Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency covers the competency required to undertake the repair, maintenance and installation of marine craft engines and or components and electrical systems in a manner that ensures the protection of the environment. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
Competency may be demonstrated in workplaces involved in the repair, maintenance and installation of marine craft engines, component and electrical systems and components. Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements. Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem-solving skills in undertaking environmentally sound work practices. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Implement environmental regulations |
1.1. Reasons for ethical environmental practice in a marine maintenance, repair and installation workplace are identified 1.2. Environmental responsibilities of staff in a marine maintenance, repair and installation workplace are identified. 1.3. Penalties for individual breaches of the legislation are identified 1.4. Waste is minimised, wastes, including biological material (marine biota), sludge and solids are sorted and stored in appropriate bins for recycling or disposal |
2. Monitor and avoid hazards to stormwater, foreshores and marine environments |
2.1. No wastewater or contaminants are allowed to enter stormwater systems, foreshores or marine environments 2.2. All vessel, engine and component repairs, maintenance and installation are undertaken in an environmentally responsible manner to avoid hazards to stormwater systems, foreshores and the marine environment 2.3. Engine and component cleaning is carried out in an area that is bunded or graded to a collection pit 2.4. All preparation areas, in particular anti-foulant paint preparation, is bunded and under cover to ensure accidental spillage cannot escape into stormwater systems, foreshores and marine environments 2.5. All components containing environmentally hazardous material are stored undercover in a sealed and bunded area 2.6. All liquid wastes are drained into appropriate storage or recycling containers 2.7. Bilge water is disposed of in an appropriate manner 2.8. Spill kit is located and used as needed and disposed of as controlled waste by a licensed contractor to prevent stormwater, foreshore pollution and damage to the marine environment 2.9. Spills are cleaned up immediately and the workplace is kept clean to prevent unintentional pollution to stormwater, foreshores and the marine environment |
3. Monitor and avoid hazards to air quality |
3.1. Welding, soldering and thermal cutting is conducted in a well-ventilated area 3.2. Hazards of airborne particles are monitored, minimised and contained 3.3. Hazards of gases are identified, monitored and contained 3.4. Clean-up of guns and general tools and equipment is conducted in an environmentally safe manner |
4. Monitor and avoid noise hazards |
4.1. Noise generating activities are minimised and carried out within approved operating hours |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Required skills include:
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Required knowledge |
Required knowledge includes:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
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Context of , and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
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Guidance information for assessment |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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. |
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Marine maintenance , repair and installation workplace |
Marine maintenance, repair and installation workplace includes:
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Work requirements |
Work involves the normal activities of a marine maintenance and repair workplace, including:
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Occupational health and safety (OHS ) |
OHS requirements include:
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Tools and equipment |
Tools and equipment are to include:
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Materials |
Materials include:
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Personal protective equipment |
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices |
Information and procedures |
Information and procedures may include:
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Recreational boating |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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Competency field
Competency field |