Application
The unit has application in qualifications for Master or Chief Mate on a vessel of less than 500 |
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | |||||
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1 | Manage the maintenance of a vessel's stability and safety parameters in both normal and adverse operational conditions | a | Interpret and analyse a vessel's dynamic stability | |||
b | Correctly maintain a vessel's stability in normal and adverse conditions | |||||
c | Correctly maintain a vessel's safety parameters within normal operational limits during cargo operations | |||||
2 | Administer the planning of cargo operations on a vessel limited by tonnage or near coastal operations | a | Manage the effect of cargo operations on a vessel's stability | |||
b | Conduct and utilise a draft survey | |||||
c | Administer appropriate procedures for all cargo operations |
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3 | Administer a planned maintenance system | a | Plan for the routine preventative maintenance of a vessel is correctly interpreted and implemented | |||
b | Arrangements are made for maintenance activities to be carried out at the required times | |||||
c | Repairs to vessel's hull or equipment and/o repair or replacement of equipment or components are organised in accordance with procedures | |||||
4 | Dock or slip a vessel limited by tonnage or near coastal operations | a | Type of slipway, dock or vessel lifting facility is identified and its suitability for the type of hull assessed | |||
b | Hull data is correctly interpreted and recorded | |||||
c | Appropriate plan is prepared for procedures to be taken on-board vessel prior to, during and on completion of the proposed slipping or docking operations | |||||
d | Cradle is correctly prepared prior to the slipping of the vessel | |||||
e | Appropriate precautions are taken prior to slipping and refloating of the vessel and when shoring/supporting the vessel | |||||
f | Vessel is correctly refloated after slipping and maintenance operations | |||||
5 | Carry out inspection and maintenance procedures on a vessel limited by tonnage or near coastal operations | a | Inspections of the vessel's hull, equipment and components are carried out as per company maintenance schedules and vessel manufacturer's instructions | |||
b | Any deterioration of a vessel's structure and fittings are identified and appropriate maintenance action initiated in accordance with OH&S and pollution control requirements, company procedures and manufacturer's instructions | |||||
c | Lubricants, marine preservatives or finishes are applied correctly using appropriate application equipment in accordance with OH&S requirements, company procedures and manufacturer's instructions | |||||
d | Problems in the application of lubricants, marine preservatives and finishes and other maintenance materials and chemicals are identified and reported and appropriate remedial action initiated | |||||
e | Records of maintenance and lubrication work carried out are completed as per procedures | |||||
6 | Administer the correct selection and use of maintenance equipment and materials | a | Tools and equipment are correctly identified and used in accordance with OH&S requirements, company procedures and equipment manufacturer's instructions | |||
b | Maintenance materials are obtained, handled, prepared and applied in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and OH&S and pollution control requirements | |||||
c | Defective equipment and materials are identified and reported, repaired and/or replaced as required | |||||
d | Maintenance equipment and materials are correctly cleaned and stored after use, with unused materials disposed of or returned to store in accordance with established procedures and manufacturer's instructions | |||||
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Required Skills
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE | ||
This describes the knowledge required for this unit. | ||
1 | Relevant sections of applicable maritime regulations | |
2 | Relevant OH&S and pollution control legislation and policies | |
3 | Procedures for the checking and inspecting of a vessel's stability during a range of operational conditions, including the loading and discharging of cargo, as part of routine procedures to ensure compliance with the company requirements and established safety rules and regulations | |
4 | Procedures for the initiation and coordination of repair and/or replacement procedures on board vessels | |
5 | The nature and causes of corrosion of marine surfaces and structures and the available methods for its control | |
6 | Safety, environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures relevant to inspection and maintenance operations | |
7 | Principal features of the structure of a vessel, with a basic understanding of the properties and application of materials used in vessel construction | |
8 | Slipping and docking procedures suitable for various types of hull forms, including communication techniques used | |
9 | Typical problems related to the slipping and maintenance of vessels and appropriate action and solutions | |
10 | Maintenance records that must be maintained on a vessel to meet the requirements of the company and regulatory authorities |
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REQUIRED SKILLS | ||
This describes the basic skills required for this unit. | ||
1 | Communicate effectively with other personnel when managing the operations and maintenance of a vessel limited by tonnage or near coastal operations | |
2 | Communicate with multilingual crew where applicable using established techniques | |
3 | Interpret and monitor the application of procedures for managing the operations and maintenance of a vessel limited by tonnage or near coastal operations | |
4 | Read and interpret vessel and machinery specifications, gross and net tonnage, 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 managing the operations and maintenance of a vessel limited by tonnage or near coastal operations | |
6 | Read and interpret material safety data sheets | |
7 | Provide leadership to other shipboard personnel when managing the operations and maintenance of a vessel limited by tonnage or near coastal operations | |
8 | Prepare appropriate reports on the outcomes of inspection and maintenance activities | |
9 | Identify problems that can occur when managing the operations and maintenance of a vessel and initiate appropriate action | |
10 | Adapt to differing types of vessels and equipment | |
11 | Take appropriate precautions to prevent pollution of the marine environment | |
12 | Monitor the selection and use of publications, materials, tools and other equipment involved in the management of operations and maintenance of a vessel limited by tonnage or near coastal operations |
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 inthis unit | Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to: | ||||
