Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. New unit of competency.
Application
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage the dynamic factors affecting the stability of a vessel up to 80 metres.
This unit applies to people working in the capacity of Master on a range of vessels up to 80 metres.
This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.
Pre-requisite Unit
Not applicable.
Competency Field
A - Handling Cargo and Vessel Stability
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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1 |
Calculate stability |
1.1 |
Vessel stability data book is made available and checked for endorsement |
1.2 |
Data is interpreted to determine safety parameters for vessel |
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1.3 |
Stability is accurately calculated using data extracted from vessel stability data book |
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1.4 |
Stability calculations are checked to ensure they correlate with data set out in vessel stability book |
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1.5 |
Miscalculations or unsafe conditions are recognised and recalculated or checked |
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1.6 |
Calculated stability data is recorded using appropriate units and correct number of significant figures |
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2 |
Control vessel stress and stability |
2.1 |
Information from vessel stability information is used to determine loading limits and displacement from draft |
2.2 |
Vessel weight distribution is managed to maintain stability condition within safe limits at all times and regulatory requirements are complied with under all conditions of loading |
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2.3 |
Relevant stability information is correctly communicated to others as required |
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2.4 |
Stability conditions of vessel are managed in adverse weather conditions |
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2.5 |
Emergencies that may jeopardise vessel stability are recognised and appropriate action is taken |
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3 |
Maintain records of stability management |
3.1 |
Data and information related to stability management is accurately recorded |
3.2 |
Data and information related to stability management is filed and stored according to organisational procedures |
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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Stability calculations must include: |
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Loading limits include one or more of the following: |
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Emergencies include one or more of the following: |
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Unit Mapping Information
This is a new unit. This unit is equivalent to MARA4002A Manage vessel stability.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=772efb7b-4cce-47fe-9bbd-ee3b1d1eb4c2