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Operate roll-on and roll-off machinery and equipment on board a vessel

Operate roll-on and roll-off machinery and equipment on board a vessel

Unit of competency
National Code
MARC056
State Code
OCH68
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/10/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/04/2021
Field of Education
031705 - Marine Craft Operation
Original Release Date
09/04/2021
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate equipment and machinery used to open, close and secure hull openings and maintain a safe ventilation of roll-on and roll-off (ro-ro) ventilation systems during voyages. This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of:operating ro-ro machinery and equipment.Licensing/Regulatory InformationThere are currently no legislative and licensing requirements applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for ro-ro operations
  • 1.1 Routine pre-operational checks of ro-ro equipment and machinery are completed according to workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
  • 1.2 Methods of communication are established and agreed to
  • 1.3 Faults or malfunctions are identified and reported according to workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) hazards in work area are identified, and risks are assessed and reported according to workplace procedures
2 Undertake ro-ro operations
  • 2.1 Suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and used according to workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Hazard control procedures are identified and applied to ensure safe operation of deck machinery and cargo handling equipment
  • 2.3 Ro-ro equipment, machinery and cargo handling gear are operated in a safe and controlled manner
  • 2.4 Bow, stern and side doors are opened, closed and secured in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Ramps are operated in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.6 Surveys are conducted to ensure proper sealing in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.7 Atmosphere in ro-ro spaces is monitored in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.8 Ventilation of ro-ro spaces are maintained at recommended safe limits, throughout the voyage in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.9 Performance and efficiency of ro-ro machinery, equipment and operations are monitored
  • 2.10 Safe operational practices are used to anticipate and control hazards
  • 2.11 Adverse sea and weather conditions that impact on operation of ro-ro machinery and equipment are monitored and safe work practices are implemented to maintain safety of vessel and personnel
  • 2.12 Measures to prevent pollution during normal and emergency situations are applied according to regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
3 Complete operations
  • 3.1 Shutdown of machinery and equipment is conducted according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage to ro-ro machinery and cargo handling gear and equipment are reported according to workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Ro-ro equipment, machinery and cargo handling gear and equipment are maintained and secured according to workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Operational records are completed according to workplace procedures
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