Application
The unit has applications in qualifications for a Master 4 and Skipper 2 operating a vessel of less than 80 |
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | ||||
1 | Monitor the condition of a vessel up to 80 m in length | a | Work to monitor condition and seaworthiness of the vessel is planned and carried out in accordance with procedures and safety regulations | ||
b | Ensure that coverage and frequency of checks and inspections on the vessel complies with established procedures | ||||
c | Checks of the integrity of the vessel's hull are correctly carried out, including the use of a testing tank where required | ||||
d | Action taken in anticipation of environmental changes is timely and appropriate to the change | ||||
e | Action taken in emergency situations is appropriate to the significance of the situation and ensures watertight integrity | ||||
f | Precautions are taken to ensure that vessel and on-board powered equipment is operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and regulations | ||||
2 | Rectify identified problems with the condition of the vessel | a | Any deterioration of the vessel's hull or structure is examined and reported and appropriate action is initiated to fix the identified problem |
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | ||
2 | Rectify identified problems with the condition of the vessel (continued) | b | Repairs and corrosion control are initiated and coordinated in accordance with procedures and manufacturer's instructions |
c | Communication with owners, officers, crew and others concerning the condition and seaworthiness of the vessel and related action is clear, concise and made at an appropriate time and place | ||
d | Records of problems identified and actions taken to carry out repairs and corrosion control and to ensure watertight integrity are complete, accurate and comply with requirements. |
Required Skills
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE | ||
This describes the knowledge required for this unit. | ||
1 | Relevant State and Territory maritime regulations applicable to coastal vessels up to 80 | |
2 | Procedures for the checking and inspecting the seaworthiness of a coastal vessel up to 80 | |
3 | The principal stresses which act on the structure of a vessel up to 80 | |
4 | Principles and procedures to ensure the watertight integrity of a vessel's hull in both normal and emergency situations | |
5 | 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 up to 80 | |
6 | Procedures for the initiation and coordination of repair and/or replacement on board small vessels | |
7 | Corrosion control measures used on a vessel, including surface preparation and painting and antifouling | |
8 | Safety, environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures | |
9 | A basic understanding of the properties and application of materials used in the construction of vessels up to 80 | |
10 | Construction, layout and subdivision requirements of various types of vessels up to 80 | |
11 | Records that must be maintained concerning the seaworthiness of a vessel of a vessel up to 80 |
TDMMB607B MONITOR CONDITION AND SEAWORTHINESS OF A COASTAL VESSEL UP TO 80 METRES | ||
REQUIRED SKILLS | ||
This describes the basic skills required for this unit. | ||
1 | Use verbal communication skills required when monitoring the condition and seaworthiness of a vessel up to 80 | |
2 | Read, interpret and apply basic instructions, plans and drawings relevant to monitoring the condition and seaworthiness of a vessel up to 80 | |
3 | Work safely and collaboratively with others when monitoring the condition and seaworthiness of a vessel up to 80 | |
4 | Select and use equipment as per operating instructions | |
5 | Recognise problems concerning the condition and seaworthiness of a vessel and take appropriate action | |
6 | Adapt to changes in equipment and procedures in the workplace | |
7 | Follow required work schedule as per company requirements | |
8 | Follow all required OH&S procedures and precautions | |
9 | Secure the watertight integrity of a small vessel up to 80 | |
10 | Check and inspect the seaworthiness and watertight integrity of a vessel up to 80 |
Evidence Required
TDMMB607B MONITOR CONDITION AND SEAWORTHINESS OF A COASTAL VESSEL UP TO 80 METRES | ||||||
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 condition and seaworthiness of a vessel up to 80 | |||||
b | Identify any deterioration of the vessel's hull, structure or equipment | |||||
c | Take appropriate preventative and remedial action to maintain the security and watertight integrity of the vessel's hull | |||||
d | 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 | |||||
e | Exercise all required safety, environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures during inspection and maintenance operations | |||||