a | Manage routine operational procedures on a vessel limited by tonnage or near coastal operations involving the appropriate administration of a vessel's stability and cargo operations in both normal and adverse operational conditions to the required international standard | |||||
b | Carry out procedures to slip or dock a vessel limited by tonnage or near coastal operations in preparation for maintenance | |||||
c | Initiate and coordinate maintenance, repair or replacement of faulty or damaged equipment or vessel's structure in accordance with company procedures and manufacturer's instructions | |||||
d | Identify typical problems related to the maintenance of a vessel limited by tonnage or near coastal operations and take appropriate action in conjunction with other officers and crew | |||||
e | Exercise all required safety, environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures during inspection and maintenance operations | |||||
f | Communicate effectively with others when administering the operational and maintenance procedures on board a vessel limited by tonnage or near coastal operations | |||||
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 operational and maintenance inspections | |||||
2 | identifying and evaluating operational and maintenance problems and determining appropriate courses of action | |||||
3 | initiating and coordinating operational and maintenance activities on board a vessel | |||||
4 | applying safety precautions relevant to operational and maintenance operations | |||||
5 | identifying and implementing improvements to routine maintenance procedures | |||||
6 | managing a vessel's stability in both normal and adverse operational conditions to the required international standard | |||||
7 | managing a vessel's cargo operations to the required international standard |
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2 | Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance (continued) | c | Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures, including: | |||||
1 | relevant maritime regulations | |||||||
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 routine operational and maintenance procedures | |||||||
5 | environmental protection procedures when carrying out operational and maintenance operations | |||||||
d | Action is taken promptly to report and/or rectify operational and maintenance problems | |||||||
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 among 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 manage maintenance on board a vessel limited by tonnage or near coastal operations; and/or | |||||||
b | manage maintenance procedures on an operational commercial or training vessel limited by tonnage or near coastal operations during seatime training |
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 maritime regulations | ||||
b. | Work is performed: | 1 | within broad operational requirements, with responsibility for own outputs in relation to specified quality standards and limited responsibility for others in achieving the specified quality and quantity of outcomes | ||||
c. | Work involves: | 1 | the conduct of operational management procedures on board a vessel and the application of solutions to a defined range of unpredictable operational and maintenance problems. Planning and administering the routine stability, cargo operations, maintenance and dry dock or slipping procedures for a vessel is required, together with a range of emergency situations which could occur | ||||
d. | Work requires: | 1 | Responsibility for the management of a range of operational and maintenance procedures on board a vessel | ||||
2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT | |||||||
a | Vessel may include: | 1 | a vessel of less than 500 gross tonnage operating in international waters | ||||
2 | a vessel of less than 3,000 GT operating in near coastal waters | ||||||
b | Operational management of a vessel may be carried out: | 1 | while underway | ||||
2 | when berthed or moored | ||||||
3 4 | when slipped or in dry dock during routine or unplanned events |
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c | Operational management and maintenance may include, but is not limited to: | 1 | routine maintenance inspections | |||
2 | identification of any deterioration of a vessel's structure and fittings | |||||
3 | Administration of repairs of minor faults and imperfections in painted surfaces and managing the preparation of marine surfaces prior to the application of the prescribed marine coating | |||||
4 | identification of faulty equipment or fittings and arranging for repair or replacement | |||||
5 | managing the application of lubricants to moving parts of vessel's equipment | |||||
6 | managing of a vessel's stability in both normal and adverse operational conditions | |||||
7 | management of a vessel's cargo operation procedures | |||||
d | Publications, tools and equipment required for operational management and maintenance may include, but are not limited to: | 1 | cargo and stability calculators and publications | |||
2 | electric and pneumatic power tools such as grinders, sanders and drills and hand tools, including chipping hammers and scrapers | |||||
3 | marine preservative finish application equipment such as brushes, spay guns, rollers and greasing and lubrication tools | |||||
4 | rinsing and storing equipment | |||||
5 | protective clothing and equipment such as: | |||||
i | eye and ear protection | |||||
ii | safety boots | |||||
iii | dust and fume masks | |||||
e | Deterioration of vessel's structure and fittings may include, but is not limited to: | 1 | corrosion of hull fittings and equipment | |||
2 | decay of timber surfaces | |||||
3 | osmosis and underwater blistering of painted and fibreglass finishes | |||||
f | Slipping and docking may involve: | 1 | patent slip | |||
2 | mobile lift equipment (travel lift) | |||||
3 | lift platforms (hydraulic/cable) | |||||
4 | single point lifts (cranes) | |||||
5 | graving, floating and slave docks |
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g | Documentation and recordsmay include, but are not limited to: | 1 | relevant maritime regulations | |
2 | maintenance schedules and records | |||
3 | company maintenance procedures | |||
4 | vessel and equipment manufacturer's instructions, specifications and recommended procedures | |||
5 | instructions of relevant maritime authorities related to the operations and maintenance of vessels | |||
6 | stability and cargo documents pertaining to a vessel limited by tonnage or near coastal operations | |||
h | Applicable legislation, regulationsand codes may include, but arenot limited to: | 1 | relevant sections of AMSA Marine Orders | |
2 | sections of the IMO STCW 95 Convention and Code related to the capacities of Master, Chief Mate and Watchkeeper on a vessel limited by tonnage or near coastal operations | |||
3 | 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. |