MEM13015

Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering

MEM16006

Organise and communicate information

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Manoeuvre and handle the boat 

1.1

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

1.2

Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

1.3

Undertake a pre-start checks and start motor

1.4

Manoeuvre boat safely according to conditions and in accordance with water traffic regulations

1.5

Monitor performance of the boat and personnel at all times

1.6

Consider impact of boat use on others and the environment

1.7

Use safety equipment, stow and, as required, wear in accordance with legislation and recognised regulations and rules

2

Navigate safely 

2.1

Identify aids to small craft navigation

2.2

Apply collision avoidance techniques when required in accordance with relevant legislation, recognised regulations and rules

2.3

Carry out operation of the boat at all times in accordance with relevant legislation, recognised regulations and rules

2.4

Use navigational aids and landmarks to determine and monitor boat position

2.5

Take into account hazards and conditions in navigating the boat

3

Anchor the boat 

3.1

Select anchorage site in accordance with prevailing and forecast conditions and in accordance with legislation

3.2

Use type of anchor and anchoring system suitable for location

3.3

Lower, set and monitor anchor according to prevailing conditions

3.4

Retrieve and securely stow anchor

This field allows for 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.

Pre-start checks include the following: 

• fuel is connected
• battery is charged and connected
• kill switch
• fumes and petrol
• fuel and water leaks
• hatches/windows/doors are open
• ventilation
• sea-cock opening
• loose gear is secured
• marine radio is turned on and radio aerials raised
• bilge water levels checked
• navigation lights

Manoeuvring conditions include the following: 

• from or to a ramp, pontoon, wharf, mooring, anchor, confined areas, such as narrow channels, marinas, moorings and obstructions
• sea-states, including bars, waves, rips, high seas, tidal surges, choppy conditions and wakes
• low speed/high speed
• poor visibility
• effect of wind
• large vessels

Safe manoeuvring includes the following: 

• steer straight line
• astern
• figure-eight
• right of way
• port-starboard
• throttle control
• emergency stop
• trim and stability of vessel
• towing or being towed
• berthing
• standing-on/stemming the tide
• retrieval of person overboard

Monitoring includes the following: 

• cooling system
• bilge
• portholes and hatches
• location and welfare of persons on board
• oil, fuel and water
• radio
• position of boat
• other water users
• battery and electrical systems

Others and environment include the following: 

• noise
• wake
• safety of others
• disturbance or injury to wildlife
• disposal of waste and bilge water
• effects of detergent and anti-foul
• fuelling arrangements

Aids to small craft navigation include one (1) or more of the following: 

• IALA Buoyage System ‘A’
• charts
• compasses
• global positioning system (GPS)
• sounder
• tide tables
• passage plan
• marine references
• notices to mariners
• radio navigational warnings

Relevant legislation , recognised regulations and rules include the following: 

• collision regulations:

• navigating in narrow channels
• giving way to other vessels
• overtaking, proper lookout
• sound signals
• lights and shapes
• responsibilities and duty of care
• use of buoyage system
• speed
• recognition of lights and markers
• rules of road
• recognition of operation areas
• specific activity rules, e.g. personal watercraft (PWCs), water skis and equipment requirements
• accident/incident reporting

• marine regulations:

• safety regulations
• licensing and registration
• speed limit restrictions
• distance off requirements
• port limits/rules
• marine incident reporting
• carrying capacity
• drug and alcohol limits/effects
• age of operators

• environmental and wildlife regulations as relevant and applicable to the operation of boats

Hazards and conditions include the following: 

• weather
• set and drift
• effect of wind, tide and currents
• submerged objects
• other boats and wash
• restricted waters
• crossing bars

Types of anchor include one (1) or more of the following: 

• Danforth
• Grapnel/Reef
• Bruce
• Plough
• Admiralty
• Sarca
• sea anchor

Anchoring systems include one (1) or more of the following: 

• multiple anchors
• bow and stern anchors
• mooring buoy