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Moor motor-driven vessels

Moor motor-driven vessels

Unit of competency
National Code
AURRGA003
State Code
AXB66
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
031705 - Marine Craft Operation
Original Release Date
13/07/2016
Nominal Hours
22
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to moor and dock a motor-driven vessel to or from a dockside or swing mooring. It involves preparing for the task, conducting a vessel and equipment safety inspection, moving the vessel from its mooring into a safe area of water, and returning the vessel to its mooring.It applies to those working in the marine service and repair industry. The vessels are those up to 19 metres in length.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 vessel
  • 1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
  • 1.2 Tools and equipment, including personal flotation device, are selected and checked for serviceability
  • 1.3 Weather, tides and mooring site are checked for safe mooring conditions
  • 1.4 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
2. Conduct safety inspection prior to moving off
  • 2.1 Vessel safety equipment is audited
  • 2.2 Vessel systems and components are checked for seaworthiness, and compliance with manufacturer specifications and applicable state and territory regulations
  • 2.3 Engine is started and controls are checked for seaworthiness and compliance with manufacturer specifications
  • 2.4 Systems and components that fail the vessel check are recorded and supervisor and owner are notified
3. Move off mooring
  • 3.1 Lines are removed and stowed using suitable knots
  • 3.2 Vessel is manoeuvred from mooring according to safety requirements
  • 3.3 Vessel is moved from mooring to safe area in water according to state and territory marine safety laws
4. Dock and moor vessel
  • 4.1 Mooring site appropriate for vessel and attachment equipment are selected
  • 4.2 Attachment points on mooring dock and vessel are located and checked
  • 4.3 Vessel is manoeuvred to mooring site according to state and territory marine safety laws
  • 4.4 Vessel is aligned to mooring site and attachment equipment is secured according to state and territory marine safety laws
  • 4.5 Vessel is secured to mooring site using appropriate dock lines, knots and buffering equipment according to state and territory marine safety laws
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WF314 AURRGA3003 Moor a motor-driven vessel Unit of competency