Assessor Resource

TDMMB4307A
MONITOR AND MANAGE THE SEAWORTHINESS OF THE VESSEL

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


The unit has application in qualifications for Master on a vessel of 500gross tonnage or more operating in international waters, i.e. Advanced Diploma of Transport&Distribution(Maritime Operations - Master Unlimited).

UNIT DESCRIPTOR:

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to monitor and manage the seaworthiness of a commercial vessel, including overall management of the maintenance system, overseeing the planning for docking and slipping of the vessel, ensuring that inspection and maintenance procedures are followed, and that appropriate equipment and materials are selected and used.

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Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

Not applicable.



Evidence Required

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TDMMB4307A MONITOR AND MANAGE THE SEAWORTHINESS OF THE VESSEL

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, , the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

1

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to:

a

Manage the maintenance system of a vessel

b

Manage the docking and slipping of a vessel

c

Manage the conduct of inspection and maintenance procedures

d

Monitor the selection and use of maintenance equipment and materials

e

Identify typical problems related to the maintenance of a vessel and take appropriate action in conjunction with other officers and crew

f

Ensure that all required safety, environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures are followed during inspection and maintenance operations

g

Communicate effectively with others when managing the maintenance procedures on board a vessel

2

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

a

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

b

Consistently applies underpinning knowledge and skills when:

1

managing the maintenance system of a vessel

2

managing the docking and slipping of a vessel

3

managing the conduct of inspection and maintenance procedures

4

monitoring the selection and use of maintenance equipment and materials

5

identifying typical problems related to the maintenance of a vessel and taking appropriate action in conjunction with other officers and crew

6

ensuring that all required safety, environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures are followed during inspection and maintenance operations

c

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures, including:

1

relevant maritime regulations

2

OH&S regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures

3

standard operating procedures and work instructions

4

relevant vessel manufacturer's guidelines relating to routine maintenance procedures

5

environmental protection procedures when carrying out maintenance operations

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Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

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d

Action is taken promptly to report and/or rectify maintenance problems

e

Work is completed systematically with required attention to detail

f

Recognises and adapts appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions among crew and others

3

Context of assessment

a

Assessment of competency must comply with the assessment requirements of the relevant maritime regulations

b

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken within relevant marine authority approved and audited arrangements by a registered training organisation:

1

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral examinations

2

Appropriate practical assessment must occur:

i

at the registered training organisation; and/or

ii

on an appropriate working or training vessel

4

Specific

resources

required for assessment

Access is required to opportunities to:

a

participate in a range of exercises, case studies and other simulated practical and knowledge assessments that demonstrate the skills and knowledge to monitor and manage the seaworthiness of a vessel; and/or

b

monitor and manage the seaworthiness of a vessel on an operational commercial or training vessel during seatime training

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

This describes the knowledge required for this unit.

1

Relevant sections of applicable maritime regulations

2

Relevant OH&S and pollution control legislation and policies

3

Procedures for the checking and inspecting the seaworthiness of a vessel as part of routine maintenance procedures to ensure compliance with the company requirements and established safety rules and regulations

4

Procedures for the initiation and coordination of repair and/or replacement procedures on board vessels

5

The nature and causes of corrosion of marine surfaces and structures and the available methods for its control

6

Corrosion control measures, including surface preparation, painting and antifouling

7

Preservatives and finishes used in marine maintenance and the related procedures and precautions to be taken for preparation, application and storage

8

Safety, environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures relevant to inspection and maintenance operations

9

Principal features of the structure of a vessel

10

A basic understanding of the properties and application of materials used in vessel construction

11

Construction, layout and subdivision requirements of a typical vessel, including an understanding of freeboard and bulkhead deck, watertight compartments, weathertight compartments, the bulkhead of the vessel and collision bulkhead

12

Slipping and docking procedures suitable for various types of hull forms

13

Maritime communication techniques needed during slipping and maintenance operations

14

Typical problems related to the slipping and maintenance of vessels and appropriate action and solutions

15

Maintenance records that must be maintained to meet company and regulatory requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS

This describes the basic skills required for this unit.

