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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Safely dock vessel into dry dock or slipway
   • Slipway or dry dock particulars are assessed for suitability for dry docking or slipping vessel
   • Ship supports, scaffolding and other service systems are assessed for compatibility to dry dock or slipway particulars
   • Plan is prepared for docking or slipping vessel
   • Cradle, supports and/or slings are prepared prior to slipping vessel
   • Vessel is made ready for slipping according to organisational and dry dock requirements
   • Vessel is slipped according to environmental safe work practices and safety instructions
2. Inspect underwater hull, equipment and fittings
   • Checks of vessel hull, equipment and fittings are carried out according to maintenance schedules and vessel manufacturer instructions
   • Deterioration in vessel structure, equipment and fittings is identified
   • Checks on watertight integrity of vessel are carried out according to organisational procedures and safety regulations
   • Damage to watertight integrity is identified and appropriate action is determined
   • Listed work plan is prepared to rectify all identified faults
   • Surveyor or authorised person is engaged to ensure appropriate certification can be issued or endorsed on completion of work, where applicable
3. Select and use maintenance equipment and materials
   • Tools and equipment are correctly identified, selected and used
   • Maintenance materials are obtained, prepared and used according to organisational procedures and manufacturer instructions
   • Environmental procedures are followed and waste from cleaning and maintenance tasks is collected, treated and disposed of, or recycled, according to organisational procedures
   • Malfunctions, faults, wear or damage to tools are reported according to organisational procedures
   • Equipment and tools are cleaned, returned to operating order and stored according to organisational procedures and manufacturer instructions
   • Chemicals are used and stored according to organisational procedures and manufacturer instructions
   • Paint is used and stored according to organisational procedures and manufacturer instructions
4. Carry out required maintenance and repairs to hull, equipment and fittings
   • Suitable personal protective clothing is selected and used according to work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements
   • Permits for hot work, confined space entry and other high risk activities are completed according to organisational and regulatory requirements
   • Faults and imperfections in painted surfaces are repaired according to organisational procedures
   • Weathered surfaces are restored using cleaners and liquid abrasives
   • Lubricants are applied to moving parts of vessel underwater equipment according to manufacturer instructions
   • Corrosion control is carried out according to organisational procedures and manufacturer instructions
   • Action to ensure watertight integrity is completed
   • Routine adjustments are made to equipment and fittings according to manufacturer instructions
   • Faulty vessel machinery and fittings are identified and replacement procedures are implemented
5. Supervise crew completing maintenance and repairs to hull, equipment and fittings
   • Workload is organised in order of priority, taking into consideration all listed work including survey work
   • Maintenance tasks are allocated to appropriate crew members with consideration of individual experience and qualifications
   • Crew members are clearly briefed on their responsibility, maintenance tasks and WHS/OHS requirements
   • Guidance is provided appropriate to the maintenance task and individual experience
   • Completed work is checked to ensure maintenance is performed according to dry dock plan and organisational procedures
6. Complete duties prior to refloating
   • Final internal inspection of vessel is conducted to ensure all listed work is completed to a satisfactory standard
   • External inspection of hull and underside is carried out to ensure all listed work is completed to a satisfactory standard
   • All tank plugs that have been drawn are replaced
   • Crew are instructed on activities to be completed to make vessel ready for sailing
   • Check is conducted to ensure a full set of tank soundings has been taken and the distribution of fresh water, fuel and lubricating oil are according to soundings taken on arrival
   • Tank quantities are applied to complete stability check to ensure that the vessel has an acceptable GM once she floats clear of the keel blocks or slipway
   • All hatch covers are closed and watertight integrity of uppermost deck is assured
   • Anchors and cables are heaved up and stowed correctly, and all shore pipelines and powerlines are disconnected
   • Confirmation that refloating can proceed is agreed with person in charge of refloating operation

Required Skills

Required Skills

Complete maintenance records

Implement safe and environmentally responsible work practices

Liaise with surveyor to ensure work is carried out to regulatory requirements for the issue or endorsement of relevant certificates

Read interpret and apply operating and service manuals for the slippingdocking of a vessel and the maintenance of its hull manufacturer instructions including all WHSOHS requirements and safety data sheets SDSmaterial safety data sheets MSDS

Recognise faulty equipment

Recognise hull damage and deterioration and take appropriate action according to organisational procedures

Select and use correct tools and equipment for maintenance task

Required Knowledge

Basic stability and stability terms

Component parts operation and routine maintenance requirements of vessel equipment and fittings

Equipment cleaning and preservation techniques

Maintenance hazards and problems

Nature and causes of corrosion of marine surfaces and structures and the available methods for its control

Organisational procedures for cleaning and maintenance

Paint types and applications

Preservatives and finishes used in marine maintenance and the related procedures for their handling preparation application and storage

Principal features of structure of vessels

Principles and procedures of lubrication as they relate to underwater vessel equipment and fittings

Procedures for working in confined spaces initiating and coordinating repair andor replacement of underwater equipment and fittings checking and inspecting vessel hull as part of routine maintenance procedures

Regulatory certification requirements

Relevant sections of state and territory regulations National Standard for Commercial Vessels NSCV Code and Uniform Shipping Laws USL Code dealing with Master responsibilities

Relevant WHSOHS and pollution control legislation

Rust treatment

Slipping and docking procedures suitable for various types of hull forms

Stability as it relates to docking or slipping operation and refloating

Types characteristics and functions of underwater vessel machinery and equipment equipmenttools used in 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 developing effective planning documents ensuring currency of relevant WHSOHS skills and knowledge
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 slipping or docking a vessel and maintaining the hull 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 slipping or docking a vessel and maintaining the hull 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.
Slipway or dry dock particulars may include:	Acceptable draught Crane lifting capacities Dimensions Electric power supply Firefighting provisions Insurances Policy and facility for atmospheric checks of confined spaces Responsibility for WHS/OHS Safe vessel access Safe working load Type of floor
Environmental procedures must include:	Application of paint Disposal of waste from hull scraping operations Disposal of waste material Fuel transfer operations
Routine adjustments may include:	Ranging and examination of anchors and cables Withdrawing and examination of: propeller and shafts rudder and rudder stock

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