Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to communicate with others
- Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures are followed
- Prior to mooring or unmooring activities, all radios and other communications equipment is checked to confirm they are functioning correctly
- Batteries are checked to confirm they are operational and fully charged
- Relevant documentation and records are identified and accessed as required
- Radios are set to operate on channels required for mooring and unmooring
- Faulty communications equipment is reported, rectified or replaced
- Communicate with others
- Correct communication is maintained with others involved in mooring and unmooring activities, throughout mooring and unmooring activities
- Clear and concise verbal and non-verbal communication is used and appropriate action is taken to confirm others have correctly heard and interpreted the communication
- VHF radio communication is conducted using required procedures and protocols
- Appropriate methods are used to communicate with foreign crews on vessels
- Safety concerns are promptly and clearly communicated to pilot prior to and during, mooring and unmooring activities
- Due care is taken when using radio communication equipment, so as not to interfere with operational communication between tug crews and pilot of vessel