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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Develop maintenance plan
   • Vessel and equipment specifications, service requirements and workplace procedures are checked for recommended maintenance intervals and processes according to the safety management system (SMS)
2. Special requirements for maintenance are separated from routine maintenance tasks
3. Maintenance plan and a related work schedule are developed
4. Procedures for safety checks of equipment are developed and documented according to workplace procedures
5. Recordkeeping system is developed for maintenance work completed and equipment replaced according to workplace procedures
6. Establish maintenance systems
   • Resource requirements are identified and supplied
7. Roles and responsibilities of crew are clarified and built into position descriptions and work instructions
8. Mentoring and training is provided to support the maintenance strategy
9. Maintenance procedures and schedules are prepared to minimise negative impacts on vessel operations, costs, waste and the environment
10. Potential risks are analysed and management strategies are recommended
11. Contingency plans are prepared
12. Maintenance schedules and procedures are effectively communicated to crew
13. Implement maintenance plan
    • Consumables and equipment are coordinated to meet maintenance work schedule
14. Maintenance work schedule is completed according to maintenance plan
15. Technical assistance is provided to crew in completing maintenance activities, as required
16. Appropriate readings, measurements and recordings are made and compared to equipment and other relevant specifications
17. Areas of vessel and equipment requiring further testing are identified and appropriate procedures for testing are implemented
18. Appropriate adjustments are made to maintenance plan based on experience and required documentation is completed
19. Maintenance records are completed and forwarded to appropriate personnel
20. Areas where changes to equipment operation or routine maintenance are required to maintain optimum work output and equipment life, are noted
21. Monitor and review maintenance management system
    • Continuous improvement strategies are developed
22. Performance information and outcomes are analysed and implications are reported to appropriate 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: applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and work practices determining and recommending the need for capital expenditure to replace plant and equipment developing effective planning documents developing maintenance strategies, including establishing criteria for determining maintenance priorities, and planning and scheduling routine equipment and overhead maintenance to meet quality system requirements discussing maintenance costs with relevant personnel to ensure costs meet budget requirements ensuring currency of relevant legislative and regulatory knowledge establishing and monitoring performance targets for maintenance teams within performance planning and appraisal processes evaluating and recommending alternative maintenance policies and strategies, including changes in work roles and responsive/preventative models for maintenance identifying and applying relevant WHS/OHS, regulatory and workplace requirements managing maintenance costs monitoring system performance using appropriate information technology and software when preparing reports and plans using recordkeeping procedures to document maintenance costs, problems, priorities, solutions, schedules and completions.

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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, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of: cleaning materials, and methods of storage and handling of such materials computer applications and software suitable for developing a range of reports, plans and schedules cost elements in maintenance system costing and budgeting costs resulting from poor maintenance and the benefits of a preventative maintenance system health hazards associated with maintenance procedures impacts of poor maintenance on vessel, and on occupational and environmental safety maintenance goals, including: changes in attitudes costs frequency of breakdowns length of time out of action time of repairs maintenance issues related to vessel maintenance strategy, including: cleaning electrical emergency lighting evacuation housekeeping painting pests plumbing plant and equipment falling under scope of maintenance program potential risks, including: dealing with hazardous material hot work working at heights working in confined spaces working overside relevant legislation, regulations and industrial agreements routine maintenance tasks, including: back-ups checks of cooling system, fuel, grease and oil, and battery levels confirmation of operational effectiveness dismantling and assembling identification and replacement of worn parts inspections of fan belts, leads, lines, connections, air filters, hydraulics and lighting minor adjustments testing special requirements for maintenance, including: damage repair hatch cover watertight arrangements main engine or auxiliary machinery breakdowns replacing defective cargo-lifting equipment types of lubrication, and lubricant storage and handling use and care of personal safety equipment.

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