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Evidence Guide: DEFEO215A - Operate lighterage equipment

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DEFEO215A - Operate lighterage equipment

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

Prepare for lighter operations

  1. Requirements to operate a lighter are identified and confirmed in accordance with standard procedures
  2. Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation in accordance with standard procedures
  3. Lighter is inspected for safe operation in accordance with standard procedures
  4. Equipment and stores required for operation are identified, acquired and prepared in accordance with standard procedures
Requirements to operate a lighter are identified and confirmed in accordance with standard procedures

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Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation in accordance with standard procedures

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Lighter is inspected for safe operation in accordance with standard procedures

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Equipment and stores required for operation are identified, acquired and prepared in accordance with standard procedures

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Operate the lighter

  1. Lighter is moored and manoeuvred in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures
  2. Hatches are opened, closed and secured in accordance with work requirements and standard procedures
  3. Load security and protection is established and maintained throughout the operation
  4. Liaison is established and maintained with tow boat operators throughout the towing operation
Lighter is moored and manoeuvred in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures

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Hatches are opened, closed and secured in accordance with work requirements and standard procedures

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Load security and protection is established and maintained throughout the operation

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Liaison is established and maintained with tow boat operators throughout the towing operation

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Maintain the lighter

  1. Minor repairs and maintenance are conducted in accordance with work procedures and policy
  2. Bird nets are erected and pulled down in accordance with standard policy and procedures
  3. Lighter is cleaned in accordance with standard policy and procedures
Minor repairs and maintenance are conducted in accordance with work procedures and policy

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Bird nets are erected and pulled down in accordance with standard policy and procedures

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Lighter is cleaned in accordance with standard policy and procedures

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Complete housekeeping activities

  1. Equipment and tools are maintained in accordance with standard policy and procedures
  2. All records and documentation are finalised in accordance with standard procedures
Equipment and tools are maintained in accordance with standard policy and procedures

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All records and documentation are finalised in accordance with standard procedures

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

apply relevant WHS requirements

apply emergency procedures

move and manoeuvre operating lighter

maintain documentation

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time and in a range of actual or simulated contexts.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated work environment, in accordance with all relevant legislation and organisational requirements.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

lighterage

associated equipment

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industry-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions

Required Skills and Knowledge

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

apply characteristics of LPG

apply emergency procedures

apply WHS requirements

apply security and protection

conduct inspection

conduct maintenance

conduct repairs

identify, select and use equipment, stores and tools

maintain documentation

moor and manoeuvre lighters

operate hatches

Required Knowledge

characteristics of LPG

documentation requirements

emergency procedures

inspection requirements

maintenance procedures

mooring and manoeuvring procedures

relevant WHS requirements

repair procedures

security and protection procedures

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.

Lighters are:

Commonly a flat bottomed unpowered barge designed to carry cargo that can be loaded or unloaded from ships

Standard procedures may include:

Australian Standards

Job guides, pamphlets and other publications

Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions

OH&S regulations

Organisational policies and procedures

Relevant local government by laws

Relevant state/territory or federal legislation

Verbal and/or written orders and job instructions

Lighter inspection may include:

Checking bollards and tie down points for serviceability

Filling firefighting buckets and checking fire extinguishers

Protection may include:

Operation of bilge pumps to avoid wetting

Use of tarpaulins

Minor repairs and maintenance may include:

Patching or replacing of tarpaulins

Bird nets may:

Normally be erected when lighter is moored to a buoy

Lighter cleaning may include:

Use of high pressure water hoses and water pumps