Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. New unit of competency.
Application
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to carry out basic maintenance to vessel hull while it is out of water.
This unit applies to engine workers in the maritime industry working as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal on vessels up to 500 kW or as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal on vessels up to 750 kW or as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal on vessels up to 1500 kW.
This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.
Pre-requisite Unit
Not applicable.
Competency Field
C - Equipment Operations
Unit Sector
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1 |
Prepare for work |
1.1 |
Planned maintenance program for hull type and construction material is accessed to determine hull maintenance requirements |
1.2 |
Vessel is inspected and additional maintenance requirements are determined |
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1.3 |
Maintenance tasks are planned and sequenced in conjunction with others involved in or affected by maintenance work |
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1.4 |
Repair tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability |
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1.5 |
Work area is prepared |
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2 |
Carry out required maintenance and repairs to hull, equipment and fittings |
2.1 |
Suitable personal protective equipment is selected and used according to work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements |
2.2 |
Permits for hot work, confined space entry and other high risk activities are completed according to organisational and regulatory requirements |
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2.3 |
Tasks are performed according to manufacturer specifications, maintenance yard requirements and organisational practices |
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3 |
Clean up and complete documentation |
3.1 |
Work area is cleared and cleaned so it is in a serviceable condition |
3.2 |
Materials are disposed of or recycled according to legislative and organisational requirements |
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3.3 |
Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and stored according to organisational procedures |
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3.4 |
Maintenance report is completed according to workplace procedures |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance. |
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
Range of Conditions
Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. |
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Maintenance tasks include one or more of the following: |
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Unit Mapping Information
This is a new unit. This unit is equivalent to MARC2002A Maintain hull out of water.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=772efb7b-4cce-47fe-9bbd-ee3b1d1eb4c2