Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency involves preparing resources and the work area for maintenance using safe and environmentally responsible methods. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit. Therefore it will be necessary to check with the relevant state or territory regulators for current licensing, legislative or regulatory requirements before undertaking this unit. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit has application to aquaculture, fishing operations and fisheries compliance where use is made of small vessels and a maritime regulatory certification is not required. For advice on certifications refer to the current TDM07 Maritime Training Package. The competency involves the maintenance of marine mechanical plant and systems, including auxiliary machinery, propulsion plant and service systems, such as LPG and fire hoses including associated pipework and fittings. All enterprise or workplace procedures and activities are carried out according to relevant government regulations , licensing and other compliance requirements , including occupational health and safety (OHS ) guidelines and ecologically sustainable development (ESD ) principles . Equipment operation, maintenance, repairs and calibrations are undertaken in a safe manner that conforms to manufacturer instructions. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE ) is selected, checked, used and maintained. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
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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. Select and prepare resources |
1.1. Materials correspond to the quantity and type as stated in work instruction or standard operating procedures (SOPs). 1.2. Equipment selected is serviceable and of the type and quantity required to carry out the specific task. 1.3. Any restrictions and variances to resources that may impede maintenance progress or require contingency or emergency response are accurately reported to supervisor 1.4. Material and equipment are handled, stored and secured. |
2. Identify and prepare the work area |
2.1. Work area, machinery and equipment are confirmed as being safe for work to proceed. 2.2. Work area is appropriate to the operational requirements of the work instruction. 2.3. Work area is accessible and free from obstruction for receiving and storing materials and resources needed for the work to proceed. 2.4. Specifications, containment strategies, plans, materials and equipment are available at the workplace according to schedule and enterprise requirements. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Literacy skills used for :
Numeracy skills used for :
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Required knowledge |
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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 evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit |
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
Assessment must confirm knowledge of:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment is to be conducted at the workplace or in a simulated work environment. Resources may include:
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Method of assessment |
The following assessment methods are suggested:
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Guidance information for assessment |
This unit may be assessed with SFISHIP205C Maintain marine plant, or holistically with other units in a qualification. |
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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Relevant government regulations , licensing and other compliance requirements may include: |
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OHS guidelines may include: |
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ESD principles may include: |
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PPE may include: |
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Prepare the work area may include: |
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Operational requirements may be: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Vessel operations |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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Competency field
Competency field |