recognised standards | ||
b | The requirements and recommendations for safe access by alternative means such as helicopter or cargo ramps are identified and organised in accordance with shipboard practices and recognised standards | ||||
4 | Perform tasks aloft and over vessel's side | a | Site and equipment for working aloft are prepared in accordance with shipboard practices and recognised standards | ||
b | Required precautions are taken when working aloft or over the side | ||||
c | Chairs, stages, safety harnesses and appropriate safety equipment are used in accordance with shipboard practices and recognised standards | ||||
d | Portable ladders are correctly used and maintained | ||||
e | Equipment used when working aloft is correctly maintained and stored | ||||
5 | Lash and secure cargo | a | Lashing equipment is inspected and maintained in accordance with shipboard practices and recognised standards | ||
b | Faulty lashing equipment is identified and isolated, reported and maintained in accordance with shipboard practices and recognised standards | ||||
c | Cargo is lashed and secured in accordance with shipboard practices and recognised standards | ||||
d | Appropriate consideration is given to the effects of vessel's motion on stowed cargo when lashing cargo | ||||
e | Lashing equipment used is correctly stored after use |
Required Skills
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE | ||
This describes the knowledge required for this unit. | ||
1 | Applicable sections of relevant maritime regulations | |
2 | Relevant OH&S legislation and policies | |
3 | Types of knots, bends and hitches in common use, their characteristics, applications and limitations, and methods of tying them using synthetic and fibre rope of varying construction and size | |
4 | Procedures for splicing natural fibre and synthetic ropes | |
5 | Breaking strain and safe working load for ropes and equipment | |
6 | Principles of rope deterioration and care and maintenance requirements for different types of rope and wire | |
7 | Principles and limitations of lifting equipment and components | |
8 | Procedures for checking and operating lifting equipment, including slinging of loads and various lifting fittings and arrangements | |
9 | Precautions and procedures for working aloft and over the side | |
10 | Maintenance and storage procedures for equipment used when working aloft or over the side | |
11 | Procedures for rigging and preparing personnel access ways | |
12 | Legal requirements for the construction of a pilot ladder | |
13 | Principles and procedures for the lashing and securing of cargo, including the inspection and maintenance requirements for lashing equipment | |
14 | Maritime communication techniques |
REQUIRED SKILLS | |
This describes the basic skills required for this unit. | |
1 | Use basic verbal communication skills required when performing basic rigging and lifting operations on a vessel |
2 | Read, interpret and apply basic instructions and standard operating procedures relevant to rigging and lifting operations on a vessel |
3 | Work safely and collaboratively with others during rigging and lifting operations on a vessel |
4 | Select and use rigging and lifting ropes and equipment as per operating instructions |
5 | Recognise routine problems during rigging and lifting operations on a vessel and take appropriate action |
6 | Tie required knots and demonstrate rope handling skills |
7 | Adapt to differences in vessels, equipment and standard operating procedures |
8 | Follow required work schedule as per company requirements |
Evidence Required
TDMMR3307B PERFORM RIGGING AND LIFTING OPERATIONS ON BOARDA VESSEL | ||||||
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 | Use and maintain ropes and wire | |||||
b | Operate lifting gear | |||||
c | Rig and maintain personnel and pilot access ways | |||||
d | Perform tasks aloft and over vessel's side | |||||
e | Lash and secure cargo | |||||
f | Exercise all required safety and hazard control procedures | |||||
g | Communicate effectively with others during rigging 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 | Consistently applies underpinning seamanship knowledge and skills when: | |||||
1 | using and maintaining ropes and wire | |||||
2 | operating lifting gear | |||||
3 | rigging and maintaining personnel and pilot access ways | |||||
4 | performing tasks aloft and over vessel's side | |||||
5 | lashing and securing cargo | |||||
6 | applying safety precautions during rigging operations | |||||
c | Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures, including: | |||||
1 | relevant sections of marine regulation | |||||
2 | ISM Code safety management system procedures | |||||
3 | OH&S regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures | |||||
4 | standard operating procedures and work instructions | |||||
