Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. New unit of competency.
Application
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to contribute to a safe lookout on a vessel up to 80 metres under instructions from the Master.
This unit applies to general purpose hands working in the maritime industry on vessels up to 80 metres. They could be working independently or as part a vessel crew.
This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.
Pre-requisite Unit
Not applicable.
Competency Field
O – Watchkeeping
Unit Sector
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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Follow instructions to monitor vessel situation when moored or anchored |
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Scheduled checks and inspections are conducted to comply with instructions |
1.2 |
Appropriate action is taken in the event of irregularities or abnormal conditions to maximise the safety and integrity of the vessel |
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1.3 |
Restrictions on access to the vessel by visitors are followed according to instructions |
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1.4 |
VHF equipment is monitored and information is communicated to the Master as required |
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2 |
Follow instructions to monitor vessel situation when at sea |
2.1 |
Proper lookout is maintained at all times according to instructions |
2.2 |
Lights, shapes and sound signals are correctly recognised |
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2.3 |
Effective communication is maintained with the Master on matters relevant to the safety and integrity of the vessel |
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2.4 |
VHF equipment is monitored and information is communicated to the Master as required |
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3 |
Respond to potential emergency situations |
3.1 |
Emergency situations are promptly reported to the Master |
3.2 |
Distress signals are recognised and reported |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance. |
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
Range of Conditions
Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. |
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Scheduled checks and inspections must include: |
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Irregularities or abnormal conditions include one or more of the following: |
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Monitored includes one or more of the following: |
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Emergency situations include one or more of the following: |
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Unit Mapping Information
This is a new unit. This unit is equivalent to MARO1001A Perform basic lookout duties.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=772efb7b-4cce-47fe-9bbd-ee3b1d1eb4c2