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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to carry out maintenance
   • Inspections are conducted to determine extent of maintenance required according to organisational procedures
   • Tasks are planned and sequenced in conjunction with others involved in or affected by maintenance work and task prioritisation is determined
   • Relevant tools and equipment required to undertake maintenance are identified and assembled
   • Actual and potential hazards are identified and personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and assembled to minimise risks
2. Carry out maintenance
   • Maintenance is carried out according to manufacturer procedures and specifications, and organisational procedures
   • Equipment that is unable to be repaired or requires specialised maintenance is reported to relevant personnel
   • Equipment is checked and tested according to organisational procedures to determine whether it functions correctly
3. Complete maintenance
   • Equipment is suitably stored where it is not likely to suffer deterioration or damage
   • Required documentation is completed and processed according to organisational procedures
   • Appropriate personnel are notified of completion of maintenance and details are documented according to organisational procedures

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.
Mooring equipment includes:	anchors bilges buoys chains hooks marine fenders mooring cock mooring rollers quick release systems radios ropes and lines shackles sheaves stoppers towing hook wires
Personal protective equipment includes:	eye protection/glasses or protective shield helmet personal life vest radiant heat protection/coat reflective clothing safety footwear suitable gloves vest

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Performance Evidence

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

applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and work practices applying decision-making techniques in determining extent of damage and selecting the type of maintenance required communicating effectively with others and working as part of a team completing documentation related to maintenance of mooring equipment following procedures to maintain equipment identifying faults and problems related to mooring equipment initiating timely action in response to defects or damage reading and interpreting instructions, procedures and information relevant to mooring equipment maintenance selecting and using required personal protective equipment (PPE) that conforms to industry and WHS/OHS standards.

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Knowledge Evidence

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

decision-making techniques organisational policies and procedures related to maintaining mooring equipment PPE required when maintaining mooring equipment recommended manufacturer instructions for equipment repair relevant regulations and codes of practice related to maintaining equipment requirements for completing relevant documentation typical faults that can occur with mooring equipment and related action that should be taken to repair, isolate, replace, report and record faulty equipment WHS/OHS requirements and work practices.

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