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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to water test vessel
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Water testing procedures and information are accessed and interpreted
   • Water testing options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are selected and checked for serviceability
2. Conduct safety inspection
   • Vessel safety equipment is audited
   • Vessel systems and components are checked for seaworthiness, and compliance with manufacturer specifications and applicable state and territory regulations
   • Vessel is checked for safety using testing equipment, as required
   • Systems and components that fail the safety test are recorded, and supervisor and owner are notified
3. Undertake water testing activities
   • Engine performance is tested according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, safety requirements, and state and territory marine safety laws
   • Propulsion unit is tested according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, safety requirements, and state and territory marine safety laws
   • Hull and hull fittings are tested according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, safety requirements, and state and territory marine safety laws
   • Vessel systems that fail water testing are reported according to workplace procedures, and include recommendations for required repairs or adjustments
4. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vessel is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
   • Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
5. Prepare to water test vessel
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Water testing procedures and information are accessed and interpreted
   • Water testing options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are selected and checked for serviceability
6. Conduct safety inspection
   • Vessel safety equipment is audited
   • Vessel systems and components are checked for seaworthiness, and compliance with manufacturer specifications and applicable state and territory regulations
   • Vessel is checked for safety using testing equipment, as required
   • Systems and components that fail the safety test are recorded, and supervisor and owner are notified
7. Undertake water testing activities
   • Engine performance is tested according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, safety requirements, and state and territory marine safety laws
   • Propulsion unit is tested according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, safety requirements, and state and territory marine safety laws
   • Hull and hull fittings are tested according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, safety requirements, and state and territory marine safety laws
   • Vessel systems that fail water testing are reported according to workplace procedures, and include recommendations for required repairs or adjustments
8. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vessel is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
   • Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

Range Statement

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Safety requirements must include:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for: selecting and using PPE, including personal flotation devices following state or territory legislation, regulations and marine safety laws relating to operating a vessel in an estuary or seaway.

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Performance Evidence

Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standards defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:

water test two different vessels with engines, propulsion units and hull fittings, in which the work must involve water testing navigation lights and safety equipment.

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Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to water testing vessels, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE), including personal flotation devices

following state or territory legislation, regulations and marine safety laws relating to operating a vessel in an estuary or seaway, including:

holding a boat driver licence

speed restrictions

navigation rules

boat capacity

pre-launch inspection procedures, including inspection procedures for:

vessel safety equipment, including:

life jackets

anchors

bailer or fire bucket and lanyard

bilge pump

compass

distress flares

emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB)

fire extinguisher

map

marine radio

paddles and oars

safety and capacity labels

sound signals

drinking water

waterproof torch

hulls and fittings

navigation lights

steering system

fuel system

factors influencing vessel performance, including:

basic hull design and hydrodynamics

hull type, including:

planing

displacement

single and multi-hull

hull fittings

engine, including:

type

size

single and multi-cylinder

engine and hull match

engine propeller match

vessel, including:

type

size

age

modifications and additions to existing vessel

water testing procedures for vessels, including water testing engine performance, propulsion units, and hull and hull fittings, including:

testing engine performance by operating engine through full operating range

testing propulsion unit by operating through full range of speeds and directions

testing hull and hull fittings by operating through full range of performance conditions

testing to establish that current configuration is performing to manufacturer specifications

procedures for test report compilation and presentation.

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