MARN008 — Apply seamanship skills aboard a vessel up to 12 metres

1 Use and maintain ropes

• 1.1Rope types and common areas of use are correctly identified
• 1.2Ropes are checked for wear and repairs are undertaken according to manufacturer guidelines
• 1.3Ropes are coiled and stowed correctly
• 1.4Knots and hitches are tied neatly and securely, and are used according to their correct application
• 1.5Ropes are spliced neatly and securely according to their correct application
• 1.6Rope ends are whipped where appropriate to maintain good condition

2 Secure vessel at anchor

• 2.1Prior to letting go, anchor and equipment are prepared
• 2.2Quantity of anchor cable run out or recovered is appropriate to the depth of water, weather and sea conditions, and tidal range in area of operation
• 2.3During operation, control of cable is maintained within safe operating limits
• 2.4Degree to which anchor and equipment are secured on completion of anchoring operations is appropriate to forecast conditions
• 2.5During all operations, anchoring area is kept free of loose ropes, wires and debris

3 Secure vessel at a berth

• 3.1At all times, mooring lines and associated equipment are handled safely
• 3.2Throughout operations, mooring area is kept free of loose ropes, wires and debris
• 3.3Tension on ropes is maintained at an appropriate level for the stage and nature of the operation

4 Check condition and seaworthiness of vessel

• 4.1Coverage and frequency of checks and inspections on vessel seaworthiness are undertaken according to workplace procedures and organisational safety management system
• 4.2Watertight integrity is checked and appropriate action is taken to prepare for prevailing and forecast weather and sea conditions
• 4.3Degree to which vessel is secured is appropriate to prevailing and forecast conditions
• 4.4Irregularities are identified and appropriate action is taken to rectify the situation
• 4.5Irregularities beyond ability to rectify are reported in time to enable remedial action to be taken
• 4.6Reports of condition are completed according to workplace procedures

5 Conduct refuelling operations

• 5.1All personal protective equipment (PPE) is accessed and used
• 5.2Safety boundary for the refuelling process is established
• 5.3Spill prevention systems are correctly deployed
• 5.4Refuelling operations are performed safely and according to organisational safety management system

What does an assessment tool for MARN008 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MARN008 needs to address all 59 unit components: 5 elements with 24 performance criteria, 12 performance evidence requirements, 23 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 MARN008?

Auditori pulls the current release of MARN008 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 MARN008 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing MARN008 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 MARN008, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.