Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. New unit of competency. Licensing/regulatory information has been incorporated in accordance with Regulatory requirements. Assessment Requirements have been strengthened in accordance with Regulatory requirements. |
Application
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply practical seamanship skills and techniques as part of operations on board a vessel up to 24 m. This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of:
Licensing/Regulatory Information Legislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this unit. This unit is one of the requirements to obtain Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification as a Master (Inland waters) and Master <24m NC as defined in the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D. The AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA) is a requirement for AMSA certification. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) mandated practical assessment (AMPA) will cover a range, but not all, of the requirements identified in the Performance Evidence and Knowledge Evidence. The AMPA shall be undertaken in accordance with its instructions. Assessors of AMPA must hold as a minimum:
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Pre-requisite Unit
Not Applicable |
Competency Field
N – Seamanship |
Unit Sector
Not Applicable |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1 |
Use and maintain ropes and wires |
1.1 |
Knots, hitches and bends using rope are correctly made and used in the course of operations on board a vessel |
1.2 |
Ropes are spliced neatly and securely according to their correct application and rope ends are whipped, where appropriate, to maintain good condition |
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1.3 |
Breaking strain and safe working loads of rope and wire are determined and applied as load limits in the course of operations on board a vessel |
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1.4 |
Wear and damage to rope and wire are recognised |
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1.5 |
Rope and wire are maintained and stored according to organisational procedures |
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2 |
Operate lifting gear |
2.1 |
Lifting gear is checked and prepared for operation prior to use |
2.2 |
Defective lifting gear is isolated and reported according to organisational procedures |
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2.3 |
Loads are correctly attached using appropriate slings and rigging gear according to organisational procedures and safety requirements |
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2.4 |
Maximum and safe working load limits are determined and not exceeded |
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2.5 |
Lifting gear is safely operated to carry out operations |
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3 |
Secure vessel at anchor |
3.1 |
Prior to letting go, anchor and equipment are prepared and crew is briefed |
3.2 |
Quantity of anchor cable run out or recovered is appropriate to depth of water, weather and sea conditions, and tidal range in area of operation |
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3.3 |
Control of cable is maintained within safe operating limits during anchoring operations |
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3.4 |
Degree to which anchor and equipment are secured on completion of anchoring operations is appropriate to forecast conditions |
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3.5 |
Anchoring area is kept free of loose ropes, wires and debris during all operations |
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4 |
Secure vessel at a berth |
4.1 |
Mooring lines and associated equipment are handled safely at all times |
4.2 |
Mooring area is kept free of loose ropes, wires and debris throughout operations |
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4.3 |
Tension on ropes is maintained at an appropriate level for stage and nature of the operation |
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4.4 |
Tension on shore-power leads and other umbilicals is monitored |
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5 |
Check condition and seaworthiness of vessel |
5.1 |
Coverage and frequency of checks and inspections on vessel seaworthiness are undertaken according to organisational procedures |
5.2 |
Watertight integrity is checked and appropriate action is taken to prepare for prevailing and forecast weather and sea conditions according to vessel seaworthiness plans and regulatory requirements |
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5.3 |
Vessel is secured to degree which is appropriate to prevailing and forecast conditions |
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5.4 |
Irregularities are identified and appropriate action is taken to rectify the situation |
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5.5 |
Irregularities beyond ability to rectify are reported in time to enable remedial action to be taken |
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5.6 |
Reports of vessel condition are completed according to organisational procedures |
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6 |
Check stability of vessel |
6.1 |
Information from vessel stability data book is used to determine loading limits and displacement from draft |
6.2 |
Stability conditions for proposed nature of voyage and operations are confirmed and required stress and stability criteria are met |
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7 |
Perform tasks aloft and over vessel side |
7.1 |
Area and equipment for working aloft or over the side are prepared according to organisational procedures |
7.2 |
Required precautions are taken when working aloft or over the side |
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7.3 |
Chairs, safety harnesses and appropriate safety equipment are used according to organisational procedures |
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7.4 |
Portable ladders are used correctly to perform tasks |
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7.5 |
Tasks are completed safely according to instructions |
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7.6 |
Equipment is inspected, maintained and stored after use according to organisational procedures |
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8 |
Lash and secure stores, cargo and access ways |
8.1 |
Lashing equipment is inspected, maintained and correctly stored after use according to organisational procedures |
8.2 |
Cargo is stowed according to recognised principles and organisational procedures relating to transport and handling of dangerous goods |
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8.3 |
Cargo is lashed and secured according to recognised principles and organisational procedures |
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8.4 |
Equipment and items on deck and in galley spaces are secured according to organisational procedures |
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8.5 |
Personnel access ways are rigged and secured according to organisational procedures |
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8.6 |
Accommodation spaces and personnel facilities on board vessel are checked and correctly secured for sea according to organisational procedures |
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9 |
Supervise refuelling operations |
9.1 |
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is accessed and used |
9.2 |
Amount of fuel required is calculated |
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9.3 |
Instructions are provided to ensure safety boundary for refuelling process is established |
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9.4 |
Spill prevention systems are correctly deployed |
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9.5 |
Instructions are provided to ensure refuelling operations are performed safely |
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9.6 |
Notification of intention to refuel is made to authorities and other nearby operations |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
Range of Conditions
Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. |
Unit Mapping Information
This unit replaces and is equivalent to MARN003 Perform seamanship operations on board a vessel up to 24 metres. |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=772efb7b-4cce-47fe-9bbd-ee3b1d1eb4c2