1

Communicate effectively with other personnel when managing the seaworthiness of a vessel

2

Communicate with multilingual crew where applicable using established techniques

3

Interpret and monitor the application of procedures for the maintenance of the seaworthiness of a vessel

4

Read and interpret vessel and machinery specifications, machinery design drawings, machine drawings, operational manuals, specifications and electrical and control circuit diagrams

5

Interpret and follow all safety management procedures and precautions when managing the seaworthiness of a vessel

6

Read and interpret material safety data sheets

7

Provide leadership to other shipboard personnel when managing the seaworthiness of a vessel

8

Prepare appropriate reports on the outcomes of inspection and maintenance activities to ensure the seaworthiness of the vessel

9

Identify problems that can occur when managing of the seaworthiness of a vessel and initiate appropriate action

10

Adapt to differing types of vessels and equipment

11

Take appropriate precautions to prevent pollution of the marine environment

12

Monitor the selection and use of materials, tools and other equipment required for the maintenance of the seaworthiness of a vessel

TDMMB4307A MONITOR AND MANAGE THE SEAWORTHINESS OF THE VESSEL

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

VARIABLE

SCOPE

1. GENERAL CONTEXT

a.

Work must be carried out:

1

in compliance with the relevant maritime regulations

b.

Work is performed:

1

within broad operational requirements, with responsibility for own outputs in relation to specified quality standards and responsibility for others in achieving the specified quality and quantity of outcomes

c.

Work involves:

1

the monitoring and management of the seaworthiness and related maintenance procedures on board a vessel and the application of solutions to a defined range of unpredictable maintenance problems. Overall management of the routine maintenance and slipping procedures for a vessel is required

d.

Work requires:

1

full responsibility for the management of the maintenance and slipping procedures on board a vessel

2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT

a

Vessel may include:

1

any Australian or international commercial vessel

b

Maintenance of a vessel may be carried out:

1

while underway

2

when berthed or moored

3

when slipped or in dry dock

c

Maintenance may include:

1

routine maintenance inspections

2

identification of any deterioration of a vessel's structure and fittings

3

repairs of minor faults and imperfections in painted surfaces

4

identification of faulty equipment or fittings and arranging for repair or replacement

5

restoration of weathered surfaces

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VARIABLE

SCOPE

c

Maintenance may include:

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6

application of lubricants to moving parts of vessel's equipment

7

preparation of marine surfaces prior to the application of the prescribed marine coating

8

selection and application of appropriate marine preservatives or finishes for particular surfaces

d

Maintenance tools and equipment may include:

1

hand tools, including chipping hammers and scrapers

2

greasing and lubrication tools

3

electric power tools such as grinders, sanders and drills,

4

pneumatic power tools such as grinders, sanders and drills

5

marine preservative finish application equipment such as brushes, spay guns, rollers

6

rinsing and storing equipment

7

protective clothing and equipment such as:

i

eye and ear protection

ii

safety boots and headwear

iii

dust and fume masks

e

Deterioration of vessel's structure and fittings may include:

1

corrosion of hull fittings and equipment

2

decay of timber surfaces

3

osmosis and underwater blistering of painted and fibreglass finishes

f

Slipping and docking may involve:

1

patent slip

2

mobile lift equipment (travel lift)

3

lift platforms (hydraulic/cable)

4

single point lifts (cranes)

5

graving, floating and slave docks

g

Documentation and recordsmay include:

1

relevant maritime regulations

2

maintenance schedules and records

3

company maintenance procedures

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SCOPE

g

Documentation and recordsmay include:

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4

vessel and equipment manufacturer's instructions, specifications and recommended procedures

5

instructions of relevant maritime authorities related to the maintenance of vessels

h

Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:

1

IMO STCW Convention and Code related to the seaworthiness of vessels

2

relevant sections of AMSA Marine Orders (1997) related to the maintenance of vessels

3

relevant international, Commonwealth, State and Territory OH&S legislation

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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
Plans for the routine preventative maintenance of a vessel are checked and confirmed with relevant personnel as per standard operating procedures 
Maintenance activities are monitored to confirm that they are correctly carried out at the required times 
Repairs to vessel's hull or equipment and/or repair or replacement of equipment or components are monitored to confirm that they have been organised as per standard operating procedures and survey and regulatory requirements 
Type of slipway, dock or vessel lifting facility is identified and its suitability for the type of hull assessed 
Hull data is correctly interpreted and recorded 
Checks are made to ensure that an appropriate plan is prepared for procedures to be taken on-board vessel prior to, during and on completion of the proposed slipping or docking operations 
Checks are made to ensure that the cradle is correctly prepared prior to the slipping of the vessel 
Checks are made to ensure that required precautions are taken prior to slipping and refloating of the vessel and when shoring/supporting the vessel 
Vessel is correctly refloated after slipping and maintenance operations 

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