Qualification details

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY 

Employability Skill 

Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include :

Communication

• Read, interpret, follow and communicate information on written job instructions, specifications, standard operating procedures, charts, lists, drawings and other applicable reference documents
• Produce sketches, diagrams, charts or graphs and 3D shapes (lofting)
• Check and clarify task-related information
• Recognise and use common marine terminology
• Liaise with appropriate authorities

Teamwork

• Work alone or as part of a team
• Contribute to a group effort in order to plan and carry out work
• Identify work roles, communicate and cooperate with others

Problem-solving

• Undertake numerical operations, geometry and calculations/ formulae (including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and decimals, percentages and proportions, simple ratios and averages)
• Use appropriate measuring techniques
• Inspect quality of own or other employee's work
• Assess operation and condition of components against specifications or manufacturer's requirements
• Translate designs into practical outcomes
• Use diagnostic skills and tests to identify and determine causes of faults, including interpretation of in-built fault indicators and error codes

Initiative and enterprise

• Be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts
• Identify actual and foreseeable workplace hazards during course of work
• Implement OHS risk management procedures
• Modify work plan to overcome unforeseen difficulties or developments that occur as work progresses
• Economise material use and minimise waste and negative environmental impacts
• Participate in improvement procedures including process, quality and internal/external customer/supplier relationships

Planning and organising

• Plan, prioritise and sequence work operations
• Select and use planning techniques and tools
• Organise and analyse information relevant to work
• Set up jobs prior to commencement of work including selection of appropriate materials and adjustment of equipment
• Inspect and prepare worksite

Self-management

• Carry out work safely and in accordance with company policy and procedures, manufacturer's recommendations and legislative requirements
• Monitor performance of operation or quality of product or service to ensure customer satisfaction
• Take responsibility for work outcomes
• Apply techniques, procedures, tools and equipment for compliance with site or manufacturers' specifications.

Learning

• Check and clarify task related information with appropriate personnel or technical adviser
• Identify customers' requirements with respect to the operation or quality of the product or service
• Assess and modify own work practices
• Use manuals, online help and other reference materials such as catalogues/lists as required
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable standards, legislation, environmental guidelines, codes of practice and product/process developments
• Assist with on the job training and assessment

Technology

• Select and use appropriate tools, equipment, materials and machines
• Select and use appropriate measuring/testing devices
• Navigate technology to access /input /store/retrieve/save and produce information/data using appropriate software applications
• Apply knowledge of marine systems and engineering principles, techniques, procedures, tools and equipment to achieve the required outcome
• Use CAD equipment

Unit code 

Unit title 

MEM12023A

Perform engineering measurements

MEM12024A

Perform computations

MEM13014A

Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment

MEM14004A

Plan to undertake a routine task

MEM14005A

Plan a complete activity

MEM15002A

Apply quality systems

MEM15024A

Apply quality procedures

MEM16006A

Organise and communicate information

MEM16007A

Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment

MEM16008A

Interact with computing technology

MEM17003A

Assist in the provision of on the job training

MSAENV272B

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Unit code 

Unit title 

P 

MEM04018B

Perform general woodworking machine operations

4

MEM07001B

Perform operational maintenance of machines/equipment

2

MEM07024B

Operate and monitor machine/process

4

MEM08002C

Pre-treat work for subsequent surface coating

4

MEM08011B

Prepare surfaces using solvents and/or mechanical means

2

MEM08014B

Apply protective coatings (basic)

4

MEM09002B

Interpret technical drawing

4

MEM09021B

Interpret and produce curved 3-dimensional shapes

4

MEM12007D

Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes

4

MEM13003B

Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials

2

MEM13004B

Work safely with molten metals/glass

2

MEM18001C

Use hand tools

2

MEM18002B

Use power tools/hand held operations

2

MEM25001B

Apply fibre-reinforced materials

2

MEM25002B

Form and integrate fibre-reinforced structures

4

MEM25003B

Set up marine vessel structures

4

MEM25004B

Fair and shape surfaces

2

MEM25005B

Construct and assemble marine vessel timber components

8

MEM25006B

Undertake marine sheathing operations

2

MEM25007B

Maintain marine vessel surfaces

4

MEM25008B

Repair marine vessel surfaces and structures

4

MEM25009B

Form timber shapes using hot processes

2

MEM25010B

Perform fitout procedures

4

MEM25011B

Install marine systems

8

MEM25012B

Install and test operations of marine auxiliary systems

6

MEM25013B

Produce three-dimensional plugs/moulds

12

MEM25014B

Perform marine slipping operations

2

MEM25015A

Assemble and install equipment and accessories/ancillaries

2

MEM50002B

Work safely on marine craft

1

MEM50003B

Follow work procedures to maintain the marine environment

1

MEM50004B

Maintain quality of environment by following marina codes

1

MEM50009B

Safely operate a mechanically powered recreational boat

2