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Handle a vessel up to 12 metres

Handle a vessel up to 12 metres

Unit of competency
National Code
MARK001
State Code
WH864
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
27/02/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/02/2014
Field of Education
031705 - Marine Craft Operation
Original Release Date
04/02/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manoeuvre a vessel up to 12 metres in length. This includes the ability to berth, moor, anchor and manoeuvre a vessel during emergencies.This unit applies to people working as Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal and Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal on a range of vessels up to 12 metres.This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Handle vessel in normal conditions
  • 1.1 Features of vessel that relate to its handling characteristics are recognised
  • 1.2 Details of manoeuvres are communicated to relevant personnel clearly and concisely using standard maritime vocabulary
  • 1.3 Situational awareness is maintained to ensure safety of manoeuvres
  • 1.4 Manoeuvres are completed to meet passage requirements
  • 1.5 Propulsion equipment is used and monitored to assist in completing manoeuvres safely
  • 1.6 Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded
2 Handle vessel in adverse weather conditions
  • 2.1 Nature of adverse weather conditions is identified and potential impact on the manoeuvrability of the vessel is determined
  • 2.2 Appropriate action is determined to ensure the safety of the vessel
  • 2.3 Correct use of propulsion equipment is established to assist in completing manoeuvres safely
  • 2.4 Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded
  • 2.5 Situational awareness is maintained at all times to review actions and ensure the safety of the vessel
3 Handle vessel in emergencies
  • 3.1 Nature of emergency is established and required action is determined
  • 3.2 Risks to vessel and safety of persons on board are assessed and safety of required action is confirmed
  • 3.3 Details of action are communicated to relevant personnel clearly and concisely using standard maritime vocabulary
  • 3.4 Appropriate manoeuvres are made during the emergency to maintain the safety of the vessel and those on board, and any other vessels or persons involved
  • 3.5 Propulsion equipment is used and monitored to assist in completing manoeuvres safely
  • 3.6 Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded
4 Tow and be towed
  • 4.1 Preparations for towing are made safely according to established nautical practice
  • 4.2 Correct towing procedures and precautions are applied when towing and being towed
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG452 MARK2001A Handle a vessel up to 12 metres Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAB79 MARK007 Handle a vessel up to 12 metres Unit of competency