Modification History
Release 1
This is the first release of this unit.
This unit replaces and is equivalent to TDMMR3407B Operate deck machinery.
Unit Descriptor
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate deck machinery and cargo handling gear and equipment on a vessel.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to an Integrated Rating.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
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 required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Prepare for operation |
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Routine pre-operational checks of deck machinery or cargo handling gear and equipment are completed prior to use according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures |
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Preparations for operations are made and lifting equipment is set up according to organisational procedures |
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Tools and equipment appropriate to work requirements are selected, checked for safety and set up for operation |
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Safety equipment appropriate to work requirements are made ready and are in good condition |
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Methods of communication are established and agreed to |
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Equipment faults or malfunctions are identified and reported according to organisational procedures |
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Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) hazards in the work area are identified and risks are assessed and reported according to organisational procedures |
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Operate deck machinery, cargo handling gear and equipment |
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Suitable personal protective equipment is selected and used according to organisational procedures |
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Hazard control procedures are identified and applied to ensure safe operation of deck machinery and cargo handling equipment |
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Deck machinery and cargo handling gear and equipment are operated in a safe and controlled manner |
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Performance and efficiency of deck machinery and cargo handling gear and equipment operations is monitored |
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Safe operational practices are used to anticipate and control hazards |
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Adverse sea and weather conditions that may impact on the operation of deck machinery, and cargo handling gear and equipment are identified and operational practices are adjusted to maintain safety of vessel and personnel |
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Complete operations |
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Shut-down procedures are conducted according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures |
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Malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage to deck machinery and cargo handling gear and equipment are reported according to organisational procedures |
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Deck machinery and cargo handling gear and equipment are maintained and secured according to organisational procedures |
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Operational records are completed according to organisational procedures |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
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Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, the required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts. Resources for assessment include access to:
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
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Method of assessment |
Practical assessment must occur in an:
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate to this unit:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended. In all cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess Required Knowledge. Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language and literacy requirements of the work being performed and the capacity of the candidate. |
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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. |
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Deck machinery may include: |
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Cargo handling gear and equipment may include: |
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Preparations must include: |
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Safety equipment must include: |
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Methods of communication may include: |
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Hazards may include: |
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Hazard control procedures may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency Field
Equipment Operations