Application
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to employ tools, equipment and materials to perform maintenance activities on a vessel. It includes the use of hand, power and machine tools, welding equipment, heat treatment processes, soldering operations, adhesives and bonding materials in performing routine and non-routine maintenance activities.
This unit applies to the work of a Marine Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal.
This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1 | Follow safe work practices | 1.1 | Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures relevant to using tools and equipment in a shipboard context are complied with |
1.2 | Safety hazards are identified and reported according to safety and vessel procedures | ||
1.3 | Prior to use, tools and equipment needed to carry out maintenance activities are checked for correct operation and safety according to safety and vessel procedures | ||
1.4 | Before commencing maintenance activities, isolation precautions are implemented according to safety and vessel procedures | ||
2 | Carry out heat treatment | 2.1 | Requirements of job are determined from engineering drawings, job sheet or supervisor |
2.2 | Heat treatment equipment is selected for required heat treatment according to safety, workplace and manufacturer requirements | ||
2.3 | Equipment is set up and used according to standard operating procedures and manufacturer instructions | ||
2.4 | Personal protective equipment (PPE) is used according to standard operating procedures | ||
2.5 | Emergency procedures are complied with according to approved safety instructions | ||
2.6 | Safety signs and symbols are identified and complied with according to approved safety instructions | ||
2.7 | Heat treatment process is applied according to job, safety and workplace requirements | ||
2.8 | Hazardous conditions are identified and risk control measures are implement to maintain a safe work environment | ||
3 | Use hand tools | 3.1 | Hand tools are used according to workplace procedures, WHS/OHS requirements and manufacturer instructions. |
3.2 | Faults with hand tools and equipment are identified and reported to appropriate personnel | ||
4 | Use hand power tools | 4.1 | Hand power tools are used according to workplace procedures, WHS/OHS requirements and manufacturer instructions. |
4.2 | Faults with hand power tools and equipment are identified and reported to appropriate personnel | ||
5 | Perform onboard pipe work | 5.1 | Job requirements are determined from engineering drawings, job sheet or supervisor |
5.2 | Sequence of operations is determined according to workplace, WHS/OHS and job requirements | ||
5.3 | Pipe work is fabricated and joined according to relevant standards, and job, safety and workplace requirements | ||
5.4 | Pipe work is inspected for defects according to workplace procedures | ||
5.5 | Pipe work is installed in specified location without damage or distortion to pipe work, surrounding environment or other services | ||
5.6 | Type of filters and strainers in shipboard piping systems are located and determined using relevant engineering drawings and specifications | ||
5.7 | Pipe work is tested for compliance with job specification and workplace requirements | ||
6 | Use machine tools | 6.1 | Job requirements are determined from engineering drawings, job sheet or supervisor |
6.2 | Sequence of operations is determined according to workplace, WHS/OHS and job requirements | ||
6.3 | Machine tools are selected according to workplace procedures, WHS/OHS requirements and manufacturer instructions | ||
6.4 | Machining operations are performed according to workplace, WHS/OHS and job requirements | ||
6.5 | Components are measured in line with workplace, WHS/OHS and job requirements | ||
6.6 | Machine is adjusted and maintained according to workplace, safety, manufacturer and job requirements | ||
7 | Perform welding and thermal cutting operations | 7.1 | Job requirements are determined from engineering drawings, job sheet or supervisor |
7.2 | Materials are prepared for welding using correct tools, equipment, materials and procedures | ||
7.3 | Materials are welded using appropriate welding process according to relevant standards and job, safety and workplace requirements | ||
7.4 | Joints are welded according to relevant standards and job, safety and workplace requirements | ||
7.5 | Oxygen fuel gas cutting torch is used to cut straight lines and curves in mild steel plate up to 10 mm thick according to relevant standards and job, safety and workplace requirements | ||
7.6 | Weld is inspected according to relevant standards, and job and workplace requirements | ||
8 | Perform soldering operations | 8.1 | Job requirements are determined from engineering drawings, job sheet or supervisor |
8.2 | Materials are prepared for soldering using correct tools, equipment, materials and procedures | ||
8.3 | Materials are soldered according to relevant standards and job, safety and workplace requirements | ||
8.4 | Soldered joints are performed according to relevant standards and job, safety and workplace requirements | ||
8.5 | Soldered joints are inspected according to relevant standards and job, and workplace requirements | ||
8.6 | Materials are desoldered using correct procedure and minimising damage to materials/components | ||
9 | Select and use sealants, adhesives, bonding agents, gaskets and packings | 9.1 | Job requirements are determined from engineering drawings, job sheet or supervisor |
9.2 | Gaskets and packings are selected and used according to job requirements and manufacturer/component supplier instructions | ||
9.3 | Sealants and adhesives are selected and used according to job requirements and manufacturer/component supplier instructions | ||
9.4 | Plastic bonding is performed according to job requirements and manufacturer/component supplier instructions | ||
9.5 | Sealants, adhesives, bonding agents, gaskets and packings are stored according to workplace and manufacturer/component supplier instructions |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:
assessing own work outcomes and maintaining knowledge of current codes, standards, regulations and industry practices
communicating procedures associated with using hand and machine tools and equipment verbally and in writing
identifying methods, procedures and materials needed for operating hand and power tools on vessels
initiating timely action in response to defects or damage
reading and interpreting written information related to operating tools and equipment used for maintenance operations on board vessels, including technical manuals and specifications
safely using hand and machine tools.