f | 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 monitoring of a vessel's seaworthiness | |||||
2 | identifying and evaluating problems concerning the condition of a vessel and the integrity of its hull and determining appropriate courses of action | |||||
3 | initiating and coordinating any required repair or maintenance activities to ensure the seaworthiness of a vessel | |||||
4 | applying safety precautions relevant to monitoring, repair and maintenance operations | |||||
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 | job procedures and work instructions | |||||
4 | relevant vessel manufacturer's guidelines relating to the seaworthiness the vessel |
TDMMB607B MONITOR CONDITION AND SEAWORTHINESS OF A COASTAL VESSEL UP TO 80 METRES | |||||||
2 | Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance (continued) | 5 | procedures to protect the integrity and security of the vessel's hull | ||||
d | Action is taken promptly to report and/or rectify problems with the seaworthiness of a vessel and the integrity of its hull | ||||||
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 monitor the condition and the seaworthiness of a vessel up to 80 | ||||||
b | assist in maintaining the seaworthiness of a vessel in a range of operational situations either: | ||||||
i | using a suitable simulator over an appropriate range of simulated loading and operational situations | ||||||
ii | in appropriate practical situations on an operational commercial or training vessel up to 80 |
Range Statement
TDMMB607B MONITOR CONDITION AND SEAWORTHINESS OF A COASTAL VESSEL UP TO 80 METRES | ||||||||
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 applicable to monitoring the condition and seaworthiness of a small vessel up to 80 | |||||
b. | Work is performed: | 1 | within a defined range of operations and routine procedures, with responsibility for own outputs in relation to specified quality standards and some responsibility for others | |||||
c. | Work involves: | 1 | the conduct of routine monitoring of condition and seaworthiness of a vessel and the specification of solutions to a defined range of typical problems concerning deterioration of a vessel's hull, structure and equipment | |||||
d. | Work requires: | 1 | some discretion and judgement in initiating action to report and rectify identified problems with the condition and seaworthiness of the vessel | |||||
2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT | ||||||||
a | Vessel may include: | 1 | any small Australian commercial vessel up to 80 | |||||
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 | prior to and during slipping |
TDMMB607B MONITOR CONDITION AND SEAWORTHINESS OF A COASTAL VESSEL UP TO 80 METRES | |||||||
VARIABLE | SCOPE | ||||||
c | Action taken to monitor the condition and seaworthiness of a vessel up to 80 m 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 throughout a voyage in anticipation of any change in sea and weather conditions | ||||||
6 | testing of tanks to check watertight integrity | ||||||
7 | checks during an emergency which may have caused damage or changes to the seaworthiness of the vessel | ||||||
8 | checks on a slipway prior to refloating a vessel | ||||||
d | Repair and maintenance procedures for a small vessel up to 80 m may include: | 1 | testing and inspection of all accessible parts of a vessel's hull and structures | ||||
2 | repairs to equipment, components, hull and vessel's structure | ||||||
3 | surface preparation and painting | ||||||
4 | antifouling and maintaining underwater sections | ||||||
5 | lubrication | ||||||
6 | replacement of faulty equipment or components | ||||||
e | Documentation and recordsmay include: | 1 | relevant maritime regulations applicable to monitoring the condition and seaworthiness of a vessel up to 80 | ||||
2 | procedures for monitoring of condition and seaworthiness of a vessel up to 80 | ||||||
3 | vessel and equipment manufacturer's instructions, specifications and recommended procedures | ||||||
4 | instructions of relevant maritime authorities related to the seaworthiness of vessels | ||||||
5 | maintenance schedules and records | ||||||
f | Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include: | 1 | relevant sections of NSCV and regulations of State and Territory marine authorities related to the operation of a vessel up to 80 | ||||
2 | relevant 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 maritime regulations describing mandatory minimum requirements for a Master 4/Skipper 2. This includes applicable sections of State/Territory maritime licensing and regulatory requirements and the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) and the USL Code. |