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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify survey requirements
  2. Prepare for survey
  3. Conduct periodic survey of operational systems
  4. Report and act on non-compliance

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Relevant standards include one or more of the following:

class rules and approvals

general servicing requirements for operational equipment

manufacturer guidelines and servicing requirements

Marine Orders

National Standard for the Administration of Marine Safety (NSAMS) Section 4

NSCV and USL Code as applicable

organisational standards

safety data sheets/material safety data sheets (SDSs/MSDSs)

safety management systems (SMS)

safety of life at sea (SOLAS)

Australian/New Zealand Standards (AS/NZS):

AS/NZS 3000: Electrical installations

AS/NZS 3004: Electrical installations – verification guidelines

WHS/OHS

Survey scope and depth include one or more of the following:

class of vessel

grandfathering conditions

survey cycle in accordance with NSAMS Chapter 4:

change of class survey

damage/repair or condition surveys

equivalent solution or deemed-to-satisfy surveys

periodic survey (either annual or bi-annual)

survey level of vessel

Operational limits include one or more of the following:

as defined in certificate of operations and/or certificate of survey

testing requirements for electrical and fire systems

Regulatory requirements include one or more of the following:

Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law

NSCV

regulations and Marine Orders

USL Code

Primary and secondary operational systems include one or more of the following:

maintenance and servicing requirements as well as general condition of:

ballast

bilge pumping systems

communication equipment

electrical systems

engines and auxiliaries

fire and safety systems

fuel systems

hydraulic systems

machinery systems

navigational systems

piping and pumping systems

power generating plants such as hybrid systems, wind and solar generation

propulsion systems

refrigeration

sanitary systems

steering systems

tanks

Equivalent solutions include one or more of the following:

as noted in certificate of operation or certificate of survey

as noted in NSCV Part B

national register of exemptions and equivalent solutions


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:

accurately interpreting relevant codes, standards, rules and regulations for vessel operational systems

analysing and evaluating available data and observations to form logical conclusions

applying relevant work health and safety/occupational health and safety (WHS/OHS) requirements and work practices

carrying out engineering measurements and applying metric and imperial conversions

developing effective planning documents

ensuring currency of relevant WHS/OHS skills and knowledge

inspecting and testing operational systems according to regulatory and organisational requirements

communicating effectively with others as required, verbally and in writing

implementing principles of WHS/OHS and marine environment protection measures

negotiating and resolving conflict

reading and interpreting:

machinery performance readings and indications

plans and drawings

technical information

recognising and documenting faulty equipment

selecting and using appropriate tools and equipment

undertaking research and analysing reference material and manufacturer data sheets

writing high quality reports.


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:

battery types, care and maintenance

commercial vessel classifications and survey requirements for various operational systems and their components

compatibility and durability of construction materials

construction and layout of a typical commercial vessel, including layouts for pipework, tail shaft assembly and installed machinery

environmental controls and regulations for primary, secondary or ancillary systems and their components

ethical behaviour and industry codes of practice

features and characteristics of typical faults and signs of deterioration in operational systems and components

features of different engine types and sizes

forms, causes and prevention of corrosion in a marine environment

insurance, liability and professional indemnity requirements for self and others

interaction of vessel structures and mechanical systems

maintaining watertight integrity

operational characteristics and performance specifications for different types of marine internal combustion engines and propulsion machinery usually found on vessels of up to 750 kW propulsion power

principal features of fittings and machinery found on typical small vessels and characteristics of engine/plant and ancillary equipment

procedures for:

checking fittings, machinery and components

reading and interpreting machinery performance readings and indications

purpose and content of safety data sheets/material safety data sheets (SDSs/MSDSs)

relevant sections of state and territory maritime regulations, National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) and Uniform Shipping Laws (USL) Code dealing with maintaining small vessels

report writing requirements for a range of different survey tasks

safety, environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures relevant to checking and basic maintenance of fittings and machinery

typical problems related to inspecting and maintaining operational systems

typical vessel and machinery specifications, operating manuals and specifications

WHS/OHS legislation, policies and procedures.