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Use cranes, gantries and forklifts to launch and recover vessels

Use cranes, gantries and forklifts to launch and recover vessels

Unit of competency
National Code
AURRGA002
State Code
AXB64
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/04/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/07/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
13/07/2016
Nominal Hours
26
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to use a crane, gantry or forklift to launch and recover a vessel. It involves checking launch site conditions, conducting vessel and launching equipment safety inspections, launching the vessel into the water, and recovering the vessel from the water.It applies to those working in the marine service and repair industry. The vessels are those up to 10 metres in length with a maximum beam of 2.5 metres.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to use crane, gantry or forklift to launch vessel
  • 1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
  • 1.2 Launch and recovery equipment is selected according to job requirements, and checked for safe operation according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
2. Conduct pre-launch safety inspection
  • 2.1 Weather, tides and launch site are checked for safe launch conditions
  • 2.2 Vessel safety equipment is audited
  • 2.3 Vessel systems and components are checked for seaworthiness, and compliance with manufacturer specifications and applicable state and territory regulations
  • 2.4 Systems and components that fail the vessel check are recorded, and supervisor and owner are notified
3. Launch vessel
  • 3.1 Slings and lifting equipment are attached and positioned to hull according to manufacturer and workplace procedures and safety requirements
  • 3.2 Crane, gantry or forklift is operated and manoeuvred to place vessel in suitable depth of water at launch site, according to manufacturer and workplace procedures and safety requirements, and without causing damage to vessel or the environment
  • 3.3 Slings and lifting equipment are removed from vessel according to manufacturer and workplace procedures and safety requirements
  • 3.4 Vessel is moved from launch site to safe area in water according to state and territory marine safety laws
  • 3.5 Crane, gantry or forklift is moved from launch site according to manufacturer and workplace procedures and safety requirements
4. Recover vessel
  • 4.1 Crane, gantry or forklift is positioned at lift point ensuring suitable depth of water is present according to manufacturer and workplace procedures and safety requirements
  • 4.2 Vessel is manoeuvred into recovery area according to state and territory marine safety laws, and aligned with lifting equipment
  • 4.3 Slings and lifting equipment are attached and positioned to hull according to manufacturer and workplace procedures and safety requirements
  • 4.4 Crane, gantry or forklift is operated and manoeuvred to remove vessel from water according to manufacturer and workplace procedures and safety requirements, and without causing damage to vessel, lifting equipment or physical surrounds
  • 4.5 Vessel is secured in storage or transport location and slings and lifting equipment are removed from vessel according to manufacturer and workplace procedures and safety requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WF313 AURRGA3002 Launch and recover a vessel from crane, gantry and forklift Unit of competency