Unit of competency Outline

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Communicate during mooring and unmooring activities

Communicate during mooring and unmooring activities

Unit of competency
National Code
MARE002
State Code
AWK81
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/02/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
031705 - Marine Craft Operation
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to communicate effectively with others involved in mooring and unmooring activities.This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry as a Linesperson.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to communicate with others
  • 1.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures are followed
  • 1.2 Prior to mooring or unmooring activities, all radios and other communications equipment is checked to confirm they are functioning correctly
  • 1.3 Batteries are checked to confirm they are operational and fully charged
  • 1.4 Relevant documentation and records are identified and accessed as required
  • 1.5 Radios are set to operate on channels required for mooring and unmooring
  • 1.6 Faulty communications equipment is reported, rectified or replaced
2 Communicate with others
  • 2.1 Correct communication is maintained with others involved in mooring and unmooring activities, throughout mooring and unmooring activities
  • 2.2 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
  • 2.3 VHF radio communication is conducted using required procedures and protocols
  • 2.4 Appropriate methods are used to communicate with foreign crews on vessels
  • 2.5 Safety concerns are promptly and clearly communicated to pilot prior to and during, mooring and unmooring activities
  • 2.6 Due care is taken when using radio communication equipment, so as not to interfere with operational communication between tug crews and pilot of vessel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG405 MARE1001A Communicate during shore-based mooring and untying operations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODO42 MARE003 Communicate during mooring operations Unit of competency