Recognition for Unit of Competency

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1 Apply seamanship skills and techniques when operating a small vessel with Teaching Section: Maritime Step 1: Read the unit competency requirements (If you have the skills/knowledge to meet these elements, go to step 2) Unit Descriptor: This unit involves the seamanship skills, knowledge and techniques required when operating a small commercial vessel within the limits of responsibility of a coxswain, i.e. a vessel of less than 12 metres in length within inshore limits (within 15 nm). This includes splicing ropes; using ropes and chains; maintaining ropes, wire and chain; rigging gear and loads; operating winches and windlasses; safe handling hawsers and moorings; stowing and securing anchors for sea; securing vessel for rough weather; maintaining watertight integrity; lashing and securing equipment; and towing and being towed. This unit has been retitled but covers the same functions as previous unit TDMMC701C Apply seamanship skills and techniques when operating a small domestic vessel. ELEMENTS PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

2 Use and maintain ropes, wire and chains Operate anchor equipment, winches and windlasses Tow and be towed Knots, hitches and bends using fibre and synthetic ropes are correctly made and used in the course of deck operations on board vessel Eye splices and short splices are made in fibre and synthetic rope in accordance with established nautical practice Rope, wire and chains are checked and maintained in accordance with company procedures and manufacturer's instructions Breaking strain and safe working loads of ropes are determined and applied as load limits in the course of deck operations Loads are correctly handled using appropriate ropes, chains and rigging gear in accordance with regulations Rigging gear is checked prior to use and/or going to sea and faulty gear reported and replaced or repaired Maximum load limits are determined and applied when lifting equipment and loads using ropes, chains, wires and other rigging gear Lines are made up in preparation for berthing of vessel Lines are handled as required to assist in berthing and unberthing a vessel A warping winch/drum is used to heave in surge and veer lines Berthing lines are turned up and secured to bitts, staghorns and cleats as required Moorings and hawsers are safely handled as per established nautical practice Anchors cables and deck fittings are correctly identified and selected for use when required Anchor tasks are carried out in accordance with established nautical practice Vessel is prepared and anchored in varying weather conditions Anchor is weighed and vessel proceed in varying weather conditions Winches, capstans and windlasses (as appropriate) are checked and prepared for operation prior to use Winches, capstans and windlasses (as appropriate) are safely operated to carry out deck operations in accordance with operational requirements an d manufacturer's instructions Preparations for towing are safely made in accordance with established nautical practice Correct towing procedures and precautions are applied when towing and being towed

3 4. Secure a small vessel for sea Accommodation spaces and personnel facilities on board the vessel are checked for cleanliness, hygiene and tidiness and correctly secured for sea in accordance with established procedures and tourism or operational standards 5. Apply seamanship skills and techniques Equipment and items on deck and in equipment and galley spaces are secured in accordance with regulatory requirements Watertight integrity of vessel is checked and appropriate action is taken to prepare for prevailing and forecast weather and sea conditions Rope types and common areas of use are correctly identified Reef knots, bowlines, sheet bends, clove hitches, round turns and two half hitches are correctly identified, explained and demonstrated Procedures for eye splicing a fibre/synthetic rope end and joining two rope ends are demonstrated in accordance with the rope manufacturer's recommendations Common whippings are demonstrated A sea anchor is rigged to control a specified rate and direction of drift and or angle to sea and also for emergency steering and to prevent broaching

4 Step 2: Complete your personal and unit details TAFE NSW Student Number: Last Name: First Name: SAM Number: Step 3: List your evidence for recognition List your evidence below providing as much detail as possible. Note: recognition can only be granted for a full unit of competency. If you can meet most of these elements but not all, contact the appropriate teaching section to discuss gap training. Attach additional paper if more space is required. Qualifications &/or formal statements Professional Development & Training Work Experience Other Experience & Skills List your qualifications and/or formal statements relevant for this unit. Evidence may include: Statement of Attainment, Certificate, Diploma etc. List any other training and development activities completed at work. Eg: Staff Development Activities, Training Sessions, One to one training by a qualified senior staff member. List what you do or have done at work that meets the unit description. Eg: activities, duties, projects. etc. Evidence may include: letter of confirmation from your employer, duty statement. List your membership of organisations, voluntary work, community work or self employment/home business. Evidence may include: membership certificate, reference letter from clients. Student Declaration All information I provide to support this application is true and correct. Recognition Granted: YES NO Signature of Student: Reason for Non Approval (if applicable): Date submitted: Name of Assessor: Signature of Assessor: Date Processed: 2011

5 Step 4: Attach all certified documents and sign the Student Declaration Do not send original qualifications, formal completion statements or membership certificates. Instead, supply certified copies. Certified means you need to have your original documents sighted and a copy signed by: a Justice of the Peace (JP) or any Officer of the Court a teacher or Course Information Office at a TAFE NSW staff member To find your local JP visit Note: If your name is different from that on the evidence documents you are submitting, you will also need to provide certified proof of your change of name, eg Marriage Certificate. Step 5: Complete the PURPLE 'Enrolment Adjustment-Recognition of prior learning and previous stuies form for submission with your application. Once completed, the PURPLE Enrolment Adjustment form must be attached to the top of all documentation ready for submission. It is important to keep copies of all completed forms for your own reference. Step 6: Secure all documentation and submit (by post or in person) Electronically submitted versions will not be accepted. Applications must not be faxed or ed, as the Assessor and the Delegate must sight the original signatures of certification, as well as the applicant's own original signature. Important notes: Recognition applications will only be processed for currently enrolled students. If not currently enrolled, you need to apply to enrol by completing an Enrolment Application form that you must include with your recognition application. Submit your completed application by post or in person to: If currently enrolled Recognition Officer 51 Wentworth Road STRATHFIELD NSW 2135 If not currently enrolled (with your completed Enrolment Application form) Student Services Student Services - Enrolments Locked Bag STRATHFIELD NSW