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Operate deck machinery and steering gear on a vessel up to 100 metres

Operate deck machinery and steering gear on a vessel up to 100 metres

Unit of competency
National Code
MARC064
State Code
OFE72
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/11/2024
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/03/2025
Field of Education
031701 - Maritime Engineering
Original Release Date
26/03/2025
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate steering gear and deck machinery on a vessel up to 100 metres.It includes preparing for operation, operating steering gear and deck machinery, and completing operations.This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of Master of commercial vessel up to 45 metres Near Coastal.Licensing/Regulatory InformationLegislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this unit. This unit is one of the requirements to obtain Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification as a Master of a commercial vessel up to 100 metres in length as specified in Marine Order 505.Seafarers seeking certification should check with AMSA.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for operation
  • 1.1 Routine pre-operational checks of steering gear or deck machinery are completed prior to use according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
  • 1.2 Equipment is set up in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 1.3 Tools and equipment appropriate to work requirements are selected, checked for safety and set up for operation
  • 1.4 Equipment faults or malfunctions are identified and reported according to organisational procedures
  • 1.5 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) hazards in the work area are identified, and risks are assessed and reported according to organisational procedures
2 Operate steering gear and deck machinery
  • 2.1 Suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and used according to organisational procedures
  • 2.2 Steering gear and deck machinery are operated in a safe and controlled manner
  • 2.3 Performance and efficiency of steering gear and deck machinery operations is monitored
  • 2.4 Safe operational practices are used to anticipate and control hazards
  • 2.5 Adverse sea and weather conditions which may impact on the operation of steering gear and deck machinery are identified and operational practices are adjusted to maintain safety of vessel and personnel
3 Complete operations
  • 3.1 Shutdown procedures are conducted according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures
  • 3.2 Malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage to steering gear and deck machinery are reported according to organisational procedures
  • 3.3 Steering gear and deck machinery are cleaned and secured according to organisational procedures
  • 3.4 Operational records are completed according to organisational procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OCH73 MARC051 Operate deck machinery and steering gear on a vessel up to 80 metres Unit of competency