Assessment Requirements for AURRGA001 Launch and recover vessels using a trailer

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for AURRGA001 Launch and recover vessels using a trailer

Modification History

Release	Comment
Release 1	New unit of competency.

Performance Evidence

Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standards defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:

launch and recover two different vessels of up to 10 metres in length with a maximum beam of 2.5 metres, from different trailers.

Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to launching and recovering vessels using a trailer, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE), including personal flotation devices

working safely with rope, chain and steel cables

tare weight, gross vehicle mass and aggregate trailer mass regulations relating to trailer weights on single, dual and tri-axle trailers

pre-launch inspection procedures, including inspection procedures for:

vessel safety equipment, including:

life jackets

anchors

bailer or fire bucket and lanyard

bilge pump

compass

distress flares

emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB)

fire extinguisher

map

marine radio

paddles and oars

safety and capacity labels

sound signals

drinking water

waterproof torch

hulls and fittings

trailers, including trailer winch mechanisms

state or territory legislation, regulations, marine safety laws, standards and codes of practice relating to marine launch sites

vessel launching and recovery procedures, including:

methods of determining water depth required for vessel flotation

type, application and operation of trailer winches

rope knots applicable to launching and recovering vessels

methods of securing vessels to trailers.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessment must include direct observation of tasks.

Where assessment of competency includes third-party evidence, individuals must provide evidence that links them to the vessels that they have launched and recovered using a trailer, e.g. repair orders.

Assessors must verify performance evidence through questioning on skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.

The following resources must be made available:

launch site at an estuary or seaway

two different vessels as specified in the performance evidence on different trailers

state and territory marine safety laws

tools, equipment and materials appropriate for inspecting, launching and recovering vessels.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b4278d82-d487-4070-a8c4-78045ec695b1

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b4278d82-d487-4070-a8c4-78045ec695b1