MARC052 — Operate deck machinery, cargo handling gear and equipment on a vessel

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What an assessment for MARC052 must cover

68 assessable components: 3 elements (20 performance criteria), 17 performance evidence and 30 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 1 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare for operations

1.1Routine pre-operational checks of deck machinery or cargo handling gear and equipment are completed prior to use according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
1.2Properties of cargo being transported are identified and their impact on safety, the environment and vessel operations is established
1.3Preparations for operations are made and lifting equipment is set up according to workplace procedures
1.4Tools and equipment appropriate to work requirements are selected, checked for safety and set up for operation
1.5Safety equipment appropriate to work requirements are made ready and confirmed to be in good condition
1.6Methods of communication are established and agreed to
1.7Equipment faults or malfunctions are identified and reported according to workplace procedures
1.8Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) hazards in work area are identified, and risks are assessed and reported according to workplace procedures

2 Undertake deck machinery, cargo handling gear and equipment operations

2.1Suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and used according to workplace procedures
2.2Hazard control procedures are identified and applied to ensure safe operation of deck machinery and cargo handling equipment
2.3Deck machinery and cargo handling gear and equipment are operated in a safe and controlled manner
2.4Performance and efficiency of deck machinery and cargo handling gear and equipment operations is monitored
2.5Safe operational practices are used to anticipate and control hazards
2.6Adverse sea and weather conditions that impact on operation of deck machinery, cargo handling gear and equipment are identified, and operational practices are adjusted to maintain safety of vessel and personnel
2.7Measures to prevent pollution during normal and emergency situations are applied according to regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
2.8Spill containment procedures are correctly implemented according to regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

3 Complete operations

3.1Shutdown procedures are conducted according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
3.2Malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage to deck machinery and cargo handling gear and equipment are reported according to workplace procedures
3.3Deck machinery and cargo handling gear and equipment are maintained and secured according to workplace procedures
3.4Operational records are completed according to workplace procedures

Performance evidence

applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and work practices
applying risk assessment and hazard control strategies
communicating with other workplace personnel using effective: - handheld radios - hand signals - listening techniques - questioning to confirm understanding and appropriate worksite protocol - signage - written instructions
completing required records related to the operation of deck machinery and cargo handling gear and equipment
exercising safety, environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures during the operation of deck machinery, cargo handling gear and equipment on a vessel
following work schedules in accordance with workplace instructions and safety management system (SMS)
operating anchoring equipment under various conditions, such as anchoring, weighing anchor, securing for sea and in emergencies
reading, interpreting and applying instructions on the operation of deck machinery and cargo handling gear and equipment
recognising cargo handling gear hazards and problems while operating deck machinery and cargo handling gear and equipment
recognising faulty equipment and taking appropriate actions
recognising routine hazards that can arise on a chemical and oil and liquefied gas tanker
selecting and using relevant tools and equipment
setting up, shutting down and storing welding, brazing and cutting equipment
using and handling deck and cargo handling gear and equipment
using signals to direct the operation of equipment, including winches, cranes, windlasses and hoists
working safely and collaboratively with others
working safely at heights, and correctly applying and using safety equipment

Knowledge evidence

access arrangements, including: - freight elevators - hatch covers - hatches - ramps - side, bow and stern doors
appropriate selection and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
boom/jib movements and the safe positioning of the operator for any lift
cargo, including: - chemicals and oils - explosives - general cargo, break bulk, unitised or in containerised - hazardous or dangerous goods, both break bulk and containerised - heavy lifts - liquefied gas - liquids in portable containers - livestock - mineral concentrates - refrigerated cargo - scrap, pig iron ingots, steel coils and sheets - solid bulk materials - timber
cargo handling gear and equipment
characteristics and features of bulk carriers, chemical and oil tankers and liquefied gas tanker layouts and cargo
function and uses of: - cranes, pumps, hoists, booms, derricks and related equipment - hatches, watertight doors, port hole, port cover and related equipment - winches, windlasses, capstans and related equipment
fundamental properties of liquid and liquefied cargo and their impact on safety, the environment and vessel operations
hazards and control measures associated with bulk carriers, chemical and oil tankers, and liquefied gas tanker cargo operations, including: - electrostatic hazards - environmental hazards - explosion and flammability - extremely low temperatures - insufficient lighting - low temperatures - other personnel in area of operation - overhead obstructions - pressure hazards - reactivity and corrosion - source of ignition - toxicity - vapour leaks and clouds - weather conditions
hazard and risk control procedures, including: - anti-static measures - atmospheric control - cargo inhibition - checking compatibility - confined space entry precautions - correct use of safety data sheets (SDS)/material safety data sheets (MSDS) information - ensuring operation is visible to operator at all times or a watchperson is utilised to ensure a lift is monitored at all times - gas testing - identifying hazards and assessing risks of the operation - inerting, drying and monitoring techniques - inspecting equipment and record books before commencing operations - providing adequate lighting - segregation of cargo - ship/shore checklist - ventilation - wearing appropriate PPE
hazards and related safety precautions relevant to basic welding, brazing and cutting
hoisting and dipping of flags and main single-flag signals
hydraulic and pneumatically operated mechanical tools and equipment
identifying faulty and damaged wire and/or rope
identifying fibre and wire ropes, cables and chains, including their construction, use, markings, maintenance and proper stowage
pipeline systems – bilge and ballast suctions and wells
piping systems, valves, loading and unloading, care in transit and emergency shutdown (ESD) procedures
principal features and operating characteristics of steering gear and deck machinery used on a range of vessel types
problems related to operating deck machinery and cargo handling gear and equipment, and appropriate actions and solutions
procedures for: - checking and inspecting deck machinery and cargo handling gear and equipment used on vessels - marlin spike seamanship, including proper use of knots, splices and stoppers - rigging and unrigging pilot ladders, hoists, rat-guards and gangways - safe operation of deck machinery and cargo handling gear and equipment
records that must be maintained on a vessel relevant to cargo handling and stowage
relevant sections of maritime regulations, codes and conventions related to tankers and gas carriers
relevant WHS/OHS requirements, work practices and pollution control regulations and policies
safe working loads of ropes, wires, blocks, chains and lifting gear
safety, environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures relevant to the operation of deck machinery and cargo handling gear and equipment
signals for the operation of equipment, including winches, cranes, windlasses and hoists
standard communication techniques and signals used during the operation of deck machinery and cargo handling gear and equipment
terminology relating to the structure, capacities and operations of various types of tankers and gas carriers
the correct method of replacing winch wire and/or rope and attaching new wire and/or rope to winch drum
use and general maintenance of lifting equipment and basic slinging techniques

Foundation skills

Foundation skills: Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

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Questions about assessing MARC052

What does an assessment tool for MARC052 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MARC052 needs to address all 68 unit components: 3 elements with 20 performance criteria, 17 performance evidence requirements, 30 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 MARC052?

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