Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare for work
- Maintenance and repair activities are identified from work orders and are clarified with the officer in charge of the deck watch
- Relevant plans, drawings and texts are interpreted to determine job specifications
- Resources required to complete tasks are identified, obtained and inspected for compliance with job specifications
- Appropriate fall arrest and restraint devices are selected and used according to work health and safety (WHS)/ occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements when working at heights or overside
- Tasks are sequenced and prioritised
- Coordination requirements are resolved with the officer in charge of the deck watch and others involved or affected by the work
- Potential hazards are identified and prevention and/or control measures are selected according to work plan and organisational procedures
- Perform basic deck maintenance
- Suitable personal protective clothing is selected and used according to WHS/OHS requirements
- Deck surfaces are checked according to planned maintenance system
- Deterioration or corrosion of deck surfaces is identified and appropriate maintenance action is carried out according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures
- Minor faults and imperfections in paint surfaces are repaired according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures
- Weathered surfaces are restored using cleaners and liquid abrasives according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures
- Tools and equipment are used correctly and safely
- Maintenance materials are obtained, prepared and applied according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures
- Carry out cleaning tasks
- Suitable personal protective clothing is selected and used according to WHS/OHS requirements
- Area to be cleaned is prepared and hazards are identified
- Work area is barricaded or warning signs are provided as required to reduce risk to other crew members
- Correct chemicals and cleaning agents are selected and applied according to manufacturer instructions and WHS/OHS requirements
- Equipment is used correctly and safely
- Cleaning tasks are completed according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures
- Prepare and paint surfaces
- Suitable personal protective clothing is selected and used according to WHS/OHS requirements
- Surfaces are prepared using correct equipment
- Rust remover, rust converter and undercoats are applied according to manufacturer instructions
- Paints are mixed in correct proportions according to manufacturer instructions
- Paint is applied using appropriate application equipment
- Carry out routine maintenance of deck fittings, equipment and systems
- Fittings and equipment are inspected and inspection results are compared with manufacturer specifications
- Maintenance tasks are carried out to specification
- Mechanical equipment and system components are checked with appropriate instruments
- Faulty items or components are identified and appropriate maintenance procedure is selected
- Unserviceable equipment is tagged according to organisational procedures
- Repair/replace faulty fittings and equipment
- Fittings and equipment are safely isolated according to regulations and WHS/OHS requirements
- Faulty fittings or equipment are removed using appropriate tools, equipment and procedures
- Replaceable items are selected or serviceable items are repaired according to manufacturer specifications
- Adjustments are made to fittings or equipment to comply with specifications
- Operational check is carried out to ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications
- Maintenance report is completed according to organisational procedures
- Clean up