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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Equipment is set up in accordance with organisational procedures
2. Tools and equipment appropriate to work requirements are selected, checked for safety and set up for operation
3. Equipment faults or malfunctions are identified and reported according to organisational procedures
4. 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
5. Operate steering gear and deck machinery
   • Suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and used according to organisational procedures
6. Steering gear and deck machinery are operated in a safe and controlled manner
7. Performance and efficiency of steering gear and deck machinery operations is monitored
8. Safe operational practices are used to anticipate and control hazards
9. 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
   • Shutdown procedures are conducted according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures
10. Malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage to steering gear and deck machinery are reported according to organisational procedures
11. Steering gear and deck machinery are cleaned and secured according to organisational procedures
12. Operational records are completed according to organisational procedures

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

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Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include: applying instructions on the operation of steering gear and deck machinery communicating effectively with others completing required records relating to the operation of steering gear and deck machinery following work schedules in accordance with organisational instructions and safety management system (SMS) initiating and operating emergency steering systems recognising faulty equipment and taking appropriate action recognising routine hazards and problems while operating steering gear and deck machinery selecting and using relevant tools and equipment working safely and collaboratively with others when operating and maintaining deck machinery and steering gear.

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of: basic principles of hydraulics communication techniques and signals needed during the operation of steering gear and deck machinery on vessels less than 80 metres principal features and operating characteristics of steering gear and deck machinery used on vessels less than 80 metres problems related to the operation of steering gear and deck machinery and appropriate actions and solutions procedures for checking and inspecting steering gear and deck machinery used on vessels less than 80 metres procedures for the safe operation of steering gear and deck machinery procedures for, and operation of, emergency steering systems records that must be maintained on a vessel less than 80 metres relevant state and territory maritime work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and pollution control regulations and policies safety, environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures relevant to the operation of steering gear and deck machinery.

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