MARN017 — Assist with marine towage operations

1 Prepare for towing operations

• 1.1Marine towage plans, Safety Management System (SMS), tasks and work requirements provided are confirmed with appropriate personnel
• 1.2Clarification is sought from appropriate personnel when any instruction or workplace procedure is not understood
• 1.3Relevant towage equipment and vessel certificates and records are identified and accessed as required
• 1.4Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and worn according to the SMS
• 1.5Equipment, gear and lines for towage are located and checked in accordance with marine towage plan, instructions, workplace procedures and safe work practices
• 1.6Equipment, gear and lines are set up for operations in accordance with marine towage plan, instructions, workplace procedures and safe work practices
• 1.7Deck space is prepared in accordance with instructions, workplace procedures and safe work practices

2 Follow safety and hazard control procedures for safe towage operations

• 2.1Routine pre-operational checks are carried out on equipment and machinery according to checklists, instructions, workplace procedures and safe work practices
• 2.2Maintenance of towage equipment and gear is performed according to checklists, instructions, workplace procedures and safe work practices
• 2.3Risk is assessed and hazard control measures for the safe handling of towage equipment and gear is applied according to instructions, workplace procedures and safe work practices
• 2.4Faults or damage to equipment and gear are reported immediately to the appropriate person in accordance with instructions, workplace procedures and safe work practices

3 Communicate with others during marine towage operations

• 3.1Communication is maintained with personnel during towage operations at all times and in accordance with instructions, workplace procedures and safe work practices
• 3.2Appropriate methods are used to communicate with personnel during towage operations at all times and in accordance with instructions, workplace procedures and safe work practices

4 Conduct marine towage operations

• 4.1Safety on deck is maintained during towage operations at all times in accordance with instructions, workplace procedures and safe work practices
• 4.2Towage lines are secured in accordance with instructions, workplace procedures and safe work practices
• 4.3Towage lines are adjusted as directed by the Master
• 4.4Towage equipment and gear is operated in accordance with instructions, workplace procedures and safe work practices
• 4.5Situational awareness when working on deck, including danger zones and snap back zones, is maintained at all times
• 4.6Towage equipment malfunction and faults encountered during operations are promptly addressed or reported
• 4.7Towage line tension and abnormalities are identified and reported to appropriate personnel
• 4.8Towage operations are carried out safely according to instructions, workplace procedures and safe work practices
• 4.9Working load limit (WLL) of towage lines and equipment are not exceeded and are maintained within acceptable limits at all times

5 Follow emergency procedures

• 5.1Instructions are acknowledged and followed in accordance with emergency procedures
• 5.2PPE is selected and used according to instructions and emergency procedures
• 5.3Communication with personnel is maintained at all times during an emergency

6 Complete marine towage operations

• 6.1The tow is disconnected in accordance with instructions, workplace procedures and safe work practices
• 6.2Towage equipment and gear is recovered and stowed in accordance with instructions, workplace procedures and safe work practices
• 6.3Towage equipment, machinery and gear are inspected during recovery and faults and damage are reported immediately to the appropriate person in accordance with instructions, workplace procedures and safe work practices

What does an assessment tool for MARN017 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MARN017 needs to address all 115 unit components: 6 elements with 28 performance criteria, 13 performance evidence requirements, 74 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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