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Evidence Guide: MEM50008 - Carry out trip preparation and planning

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MEM50008 - Carry out trip preparation and planning

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Maintain the boat and safety equipment

  1. Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

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Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

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Ensure boat is maintained/serviced on a regular basis

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Ensure safety equipment complies with relevant legislation

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Identify location of safety equipment ensuring it is serviceable and accessible, and stowed securely and appropriately

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Maintain mooring and berthing apparatus

  1. Maintain/service mooring and berthing apparatus on a regular basis
Maintain/service mooring and berthing apparatus on a regular basis

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Ensure mooring apparatus is appropriate to the vessel and location

  1. Check weather conditions, vessel and personnel for suitability for planned trip
Check weather conditions, vessel and personnel for suitability for planned trip

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Ensure trip activity plan takes into account area and type of operation and emergency contact

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Carry out adequate provisions, including fuel, for trip

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Communicate trip details to appropriate person

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Check to ensure the number of passengers does not exceed boat design limitations and/or legislative requirements

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Check to ensure equipment, stores and personal items are securely stowed and do not adversely affects the boat's stability

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Conduct pre-start checks on equipment operation

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Inform appropriate person of safe return from the activity

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Instructions to Assessors

Required Skills and Knowledge
Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Safety equipment includes the following:

life jackets

bailers

dinghy/life raft

paddles/oars

bilge pumps

bucket and line

first aid kit

fire extinguisher

distress signalling equipment

marine radio

waterproof torch

charts

anchor/sea anchor

lifebuoy

compass

sound signal

drinking water

towing harness

isolating switches

tow rope

local emergency procedures book

sounding equipment

emergency position-indicating radio beacon (EPIRB)

global positioning system (GPS)

divers flag

suitable clothing

alternative means of propulsion

Maintaining/servicing mooring and berthing apparatus includes the following:

appropriateness of mooring/berthing

regularity of checks

services by recognised contractor

serviceable mooring and berthing lines, fenders, anchors and ground tackle

Weather conditions include the following:

current forecast

wind

latest weather and conditions information

source of weather information

tides (flood and ebb tides)

rips and bars

wave height

visibility

day/night

Area and type of operation includes the following:

hazards

local knowledge

rules and protocols

events

emergency response

access and exit points

safe havens

launching ramps

destination port

Adequate provisions include the following:

suitability of the vessel for the activity

adequate fuel for the distance

water, food and ice

sun protection

wet weather gear

first aid kit

personal medications

batteries

gas

emergency (reserve) fuel and method of fuel transfer

Trip details include the following:

trip departure and return time

number of people in the boat

area and nature of operation

way points

radio used and frequency

call signs

details of vessel, including description and registration number

shore contact details

fuel capacity and usage

trailer registration number

Appropriate person includes one (1) or more of the following:

family member or relative

neighbour(s)

police - water or local

marine rescue services

club or organisation

harbour master

costal radio station

leave a note in your vehicle parked at the departure location (if appropriate)

Pre-start checks include the following:

fuel is connected

battery is charged and connected

kill switch

fumes and petrol

fuel and water leaks

hatches/windows/doors are open

ventilation

sea-cock opening

loose gear is secured

marine radio is turned on and radio aerials raised

bilge water levels checked

navigation lights