MARC062 — Perform mooring operations

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What an assessment for MARC062 must cover

85 assessable components: 5 elements (25 performance criteria), 26 performance evidence and 34 knowledge evidence requirements. 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 a berth

1.1Relevant documentation and records are identified and accessed in accordance with workplace procedures
1.2Positioning information is obtained, checked, and confirmed as accurate in accordance with workplace procedures
1.3Bridge marker is set in accordance with workplace procedures
1.4Briefing is obtained and interpreted on issues related to mooring operations
1.5Communications equipment is prepared and set to correct channels in accordance with workplace procedures
1.6Berth conditions are checked, and made clear and ready for mooring and unmooring
1.7Portainer cranes and gantries/loaders are correctly positioned for berthing of vessel
1.8Safety concerns are communicated to pilot of vessel with due care not to interfere with tug and vessel communications

2 Receive and secure lines

2.1Heaving line received from mooring launch or vessel and in accordance with workplace procedures
2.2First lines are received from vessel and secured to applicable bollards/hooks in accordance with workplace procedures and pilot directions
2.3Additional lines are received from vessel and are attached to applicable bollards/hooks in accordance with workplace procedures
2.4Correct method for crossing mooring lines over and between another vessel’s mooring lines is followed
2.5Mooring line is dipped when another vessel occupies the bollard in accordance with port and workplace procedures
2.6Safe distance from snapback zones and demarcated area is maintained during line tensioning
2.7Workplace procedures and safe work practices are followed during receival and securing of lines at all times

3 Return heaving line

3.1Vessel crew is made aware of planned heaving line return operations in accordance with workplace procedures
3.2Heaving line is returned to vessel in accordance with workplace procedures and supervisor instructions

4 Land a gangway

4.1Gangway vicinity is cleared of all personnel in accordance with port and workplace procedures
4.2Gangway is landed safely and efficiently in accordance with port and workplace procedures

5 Let go of vessel

5.1Vessel crew is made aware of intentions to let go in accordance with workplace procedures
5.2Singling up processes are carried out in accordance with port procedures and required safety precautions
5.3Mooring lines are kept clear of propeller and thrusters during singling up process in accordance with safety precautions
5.4Remaining lines are released in accordance with supervisor instructions and workplace procedures
5.5Stand clear procedures are immediately implemented when required in accordance with supervisor instructions and workplace procedures
5.6Required precautions and workplace procedures and safe work practices are followed during mooring operations at all times

Performance evidence

applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and work practices
communicating effectively with other personnel when mooring and unmooring a vessel using standard nautical terms
following all orders carefully and systematically
following work instructions
handling mooring lines on deck of lines launch, flaking and positioning of mooring lines
handling rope appropriately and correctly:
applying a chain stopper to a natural cordage rope
applying a chain stopper to a wire rope
applying a stopper to a synthetic fibre rope
attaching a line to a bollard or bitt with all lines in correct order such as up through the eye
flaking down a rope
heaving on a line in collaboration with other members of a mooring team
storing and caring for ropes and lines
tying knots such as bowline, reef knot, overhand knot, figure of eight knot, sheet bends and clove hitch and splicing and whipping, round turn two half hitches
handling wire mooring lines in lines launch
identifying and correctly using:
personal protective equipment (PPE)
various types of ropes, steel wires and mooring equipment
initiating timely action in response to defects or damage
interpreting and following procedures for mooring operations, including safety instructions and precautions
recognising dangers and hazards before and during mooring operations, and taking appropriate action to report and/or rectify them
recognising problems that may occur during mooring operations and taking appropriate action to report and/or resolve them
taking proper care of ropes and mooring equipment
types of methods and configurations used for headlines and sternlines
using various vehicles for towing mooring lines, as required
working effectively as a member of a mooring and /or unmooring team.

Knowledge evidence

awareness of line launches propeller when towing mooring lines
communications techniques and equipment required during mooring operations
correct method of crossing ship’s mooring lines over and or between other vessel’s mooring lines already berthed
dangers and hazards associated with mooring systems:
‘snap back’ when a line breaks
back strain from carrying a line, heaving on a line or heaving on a line
being hit by a heaving line being thrown down from a vessel
being struck by a parting line
demarcated areas
falling off the edge of the wharf into the water
increase in risk when lines are being released
mixing rings and wire rope
securing a gangway
snapback zone
standing clear of lines under tension
stepping inside the bight of a line
trip hazards such as crane lines
factors that affect mooring operations, including the effects of wind, weather, tides, sea conditions, currents, draft changes and surges from passing vessels on mooring operations
hazards and problems, and appropriate preventative and remedial action and solutions
methods for mooring and unmooring a vessel, including:
block and tackle and vehicle towbar method for handling and securing gangway
required rope handling techniques and precautions
monitor mooring loads and tension on ropes and equipment
operational characteristics of different types of lines, equipment and facilities used in mooring operations including:
structure and characteristics of ropes, lines and wires
operational procedures and layouts of various types of shore-side loading and discharging terminals and wharves
PPE required for use during mooring operations
procedures for assessing stresses on lines and gear used in mooring operations
reason for and correct method of dipping mooring line
relevant manufacturer guidelines relating to use of machinery, including instructions on equipment capability and limitations
relevant work WHS/OHS codes of practice, policies and procedures
safety drills and equipment used for lines launch
standard nautical terms in relation to mooring activities and related equipment
technique for releasing fowled mooring lines under wharfs and around ship anchors.

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What does an assessment tool for MARC062 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MARC062 needs to address all 85 unit components: 5 elements with 25 performance criteria, 26 performance evidence requirements, 34 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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