MAR20121 - Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Linesperson)
Maritime Employees Training Limited provides training delivery for the Linesperson course.
Course Overview
This qualification is suitable for people working in the maritime industry as a Linesperson engaged in a range of tasks in mooring and unmooring operations. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Qualification Requirements
This course focuses on the skills required to work within the Maritime Industry Lines divisions. To be awarded the Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Linesperson), competency must be achieved in the following units:
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Core units |
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BSBXTW301 |
Work in a team |
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HLTAID011 |
Provide First Aid |
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HLTWHS005 |
Conduct manual tasks safely |
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MARB054 |
Apply marine terminology and port procedures |
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MARB055 |
Maintain mooring equipment |
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MARC061 |
Conduct mooring operations using mechanical equipment |
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MARC062 |
Perform mooring operations |
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MARE003 |
Communicate during mooring operations |
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MARF049 |
Follow port and terminal security procedures |
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MARF050 |
Follow work health and safety, and emergency procedures during mooring operations |
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Elective units |
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MARC059 |
Transmit and receive information by marine VHF radio within Australian Territorial Waters |
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MARJ006 |
Follow environmental work practices |
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Participants seeking to enrol in the Reassessment option must be currently employed as a linesperson, either casual or permanent, with a minimum of 1 years’ experience verified by their employer.
New starters in the Linesperson’s role must have (4) months minimum experience on the job.
Course delivery options
Reassessment for experienced Linespersons will consist of rigorous assessment against the requirements of each unit of competency (UOC) over a four (4) month period supported by components of off-the-job training for some units to develop new skills and knowledge.
Experienced Linespersons seeking to enrol in the Reassessment option must be currently employed as a linesperson, either casual or permanent, with a minimum of two (1) years’ experience verified by their employer.
New starters will have the course delivered in a combination of on and off-the-job training to ensure the building of new skills and knowledge which then are assessed to confirm skills, knowledge and safe working practices.
New starters in the Linesperson’s role must have three (4) months minimum experience on the job.
Assessment Processes
The job of a linesperson is a high-risk occupation so training and assessment processes must be undertaken on the job. This includes assessing knowledge and evidence of compliance to site and industry safety standards for each unit of competency.
Assessment will consist of knowledge testing, on-the-job assessment, case studies and simulations for each unit of competency.
Student course materials and assessment tasks are supplied by METL
Benefits to Employers
- On the job training and assessment minimises the impact on operational requirements
- The assessment process provides documented evidence of individual safe work practice and compliance to required risk management standards
- The training provides addition development and assists in identifying future leaders and allows individuals to identify options for further career development in the Maritime sector
- The Assessment process is customised where possible with use of site procedures and documentation enabling employers to identify and implement any process improvements to procedures and documentation
Enquiries: if you are interested in the Linesperson course, please contact METL on +61 (0)2 8296 6385 or admin@metl.com.au
