Assessment Requirements for MARN003 Perform seamanship operations on board a vessel up to 24 metres

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for MARN003 Perform seamanship operations on board a vessel up to 24 metres

Modification History

Release 1. New unit of competency.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

anchoring vessel according to depth and prevailing winds

checking seaworthiness of vessel

completing basic stability calculations

correctly coiling and stowing ropes

correctly slinging loads ready for lifting

correctly interpreting vessel stability data

inspecting and maintaining harnesses, safety lines and other equipment for working aloft

maintaining watertight integrity of vessel

performing an eye splice and a short splice

performing appropriate whippings on ropes and line

preparing and throwing a heavy line

recognising damaged or worn ropes, wires and chains

recognising routine problems during lifting and rigging operations

refuelling vessel with due regard to regulations and organisational procedures

safely handling ropes and wires

safely operating winches and windlasses

safely working aloft or over the side

securing vessel at its berth according to operational requirements and prevailing conditions

selecting and using appropriate rigging and lifting gear

tying figure-eight knot, reef knot, bowline and cod-end knot

tying half hitch, clove hitch, round turn and two half hitches, rolling hitch and timber hitch

using knots, hitches and securing arrangements.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

anchoring principles and methods for different conditions

basic structural parts of a small vessel

being aware of own ability and limits to rectify irregularities

communication techniques when operating lifting gear

construction of vessel sufficient to understand which areas need to be made watertight

correct application of common knots and hitches

correct use and maintenance of equipment used for working aloft and over the side

dangers of working with ropes under tension

different types of anchors and where they can be most effectively used

how to determine breaking strain and safe working load for ropes and equipment

how to make vessel watertight

maintenance of different types of rope, wire and chain

methods of securing cargo including vehicles, stores and equipment on vessel before it puts to sea

pollution regulations

precautions to take when working aloft or over the side

principles and limitations of lifting equipment and components

principles of safe handling and transport of dangerous cargo

procedures for checking and operating lifting equipment

providing the required amount of detail in reports

regulations affecting watertight integrity

routine and emergency operation of anchors

use of sea anchors

work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and work practices.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must satisfy National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (NVR)/Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) assessor requirements.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

tools, equipment, machinery, materials and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

applicable documentation such as legislation, regulations, codes of practice, workplace procedures and operational manuals

range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations.

Links

MAR Maritime Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide at: - http://companion_volumes.vetnet.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingPackage.aspx?pid=22