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Shift mooring lines using mechanical means

Shift mooring lines using mechanical means

Unit of competency
National Code
MARC031
State Code
AWK84
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/02/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to shift mooring lines using mechanical means, including correctly using capstan and quick release systems.This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry as a Linesperson.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify mechanical mooring techniques and their application
  • 1.1 Appropriate mechanical mooring and unmooring techniques and equipment are identified
  • 1.2 Features of mechanical mooring and unmooring equipment are established and their impact on safety is explained
  • 1.3 Relevant documentation and records are identified and accessed as required
  • 1.4 Types of berth and terminals where mechanical mooring and unmooring are applied are explained and documented
2 Prepare equipment
  • 2.1 Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and assembled according to work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements
  • 2.2 Equipment is located, selected and made ready according to organisational procedures
  • 2.3 Routine pre-operational checks are carried out on tools and equipment according to manufacturer specifications and organisational requirements
  • 2.4 Adjustments are made to achieve safe and efficient operation
  • 2.5 Inability to start equipment is reported promptly and accurately to appropriate personnel
3 Respond to hazardous situation
  • 3.1 Hazards associated with mechanical mooring and unmooring are identified
  • 3.2 Risk is assessed and hazard control measures are applied to level of responsibility, or referred to appropriate person for further action according to organisational procedures
  • 3.3 Inability to start equipment is reported promptly and accurately to appropriate personnel
4 Operate mechanical mooring and unmooring equipment
  • 4.1 Appropriate safety procedures are followed and PPE is used to undertake mooring and unmooring operations according to organisational procedures
  • 4.2 Tools and equipment are operated in a safe and controlled manner within defined operating limits to achieve optimum safety and efficiency
  • 4.3 Malfunctions are promptly identified and appropriate action is taken in a malfunction or emergency
  • 4.4 Action is taken to rectify basic operational faults to maintain optimum safety and efficiency
  • 4.5 Irregularities or malfunctions are reported to appropriate personnel
5 Complete mechanical mooring and shut down equipment
  • 5.1 Equipment is shut down according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
  • 5.2 Defective, damaged or malfunctioning equipment is recorded and reported according to organisational procedures
  • 5.3 All required documentation is completed according to organisational procedures
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODO36 MARC061 Conduct mooring operations using mechanical equipment Unit of competency