MEM25014Perform marine slipping operations

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What an assessment for MEM25014 must cover

39 assessable components: 4 elements (17 performance criteria), 7 performance evidence and 15 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 Determine job requirements

  • 1.1Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4Determine set-up of slipping facility to suit vessel in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements

2 Set up slipping facilities

  • 2.1Take measurements to suit hull structure, where applicable
  • 2.2Position hull support bearers to suit hull structure, where applicable

3 Perform hauling out procedures

  • 3.1Position slipping facilities to suit slipping application
  • 3.2Position vessel to suit slipping set-up
  • 3.3Select vessel retaining ropes and secure in accordance with slipping facility and vessel retaining requirements
  • 3.4Ground/level vessel for positioning of hull support
  • 3.5Position hull support mechanics
  • 3.6Carry out safety checks of vessel stability

4 Perform launching procedures

  • 4.1Check vessel support and slip devices for safety
  • 4.2Apply pre-launch safety checks for vessel seaworthiness
  • 4.3Carry out launch practices according to standard procedure and organisational requirements
  • 4.4Re-position hull support devices to prevent obstruction during vessel removal
  • 4.5Moor vessel using appropriate restraints, where applicable

Performance evidence

  • following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safe work practices
  • identifying and interpreting specifications, plans and drawings to identify measurements relevant to positioning of hull structure on slipping facilities
  • setting up slipping facilities to accommodate vessel and positioning relevant support bearer/blocks and arms according to design, dimensions, shape and weight
  • operating slip and slipping machinery and manoeuvring vessel in accordance with the set-up of slipping facility and securing vessel in preparation for slipping
  • inspecting vessel when slipped to ensure adequacy of hull support and adjusting and fixing support mechanisms, as required
  • cleaning site and preparing vessel for launching, including performing safety checks to ensure vessel stability and watertight integrity
  • positioning hull supports, including arms and slings to allow clear passage for removal of vessel, and mooring vessel in accordance with requirements of the mooring facility.

Knowledge evidence

  • safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • types of slipways and operational procedures
  • interpretation of ships/boats drawings, slipping specifications or instructions
  • safety and legislative requirements for slipping and launching vessels
  • different types of hull structures, dimensions, vessel weights and appropriate slipping arrangements
  • methods of supporting/securing vessel ready for slipping
  • methods of supporting hull during and after slipping
  • procedures for operating slipway and slipway machinery
  • procedures for positioning slip and manoeuvring vessels
  • techniques for trimming and final securing of slipped vessel and disengaging slipway machinery
  • knots, lashings and their applications
  • pre-launch preparation requirements and safety checks to be performed
  • checks to ensure stability and watertight integrity
  • procedures used in launching vessels and mooring methods
  • procedures for recovering and securing slip.

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Questions about assessing MEM25014

What does an assessment tool for MEM25014 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MEM25014 needs to address all 39 unit components: 4 elements with 17 performance criteria, 7 performance evidence requirements, 15 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 MEM25014?

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