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

MARN009 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform seamanship operations on board a vessel up to 24 metres

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency MARN009 - Perform seamanship operations on board a vessel up to 24 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 operations on board a vessel up to 24 m.This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of:master on commercial vessels <24 m in length within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) or chief mate or deck watchkeeper on vessels <35 m in length within the EEZ or chief mate or deck watchkeeper on vessels <80 m in length in inshore waters; andmaster on commercial vessels <24 m in length in inland waters. 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 (Inland waters) and Master <24m 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 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: Operate lifting gear
  • Lifting gear is checked and prepared for operation prior to use
  • Defective lifting gear is isolated and reported according to organisational procedures
  • Loads are correctly attached using appropriate slings and rigging gear according to organisational procedures and safety requirements
  • Maximum and safe working load limits are determined and not exceeded
  • Lifting gear is safely operated to carry out operations
       
Element: Use and maintain ropes and wires
  • Knots, hitches and bends using rope are correctly made and used in the course of operations on board a vessel
       
Element: Ropes are spliced neatly and securely according to their correct application and rope ends are whipped, where appropriate, to maintain good condition
       
Element: Breaking strain and safe working loads of rope and wire are determined and applied as load limits in the course of operations on board a vessel
       
Element: Wear and damage to rope and wire are recognised
       
Element: Rope and wire are maintained and stored according to organisational procedures
  • Lifting gear is checked and prepared for operation prior to use
       
Element: Defective lifting gear is isolated and reported according to organisational procedures
       
Element: Loads are correctly attached using appropriate slings and rigging gear according to organisational procedures and safety requirements
       
Element: Maximum and safe working load limits are determined and not exceeded
       
Element: Lifting gear is safely operated to carry out operations
       
Element: Secure vessel at anchor
  • Prior to letting go, anchor and equipment are prepared and crew is briefed
       
Element: Quantity of anchor cable run out or recovered is appropriate to depth of water, weather and sea conditions, and tidal range in area of operation
       
Element: Control of cable is maintained within safe operating limits during anchoring operations
       
Element: Degree to which anchor and equipment are secured on completion of anchoring operations is appropriate to forecast conditions
       
Element: Anchoring area is kept free of loose ropes, wires and debris during all operations
       
Element: Secure vessel at a berth
  • Mooring lines and associated equipment are handled safely at all times
       
Element: Mooring area is kept free of loose ropes, wires and debris throughout operations
       
Element: Tension on ropes is maintained at an appropriate level for stage and nature of the operation
       
Element: Tension on shore-power leads and other umbilicals is monitored
       
Element: Check condition and seaworthiness of vessel
  • Coverage and frequency of checks and inspections on vessel seaworthiness are undertaken according to organisational procedures
       
Element: Watertight integrity is checked and appropriate action is taken to prepare for prevailing and forecast weather and sea conditions according to vessel seaworthiness plans and regulatory requirements
       
Element: Vessel is secured to degree which 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 vessel condition are completed according to organisational procedures
       
Element: Check stability of vessel
  • Information from vessel stability data book is used to determine loading limits and displacement from draft
       
Element: Stability conditions for proposed nature of voyage and operations are confirmed and required stress and stability criteria are met
       
Element: Perform tasks aloft and over vessel side
  • Area and equipment for working aloft or over the side are prepared according to organisational procedures
       
Element: Required precautions are taken when working aloft or over the side
       
Element: Chairs, safety harnesses and appropriate safety equipment are used according to organisational procedures
       
Element: Portable ladders are used correctly to perform tasks
       
Element: Tasks are completed safely according to instructions
       
Element: Equipment is inspected, maintained and stored after use according to organisational procedures
       
Element: Lash and secure stores, cargo and access ways
  • Lashing equipment is inspected, maintained and correctly stored after use according to organisational procedures
       
Element: Cargo is stowed according to recognised principles and organisational procedures relating to transport and handling of dangerous goods
       
Element: Cargo is lashed and secured according to recognised principles and organisational procedures
       
Element: Equipment and items on deck and in galley spaces are secured according to organisational procedures
       
Element: Personnel access ways are rigged and secured according to organisational procedures
       
Element: Accommodation spaces and personnel facilities on board vessel are checked and correctly secured for sea according to organisational procedures
       
Element: Supervise refuelling operations
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE) is accessed and used
       
Element: Amount of fuel required is calculated
       
Element: Instructions are provided to ensure safety boundary for refuelling process is established
       
Element: Spill prevention systems are correctly deployed
       
Element: Instructions are provided to ensure refuelling operations are performed safely
       
Element: Notification of intention to refuel is made to authorities and other nearby operations
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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
Lifting gear is checked and prepared for operation prior to use 
Defective lifting gear is isolated and reported according to organisational procedures 
Loads are correctly attached using appropriate slings and rigging gear according to organisational procedures and safety requirements 
Maximum and safe working load limits are determined and not exceeded 
Lifting gear is safely operated to carry out operations 
Knots, hitches and bends using rope are correctly made and used in the course of operations on board a vessel 
 
 
 
Lifting gear is checked and prepared for operation prior to use 
 
 
 
 
Prior to letting go, anchor and equipment are prepared and crew is briefed 
 
 
 
 
Mooring lines and associated equipment are handled safely at all times 
 
 
 
Coverage and frequency of checks and inspections on vessel seaworthiness are undertaken according to organisational procedures 
 
 
 
 
 
Information from vessel stability data book is used to determine loading limits and displacement from draft 
 
Area and equipment for working aloft or over the side are prepared according to organisational procedures 
 
 
 
 
 
Lashing equipment is inspected, maintained and correctly stored after use according to organisational procedures 
 
 
 
 
 
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is accessed and used 
 
 
 
 
 

Forms

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