MARA015 — Contribute to safe anchor handling and towing operations

1 Recognise types of anchor handling and towing equipment, vessels and towed objects

• 1.1Required safety precautions, including fatigue management, are identified
• 1.2Features of various AHTS are outlined
• 1.3Types of anchor handling and towing operations are identified
• 1.4Properties of towed objects are identified and their impact on safety, the environment and vessel operations is recognised
• 1.5Properties of anchor handling and towing equipment and tools are identified and their impact on safety and vessel operations is recognised
• 1.6Hazards associated with anchor handling and towing are identified
• 1.7Hazard controls associated with anchor handling and towing are employed according to organisational procedures

2 Prepare anchor handling and towing deck equipment, tools and machinery for use

• 2.1Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and machinery are selected, used and stored according to work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements
• 2.2Routine pre-operational checks are carried out on anchor handling and towing deck equipment, tools and machinery according to manufacturer specifications, regulatory and organisational requirements
• 2.3Deviations from normal operations are promptly identified and rectified
• 2.4Adjustments are made to achieve a safe and efficient operation
• 2.5Inability to start machinery is reported promptly and accurately to appropriate personnel

3 Operate anchor handling and towing deck tools and equipment

• 3.1Deck equipment, tools and machinery are operated in a safe and controlled manner within defined operating limits when running to achieve optimum safety and efficiency
• 3.2Deviations from normal operations are promptly identified
• 3.3Action is taken to rectify basic operational faults to maintain optimum safety and efficiency
• 3.4Appropriate action is taken in a malfunction or emergency

4 Check and complete anchor handling and towing deck equipment, tools and machinery operations

• 4.1Equipment and machinery shutdown procedures are carried out according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
• 4.2Equipment and machinery damage, malfunctions or irregular performance are recorded and reported according to organisational procedures

What does an assessment tool for MARA015 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MARA015 needs to address all 38 unit components: 4 elements with 18 performance criteria, 11 performance evidence requirements, 9 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for MARA015?

Auditori pulls the current release of MARA015 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for MARA015 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing MARA015 assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of MARA015, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.