Required Skills

Accurately interpret relevant codes standards rules and regulations for vessel operational systems

Analyse and evaluate available data and observations to form logical conclusions

Carry out

engineering measurements and apply metric and imperial conversions

inspecting and testing operational systems according to regulatory and organisational requirements

Communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Implement principles of work health and safety WHSoccupational health and safety OHS and marine environment protection measures

Follow up reports

Negotiate and resolve conflict

Question and investigate

Read and interpret

machinery performance readings and indications

plans and drawings

technical information

Recognise faulty equipment

Select and use appropriate tools and equipment

Undertake research and analyse reference material and manufacturer data sheets

Work independently and unsupervised

Write reports

Required Knowledge

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 kW propulsion power

Principal features of fittings and machinery found on typical small vessels and characteristics of engineplant 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 SDSmaterial safety data sheets MSDS

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

WHSOHS requirements and safe work practices

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

providing high quality reports

developing effective planning documents

communicating effectively with others as required

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 undertaking survey of vessel operational systems can 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 undertaking survey of vessel operational systems

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

Relevant standards may include:

Survey scope and depth may include:

Operational limits may include:

Regulatory requirements may include:

Primary and secondary operational systems must include:

Equivalent solutions may include: