Unit of competency Outline
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MANOEUVRE A VESSEL WITHIN THE LIMITS OF RESPONSIBILITY OF A MASTER 5
MANOEUVRE A VESSEL WITHIN THE LIMITS OF RESPONSIBILITY OF A MASTER 5
Unit of competency
National Code
TDMMC807B
TDMMC807B
State Code
S5386
S5386
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/12/2007
Field of Education
031705 - Marine Craft Operation
Original Release Date
17/12/2007
Nominal Hours
6
Description
UNIT DESCRIPTOR:This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manoeuvre a commercial vessel of less than 24 m in length within offshore limits (200 nm). This includes the operation of small vessel propulsion systems and manoeuvring the small vessel during normal operations and adverse weather conditions, including berthing, mooring and anchoring.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Manoeuvre the small vessel for normal operations
- a Manoeuvres are made to safely progress the operation and keep the small vessel in safe water
- b Vessel's heading is maintained within acceptable limits as per requirements of the manoeuvre, weather, tide, headreach and stopping distances
- c Alterations of heading or power are smooth and controlled
- d Communication is clear, concise and acknowledged according to good seamanship
- e Suitable techniques are applied when manoeuvring in shallow water and narrow channels
- f Appropriate turn techniques are used
- g Small vessel propulsion is controlled as required to progress the operation and complement steering movements
- h Safe operating limits of small vessel propulsion and steering systems are not exceeded in normal manoeuvres
1 Manoeuvre the small vesselfor normal operations(continued)
- j Appropriate allowance is made for the effects of deadweight, draft, trim, speed and under keel clearance on turning circles and stopping distance
- k Correct procedures are adopted when crossing a bar
- l Anchoring and mooring manoeuvres are carried out in accordance with safe nautical practice
- m Adequate resources are organised prior to and during operations
- n The effects on small vessel performance of shallow and restricted waters, tidal and wind conditions and passing vessel's and own vessel's bow and stern waves are regularly evaluated and the implications for small vessel handling assessed
- o Appropriate alterations to small vessel heading and power are made in response to assessments of the vessel's operational environment
- p Special handling techniques are correctly applied during rescues of persons overboard or adverse sea and weather conditions
- q Correct manoeuvres are used when launching boats or liferafts
2 Tow andbe towed
- a Preparations for towing are safely made in accordance with established nautical practice
- b Correct towing procedures and precautions are applied when towing and being towed
- c Correct manoeuvres are used when towing
3 Manoeuvre small vessel during adverse weather conditions
- a Impending adverse weather and/or ice conditions are identified and the implications for small vessel operations are evaluated
- b Preparations are made and required precautions are taken to minimise risk and damage to small vessel and personnel and time loss on passage within the limits of the master's responsibility
- c Manoeuvres are adjusted to allow for weather and sea conditions and keep the small vessel in safe water
- d Small vessel's heading is maintained within acceptable limits
- e Special handling techniques required under heavy weather conditions are used when necessary
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2093 | TDMMC801A | Manoeuvre a vessel less than 24 metres in length within inshore limits | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WH865 | MARK002 | Manoeuvre a vessel up to 24 metres within near coastal waters | Unit of competency |
| WG453 | MARK3001A | Manoeuvre a vessel up to 24 metres within near coastal waters | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J197 | PUA21012 | Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) | Qualification |
| S521 | TDM30407 | Certificate III in TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION (COASTAL MARITIME OPERATIONS - MASTER CLASS 5) | Qualification |