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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Select and prepare resources
  2. Identify and prepare the work area

Required Skills

Required skills

communicating with supervisor on materials and equipment safety emergency procedures and work instructions

carrying out maintenance of

life saving and fire fighting appliances

steel work both cleaning and preparation for and application of protective coatings

wires and ropes

jointing

lubricating

obtaining and preparing consumables for work including

cleaning fluids and chemicals

greases

jointing materials

life saving and fire fighting appliances spares

oils

packing materials

paints

solvents

packing

preparing access and safety equipment including

bosuns chairs

erection of hazard warnings barriers and safety equipment

isolation of machinery equipment and systems

positioning of contingency equipment

scaffolding and ladders

staging

preparing equipment for work including

airless and air spray painting equipment

PPE

shot blasting equipment

water and chemical washing equipment

preparing storage requirements for

dismantled equipment and machinery necessary to progress work

tools equipment and consumables during maintenance

safely preparing electrically or pneumatically operated power tools including

high pressure equipment

mechanical scaling equipment

pistol drills

rotary grinders

selecting and preparing hand tools including

chisels and nut splitters

files

hacksaws

packing knifes and extractors

pliers

scrapers and other abrasive materials

screw drivers

spanners

tinsnips and guillotine

wad punches

woodworking tools

Literacy skills used for

interpreting manufacturer technical information relating to maintenance requirements of equipment

interpreting statutory regulations such as for safety and environmental hazards and controls

Numeracy skills used for

reading and recording operating parameters

Required knowledge

government regulatory requirements and enterprise safety at work rules and regulations as they apply on board vessels including

code of safe working practices

entry into confined spaces

environmental protection

good vessel keeping practices

guarding of machinery

isolating systems

lifting equipment

marine safety regulations

PPE

safe movement onboard ship

hazards and the precautions necessary to minimise risk associated with

the work area including consumables the environment and tools and maintenance equipment

preparing resources for maintenance

maintenance work

preferred resources their availability and acceptable alternatives

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to

prepare resources and the work area to carry out maintenance on the vessel and its equipment

prepare materials for work

prepare equipment for maintenance

prepare the equipment andor area to be worked on to a suitable condition to commence maintenance

store resources and dismantled machinery and systems in the work area

Assessment must confirm knowledge of

handling of resources

procedures to apply when resources vary from requirements

strategies to minimise safety and environmental risks

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment is to be conducted at the workplace or in a simulated work environment

Resources may include

maintenance tools and equipment

operation procedures and policies

operational machinery and equipment

safety equipment

service equipment and maintenance instructions

spares and consumables

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested

observation of practical demonstration

practical exercises

project work

written or oral shortanswer testing

Guidance information for assessment

This unit may be assessed with SFISHIPC Maintain marine plant or holistically with other units in a qualification

This unit may be assessed with SFISHIP205C Maintain marine plant, or holistically with other units in a qualification.

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. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant government regulations, licensing and other compliance requirements may include:

business or workplace operations, policies and practices

ESD principles, environmental hazard identification, risk assessment and control

OHS hazard identification, risk assessment and control.

OHS guidelines may include:

appropriate workplace provision of first aid kits and fire extinguishers

codes of practice, regulations and/or guidance notes which may apply in a jurisdiction or industry sector

enterprise-specific OHS procedures, policies or standards

hazard and risk assessment of workplace and maintenance activities and control measures

OHS training register

safe lifting, carrying and handling techniques, including manual handling, and the handling and storage of hazardous substances

safe systems and procedures for outdoor work, including protection from solar radiation, fall protection, confined space entry and the protection of people in the workplace

systems and procedures for the safe maintenance of property, machinery and equipment, including hydraulics and exposed moving parts

the appropriate use, maintenance and storage of PPE.

ESD principles may include:

controlling of effluents, chemical residues, contaminants, wastes and pollution

improving energy efficiency

increasing use of renewable, recyclable and recoverable resources

minimising noise, dust, light or odour emissions

reducing emissions of greenhouse gases

reducing use of non-renewable resources

reducing energy use

preventing organisms from escaping into environment

undertaking environmental hazard identification, risk assessment and control.

PPE may include:

buoyancy vest or personal floatation device (PFD)

hard hat or protective head covering

hearing protection (e.g. ear plugs and ear muffs)

insulated protective clothing for freezers or chillers and refrigeration units

non-slip and waterproof boots (gumboots) or other safety footwear

personal locator beacon or Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)

protective eyewear, glasses and face mask

protective outdoor clothing for tropical conditions

respirator or face mask

safety harness

sun protection (e.g. sun hat, sunscreen and sunglasses)

waterproof clothing (e.g. wet weather gear).

Prepare the work area may include:

following documentation, including:

hazard recognition, including environmental hazards checklists

legislative requirements

storage requirements

work schedules

work specifications

checking required consumables are available

required equipment and tools are available and serviceable

safety and environmental considerations prior to commencing work, including:

access

contingency equipment, including containment devices

environmental risk management strategies (e.g. drainage containment)

isolation

warnings and barriers.

Operational requirements may be:

jointing of pipework

lubrication of fittings and equipment

maintenance of:

life saving and fire fighting appliances

steel work, both cleaning and preparation for, and application of, protective coatings

wires and ropes

packing of glands.