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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan maintenance tasks
   • Planned maintenance system is accessed to establish maintenance requirements for vessel
   • Maintenance tasks are proposed and prioritised in conjunction with others involved in or affected by the maintenance work
   • Resource requirements are identified and allocated to ensure efficient completion of tasks
   • Maintenance tasks to be performed are recorded in a maintenance schedule according to organisational procedures
2. Perform basic deck maintenance
   • Deck surfaces are checked according to planned maintenance system
   • Any deterioration or corrosion of vessel deck surfaces is identified and appropriate maintenance action is carried out according to planned maintenance system
   • Minor faults and imperfections in paint surfaces are repaired according to organisational procedures
   • Weathered surfaces are restored using cleaners and liquid abrasives according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures
   • Tools and equipment are used correctly and safely
   • Maintenance materials are obtained, prepared and applied according to organisational procedures and manufacturer instructions
3. Carry out cleaning activities
   • Area to be cleaned is prepared and hazards are identified
   • Work area is barricaded or warning signs provided, as appropriate, to reduce risk to other crew members
   • Correct chemicals and cleaning agents are selected and applied according to manufacturer instructions and work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements
   • Equipment is used correctly and safely
   • Cleaning tasks are completed according to organisational procedures and manufacturer instructions
4. Prepare and paint surfaces
   • Suitable personal protective clothing is selected and used according to WHS/OHS requirements
   • Surfaces are prepared using correct equipment
   • Rust remover, rust converter and undercoats are applied according to manufacturer specifications
   • Paints are mixed in correct proportions according to manufacturer specifications
   • Paint is applied using appropriate application equipment
5. Carry out routine maintenance of deck fittings, equipment and systems
   • Fittings and equipment are inspected and inspection results are compared with manufacturer specifications
   • Maintenance tasks are carried out to specification
   • Mechanical equipment and system components are checked with appropriate instruments
   • Faulty items or components are identified and maintenance procedures selected
   • Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults are identified according to organisational procedures
6. Repair/replace faulty fittings and equipment
   • Fittings and equipment are safely isolated according to regulations and WHS/OHS requirements
   • Faulty fittings or equipment are removed using appropriate tools, equipment and procedures
   • Replaceable items are selected or serviceable items are fitted according to manufacturer specifications
   • Adjustments are made to fittings or equipment to comply with specifications
   • Operational check is carried out to ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications
   • Maintenance report is completed according to organisational procedures
7. Supervise crew in completing maintenance tasks
   • Workload is organised in order of priority according to planned maintenance system
   • Maintenance tasks are allocated to appropriate crew members with consideration of individual experience and qualifications
   • Crew members are clearly briefed on their responsibility and maintenance tasks and WHS/OHS requirements
   • Guidance is provided appropriate to maintenance task and individual experience
   • Completed work is checked to ensure maintenance is performed according to organisational procedures
8. Clean up
   • Work area is cleared and cleaned for serviceable condition
   • Materials are disposed of or recycled according to legislative and organisational requirements
   • Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and stored according to organisational procedures

Required Skills

Required Skills

Complete required records when performing routine remedial preventative and survey deck maintenance on a vessel

Demonstrate safe and environmentally responsible work practices when performing routine remedial preventative and survey deck maintenance on a vessel

Follow required work schedule according to organisational requirements

Read and interpret instructions for performing routine remedial preventative and survey deck maintenance on a vessel manufacturer specifications and safety data sheets SDSmaterial safety data sheets MSDS

Recognise routine problems when performing routine remedial preventative and survey deck maintenance on a vessel

Select and use relevant tools equipment and materials according to instructions

Required Knowledge

Component parts operation and routine maintenance requirements of vessel machinery

Equipment cleaning and preservation techniques

Job safety analyses JSAssafe work method statements

Maintenance hazards and problems

Maintenance of steering gear

Maintenance records for a vessel

Nature and causes of corrosion of marine surfaces structures and available methods of control

Principal parts of a vessel and basic design methods

Organisational procedures for cleaning and maintenance to ensure operational readiness

Paint types and applications

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

Procedures for checking deck areas machinery and fittings of a vessel as part of the planned routine maintenance on a vessel

Procedures for using hand tools for routine maintenance operations

Relevant WHSOHS and personal protective equipment requirements pollution control legislation

Rust treatment

Safety management system as it relates to planned vessel maintenance

Steering gear arrangements and safety features

Storage principles for paints chemicals and cleaning agents used in planned maintenance operations

Types characteristics and functions of vessel machinery and equipment including safety features equipmenttools used in cleaning and maintenance

Use of various construction material and regulations governing structure

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 working safely at all times attention to appropriate level of detail in recordkeeping
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 routine maintenance on a vessel up to metres 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 performing routine maintenance on a vessel up to metres 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

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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.
Maintenance tasks may include:	Fire and bilge pumps Lifesaving appliances Greasing and oiling Ropes and wires Rust prevention
Area may include:	Battery room Engine room Exposed deck area Firefighting equipment spaces Store room Wheelhouse and accommodation area
Fittings and equipment may include:	Fuel, fresh and ballast water, bilge and firefighting pumps Lifting equipment Navigation lights and shapes Sounding and ventilation arrangements Steering gear Windlass and capstan
Materials may include:	Cleaning chemicals Paint residues Rags Spent oil

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