Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

MARN008 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply seamanship skills aboard a vessel up to 12 metres

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency MARN008 - Apply seamanship skills aboard a vessel up to 12 metres
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply practical seamanship skills and techniques as part of work duties aboard a vessel up to12 m in length. This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of:coxswain on vessels <12 m in length, with propulsion power that is unlimited for an outboard engine or <500 kW for an inboard engine, operating in inshore or designated waters orcoxswain on tenders or auxiliary vessels operating within 3 nautical miles (nm) of a parent vessel within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).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 Coxswain Grade 2 NC and Coxswain Grade 1 NC as defined in the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D. The AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA) is a requirement for AMSA certification. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) mandated practical assessment (AMPA) will cover a range, but not all, of the requirements identified in the Performance Evidence and Knowledge Evidence. The AMPA shall be undertaken in accordance with its instructions.Assessors of AMPA must hold as a minimum:a current certificate of competency issued under Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012 at the same level as the qualification being assessed with at least 12 months relevant sea service, ora relevant seafarer certificate, as master, engineer or deck officer, issued under the Navigation Act 2012.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field N – Seamanship
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Use and maintain ropes
  • Rope types and common areas of use are correctly identified
       
Element: Ropes are checked for wear and repairs are undertaken according to manufacturer guidelines
       
Element: Ropes are coiled and stowed correctly
       
Element: Knots and hitches are tied neatly and securely, and are used according to their correct application
       
Element: Ropes are spliced neatly and securely according to their correct application
       
Element: Rope ends are whipped where appropriate to maintain good condition
       
Element: Secure vessel at anchor
  • Prior to letting go, anchor and equipment are prepared
       
Element: Quantity of anchor cable run out or recovered is appropriate to the depth of water, weather and sea conditions, and tidal range in area of operation
       
Element: During operation, control of cable is maintained within safe operating limits
       
Element: Degree to which anchor and equipment are secured on completion of anchoring operations is appropriate to forecast conditions
       
Element: During all operations, anchoring area is kept free of loose ropes, wires and debris
       
Element: Secure vessel at a berth
  • At all times, mooring lines and associated equipment are handled safely
       
Element: Throughout operations, mooring area is kept free of loose ropes, wires and debris
       
Element: Tension on ropes is maintained at an appropriate level for the stage and nature of the operation
       
Element: Check condition and seaworthiness of vessel
  • Coverage and frequency of checks and inspections on vessel seaworthiness are undertaken according to workplace procedures and organisational safety management system
       
Element: Watertight integrity is checked and appropriate action is taken to prepare for prevailing and forecast weather and sea conditions
       
Element: Degree to which vessel is secured is appropriate to prevailing and forecast conditions
       
Element: Irregularities are identified and appropriate action is taken to rectify the situation
       
Element: Irregularities beyond ability to rectify are reported in time to enable remedial action to be taken
       
Element: Reports of condition are completed according to workplace procedures
       
Element: Conduct refuelling operations
  • All personal protective equipment (PPE) is accessed and used
       
Element: Safety boundary for the refuelling process is established
       
Element: Spill prevention systems are correctly deployed
       
Element: Refuelling operations are performed safely and according to organisational safety management system
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Rope types and common areas of use are correctly identified 
 
 
 
 
 
Prior to letting go, anchor and equipment are prepared 
 
 
 
 
At all times, mooring lines and associated equipment are handled safely 
 
 
Coverage and frequency of checks and inspections on vessel seaworthiness are undertaken according to workplace procedures and organisational safety management system 
 
 
 
 
 
All personal protective equipment (PPE) is accessed and used 
 
 
 

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