Launch and recover a vessel using a trailer

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
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Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver AURRGA3001, 'Launch and recover a vessel using a trailer'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Launch and recover a vessel using a trailer' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for vessel launch

1.1. Read and interpret job requirements and specifications

1.2. Locate workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs

1.3. Collect tools and equipment and check for their safe and effective operation

1.4. Outline procedures to minimise task time

1.5. Check weather, tidal and launch site for safe launching conditions

2. Conduct pre-launch safety inspection

2.1. Audit vessel safety equipment

2.2. Inspect systems and components for seaworthiness and conformity to manufacturer and component supplier specifications and regulations to ensure vessel safety

2.3. Check vessel for safety using testing equipment, as appropriate

2.4. Repair systems and components that fail the safety inspection in accordance with manufacturer and component supplier specifications and site procedures

3. Launch vessel

3.1. Manoeuvre appropriate vehicle to position trailer in suitable depth of water on launch way

3.2. Secure trailer as required by state and territory regulations

3.3. Operate tilting and winch mechanisms and remove safety chain and winch strap from vessel

3.4. Tether vessel to trailer using suitable rope and knots

3.5. Move vessel from launch way to a safe area in the water

3.6. Park vehicle and trailer in suitable area

4. Recover vessel

4.1. Manoeuvre vehicle to position trailer in suitable depth of water on launch way

4.2. Remove detachable trailer fixtures and fit trailer retrieval guide poles

4.3. Manoeuvre vessel into recovery area and align with trailer guides and rollers

4.4. Tether vessel to trailer using suitable rope and knots

4.5. Operate tilting and winch mechanisms and attach safety chain and winch strap to vessel

4.6. Secure vessel and trailer safely

4.7. Recover vessel according to WHS and environmental legislation, manufacturer specifications, industry regulations, and enterprise policies and procedures


Qualifications and Skillsets

AURRGA3001 appears in the following qualifications:

  • AUR30512 - Certificate III in Marine Mechanical Technology
  • AUR30514 - Certificate III in Marine Mechanical Technology