Google Links

Follow the links below to find material targeted to the unit's elements, performance criteria, required skills and knowledge

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Carry out basic welding tasks
   • Requirements for welding tasks are correctly interpreted from work instructions
   • Parts are prepared for welding according to established practice
   • Parts are welded according to established practice and work requirements
   • Weld defects are identified and appropriate action is taken according to established practice and standard operating procedures
   • Flame gouging methods are used to remove plate and weld material according to established practice and standard operating procedures
   • Finished work is checked against work instructions for accuracy and quality
2. Carry out basic brazing tasks
   • Requirements for brazing tasks are correctly interpreted from work instructions
   • Parts are prepared for brazing according to established practice and work requirements
   • Brazing equipment is prepared for brazing operations according to established procedures
   • Parts are brazed using established procedures
   • Finished work is checked against work instructions for accuracy and quality
3. Carry out basic cutting tasks
   • Instructions are reviewed, and required size and shape of cut work is correctly identified and interpreted
   • Work is correctly marked out in preparation for cutting according to established practice and standard operating procedures
   • Thermal cutting plant and equipment is set up according to established procedures
   • Steel plate and/or rolled sections are cut to shape and size according to established practice and standard operating procedures
   • Finished work is checked against work instructions for accuracy and quality according to standard operating procedures
4. Carry out basic machining tasks
   • Requirements for basic machining tasks are correctly interpreted from work instructions according to standard operating procedures
   • Work is correctly marked out in preparation for basic machining according to established practice and standard operating procedures
   • Machine is set up according to established procedures
   • Machining is carried out according to established procedures
   • Finished work is checked against work instructions for accuracy and quality according to standard operating procedures
5. Follow safety and hazard control procedures
   • Required safety precautions and regulations are followed when carrying out basic welding
   • Operational hazards are identified and action is taken to eliminate, or where elimination is not possible to minimise, risk to personnel

Range Statement

Specifies different 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. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.
Operational hazards include one or more of the following:	moving and rotating machinery moving heavy loads using unsafe procedures non-compliance with safe working procedures poor housekeeping procedures power tools sharp tools and implements unsecured machinery, components or equipment using equipment beyond safe working limits using welding equipment near explosive/flammable liquids and gases

---

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

carrying out basic welding, brazing, cutting and machining tasks while underway, in port and moored or at anchor

cleaning, sharpening or adjusting tools according to standard operating procedures

dressing and truing a grinding wheel

following required work schedule according to company requirements

identifying a glazed, loaded or untrue grinding wheel condition and taking appropriate action

marking out work to specifications, and measuring and checking the quality of finished work

performing basic calculations required to carry out basic welding, brazing, cutting and machining operations

reading and interpreting work specifications and drawings

reading, interpreting and applying instructions and standard operating procedures relevant to basic welding, brazing, cutting and machining operations required on a coastal vessel

recognising routine problems that may occur when performing basic welding, brazing, cutting and machining operations on a vessel and taking appropriate action

selecting and safely using welding, brazing, cutting and machining tools and equipment according to operating procedures

storing welding, brazing, cutting and machining tools and equipment after use according to standard procedures

taking action promptly to report operational incidents and problems according to regulations and shipboard procedures

using effective verbal and other communication skills required when carrying out basic welding, brazing, cutting and machining operations on a vessel

working safely and collaboratively with others when carrying out basic welding, brazing, cutting and machining operations on a vessel.

---

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

applicable sections of relevant maritime regulations

applicable legislation, regulations and codes of practice:

National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) and Uniform Shipping Laws (USL) Code

relevant Australian engineering standards

relevant state and territory marine regulations

relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and pollution control legislation and policies

basic operations within area of own responsibility:

basic fillet welds

basic butt welds

basic pad welds

manual metal arc welding

oxygen acetylene welding

basic machining operation

characteristics and identifying features of common engineering drill bits

documentation and records:

maintenance records

manufacturer instructions for tools and equipment

relevant safety data sheets (SDS)/material safety data sheets (MSDS)

safety management system plans, procedures, checklists and instructions

work instructions

vessel and company procedures

environmental protection measures when carrying out basic engineering tasks

hazards and related safety precautions when carrying out basic welding, brazing, cutting and machining tasks

procedures for:

identifying a glazed, loaded or untrue grinding wheel condition

dressing and/or truing a grinding wheel

safety management system and procedures

standard operating procedures for basic welding, brazing, cutting and machining tasks required of a Marine Engine Driver Grade 1

standard procedures for marking out work to specifications and measuring and checking the quality of finished work, including the correct use of:

adjustable gauge

callipers

centre punch hammers

dividers

rules and tapes

scribers

squares

trammels

vernier callipers and micrometer

techniques for identifying defective welds within limits of responsibility

types, names and identifying features of drilling machines used on coastal maritime vessels

typical work specifications and drawings used on a coastal vessel.

---