Elements and Performance Criteria

General context
Work must be carried out in compliance with the Safe Working Code of Practice for the Australian Offshore Support Vessel Industry and other relevant maritime codes and regulatory requirements.

Work is performed as an integrated rating under the supervision of the responsible officers. It involves the application of established procedures and techniques to the cargo handling and dogging tasks falling within the limits of responsibility of an integrated rating on a support vessel during cargo handling operations at a rig. Following of orders and instructions of the officer in charge of the watch is required.

Worksite environment
Vessel may include any commercial vessel supporting off-shore oil and gas rig operations.

Cargo handling and dogging operations may be carried:
by day or night in both normal and emergency situations
under any possible conditions of weather and loading
while moored or at anchor.

Cargo may include:
general cargo stored in a cargo space or on a hatch
deck cargo
cargo containers
equipment and stores
bulk cargo.

Agreed signals/communications for load moving conform to Australian Standards and codes of practice and include:
stop
raise
lower
slew - left or right
luff - boom up and down.

Communications may occur through:
hand signals
whistles
hand held radio.

Calculations required during dogging and load shifting operations may include: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, fractions, decimals, percentages and mixed numbers.

Personal protective equipment may include:
ear muffs/plugs and goggles
gloves
life jacket
overalls
steel capped boots
sun glasses and sun hat
vests
wet weather gear.

Operational hazards for cargo handling and dogging operations may include:
moving heavy loads using unsafe lifting procedures
cargo handling operations in rough seas or bad weather
unsecured cargo, deck machinery, components or equipment
slippery deck
moving and rotating machinery
faulty lifting/lashing gear and equipment
using equipment and lifting gear beyond safe working limits
poor housekeeping procedures
working in confined spaces
non-compliance with safe working procedures.

Sources of information/documents
Documentation/records may include:
Safe Working Code of Practice for the Australian Offshore Support Vessel Industry
ISM Code safety management system plans, procedures, checklists and instructions
Safe working Code of Practice for the Australian Offshore Support Vessel Industry
orders and instructions of the officer in charge of the watch
vessel, rig and company procedures.

Applicable International, Australian and State/Territory regulations and legislation
Applicable procedures and codes may include:
Safe Working Code of Practice for the Australian Offshore Support Vessel Industry
relevant sections of IMO Conventions and Codes
relevant sections of AMSA Marine Orders
Safe working Code of Practice for the Australian Offshore Support Vessel Industry
ISM Code
relevant international, Australian and State/Territory OH&S and pollution control legislation.

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to:
Carry out cargo handling operations within the limits of responsibility of an integrated rating
Carry out dogging operations on a support vessel at a rig
Carry out hatch cover operations
Clean and prepare cargo spaces
Lash cargo
Apply all required safety, environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures during cargo handling and dogging operations at a rig
Communicate effectively with others during cargo handling and dogging operations.

Interdependent assessment of units
This unit of competency must be assessed in conjunction with other mandatory units that form part of a job role of an integrated rating on a commercial support vessel at an off-shore oil or gas rig.

Required knowledge and skills
Safe Working Code of Practice for the Australian Offshore Support Vessel Industry and other relevant maritime codes and regulatory requirements
Relevant OH&S and pollution control legislation and policies
Functions and responsibilities of an integrated rating during cargo handling operations on a support vessel at a rig
Cargo handling and dogging procedures within the limits of responsibility of an integrated rating, including:
carrying out hatch cover operations
cleaning and preparing cargo spaces
lashing and securing of various types of cargo
dogging operations
Agreed signals/communications for load moving as per Australian Standards and codes of practice
Calculations required during dogging and load shifting operations may include: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, fractions, decimals, percentages and mixed numbers
Ways of estimating the weight of a load and methods of calculating the safe working load of cranes and load lifting equipment
Slings and lifting gear used during cargo handling and dogging operations at a rig and their applications
Techniques and precautions required when lashing various types of cargo carried on support vessels servicing off-shore oil/gas rigs
Hazards and related safety precautions when carrying out cargo handling and dogging operations at a rig
Faults and damage that may occur with lifting gear and action to be taken when they are identified
Basic environmental protection measures during cargo handling and dogging operations
Personal protection clothing and equipment and its purpose
Communication techniques and equipment used during cargo and dogging operations on board a support vessel at a rig.

Resource implications
Access is required to opportunities to either:
demonstrate the ability to carry out routine cargo handling and dogging tasks on board a support vessel at a rig through appropriate case studies, practical exercises and simulated situations; and/or
assist in routine cargo handling and dogging tasks on board an operational commercial support vessel at a rig.

Consistency in performance
Applies underpinning knowledge and skills when:
carrying out cargo handling operations within the limits of responsibility of an integrated rating
carrying out dogging operations
carrying out hatch cover operations
cleaning and prepare cargo spaces
lashing cargo
applying all required safety, environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures during cargo handling and dogging operations
communicating effectively with others during cargo handling and dogging operations.

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including:
Relevant sections of the Safe Working Code of Practice for the Australian Offshore Support Vessel Industry
ISM Code and associated vessel's Safety Management System and procedures
agreed signals/communications for load moving as per Australian Standards and codes of practice
OHS regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures
job procedures and work instructions
instructions and orders of officers on the vessel/rig.

Action taken promptly to report operational incidents and problems in accordance with established procedures.

Work is completed systematically with required attention to detail.

Context for assessment
Assessment of competence must comply with the assessment requirements of the relevant maritime regulations.

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken within relevant marine authority approved and audited arrangements by a registered training organisation:
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral examinations
Appropriate practical assessment must occur:
at the registered training organisation, and/or
on an appropriate working or training vessel.