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Control safe access to and on vessel

Control safe access to and on vessel

Unit of competency
National Code
MARF012
State Code
WH840
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/10/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/02/2014
Field of Education
031705 - Marine Craft Operation
Original Release Date
04/02/2014
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to control safe access to and on a vessel.This unit applies to maritime workers working in the maritime industry as a Watchkeeper Deck; as a Master, Chief Mate or Watchkeeper Deck on ships of less than 500 gross tonnage (GT) in any operating area; or as Master or Chief Mate of vessels less than 3000 GT operating in near coastal waters.This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Rig equipment
  • 1.1 Preparations for the rigging of access equipment are made according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures
  • 1.2 Access equipment is deployed according to organisational procedures
  • 1.3 Safety checks and precautions are carried out according to organisational procedures
  • 1.4 Defective equipment is identified and reported, repaired or replaced according to organisational procedures
  • 1.5 Access equipment is unrigged and stowed after use
2 Monitor access of persons to and on vessel
  • 2.1 Persons accessing the vessel are advised and instructed on the procedures for using access equipment
  • 2.2 Access of persons to and on vessel is supervised
  • 2.3 Any problems with persons accessing the vessel are identified and resolved or reported
3 Monitor safety of personnel working aloft and over side of vessel
  • 3.1 Personnel going aloft or over side are instructed on the procedures and safety precautions to be followed
  • 3.2 Equipment for going aloft or over side is rigged and checked prior to operations commencing
  • 3.3 Appropriate personal protective equipment for working aloft or over side is made available and instructions are provided on its use
  • 3.4 Faulty equipment is identified, isolated and reported to enable prompt repair and/or replacement
  • 3.5 Emergency and rescue procedures are confirmed and agreed before work commences
  • 3.6 Operations of personnel aloft or over the side are supervised and any problems are identified and resolved or reported
  • 3.7 Safety incidents arising in the course of work aloft or over side are reported and recorded according to statutory requirements and organisational procedures
4 Monitor safety of personnel working in confined spaces on a vessel
  • 4.1 Risk assessment of confined space entry is conducted and documented according to organisational and regulatory requirements
  • 4.2 Permission to enter and work in a confined space is sought from authorised personnel according to regulatory requirements
  • 4.3 Permits are completed with conditions of validity and submitted for approval to designated personnel according to regulatory requirements
  • 4.4 Appropriate plan is prepared for the completion of the work activity in the confined space
  • 4.5 Operations of personnel working in confined spaces are supervised and any problems are identified and resolved or reported
  • 4.6 Planned emergency and rescue procedures are followed in the event of an accident or other emergency
  • 4.7 Evacuation of confined space is supervised and sign out is completed on entry permit
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG421 MARF5001A Control safe access to and on vessel Unit of competency
S5404 TDMMF2107B CONTROL SAFE ACCESS TO AND ON VESSEL Unit of competency