Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency covers the competency required to apply environmental regulations and avoid potential hazards in the maintenance and service of marine vessels. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
Work involves the normal activities of a marine maintenance and service workshop. Competency may be demonstrated in workplaces involved in the maintenance and service of marine vessels, components and electrical systems and components and painting of marine vessels. 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. Apply environment regulations |
1.1. Reasons for ethical environmental practice in a marine maintenance and service workshop are identified 1.2. Environmental responsibilities of staff in a marine service workshop are identified 1.3. Penalties for individual breaches of the legislation are identified 1.4. Waste is minimised, and waste, including biological materials (marine biota), sludge and solid, are sorted and stored in appropriate bins for recycling or disposal 1.5. Packaging on goods received is sorted and disposed of appropriately |
2. Identify 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 and component maintenance, service and repair is undertaken in an environmentally responsible manner to avoid hazards to stormwater systems, foreshores and marine environments 2.3. All preparation areas, in particular for anti-foulant paint preparation, are bunded and under cover to ensure accidental spillage cannot escape into stormwater systems, foreshores and marine environments 2.4. All components containing environmentally hazardous material are labelled and stored undercover in a sealed and bunded or drained area 2.5. All liquid wastes are drained into appropriate storage or recycling containers 2.6. Bilge water is disposed of in an appropriate manner 2.7. Spill kit is located and used as needed to prevent stormwater and foreshore pollution and damage to the marine environment 2.8. Spills are cleaned immediately and the workplace is kept clean to prevent unintentional stormwater and foreshore pollution and damage to the marine environment |
3. Identify and avoid hazards to air quality |
3.1. Hazards of airborne particles, including anti-foulant are identified, minimised and contained 3.2. Paint is mixed in a well-ventilated room 3.3. Abrasive sanding is undertaken in an area where waste is contained and collected to avoid contamination of the surrounding area 3.4. Fibre glassing is undertaken in an enclosed under cover area that is well ventilated 3.5. Surface coating operations by spraying are carried out in a manner that does not cause environmental damage 3.6. Welding and thermal cutting is conducted in a well ventilated area 3.7. Hazards of gases and fumes are identified, minimised and contained 3.8. Clean-up of guns, general tools, equipment and spray and/ or painting equipment is conducted in an environmentally safe manner |
4. Identify 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 and service workshop |
Marine maintenance and service workshop includes:
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Work requirements |
Work involves the normal activities of a marine maintenance and service workshop, including:
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Occupational health and safety (OHS ) requirements |
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 |
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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 |