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Evidence Guide: MEM50009 - Safely operate a mechanically powered recreational boat

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MEM50009 - Safely operate a mechanically powered recreational boat

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

Navigate safely

  1. Identify aids to small craft navigation
  2. Apply collision avoidance techniques when required in accordance with relevant legislation, recognised regulations and rules
  3. Carry out operation of the boat at all times in accordance with relevant legislation, recognised regulations and rules
  4. Use navigational aids and landmarks to determine and monitor boat position
  5. Take into account hazards and conditions in navigating the boat
Identify aids to small craft navigation

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Apply collision avoidance techniques when required in accordance with relevant legislation, recognised regulations and rules

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Carry out operation of the boat at all times in accordance with relevant legislation, recognised regulations and rules

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Use navigational aids and landmarks to determine and monitor boat position

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Take into account hazards and conditions in navigating the boat

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Anchor the boat

  1. Select anchorage site in accordance with prevailing and forecast conditions and in accordance with legislation
  2. Use type of anchor and anchoring system suitable for location
  3. Lower, set and monitor anchor according to prevailing conditions
  4. Retrieve and securely stow anchor
Select anchorage site in accordance with prevailing and forecast conditions and in accordance with legislation

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Use type of anchor and anchoring system suitable for location

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Lower, set and monitor anchor according to prevailing conditions

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Retrieve and securely stow anchor

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Manoeuvre and handle the boat

  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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Undertake a pre-start checks and start motor

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Manoeuvre boat safely according to conditions and in accordance with water traffic regulations

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Monitor performance of the boat and personnel at all times

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Consider impact of boat use on others and the environment

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Use safety equipment, stow and, as required, wear in accordance with legislation and recognised regulations and rules

  1. Identify aids to small craft navigation
Identify aids to small craft navigation

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Apply collision avoidance techniques when required in accordance with relevant legislation, recognised regulations and rules

Completed
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Carry out operation of the boat at all times in accordance with relevant legislation, recognised regulations and rules

Completed
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Use navigational aids and landmarks to determine and monitor boat position

Completed
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Take into account hazards and conditions in navigating the boat

  1. Select anchorage site in accordance with prevailing and forecast conditions and in accordance with legislation
Select anchorage site in accordance with prevailing and forecast conditions and in accordance with legislation

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Use type of anchor and anchoring system suitable for location

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Lower, set and monitor anchor according to prevailing conditions

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Retrieve and securely stow anchor

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Assessed

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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.

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

Manoeuvring conditions include the following:

from or to a ramp, pontoon, wharf, mooring, anchor, confined areas, such as narrow channels, marinas, moorings and obstructions

sea-states, including bars, waves, rips, high seas, tidal surges, choppy conditions and wakes

low speed/high speed

poor visibility

effect of wind

large vessels

Safe manoeuvring includes the following:

steer straight line

astern

figure-eight

right of way

port-starboard

throttle control

emergency stop

trim and stability of vessel

towing or being towed

berthing

standing-on/stemming the tide

retrieval of person overboard

Monitoring includes the following:

cooling system

bilge

portholes and hatches

location and welfare of persons on board

oil, fuel and water

radio

position of boat

other water users

battery and electrical systems

Others and environment include the following:

noise

wake

safety of others

disturbance or injury to wildlife

disposal of waste and bilge water

effects of detergent and anti-foul

fuelling arrangements

Aids to small craft navigation include one (1) or more of the following:

IALA Buoyage System ‘A’

charts

compasses

global positioning system (GPS)

sounder

tide tables

passage plan

marine references

notices to mariners

radio navigational warnings

Relevant legislation, recognised regulations and rules include the following:

collision regulations:

navigating in narrow channels

giving way to other vessels

overtaking, proper lookout

sound signals

lights and shapes

responsibilities and duty of care

use of buoyage system

speed

recognition of lights and markers

rules of road

recognition of operation areas

specific activity rules, e.g. personal watercraft (PWCs), water skis and equipment requirements

accident/incident reporting

marine regulations:

safety regulations

licensing and registration

speed limit restrictions

distance off requirements

port limits/rules

marine incident reporting

carrying capacity

drug and alcohol limits/effects

age of operators

environmental and wildlife regulations as relevant and applicable to the operation of boats

Hazards and conditions include the following:

weather

set and drift

effect of wind, tide and currents

submerged objects

other boats and wash

restricted waters

crossing bars

Types of anchor include one (1) or more of the following:

Danforth

Grapnel/Reef

Bruce

Plough

Admiralty

Sarca

sea anchor

Anchoring systems include one (1) or more of the following:

multiple anchors

bow and stern anchors

mooring buoy