Application
The unit has application in the qualifications for a Watchkeeper (Deck) and Master (Less than 500 |
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | |||||
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1 | Check theseaworthinessof the vessel | a | Checks of the seaworthiness of vessel are planned and carried out as per company procedures and established safety rules and regulations | |||
b | Coverage and frequency of checks and inspections of the vessel's seaworthiness complies with company procedures, established safety management system and relevant maritime regulations | |||||
c | Degree of vessel security is commensurate with anticipated weather and sea conditions and necessary vessel operations | |||||
d | Action taken in anticipation of environmental changes is timely and appropriate to the change | |||||
e | Precautions are taken to ensure that vessel and on-board powered equipment is operated as per manufacturer's instructions and safe working practice | |||||
f | Action taken in emergency situations is appropriate to the significance of the situation and designed to maximise watertight integrity | |||||
g | Instructions to other personnel on the vessel are clear, concise and made at an appropriate time and place | |||||
2 | Coordinate maintenance inspections of the vessel | a | Maintenance inspections of the vessel are carried out in accordance with standard operating procedures and the vessel's planned maintenance system | |||
b | Repairs and corrosion control are initiated and coordinated in accordance with company procedures and vessel and equipment manufacturer's instructions |
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ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | ||||
3 | Maintain records of maintenance activities and checks of seaworthiness | a | Records of the seaworthiness of a vessel and actions taken to carry out repairs and corrosion control are complete, accurate and comply with statutory, commercial and enterprise requirements |
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Required Skills
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE | ||
This describes the knowledge required for this unit. | ||
1 | Applicable sections of the IMO STCW 95 Code and AMSA Marine Orders dealing with the seaworthiness of and maintenance of vessels of 500 gross tonnage or more | |
2 | ISM Code and associated vessel's safety management system and procedures | |
3 | Relevant OH&S and pollution control legislation and policies | |
4 | Principal features of the structure of a vessel of 500 gross tonnage or more | |
5 | A basic understanding of the properties and application of materials used in construction of vessels of 500 gross tonnage or more | |
6 | Construction, layout and subdivision requirements of a typical vessel of 500 gross tonnage or more, including an understanding of freeboard and bulkhead deck, watertight compartments, weathertight compartments, the bulkhead of the vessel and collision bulkhead | |
7 | Typical construction features and stress characteristics for vessels of 500 gross tonnage or more | |
8 | The principal stresses which act on the structure of a vessel of 500 gross tonnage or more | |
9 | Procedures for the checking and inspecting a vessel's seaworthiness to ensure compliance with company procedures and established safety rules and regulations (within the limits of responsibility of a Watchkeeper (Deck) | |
10 | Principles and procedures to ensure the watertight integrity of a vessel's hull in both normal and emergency situations | |
11 | Damage control measures that may be required to maintain the integrity of the hull in a range of typical emergency situations that could occur on a vessel | |
12 | Planned maintenance systems for vessels and associated maintenance inspection procedures | |
13 | Procedures for the initiation and coordination of repair and/or replacement processes within the limits of responsibility of a Watchkeeper (Deck) | |
14 | Corrosion control measures, including surface preparation and painting and antifouling | |
15 | Safety, environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures relevant to inspection and maintenance operations | |
18 | Maritime communication techniques needed | |
19 | Problems related to the maintenance and seaworthiness of a vessel and appropriate action and solutions within the limits of responsibility of a Watchkeeper (Deck) | |
20 | Records that must be maintained on the planned maintenance activities and seaworthiness of a vessel |
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REQUIRED SKILLS | |
This describes the basic skills required for this unit. | |
1 | Communicate effectively with other personnel when coordinating planned maintenance processes and the seaworthiness of the vessel within the limits of responsibility of a Watchkeeper (Deck) |
2 | Communicate with multilingual crew where applicable using established techniques |
3 | Interpret and follow procedures for the coordination of planned maintenance processes and the seaworthiness of the vessel |
4 | Read and interpret vessel and machinery specifications, machinery design drawings, machine drawings, operational manuals, specifications and electrical and control circuit diagrams |
5 | Interpret and follow all safety management procedures and precautions when coordinating planned maintenance processes and the seaworthiness of the vessel |
6 | Read and interpret material safety data sheets |
7 | Work collaboratively with other shipboard personnel when coordinating planned maintenance processes and the seaworthiness of the vessel |
8 | Prepare appropriate reports on the outcomes of inspection and maintenance activities to ensure the seaworthiness of the vessel |
9 | Identify problems that can occur coordinating planned maintenance processes and the seaworthiness of the vessel and take appropriate action within the limits of responsibility of a Watchkeeper (Deck) |
10 | Carry out any calculations required when coordinating planned maintenance processes and the seaworthiness of the vessel |
11 | Adapt to differing types of vessels, equipment and related standard operating procedures |
12 | Take appropriate precautions to prevent pollution of the marine environment |
13 | Select and use materials, tools and other equipment required when coordinating planned maintenance processes and the seaworthiness of the vessel |
Evidence Required
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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, | |||||
1 | Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to: | |||
a | Monitor and evaluate the seaworthiness of the vessel under normal and emergency situations | ||||
b | Initiate and coordinate maintenance required to ensure the seaworthiness of a vessel | ||||
