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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Select and set up equipment and materials for cleaning
  2. Clean work area
  3. Follow instructions to carry out routine maintenance of vessel machinery
  4. Prepare and paint surfaces
  5. Maintain and store tools, equipment and chemicals

Required Skills

Required Skills

Complete maintenance records

Demonstrate safe and environmentally responsible work practices

Read interpret and apply manufacturer instructions including all WHSOHS requirements and data safety sheets SDSmaterial safety data sheets MSDS

Recognise faulty equipment

Select and use correct tools and equipment for the cleaning or maintenance task

Required Knowledge

Component parts operation and routine maintenance requirements of vessel machinery

Equipment cleaning and preservation techniques

Maintenance hazards and problems

Paint types and applications

Principles and procedures of machinery lubrication as they relate to vessel machinery

Procedures for using hand tools for routine maintenance operations

Relevant WHSOHS and pollution control legislation

Rust treatment

Techniques for maintenance of surfaces including paint timber fibre glass steel and aluminium

Types characteristics and functions of

equipmenttools used in cleaning and maintenance

vessel machinery and equipment

Workplace procedures for cleaning and maintenance

Evidence Required

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 WHSOHS skills and knowledge

implementing workplace environmental and waste management procedures correctly

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

industryapproved marine operations site where assisting with routine maintenance of a vessel may 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 andor 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 andor

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 assisting with routine maintenance of a vessel

direct observation of the candidate applying relevant WHSOHS 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


Range Statement

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.

Equipment may include:

Cleaning supplies

Hand held power tools

Hand tools

Grease guns

Paint and rust prevention material

Personal protective equipment

Personal protective clothing and equipment may include:

Boots

Gloves

Hat/hard hat

Hearing protection

Overalls

Protective eyewear

Respirator or face mask

Safety harness

Sun protection

Wet weather gear

Work area may include:

Battery room

Engine room

Exposed deck area

Firefighting equipment spaces

Store room

Wheelhouse and accommodation area

Routine adjustments and repairs may include:

Checks of cooling system, fuel, grease and oil, battery levels

Dismantling and assembling

Inspections of fan belts, leads, lines, connections, air filters, hydraulics, lighting

Minor adjustments

Testing

Surfaces may include:

External and internal bulkhead

Funnel

Hatches and coamings

Hull

Masts

Environmental procedures must include:

Preventative measures with regard to damage to natural areas caused by servicing, maintenance and cleaning activities

Safely using and disposing of cleaning and maintenance debris including oil containers, fuel and chemical residues, paint