5 | relevant manufacturer's guidelines relating to the use of ropes, wires, cables, anchors, deck equipment and machinery, including instructions on equipment capability and limitations | |||||
6 | following on-board housekeeping processes | |||||
d | Action is taken promptly to report and/or rectify accidents, safety incidents and operational problems in accordance with regulations and procedures | |||||
e | Work is completed systematically with required attention to detail |
TDMMR3307B PERFORM RIGGING AND LIFTING OPERATIONS ON BOARDA VESSEL | |||||||
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, and | ||||||
2 | Appropriate practical assessment must occur: | ||||||
i | at the registered training organisation; and/or | ||||||
ii | on an appropriate working or training vessel | ||||||
4Specific resources required for assessment | Access is required to opportunities to either: | ||||||
a | a suitable range of appropriately simulated rigging, lifting and cargo lashing exercises, situations and case studies and associated resources; and/or | ||||||
b | assist with rigging, lifting and cargo lashing operations on a working vessel |
Range Statement
TDMMR3307B PERFORM RIGGING AND LIFTING OPERATIONS ON BOARDA VESSEL | ||||||||
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 the relevant maritime regulations | |||||
b. | Work is performed: | 1 | within defined operational procedures, with responsibility for own outputs in relation to specified quality standards | |||||
c. | Work involves: | 1 | performing routine rigging operations and using associated equipment in accordance with safe working practices | |||||
2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT | ||||||||
a | Vessel may include: | 1 | any Australian or international commercial vessel | |||||
b | Rigging operations may be carried out: | 1 | by day or night in normal operational situations | |||||
2 | under normal and adverse conditions of sea and weather | |||||||
3 | while underway | |||||||
4 | during berthing and unberthing operations | |||||||
5 | while anchoring or mooring | |||||||
6 | when berthed, anchored or moored | |||||||
c | Rigging operations may include: | 1 | using and maintaining ropes, wires and chains | |||||
2 | splicing natural fibre and synthetic ropes | |||||||
3 | checking and using lifting equipment, ropes, chains and rigging gear when lifting loads | |||||||
4 | rigging accommodation ladders, gangways and man baskets | |||||||
5 | rigging Pilot ladders, and combined pilot-accommodation ladders and pilot hoists | |||||||
6 | lashing cargo |
TDMMR3307B PERFORM RIGGING AND LIFTING OPERATIONS ON BOARDA VESSEL | ||||||||
VARIABLE | SCOPE | |||||||
d | Knots and splices may include: | 1 | figure of eight | |||||
2 | reef knot | |||||||
3 | clove hitch | |||||||
4 | rolling hitch | |||||||
5 | sheet bend | |||||||
6 | sheep shank | |||||||
7 | bowline on the bite | |||||||
8 | carrick bend | |||||||
9 | marline spike hitch | |||||||
10 | eye splice | |||||||
11 | short splice | |||||||
12 | common whipping | |||||||
13 | west country whipping | |||||||
14 | sail maker's whipping | |||||||
15 | common seizing | |||||||
16 | racking seizing | |||||||
e | Personnel access equipment may include: | 1 | accommodation ladders | |||||
2 | gangways | |||||||
3 | man baskets | |||||||
4 | brows | |||||||
5 | pilot ladders | |||||||
6 | combined pilot accommodation ladders and pilot hoists | |||||||
f | Lifting gear may include: | 1 | cranes | |||||
2 | derricks | |||||||
3 | winches | |||||||
4 | hoists | |||||||
5 | grabs | |||||||
6 | spreaders |
TDMMR3307B PERFORM RIGGING AND LIFTING OPERATIONS ON BOARDA VESSEL | |||||
VARIABLE | SCOPE | ||||
g | Lifting gear components may include: | 1 | shackles | ||
2 | hooks | ||||
3 | slings | ||||
4 | blocks | ||||
5 | tackles | ||||
6 | hoists | ||||
7 | eyebolts | ||||
8 | beam clamps | ||||
9 | trolleys | ||||
h | Equipment for working aloft and over the side may include: | 1 | gantlines | ||
2 | bosun's chair | ||||
3 | safety harnesses | ||||
4 | stage | ||||
i | Cargo to be lashed may include: | 1 | general cargo | ||
2 | containers | ||||
3 | roll-on-roll-off vehicles | ||||
4 | timber deck cargo | ||||
j | Documentation and recordsmay include: | 1 | ISM Code safety management system procedures | ||
2 | shipboard rigging procedures | ||||
3 | manufacturer's instructions and recommended procedures | ||||
4 | relevant Australian and international standards and regulations | ||||
k | Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include: | 1 | relevant sections of IMO STCW 95 Convention and Code | ||
2 | ISM Code safety management system | ||||
3 | relevant international, Commonwealth, State and Territory OH&S legislation |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
Not applicable.
Licensing Information
Licensing/legislative requirements | The unit is consistent with the relevant sections of STCW 95 and Marine Orders under the Australian Navigation Act 1912, describing the specific requirements for Integrated Ratings. |