Modification History
Release 1
This is the first release of this unit.
This unit replaces and is equivalent to TDMMB4307A Monitor and manage the seaworthiness of the vessel.
Unit Descriptor
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to implement a vessel planned maintenance system to ensure effective maintenance of a vessel 500 gross tonnage or more to ensure its seaworthiness.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to maritime workers working in the maritime industry as a Master Unlimited.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
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 required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Define maintenance targets |
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Compliance documentation relevant to the maintenance of the vessel is interpreted |
1.2 |
Vessel planned maintenance system is interpreted to establish maintenance activities and priorities according to regulatory and organisational requirements |
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1.3 |
Current maintenance practices are reviewed to evaluate efficiency, reliability and comparative cost effectiveness |
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1.4 |
Maintenance targets are set to ensure compliance and cost effectiveness |
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Optimise maintenance management |
2.1 |
Objectives of maintenance are clearly defined and appropriate maintenance mechanisms are determined |
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Preventative maintenance activities are forecast, scheduled and matched to resources to ensure work is done on time and within cost |
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Optimal cost balance between preventative and corrective maintenance activities is determined |
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2.4 |
Priority system for preventative and corrective maintenance is developed based on critical analysis to maximise quality outcomes |
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2.5 |
Maintenance plan is negotiated and agreed in consultation with relevant stakeholders |
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Monitoring and reporting arrangements for maintenance activities are established and documented according to organisational procedures |
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Risk management plan to identify, assess and control risks is incorporated into maintenance plan according to regulatory and organisational requirements |
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Organise support processes |
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Resource requirements are determined and organised according to the maintenance plan |
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Targets and milestones are identified and linked to the achievement of outcomes according to the maintenance plan |
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3.3 |
Documentation and checklists associated with the implementation of the maintenance plan are prepared in established formats and distributed to relevant people |
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3.4 |
Information related to the implementation of the maintenance plan is distributed according to organisational procedures |
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3.5 |
Contingency arrangements for the implementation of the maintenance plan are identified |
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Monitor implementation of maintenance plan |
4.1 |
Progress is systematically monitored and variations to implementation of the maintenance plan are verified as required with relevant people |
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Expenditure and resource usage are monitored and controlled to ensure objectives are achieved within specified parameters |
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4.3 |
Coaching and mentoring assistance is provided to crew members as required to overcome difficulties in implementing the plan |
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4.4 |
Systems, records and reporting procedures are maintained according to regulatory and organisational requirements |
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Evaluate implementation of maintenance plan |
5.1 |
Regular reports on progress and outcomes are provided to relevant stakeholders to ensure completion of activities is in line with maintenance plan |
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Systematic review processes and established evaluation methods are used to evaluate implementation processes and outcomes |
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Evaluation results are prepared in required format and presented to relevant people within agreed timeframes |
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Recommendations for improving implementation processes are presented to relevant people according to organisational procedures |
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Relevant documentation is completed and processed according to regulatory and organisational requirements |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
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Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, the required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts. Resources for assessment include access to:
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
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Method of assessment |
Practical assessment must occur in an:
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate to this unit:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended. In all cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess Required Knowledge. Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language and literacy requirements of the work being performed and the capacity of the candidate. |
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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. |
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Compliance documentation may include: |
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Vessel planned maintenance system may include: |
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Preventative maintenance activities may include: |
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Corrective maintenance activities may include: |
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Maintenance plan may include: |
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Relevant stakeholders may include: |
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Resource requirements may include: |
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Targets and milestones may include: |
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Documentation may include: |
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Contingency arrangements may include: |
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Evaluation methods may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency Field
Equipment Checking and Maintenance