DEFWDV016 Perform underwater rigging work

Release: 1

DEFWDV016 Perform underwater rigging work

Modification History

Release 1. This is the first release of this unit of competency in the DEF Defence Training Package.

Application

This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to complete underwater rigging work. It includes securing and moving submerged loads by employing blocks and tackle, chains, slings and cordage. It also includes establishing secure lift points, setting rigging equipment between load and lifting platform, and controlling the conduct of the lift. This unit applies to persons working as Defence divers. The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to. Persons undertaking this unit work independently and perform specific tasks in a range of contexts that could be unpredictable. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

Not applicable

Competency Field

Work Diving

Unit Sector

Not applicable.

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1	Prepare for underwater rigging operation	1.1	Identify load metrics and worksite data to meet task requirements
1.2	Develop work plan consistent with dive plan in accordance with organisational procedures and task requirements
1.3	Select, inspect and prepare rigging gear in accordance with safe lifting weight limits and work plan
1.4	Secure rigging gear for safe transport to/from dive site
1.5	Identify obstructions and other lift hazards to determine risks and to manage risk control measures in accordance with dive plan
2	Lift and handle submerged objects using mechanical advantage	2.1	Identify lift points to secure object to lifting device in accordance with safe lifting weight limits
2.2	Determine a safe work area and confirm location of other divers and nearby surface vessels and/or structure prior to commencing lift, in accordance with work plan
2.3	Operate lifting devices within accepted load tolerances
2.4	Ensure lifting devices are anchored off raised objects in accordance with operational and safety procedures
3	Complete underwater rigging operations	3.1	Minimise environmental impact arising from work task and recover waste products
3.2	Disassemble, inspect, de-service and store rigging gear
3.3	Complete required documentation and records, in accordance with organisational procedures

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. Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Unit Mapping Information

This unit replaces but is not equivalent to DEFDV016B Perform underwater rigging work.

Links

Companion Volume - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9