SFIFSH205 — Apply deckhand skills aboard a fishing vessel

1 Use and maintain ropes

• 1.1Select and fit the required personal protective equipment according to health and safety requirements
• 1.2Check ropes for wear and maintain, coil and stow according to workplace procedures
• 1.3Tie bends, hitches and other knots neatly and securely and use them according to their application
• 1.4Splice ropes neatly and securely according to their application
• 1.5Whip rope ends, as required, to maintain good condition

2 Operate winches, capstans and/or windlasses

• 2.1Select, check and prepare winches, capstans and/or windlasses for operation before use
• 2.2Operate winches, capstans and/or windlasses safely to carry out fishing vessel deck operations

3 Secure the vessel at anchor

• 3.1Prepare anchor and equipment according to depth of water, weather and sea conditions, and tidal range before letting go
• 3.2Run out or recover quantity of anchor cable according to instructions
• 3.3Maintain control of the cable within safe operating limits during normal operation
• 3.4Ensure degree to which the anchor and equipment is secured on completion of anchoring operations is appropriate to forecast conditions and according to instructions
• 3.5Carry out anchor winch operations according to anchoring and health and safety requirements
• 3.6Keep anchoring area free of loose ropes, wires and debris during operations

4 Secure and adjust the vessel position during mooring operations

• 4.1Handle mooring lines and associated equipment according to health and safety requirements
• 4.2Keep mooring area free of loose ropes, wires and debris during operations
• 4.3Maintain tension on mooring lines at a level appropriate to the stage and nature of the operation when warping the vessel or maintaining position
• 4.4Report incidents to supervisor in a clear, concise and timely manner to maximise the mooring security of the vessel
• 4.5Secure mooring lines according to orders, forecast tidal conditions and planned vessel operations
• 4.6Recognise and promptly take corrective action for equipment malfunction or problems during operations

5 Monitor the situation of the vessel when moored or anchored

• 5.1Plan and carry out monitoring operations according to workplace and health and safety requirements
• 5.2Ensure frequency, timing and coverage of scheduled checks and inspections comply with watch-keeping instructions
• 5.3Ensure action taken in the event of irregularities or abnormal conditions is appropriate to their significance and within own responsibility to implement
• 5.4Report incidents to supervisor in a clear, concise and timely manner to maximise the safety and integrity of the vessel
• 5.5Ensure restrictions for visitor access to the vessel are according to watch-keeping instructions

6 Secure the vessel

• 6.1Plan and carry out checks on vessel security according to workplace and safety requirements
• 6.2Ensure coverage and frequency of checks and inspections on the vessel’s seaworthiness comply with orders received
• 6.3Check watertight integrity and take appropriate action to prepare for prevailing and forecast weather and sea conditions
• 6.4Ensure degree to which the vessel is secured is appropriate to prevailing and forecast conditions and complies with orders received
• 6.5Ensure action taken in the event of irregularities is appropriate to their significance and within own responsibility to implement
• 6.6Complete reports of conditions accurately and correctly and to workplace requirements
• 6.7Report incidents to supervisor in a clear, concise and timely manner to allow for remedial action

What does an assessment tool for SFIFSH205 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for SFIFSH205 needs to address all 80 unit components: 6 elements with 31 performance criteria, 8 performance evidence requirements, 37 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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