Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to launch and recover a vessel from a crane, gantry or forklift. It requires the ability to identify and confirm work requirements, launch and recover the vessel and complete work finalisation processes. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit in some jurisdictions (e.g. forklift licence and vessel operation licence). Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to individuals who undertake the launching and recovery of a vessel from a crane, gantry or forklift in a marine environment. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for work |
1.1. Confirm nature and scope of work to be carried out 1.2. Locate occupational health and safety (OHS) and workplace environmental and sustainable procedures and practices applicable to the work 1.3. Access and interpret repair method, workshop manuals and manufacturer information 1.4. Check and prepare tools, equipment and materials 1.5. Set up work area 1.6. Carry out pre-launch check 1.7. Carry out pre-launch vessel check |
2. Launch vessel |
2.1. Attach and position slings and lifting equipment to hull 2.2. Manoeuvre and operate crane, gantry or forklift to place vessel in suitable depth of water at launch site avoiding damage to vessel and the environment 2.3. Remove slings and lifting equipment 2.4. Move vessel from launch site to safe area 2.5. Move crane, gantry or forklift from launch site 2.6. Carry out all activities according to industry regulations and guidelines, OHS and environmental legislation, and enterprise policies and procedures |
3. Recover vessel |
3.1. Position crane, gantry or forklift to lift point ensuring suitable depth of water is present 3.2. Manoeuvre vessel into recovery area and align with lifting equipment 3.3. Attach and position slings and lifting equipment to hull to prevent hull damage 3.4. Operate lifting equipment avoiding damage to vessel and environment 3.5. Secure vessel 3.6. Carry out all activities according to industry regulations and guidelines, OHS and environmental legislation, and enterprise policies and procedures |
4. Clean up work area and finalise work |
4.1. Clean and inspect equipment and tooling according to workplace requirements 4.2. Tag unserviceable equipment and faults identified in accordance with workplace requirements 4.3. Clean work area, dispose of waste and scrap, and store tools and equipment in accordance with workplace procedures 4.4. Finalise and process work completion documentation and give to appropriate persons, as required |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Required skills include:
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Required knowledge |
Required knowledge includes
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:
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Context of , and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
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Guidance information for assessment |
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally sensitive and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed. |
Range Statement
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. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Vessels |
Vessels may include:
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Conditions |
Conditions may include:
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Lifting equipment |
Lifting equipment may include:
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Launch site surface |
Launch site surface may include:
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Launch site location |
Launch site location may include:
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Pre-launch check |
Pre-launch check may include:
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Pre-launch vessel check |
Pre-launch vessel check may include:
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Securing vessel |
Securing vessel may include:
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Tooling and equipment |
Tooling and equipment may include:
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Safe operating procedures |
Safe operating procedures may include operational risk assessments associated with marine licence requirements and the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 1972 (COLREGS), and include:
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Information /documents |
Information/documents may include:
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Legislative requirements |
Legislative requirements are to be in accordance with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice, and may include:
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OHS requirements |
OHS requirements are to be in accordance with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:
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Environmental requirements |
Environmental requirements may include:
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Organisational policies and procedures |
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Marine |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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Competency field
Competency field |