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Launch and recover a vessel using a trailer

Launch and recover a vessel using a trailer

Unit of competency
National Code
AURR346336A
State Code
D7662
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/10/2011
Field of Education
031705 - Marine Craft Operation
Original Release Date
12/10/2011
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use a trailer to launch and recover a motor driven vessel in an estuary or seaway. It requires the ability to operate equipment to launch and recover a vessel and the ability to understand safety and pre-launch requirements.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit in some jurisdictions (e.g. boat licence requirements for each state and territory). Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.This unit replaces AURR346335A Launch and recover vessel from trailer.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for vessel launch
  • 1.1. Read and interpret job requirements and specifications
  • 1.2. Locate occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including personal protection needs
  • 1.3. Collect tools and equipment and check for their safe and effective operation
  • 1.4. Outline procedures to minimise task time
  • 1.5. Check weather, tidal and launch site for safe launching conditions
2. Conduct pre-launch safety inspection
  • 2.1. Audit vessel safety equipment
  • 2.2. Inspect systems and components for seaworthiness and conformity to manufacturer and component supplier specifications and regulations to ensure vessel safety
  • 2.3. Check vessel for safety using testing equipment, as appropriate
  • 2.4. Repair systems and components that fail the safety inspection in accordance with manufacturer and component supplier specifications and site procedures
3. Launch vessel
  • 3.1. Manoeuvre appropriate vehicle to position trailer in suitable depth of water on launch way
  • 3.2. Secure trailer as required by state and territory regulations
  • 3.3. Operate tilting and winch mechanisms and remove safety chain and winch strap from vessel
  • 3.4. Tether vessel to trailer using suitable rope and knots
  • 3.5. Move vessel from launch way to a safe area in the water
  • 3.6. Park vehicle and trailer in suitable area
4. Recover vessel
  • 4.1. Manoeuvre vehicle to position trailer in suitable depth of water on launch way
  • 4.2. Remove detachable trailer fixtures and fit trailer retrieval guide poles
  • 4.3. Manoeuvre vessel into recovery area and align with trailer guides and rollers
  • 4.4. Tether vessel to trailer using suitable rope and knots
  • 4.5. Operate tilting and winch mechanisms and attach safety chain and winch strap to vessel
  • 4.6. Secure vessel and trailer safely
  • 4.7. Recover vessel according to OHS and environmental legislation, manufacturer specifications, industry regulations, and enterprise policies and procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W2944 AURR346335A Launch and recover vessel from trailer Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WF312 AURRGA3001 Launch and recover a vessel using a trailer Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
D541 AUR30511 Certificate III in Marine Qualification