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Moor a motor driven vessel

Moor a motor driven vessel

Unit of competency
National Code
AURR346543A
State Code
D7664
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/10/2011
Field of Education
031705 - Marine Craft Operation
Original Release Date
12/10/2011
Nominal Hours
22
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to moor and dock a motor driven vessel to or from a dockside or swing mooring. It requires the ability to operate equipment to moor and dock a vessel and the ability to understand the safety requirements.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit in some jurisdictions (e.g. boat licence requirements for each state and territory). Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.This unit replaces AURR346542A Moor vessel.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare vessel
  • 1.1. Read and interpret job requirements and specifications
  • 1.2. Locate occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including personal protection needs
  • 1.3. Collect appropriate tools and equipment and check for their safe and effective operation
  • 1.4. Outline procedures to minimise task time
  • 1.5. Check weather, tidal conditions and launch site for safe launching conditions
2. Conduct safety inspection prior to moving off
  • 2.1. Audit vessel safety equipment
  • 2.2. Inspect hull and vessel systems and components for seaworthiness and conformity to manufacturer and component supplier specification and regulations to ensure vessel safety
  • 2.3. Check vessel for safety using testing equipment, as appropriate
  • 2.4. Start and check engines, controls, autopilot and failsafe systems
  • 2.5. Repair systems and components that fail the safety inspection in accordance with manufacturer, industry and component supplier specifications, and site procedures
3. Move off mooring
  • 3.1. Remove and attach appropriate lines using suitable knots, taking into account weather conditions, currents, tides, tidal flows and safety
  • 3.2. Manoeuvre vehicle avoiding damage to vessel and environment
  • 3.3. Move vessel off dockside
4. Dock and moor vessel
  • 4.1. Select mooring site and attachment equipment as appropriate for vessel and mooring site
  • 4.2. Locate suitable attachment points on the mooring dock and vessel
  • 4.3. Manoeuvre vessel avoiding damage to vessel and environment
  • 4.4. Link vessel to the mooring and secure attachment equipment in accordance with Maritime Regulations
  • 4.5. Secure vessel alongside using appropriate docklines and knots and in accordance with regulatory requirements
  • 4.6. Use buffering equipment, as required
  • 4.7. Moor vessel according to OHS and environmental legislation, manufacturer specifications, industry regulations and enterprise policies and procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W2946 AURR346519A Inspect, drive and manoeuvre motor driven vessel Unit of competency
W2947 AURR346542A Moor vessel Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WF314 AURRGA3003 Moor a motor-driven vessel Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
D537 AUR20611 Certificate II in Marine Qualification
D541 AUR30511 Certificate III in Marine Qualification