1

Plan inspections

1.1

Elements of the vessel structure critical to the safety of the vessel are identified

1.2

Location of defects and damage caused by vessel operations and the environment are ascertained

1.3

Parts of the vessel to be inspected for defects and damage are identified

1.4

Inspections are scheduled to ensure all parts are covered within a given time

1.5

Damage control plan is developed to ensure the seaworthiness of the vessel

2

Check condition of vessel in normal and emergency situations

2.1

Organisational procedures for coverage and frequency of tests and inspections on the vessel are complied with

2.2

Watertight integrity is checked and appropriate action is taken to prepare for prevailing and forecast weather and sea conditions

2.3

Degree to which vessel is secured is appropriate to prevailing and forecast conditions

2.4

Defects and damage are reliably detected and appropriate action is taken to rectify the situation

2.5

Irregularities beyond own ability to rectify are recognised in time to enable remedial action to be taken

3

Prepare reports

3.1

Reports are completed and maintained as required according to regulatory and organisational requirements

3.2

Relevant reports are sent to appropriate bodies and copies are filed according to regulatory and organisational requirements

3.3

Documents are stored according to regulatory and organisational requirements

Required Skills:

Adhere to procedures to distinguish between normal and defective or damaged parts of vessel

Develop damage control plans

Identify those elements of the vessel structure that are critical to vessel safety

Inspect and report defects and damage to cargo spaces, hatch covers and ballast tanks

Interpret and follow procedures for the coordination of planned maintenance processes

Prepare appropriate reports on inspection and maintenance outcomes

Required Knowledge:

Causes of corrosion to cargo spaces and ballast tanks, and how corrosion can be identified and prevented

Construction, layout and subdivision of a vessel, including freeboard and bulkhead deck, watertight compartments, weather tight compartments, the bulkhead of the vessel and collision bulkhead

Corrosion control measures

Damage control measures that may be required to maintain the integrity of a hull in a range of typical emergency situations

How to ensure reliable detection of defects and damages

Parts of the vessel to be inspected each time in order to cover all parts within a given period

Planned maintenance systems for vessel and associated maintenance inspection procedures

Principal features of vessel structure

Principal stresses that act on vessel structure

Principles and procedures to ensure watertight integrity of vessel hull in both normal and emergency situations

Procedures for checking and inspecting vessel seaworthiness

Properties and application of materials used to construct vessels

Purpose of the enhanced survey program

Typical vessel construction features and stress characteristics

Where to look for damage and defects most commonly encountered due to loading and unloading operations, corrosion, severe weather conditions

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and 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:

developing effective planning documents

being aware of own ability and limits to rectify irregularities and faults.

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:

industry-approved marine operations site where inspecting and reporting defects and damage to a vessel may 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 and/or 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 and/or

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 inspecting and reporting defects and damage to a vessel

direct observation of the candidate applying relevant WHS/OHS 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.

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.

Elements of the vessel structure may include:

Ballast tanks

Bulkheads

Cargo holds

Cargo tanks

Frames

Fresh water tanks

Defects and damage may include:

Cargo operation damage

Damage to structures through heavy weather

Damage caused by corrosion

Defects to ballast water tank vents

Vessel operations and the environment may include:

Loading and unloading operations

Severe weather conditions

Parts of the vessel may include:

Cargo holds

Deck structures

Hatch covers

Machinery spaces

Ventilators and fire closing devices

Coverage may include:

Areas requiring inspection under the planned maintenance schedule and survey requirements

Reports may include:

Defects and damage reports to management

Inspection records

Maintenance reports

Survey reports