Unit of competency details

Unit descriptor 

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to winterise or prepare a vessel and its engine systems for seasonal shutdown and storage.

It requires the ability to identify and confirm work requirements, winterise the vessel and engine systems and complete work finalisation processes.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

This unit replaces AURR346749A Prepare (winterise) engine systems and AURR346649A Prepare (winterise) vessel systems.

Application of the unit 

This unit applies to individuals who undertake the preparation and winterisation of vessels and their engine systems in a marine environment.

Prerequisite units 

Employability skills 

This unit contains employability skills.

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

1. Prepare for work

1.1. Use work instructions to determine the job requirements and specifications, including method, process and equipment

1.2. Locate occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including personal protection needs

1.3. Check equipment and tools for safe and effective operation

1.4. Determine procedures to minimise task time

2. Winterise vessel systems

2.1. Test vessel systems and compare to system specifications prior to winterising

2.2. Report vessel systems that fail testing and gain rectification approval from customer

2.3. Carry out winterising procedures in accordance with vessel manufacturer and component specifications and guidelines, OHS and environmental legislation, and enterprise policies and procedures

2.4. Prepare report for the customer detailing work undertaken and technical and/or regulatory requirements

3. Winterise engine systems

3.1. Test engine systems and compare to system specifications prior to winterising

3.2. Report engine systems which fail testing to the customer and obtain rectification approval

3.3. Carry out winterising procedures in accordance with manufacturer and component specifications and guidelines, OHS and environmental legislation, and enterprise policies and procedures

3.4. Seal engine openings against ingress of foreign matter

3.5. Prepare report for the customer detailing work undertaken and technical and/or regulatory requirements

4. Clean up work area and finalise work

4.1. Clean and inspect equipment and tooling according to workplace requirements

4.2. Tag unserviceable equipment and faults identified in accordance with workplace requirements

4.3. Clean work area, dispose of waste and scrap, and store tools and equipment in accordance with workplace procedures

4.4. Finalise and process work completion documentation and give to appropriate persons, as required

4.5. Prepare report for the customer detailing work undertaken and technical or regulatory requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE 

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.

Required skills 

Required skills include:

• technical skills to the level required to use workplace technology related to the preparation and winterisation of a vessel and its engine systems for seasonal shutdown and storage, to use specialist tooling and equipment and computerised measuring equipment, and to report and record actions
• communication skills to the level required to confirm work requirements and to identify diagnose and repair procedures and specifications, to communicate effectively regarding work requirements with supervisor, other workers and customers, to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and of varying physical and mental abilities, and to report work outcomes and problems
• literacy skills to the level required to research, analyse and interpret information related to work orders and manufacturer and component supplier requirements and to record servicing details
• numeracy skills to the level required to correctly complete tests and measurements, including assessing tolerances, applying accurate measurements and calculating material requirements
• problem-solving skills to the level required to identify technical and procedural problems to avoid planning and scheduling problems, and time and material wastage
• team skills to the level required to work effectively and cooperatively with others to optimise workflow and productivity

Required knowledge 

Required knowledge includes:

• vessel classification, system type and component identification
• engine classification, system types and component identification
• engine system requirements and their relationship to vessel systems and associated components
• propulsion system requirements and their relationship to vessel systems and associated components
• mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronic principles and application
• properties and use of servicing fluids, and lubricants and anti-corrosion products used in winterising procedures
• servicing requirements as specified by manufacturer's and component suppliers
• use and application of testing, measuring and specialised servicing equipment
• manufacturer and component supplier specifications, including workshop manuals and repair guides
• applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice, including OHS, personal safety and environment, relevant to the preparation and winterisation of a vessel and its engine systems
• organisational policies and procedures, including quality, reporting and recording procedures, related to the preparation and winterisation of a vessel and its engine systems

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment 

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit 

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:

• observe safety procedures and requirements
• communicate effectively with others involved in or affected by the work
• select methods and techniques which are appropriate to the circumstances
• complete preparatory activity in a systematic manner
• test, winterise and store a range of vessels
• test, winterise and store a range of marine engine systems
• complete clean-up activity in a systematic manner
• safely operate power lifting equipment
• complete workplace records.

Context of , and specific resources for assessment 

• The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that reflects as far as possible the actual working environment.
• Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.
• Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory requirements, including specified Australian standards.
• Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.
• The following resources should be made available:

• workplace location or simulated workplace
• appropriate vessels and engine systems
• materials relevant to the preparation and winterising of vessels and engine systems
• equipment, hand and power tools appropriate to the winterising of vessel and engine systems
• specifications and work instructions.

Method of assessment 

• Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.
• Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of Required Skills and Knowledge.
• Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on Required Skills and Knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.
• Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.
• Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.
• Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role.

Guidance information for assessment 

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally sensitive and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

RANGE STATEMENT 

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Preparing to winterise 

Preparing to winterise may include:

• inspecting engine
• reading service data
• compiling report
• testing, inspecting, adjusting, cleaning, and weatherproofing components and systems

Vessels 

Vessels may include:

• single or multi-hull
• inboard or outboard drive
• powered or non-powered propulsion system
• open, half or full cabin
• wood, aluminium or composite material construction

Engine systems 

Engine systems may include:

• inboard or outboard
• 2- or 4-stroke
• single or multi-cylinder
• water or air cooled
• electrical or electronic
• remote or local controlled

Fuel systems 

Fuel systems may include

• petrol
• diesel
• gas
• carburetion or fuel injection
• manual or electric start

Tooling and equipment 

Tooling and equipment may include:

• hand tooling
• testing equipment, including multimeters
• power tooling
• air tooling
• specialist tooling and equipment

Safe operating procedures 

Safe operating procedures may include:

• operational risk assessment and treatments
• toxic substances
• electrical safety
• machinery movement and operation
• manual and mechanical lifting and shifting
• working in proximity to others

Information /documents 

Information/documents may include:

• verbal, written and graphical instructions issued by authorised internal and external persons
• parts listing prices and catalogues
• inventory systems
• material safety data sheets (MSDS)
• diagrams or sketches
• engineer's design specifications and instructions
• manufacturer specifications
• industry standards (e.g. American Boat and Yacht Council, National Marine, Manufacturer's Association and US Coast Guard)
• Australian standards
• workplace specifications and requirements
• current boating licence

Legislative requirements 

Legislative requirements are to be in accordance with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice, and may include:

• award and enterprise agreements
• industrial relations
• Australian standards
• Australian Design Rules
• confidentiality and privacy
• OHS
• the environment
• equal opportunity
• anti-discrimination
• duty of care

OHS requirements 

OHS requirements are to be in accordance with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:

• personal protective equipment and clothing
• safety equipment
• first aid equipment
• hazard and risk control
• elimination of hazardous materials and substances
• manual handling, including shifting, lifting and carrying
• emergency procedures
• road rules
• safe driving policy

Environmental requirements 

Environmental requirements may include:

• waste management
• noise
• dust
• clean-up management

Organisational policies and procedures 

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

• quality policies and procedures, including Australian standards
• OHS, sustainability, environment, equal opportunity and anti-discrimination
• manufacturer specifications and industry codes of practice
• safe work procedures
• reporting and recording procedures

Unit sector 

Marine

Co-requisite units 

Competency field