Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 

Use and maintain ropes 

1.1

Rope types and common areas of use are correctly identified

1.2

Ropes are checked for wear and repairs are undertaken according to manufacturer guidelines

1.3

Ropes are coiled and stowed correctly

1.4

Knots and hitches are tied neatly and securely, and are used according to their correct application

1.5

Ropes are spliced neatly and securely according to their correct application

1.6

Rope ends are whipped where appropriate to maintain good condition

2 

Secure vessel at anchor 

2.1

Prior to letting go, anchor and equipment are prepared

2.2

Quantity of anchor cable run out or recovered is appropriate to the depth of water, weather and sea conditions, and tidal range in area of operation

2.3

During operation, control of cable is maintained within safe operating limits

2.4

Degree to which anchor and equipment are secured on completion of anchoring operations is appropriate to forecast conditions

2.5

During all operations, anchoring area is kept free of loose ropes, wires and debris

3 

Secure vessel at a berth 

3.1

At all times, mooring lines and associated equipment are handled safely

3.2

Throughout operations, mooring area is kept free of loose ropes, wires and debris

3.3

Tension on ropes is maintained at an appropriate level for the stage and nature of the operation

4 

Check condition and seaworthiness of vessel 

4.1

Coverage and frequency of checks and inspections on vessel seaworthiness are undertaken according to workplace procedures and organisational safety management system

4.2

Watertight integrity is checked and appropriate action is taken to prepare for prevailing and forecast weather and sea conditions

4.3

Degree to which vessel is secured is appropriate to prevailing and forecast conditions

4.4

Irregularities are identified and appropriate action is taken to rectify the situation

4.5

Irregularities beyond ability to rectify are reported in time to enable remedial action to be taken

4.6

Reports of condition are completed according to workplace procedures

5 

Conduct refuelling operations 

5.1

All personal protective equipment is accessed and used

5.2

Safety boundary for the refuelling process is established

5.3

Spill prevention systems are correctly deployed

5.4

Refuelling operations are performed safely and according to organisational safety management system

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.

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.

Rope types include one or more of the following:

• braided
• Kevlar
• natural fibre
• plaited
• polyester
• wire core rope
• wire rope

Knots and hitches include one or more of the following:

• bowline
• clove hitch
• eye splice
• reef knot
• rolling hitch
• round turn and two half hitches
• short splice

Anchor and equipment includes one or more of the following:

• anchor buoy
• anchor securing arrangements
• sea anchor
• single anchor
• twin anchor
• windlass

Mooring lines include one or more of the following:

• back springs
• bow and stern ropes
• breast lines
• fore and aft springs

Coverage includes one or more of the following

• accommodation spaces
• engine room
• galley
• navigation lights
• personal facilities
• storage spaces
• trailer lights
• wheelhouse

Secured includes one or more of the following:

• accommodation and storage spaces
• anchors
• galley, stores and equipment
• materials on deck and below
• large objects likely to move in a sea way
• openings

Irregularities include one or more of the folowing:

• factors affecting the safety and integrity of:

• crew
• equipment
• materials, such as cargo
• vessel