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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Carry out basic welding tasks
   • Requirements for welding tasks are correctly interpreted from work instructions
2. Parts are prepared for welding according to established practice
3. Parts are welded according to established practice and work requirements
4. Weld defects are identified and appropriate actions taken according to established practice and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
5. Flame gouging methods are used to remove plate and weld material according to established practice and standard operating procedures
6. Finished work is checked against work instructions for accuracy and quality
7. Carry out basic brazing tasks
   • Requirements for brazing tasks are correctly interpreted from work instructions
8. Parts are prepared for brazing according to established practice and work requirements
9. Brazing equipment is prepared for brazing operations according to established procedures
10. Parts are brazed using established procedures
11. Carry out basic cutting tasks
    • Instructions are reviewed, and required size and shape of cut work is correctly identified and interpreted
12. Work is correctly marked out in preparation for cutting according to established practice and SOPs
13. Thermal cutting plant and equipment is set up according to established procedures
14. Steel plate and/or rolled sections are cut to shape and size according to established practice and SOPs
15. Finished work is checked against work instructions for accuracy and quality according to SOPs
16. Carry out basic machining tasks
    • Requirements for basic machining tasks are correctly interpreted from work instructions according to SOPs
17. Work is correctly marked out in preparation for basic machining according to established practice and SOPs
18. Machine is set up according to established procedures
19. Machining is carried out according to established procedures
20. Follow safety and hazard control procedures
    • Required safety precautions and regulations are followed when carrying out basic welding
21. Operational hazards are identified and action is taken to eliminate or, where elimination is not possible, to minimise, risk to personnel

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

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Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include: carrying out basic welding, brazing, cutting and machining tasks while underway, in port and moored or at anchor cleaning, sharpening or adjusting tools according to standard operating procedures (SOPs) dressing and truing a grinding wheel following required work schedule according to company requirements identifying a glazed, loaded or untrue grinding wheel condition and taking appropriate action interpreting and applying instructions and SOPs relevant to basic welding, brazing, cutting and machining operations required on a coastal vessel interpreting work specifications and drawings marking out work to specifications, and measuring and checking the quality of finished work performing basic calculations required to carry out basic welding, brazing, cutting and machining operations recognising routine problems that may occur when performing basic welding, brazing, cutting and machining operations on a vessel and taking appropriate action selecting and safely using welding, brazing, cutting and machining tools and equipment according to operating procedures storing welding, brazing, cutting and machining tools and equipment after use according to standard procedures taking action promptly to report operational incidents and problems according to regulations and shipboard procedures using effective verbal and other communication skills required when carrying out basic welding, brazing, cutting and machining operations on a vessel working safely and collaboratively with others when carrying out basic welding, brazing, cutting and machining operations on a vessel.

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of: applicable sections of relevant maritime regulations applicable legislation, regulations and codes of practice, including: National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) and Uniform Shipping Laws (USL) Code relevant Australian engineering standards relevant state and territory marine regulations relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (WHS/OHS) and pollution control legislation and policies basic operations within area of own responsibility, including: basic butt welds basic fillet welds basic machining operation basic pad welds manual metal arc welding oxygen acetylene welding characteristics and identifying features of common engineering drill bits documentation and records, including: maintenance records manufacturer instructions for tools and equipment relevant safety data sheets (SDS)/material safety data sheets (MSDS) safety management system (SMS) plans, procedures, checklists and instructions work instructions vessel and company procedures environmental protection measures when carrying out basic engineering tasks hazards and related safety precautions when carrying out basic welding, brazing, cutting and machining tasks operational hazards, including: moving and rotating machinery moving heavy loads using unsafe procedures non-compliance with safe working procedures poor housekeeping procedures power tools sharp tools and implements unsecured machinery, components or equipment using equipment beyond safe working limits using welding equipment near explosive/flammable liquids and gases operating procedures for basic welding, brazing, cutting and machining tasks required of a Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 procedures for: identifying a glazed, loaded or untrue grinding wheel condition dressing and/or truing a grinding wheel procedures for marking out work to specifications and measuring and checking the quality of finished work, including the correct use of: adjustable gauge callipers centre punch hammers dividers rules and tapes scribers squares trammels vernier callipers and micrometer SMS and procedures techniques for identifying defective welds within limits of responsibility types, names and identifying features of drilling machines used on coastal maritime vessels typical work specifications and drawings used on a coastal vessel.

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