This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to perform routine remedial, preventative and survey deck maintenance and repairs. It includes basic deck maintenance, cleaning tasks, marine painting, and servicing deck machinery and systems on a vessel.

This unit applies to an Integrated Rating or Able Seafarer-Deck/Engine engaged in a range of maintenance activities required on a range of vessels, under the direction of the officer in charge of the deck watch.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Plan and prepare for work

1.1

Maintenance and repair activities are identified from work orders and are clarified with the officer in charge of the deck watch

1.2

Relevant plans, drawings and texts are interpreted to determine job specifications

1.3

Resources required to complete tasks are identified, obtained and inspected for compliance with job specifications

1.4

Appropriate fall arrest and restraint devices are selected and used according to work health and safety (WHS)/ occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements when working at heights or overside

1.5

Tasks are sequenced and prioritised

1.6

Coordination requirements are resolved with the officer in charge of the deck watch and others involved or affected by the work

1.7

Potential hazards are identified and prevention and/or control measures are selected according to work plan and organisational procedures

2

Perform basic deck maintenance

2.1

Suitable personal protective clothing is selected and used according to WHS/OHS requirements

2.2

Deck surfaces are checked according to planned maintenance system

2.3

Deterioration or corrosion of deck surfaces is identified and appropriate maintenance action is carried out according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures

2.4

Minor faults and imperfections in paint surfaces are repaired according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures

2.5

Weathered surfaces are restored using cleaners and liquid abrasives according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures

2.6

Tools and equipment are used correctly and safely

2.7

Maintenance materials are obtained, prepared and applied according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures

3

Carry out cleaning tasks

3.1

Suitable personal protective clothing is selected and used according to WHS/OHS requirements

3.2

Area to be cleaned is prepared and hazards are identified

3.3

Work area is barricaded or warning signs are provided as required to reduce risk to other crew members

3.4

Correct chemicals and cleaning agents are selected and applied according to manufacturer instructions and WHS/OHS requirements

3.5

Equipment is used correctly and safely

3.6

Cleaning tasks are completed according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures

4

Prepare and paint surfaces

4.1

Suitable personal protective clothing is selected and used according to WHS/OHS requirements

4.2

Surfaces are prepared using correct equipment

4.3

Rust remover, rust converter and undercoats are applied according to manufacturer instructions

4.4

Paints are mixed in correct proportions according to manufacturer instructions

4.5

Paint is applied using appropriate application equipment

5

Carry out routine maintenance of deck fittings, equipment and systems

5.1

Fittings and equipment are inspected and inspection results are compared with manufacturer specifications

5.2

Maintenance tasks are carried out to specification

5.3

Mechanical equipment and system components are checked with appropriate instruments

5.4

Faulty items or components are identified and appropriate maintenance procedure is selected

5.5

Unserviceable equipment is tagged according to organisational procedures

6

Repair/replace faulty fittings and equipment

6.1

Fittings and equipment are safely isolated according to regulations and WHS/OHS requirements

6.2

Faulty fittings or equipment are removed using appropriate tools, equipment and procedures

6.3

Replaceable items are selected or serviceable items are repaired according to manufacturer specifications

6.4

Adjustments are made to fittings or equipment to comply with specifications

6.5

Operational check is carried out to ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications

6.6

Maintenance report is completed according to organisational procedures

7

Clean up

7.1

Work area is cleared and cleaned

7.2

Materials are disposed of or recycled according to legislative and organisational requirements

7.3

Tools and equipment are checked, maintained and stored according to organisational procedures

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:

applying corrosion control and preventive measures/maintenance

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

applying safe and environmentally responsible work practices when performing routine remedial, preventative and survey deck maintenance on a vessel

applying surface preparation techniques

communicating with other personnel using effective:

listening techniques

questioning to confirm understanding

verbal and non-verbal language

completing any required records when performing routine remedial, preventative and survey deck maintenance on a vessel

correctly using paint, lubrication and cleaning materials and equipment

following required work schedule according to organisational requirements

reading and interpreting instructions for performing routine remedial, preventative and survey deck maintenance on a vessel

reading and interpreting manufacturer specifications and safety data sheets (SDSs)/material safety data sheets (MSDSs)

recognising routine problems when performing routine remedial, preventative and survey deck maintenance on a vessel

selecting, using and maintaining suitable lifting gear

selecting and using relevant tools, equipment and materials

undertaking regular testing with repairs, as required

using fall arrest and restraint devices, as required.

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:

application, use, type and maintenance of lifting gear used on a vessel

component parts, operation and routine maintenance requirements of vessel machinery

corrosion control and preventive measures/maintenance, paint systems and surface preparation techniques

job safety analyses (JSAs)/safe work method statements (SWMSs)

maintenance records for a vessel

manufacturer safety guidelines and shipboard instruction

nature and causes of corrosion of marine surfaces and structures, and available methods of control

organisational procedures for cleaning and maintenance

paint types suitable for interior and exterior application on a vessel

planned maintenance systems

principal parts of a vessel and basic design methods

principles and procedures of machinery lubrication as they relate to vessel machinery

procedures for:

checking deck areas, machinery and fittings of a vessel as part of the planned routine maintenance on a vessel

using hand tools for routine maintenance operations

relevant WHS/OHS requirements, work practices and pollution control regulations and policies

safe disposal of waste materials according to with the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL Convention)

safety management system as it relates to planned vessel maintenance systems

storage requirements for paints, chemicals and cleaning agents used in planned maintenance operations

suitable equipment cleaning and preservation techniques used on board a vessel

surface preparation techniques, including:

abrasive blast cleaning

flame cleaning

hand and power tool cleaning

type, characteristics and functions of:

equipment/tools used in cleaning and maintenance

vessel machinery and equipment

use of various vessel construction material and regulations governing structure.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations in a range of locations including:

battery room

exposed deck area

firefighting equipment spaces

store room

wheelhouse and accommodation area.

Where this is not available, in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Resources for assessment include access to:

relevant documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

tools, equipment, materials and fittings that replicate and are currently used in industry including:

cleaning chemicals, agents and equipment

fall arrest and restraint devices

fuel, fresh and ballast water, bilge and firefighting pumps

hand tools

lifting equipment

navigation lights and shapes

paint residues

power tools

rags

spent oil

steering gear

windlass and capstan

personal protective equipment currently used in industry.

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

Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Maintenance and repair activities include the following:

fire and bilge pumps greasing and oiling

lifebuoys and lifejackets – subject to regular inspection

lifesaving appliances – regular inspection and maintenance of lifeboats and equipment, which may include replacing lashings, wires, expired food, and general cleaning and painting

ropes and wires – inspecting for damage, repairing damaged areas (splicing), replacing, where necessary, such items as mooring lines, cargo wires, lashings, lifeboat falls

rust prevention