Evidence of Knowledge
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:
characteristics, limitations and use of metals and non-metallic materials used in ship construction and repair
hand and power tools and component:
types
operational characteristics and performance specifications
maintenance
heat treatment:
material characteristics
applications, equipment and processes
emergency procedures
material preparation, quenching, preheating requirements
material condition during heat treating process
batch and/or piece loading of furnaces
safe loading of furnaces
hazards and control measures associated with heat treatment, including housekeeping
use and application of personal protective equipment (PPE)
safe work practices and procedures
machine tools:
reasons for selecting chosen sequence of operations
methods of work holding
basic marking out techniques including datum points/lines
geometry of cutting tools for a range of materials and applications
benefits of using correctly sharpened cutting tools
machine operation
selection of feeds and speeds to suit a range of materials and operations within the scope of this unit
correct methods of mounting a variety of cutting tools
safety issues with regard to correct clamping, guards and shields
tolerances and limits of size
situations indicating need for machine adjustment, lubrication and cleaning
techniques, tools and equipment to measure materials and machined components
use and application of PPE
safe work practices and procedures
hazards and control measures associated with general machining
materials used in ship construction and repair:
metallurgy principles
types of materials
limitations of materials
properties of materials
national and international regulations, International Maritime Organization (IMO) Conventions and Codes, including Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Marine Orders applicable to managing shipboard plant and equipment maintenance and repair operations on vessels
own ability and limits to rectify irregularities and faults
pipe work:
installation techniques
purging techniques, applications and precautions
capping/sealing pipe work and assembly methods
identifying location/layout of pipe work and assemblies, and application and characteristics of enclosure/hanging/supporting systems
pipe work, ancillary installation and joining procedures
leak testing applications and uses
procedures for completing temporary and permanent repair and/or replacement procedures for plant and equipment on board vessels at sea, alongside and in dry dock
properties and parameters of engineering materials
safety data sheets (SDS)/material safety data sheets (MSDS)
sealants, gaskets, bonding agents, adhesives and packing:
dangers of working with sealants and adhesives
operating principles of gaskets and their relationship to other components
types, characteristics, uses and limitations of sealants and adhesives
gasket installation procedures
sealant and adhesives application techniques
soldering:
cleaning solutions and properties, and cleaning procedures
use and application of PPE for manual soldering/desoldering
methods of joint preparation
properties of fluxes and their uses
heat and damage protection procedures
procedures for preventing electrostatic discharge damage
soldered joint testing and inspection procedures
reworking procedures and precautions
testing procedures for materials under load:
compressive load testing procedures
shear load testing procedures
tensile load testing procedures
welding:
characteristics and properties of common metals and welding materials
effect of gas and electrical welding operations on metals
hazards and control measures associated with gas and electrical welding, including housekeeping
welding safety practices and procedures
effect of various treatments on a range of commonly used metals
use and application of PPE
work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation, policies and procedures.
Assessment Conditions
Assessors must satisfy National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (NVR)/Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) assessor requirements.
Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions.
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.
Resources for assessment must include access to:
tools, equipment, machinery, materials and personal protective equipment currently used in industry
applicable documentation such as legislation, regulations, codes of practice, workplace procedures and operational manuals
range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations.
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance. |
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
Range Statement
Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. | |
Heat treatment process include one or more of the following: | annealing hardening normalising tempering |
Hand tools include one or more of the following: | anvil benders brushes chisels chucks cutters drills drivers files gear pullers hacksaws hammers nippers pliers punchers reamers scissors scrapers spanners swage block taps and dies vices wrenches |
Hand power tools include one or more of the following: | drills grinders hand shear and nibbler impact wrenches portable jigsaw sanders |
Pipe work defects include one or more of the following: | ovality thinning |
Machine tools include one or more of the following: | drills grinder lathes milling machines |
Welding process include one or more of the following: | gas metal arc welding gas tungsten arc welding oxy-acetylene welding shielded metal arc welding |
Joints include one or more of the following: | butt filet joints: corner joints lap joints tee joint plate edge preparations throat length with concave and convex reinforcement |
Soldered joints include one of the following : | hard soft |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Competency Field
C – Equipment Operations