Elements and Performance Criteria
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Clean up