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Operate mobile underwater vehicles

Operate mobile underwater vehicles

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCMAR306
State Code
OCS60
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Field of Education
031701 - Maritime Engineering
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate mobile underwater equipment such as towed cameras (TC) and remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROUV).The unit applies to individuals who work in a marine conservation and management role under broad supervision and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for solving problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for mobile underwater vehicle operations
  • 1.1 Clarify the aim/objective and precise location/s of the activity with supervisor
  • 1.2 Identify personnel involved and confirm their skills and experience in underwater vehicle operations
  • 1.3 Identify and prepare mobile underwater vehicle
  • 1.4 Identify and check associated equipment and support resources required
  • 1.5 Identify and interpret information relating to underwater location
  • 1.6 Identify operational constraints under marine regulations and workplace safety procedures
  • 1.7 Identify operational threats and contingencies, and mitigate threats to deployment of underwater vehicle
  • 1.8 Confirm compliance with operating procedures and ensure a workplace health and safety risk assessment is performed
2. Operate mobile underwater vehicle
  • 2.1 Transport mobile underwater vehicle to location
  • 2.2 Assemble and conduct pre-dive checks on mobile underwater vehicle on location according to operator instructions and biosecurity procedures
  • 2.3 Deploy and operate mobile underwater vehicle safely according to operational plan and workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Monitor operational threats, adjust operating parameters and respond to contingency situations
  • 2.5 Retrieve and secure mobile underwater vehicle and associated equipment
3. Complete underwater vehicle operations
  • 3.1 Clean, maintain and store underwater vehicle and equipment according to operator instructions and biosecurity procedures
  • 3.2 Retrieve data from mobile underwater vehicle and secure according to data management procedures
  • 3.3 Maintain records and report activity and incidents according to workplace procedures
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