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Evidence Guide: DEFCA320 - Prepare, operate and maintain small watercraft

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DEFCA320 - Prepare, operate and maintain small watercraft

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Prepare for watercraft operations

  1. Operating instructions are interpreted to determine the task, the cargo, the destination and route, and navigation data is compiled in accordance with standard procedures.
  2. Hasty buoyancy/floatation calculations are completed to ensure passengers and cargo are safe to move.
  3. Equipment is selected, checked for serviceability and unserviceable items are replaced or rejected, and reported to the supervisor in accordance with standard procedures.
  4. Shore preparation is conducted in accordance with standard procedures and the watercraft is prepared and readied for launch.
  5. Appropriate personal protective equipment is selected and worn by all personnel.
  6. Passengers and crew are given a safety brief by the operator prior to embarking on watercraft operations.
Operating instructions are interpreted to determine the task, the cargo, the destination and route, and navigation data is compiled in accordance with standard procedures.

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Hasty buoyancy/floatation calculations are completed to ensure passengers and cargo are safe to move.

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Equipment is selected, checked for serviceability and unserviceable items are replaced or rejected, and reported to the supervisor in accordance with standard procedures.

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Shore preparation is conducted in accordance with standard procedures and the watercraft is prepared and readied for launch.

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Appropriate personal protective equipment is selected and worn by all personnel.

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Passengers and crew are given a safety brief by the operator prior to embarking on watercraft operations.

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Construct improvised watercraft

  1. Improvised flotation craft are constructed/assembled, when required, in accordance with technical specifications and supervisor’s instructions.
  2. Improvised flotation craft are inspected for safety prior to use and shore preparation is completed.
Improvised flotation craft are constructed/assembled, when required, in accordance with technical specifications and supervisor’s instructions.

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Improvised flotation craft are inspected for safety prior to use and shore preparation is completed.

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Operate small watercraft

  1. Watercraft is launched safely in accordance with standard procedures and local conditions.
  2. Watercraft is loaded and trimmed to ensure safety of crew and load.
  3. Watercraft is operated consistent with hazards and environmental conditions, and in accordance with standard procedures.
  4. Directions are provided, as necessary, to passengers in order to maintain safety and efficient boat operation.
  5. Contingency and emergency drills are carried out, as necessary, to minimise threat to personnel and equipment.
  6. Personnel and/or loads are disembarked and/or unloaded safely in accordance with standard procedures.
Watercraft is launched safely in accordance with standard procedures and local conditions.

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Watercraft is loaded and trimmed to ensure safety of crew and load.

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Watercraft is operated consistent with hazards and environmental conditions, and in accordance with standard procedures.

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Directions are provided, as necessary, to passengers in order to maintain safety and efficient boat operation.

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Contingency and emergency drills are carried out, as necessary, to minimise threat to personnel and equipment.

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Personnel and/or loads are disembarked and/or unloaded safely in accordance with standard procedures.

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Recover and restore vessel

  1. Watercraft is recovered from a ramp or improvised landing site.
  2. Watercraft and associated equipment are checked for serviceability, cleaned and serviced, defects are reported and documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures.
  3. Debriefing requirements are completed, as required, in accordance with standard procedures.
Watercraft is recovered from a ramp or improvised landing site.

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Watercraft and associated equipment are checked for serviceability, cleaned and serviced, defects are reported and documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures.

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Debriefing requirements are completed, as required, in accordance with standard procedures.

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to safely operate selected small watercraft and improvised flotation craft on various waterways under a range of environmental conditions. The operator must demonstrate competency at carrying both equipment and personnel, and demonstrate the ability to manage the full range of contingency and emergency actions.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time and across a range of simulated or actual workplace situations that allow for the preparation, operation and maintenance of small watercraft and the construction of improvised flotation craft under a range of water operating conditions while carrying personnel and cargo.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment.

Specific resources for assessment

The following resources should be made available:

watercraft, equipment and accessories

materials for constructing improvised flotation craft

equipment appropriate to the task

suitable training areas with access to flowing water

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required Skills

use knots and lashings to secure watercraft

use clear interpersonal communication as operator of the vessel

constantly monitor hazards and apply safety principles to operations

follow instructions/directives and report information

participate in team

encourage other team members

use a variety of verbal and nonverbal communication techniques including language style, active listening

read and interpret operating instructions

calculate and record number and weight of passengers, stores and equipment

Required Knowledge

applicable statutory waterways rules for watercraft operation

local water hazards and environmental conditions

effects of water moving over objects and obstacles

team work

techniques for supporting others

composition of teams, and roles and responsibilities of team members

verbal and nonverbal communication techniques including language style, active listening

hasty buoyancy/floatation calculations

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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Small watercraft may include:

motorised and nonmotorised boats up to five metres in length capable of accommodating a maximum ten personnel and the operator and crewman

motorised and nonmotorised rigid and nonrigid inflatable craft

powered by outboard motors of up to 40 hp

motorised and nonmotorised bridge and ferry construction craft

Environment include:

under a range of water conditions

in enclosed waters including tidal rivers, protected harbours, nontidal rivers, lakes and dams

in all weather conditions

by day or night and under illumination

Operating instructions may include:

access and egress routes

details of enemy threat and own force operations

details of ramps or launching points

details of resupply or evacuation requirements

number and nature of personnel, including casualties to be transported

potential hazards

tidal information

types of general cargo and weights

weather forecast

Standard procedures may include:

manufacturer’s handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions

procedures manuals, job guides, watermanship pamphlets and other publications

statutory waterways rules

WHS regulations for water safety

written and verbal orders and instructions

Hasty bouyancy/floatation calculations may include:

freeboard when loaded within load limits

number and weight of passengers within load limits

weight of stores and equipment within load units

Equipment to be used may include:

appropriate rescue and recovery equipment

items of stores and equipment

personal protective equipment such as life jackets

safety equipment that may be required under state/territory legislation or standard procedures

vehicles and equipment used to transport boats

Shore preparation may include:

assembly for launch

equipment checks

loading of stores and equipment

positioning vessel on ramp or launching site

prestart checks of engine

Watercraft operations may include:

a float for people operating near, in or over water

transport of personnel

support to bridge, ferry and raft operations

evacuation of personnel, stores and equipment

searches, rescues

resupply operations

support to divers

providing safety

Improvised flotation craft may include

inflatable, rigid body or improvised watercraft constructed of timber, drums, canvas, inflatable tubes or any combination

Operating the watercraft may include:

compliance with waterways rules and regulations

engine startup procedures

moving at a safe speed consistent with the conditions

navigating to destination

Hazards and environmental conditions may include:

adverse weather

eddies

fast flowing streams and near still waters

floating and submerged debris and snags

fog or drizzle

heat and cold

reduced visibility due to after dark operations

time pressure

undertows

underwater hazards

wildlife

Contingency and emergency drills may include:

abandon ship drills

action on capsize

diagnosing and rectifying minor engine faults

fire drills

man overboard drills

propeller replacement

towing disabled vessels

use of improvised rudder

use of oars/improvised oars

use of sail