c | Identify typical problems related to the maintenance and seaworthiness of a vessel and take appropriate action in conjunction with other shipboard personnel | ||||
d | Exercise all required safety, environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures during inspection and maintenance operations | ||||
e | Communicate effectively with others when taking action to maintain the seaworthiness of the vessel | ||||
2 | Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance | a | Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts | ||
b | Consistently applies underpinning knowledge and skills when: | ||||
1 | carrying out routine and emergency checks and inspections of a vessel's seaworthiness | ||||
2 | identifying and evaluating problems concerning the maintenance and seaworthiness of a vessel and determining appropriate courses of action | ||||
3 | initiating and coordinating maintenance activities required to ensure the seaworthiness of a vessel | ||||
4 | applying safety precautions relevant to maintenance operations | ||||
5 | identifying and implementing improvements to procedures for maintaining the seaworthiness of a vessel | ||||
c | Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures, including: | ||||
1 | relevant sections of IMO Conventions and AMSA Marine Orders | ||||
2 | OH&S regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures | ||||
3 | standard operating procedures and work instructions | ||||
4 | relevant vessel manufacturer's guidelines relating to the maintenance requirements and seaworthiness of the vessel |
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2 | Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance (continued) | d | Action is taken promptly to report and/or rectify problems with the seaworthiness of the vessel as per regulations, procedures and manufacturer's instructions, | ||||
e | Work is completed systematically with required attention to detail | ||||||
f | Recognises and adapts appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions between crew and others | ||||||
3 | Context of assessment | a | Assessment of competency must comply with the assessment requirements of the relevant maritime regulations | ||||
b | Assessment of this unit must be undertaken within relevant marine authority approved and audited arrangements by a registered training organisation: | ||||||
1 | As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral examinations, and | ||||||
2 | Appropriate practical assessment must occur: | ||||||
i | at the registered training organisation; and/or | ||||||
ii | on an appropriate working or training vessel | ||||||
4 | Specificresourcesrequired for assessment | Access is required to opportunities to: | |||||
a | participate in a range of exercises, case studies and other simulated practical and knowledge assessments that demonstrate the skills and knowledge to maintain the seaworthiness of a vessel in a range of operational situations; and/or | ||||||
b | assist in maintaining the seaworthiness of a vessel in a range of operational situations either: | ||||||
i | using a simulator, meeting the requirements of Section A I/12 of the IMO STCW 95 Code, over an appropriate range of simulated loading and operational situations | ||||||
ii | in appropriate practical situations on an operational commercial or training vessel |
Range Statement
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The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. | |||||||
VARIABLE | SCOPE | ||||||
1. GENERAL CONTEXT | |||||||
a. | Work must be carried out: | 1 | in compliance with the relevant sections of the AMSA Marine Orders and IMO STCW Conventions and Codes | ||||
b. | Work is performed: | 1 | relatively independently within broad operational requirements, with limited accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes | ||||
c. | Work involves: | 1 | the application of vessel construction principles to the coordination of the planned maintenance processes and the seaworthiness of a vessel across a wide and often unpredictable variety of operational contexts. Monitoring and coordinating the implementation of a maintenance plan and a strategy for maintaining the ongoing seaworthiness of a vessel is required | ||||
VARIABLE | SCOPE | ||||||
d. | Work requires: | 1 | responsibility in the management of the maintenance of the seaworthiness of a vessel | ||||
2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT | |||||||
a | Vessel may include: | 1 | any Australian or international commercial vessel | ||||
b | Seaworthiness of a vessel must be maintained: | 1 | by day or night in both normal and emergency situations | ||||
2 | under any possible conditions of sea, weather and loading | ||||||
3 | while underway | ||||||
4 | during berthing and unberthing operations | ||||||
5 | while anchoring or mooring | ||||||
6 | when bunkering | ||||||
7 | when berthed, anchored or moored | ||||||
8 | when loading/unloading cargo |
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VARIABLE | SCOPE | |||||
c | Action taken to check the seaworthinessof a vessel may include: | 1 | routine inspections | |||
2 | checks prior to departure | |||||
3 | checks on completion of a voyage | |||||
4 | checks on completion of maintenance activities | |||||
5 | checks in anticipation of a change in sea and weather conditions | |||||
6 | checks during an emergency which may have caused damage to the vessel | |||||
e | Planned maintenance activities may include: | 1 | repairs to equipment, components and vessel's structure and appliances | |||
2 | surface preparation and painting | |||||
3 | antifouling | |||||
4 | lubrication | |||||
5 | replacement of faulty equipment or components | |||||
g | Documentation/records may include | 1 | safety management system plans, procedures, checklists and instructions | |||
2 | operational orders and company procedures | |||||
3 | applicable maritime regulations | |||||
4 | planned maintenance system and associated records | |||||
5 | vessel and equipment manufacturer's instructions, specifications and recommended procedures | |||||
6 | applicable notices and instructions of relevant maritime authorities | |||||
7 | relevant Australian and international standards | |||||
h | Applicable procedures and codes may include | 1 | IMO Conventions related to the seaworthiness of vessels | |||
2 | ISM Code | |||||
3 | relevant sections of AMSA Marine Orders related to the maintenance and seaworthiness of vessels | |||||
4 | relevant international, Commonwealth, State and Territory OH&S legislation |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
Not applicable.
Licensing Information
Licensing/legislative requirements | The unit is consistent with the relevant sections of STCW 95 and Marine Orders under the Australian Navigation Act 1912, describing the role and responsibilities of a Watchkeeper (Deck). |