Assessor Resource

MARM5007A
Survey vessel operational systems

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry as a domestic commercial vessel marine surveyor and may form part of accreditation requirements for surveyors under Australian legislation.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to undertake a periodic survey of vessel operational systems including propulsion and steering gear systems, deck machinery, pumping systems, power generation, refrigeration plant, liquid petroleum gas (LPG) systems for appliances and navigational systems.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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.

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:

ensuring currency of relevant WHS/OHS skills and knowledge

providing high quality reports

developing effective planning documents

communicating effectively with others as required.

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:

industry-approved marine operations site where undertaking survey of vessel operational systems can be conducted

tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities

range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessments

appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace.

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.

Method of assessment

Practical assessment must occur in an:

appropriately simulated workplace environment and/or

appropriate range of situations in the workplace.

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate to this unit:

direct observation of the candidate undertaking survey of vessel operational systems

direct observation of the candidate applying relevant WHS/OHS requirements and work practices

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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required Skills:

Accurately interpret relevant codes, standards, rules and regulations for vessel operational systems

Analyse and evaluate available data and observations to form logical conclusions

Carry out:

engineering measurements and apply metric and imperial conversions

inspecting and testing operational systems according to regulatory and organisational requirements

Communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Implement principles of work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and marine environment protection measures

Follow up reports

Negotiate and resolve conflict

Question and investigate

Read and interpret:

machinery performance readings and indications

plans and drawings

technical information

Recognise faulty equipment

Select and use appropriate tools and equipment

Undertake research and analyse reference material and manufacturer data sheets

Work independently and unsupervised

Write reports

Required Knowledge:

Battery types, care and maintenance

Commercial vessel classifications and survey requirements for various operational systems and their components

Compatibility and durability of construction materials

Construction and layout of a typical commercial vessel, including layouts for pipework, tail shaft assembly and installed machinery

Environmental controls and regulations for primary, secondary or ancillary systems and their components

Ethical behaviour and industry codes of practice

Features and characteristics of typical faults and signs of deterioration in operational systems and components

Features of different engine types and sizes

Forms, causes and prevention of corrosion in a marine environment

Insurance, liability and professional indemnity requirements for self and others

Interaction of vessel structures and mechanical systems

Maintaining watertight integrity

Operational characteristics and performance specifications for different types of marine internal combustion engines and propulsion machinery usually found on vessels of up to 750 kW propulsion power

Principal features of fittings and machinery found on typical small vessels and characteristics of engine/plant and ancillary equipment

Procedures for:

checking fittings, machinery and components

reading and interpreting machinery performance readings and indications

Purpose and content of safety data sheets (SDS)/material safety data sheets (MSDS)

Relevant sections of state and territory maritime regulations, National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) and Uniform Shipping Laws (USL) Code dealing with maintaining small vessels

Report writing requirements for a range of different survey tasks

Safety, environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures relevant to checking and basic maintenance of fittings and machinery

Typical problems related to inspecting and maintaining operational systems

Typical vessel and machinery specifications, operating manuals and specifications

WHS/OHS requirements and safe work practices

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.

Relevant standards may include:

Class rules and approvals

General servicing requirements for operational equipment

Manufacturer guidelines and servicing requirements

Marine orders

National Standard for the Administration of Marine Safety (NSAMS) Section 4

NSCV and USL Code as applicable

Organisational standards

SDS/MSDS

Safety management systems (SMS)

Safety of life at sea (SOLAS)

Australian/New Zealand Standards (AS/NZS):

AS/NZS 3000: Electrical installations

AS/NZS 3004: Electrical installations – verification guidelines

WHS/OHS

Survey scope and depth may include:

Class of vessel

Grandfathering conditions

Survey cycle in accordance with NSAMS Chapter 4:

change of class survey

damage/repair or condition surveys

equivalent solution or deemed-to-satisfy surveys

periodic survey (either annual or bi-annual)

Survey level of vessel

Operational limits may include:

As defined in certificate of operations and/or certificate of survey

Testing requirements for electrical and fire systems

Regulatory requirements may include:

Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law

NSCV

Regulations and marine orders

USL Code

Primary and secondary operational systems must include:

Maintenance and servicing requirements as well as general condition of:

ballast

bilge pumping systems

communication equipment

electrical systems

engines and auxiliaries

fire and safety systems

fuel systems

hydraulic systems

machinery systems

navigational systems

piping and pumping systems

power generating plants such as hybrid systems, wind and solar generation

propulsion systems

refrigeration

sanitary systems

steering systems

tanks

Equivalent solutions may include:

As noted in certificate of operation or certificate of survey

As noted in NSCV Part B

National register of exemptions and equivalent solutions

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Relevant standards for vessel equipment and operational systems are identified, accessed and incorporated into survey plan as required 
Survey scope and depth is confirmed against relevant standards and organisational requirements 
Operational limits, certificate of operations and previous certificates of survey are reviewed for special conditions or equivalent solutions 
Equipment and operational system requirements for survey and range of variations are accurately identified, selected and tested for serviceability 
Operational systems to be surveyed for type, size and nature of vessel operations are accurately identified, reviewed and incorporated into survey plan 
Relationships between different operational systems are accurately interpreted and items to be surveyed are noted in survey plan 
Maintenance records are obtained and reviewed to confirm survey scope 
Survey of operational systems is carried out according to regulatory requirements 
Primary and secondary operational systems and their components are surveyed according to survey schedule 
Changes to operational equipment or equivalent solutions are identified and examined for fitness both in or out of water as required by survey schedule 
Non-compliance is detected, recorded and reported according to regulatory and organisational requirements 
Risk arising from non-compliance is detected, reported and communicated to relevant personnel 
Relevant provisions of legislation appropriate to level of risk detected are identified and followed 
Appropriate reports and documentation related to survey are developed and managed according to regulatory and organisational requirements 

Forms

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