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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. 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
2. Relevant plans, drawings and texts are interpreted to determine job specifications requirements in accordance with workplace procedures
3. Resources required to complete tasks are identified, obtained and inspected for compliance in accordance with workplace procedures
4. 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
5. Tasks are sequenced and prioritised in accordance with workplace procedures
6. Coordination requirements are resolved with the officer in charge of the deck watch, work planning committee and others involved or affected by the work
7. Potential hazards are identified and prevention and/or control measures are selected according to work plan in accordance with workplace procedures
8. Perform basic deck maintenance
   • Suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and used according to WHS/OHS requirements
9. Deck surfaces are checked according to planned maintenance system
10. Deterioration or corrosion of deck surfaces is identified and appropriate maintenance action is carried out according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
11. Minor faults and imperfections in paint surfaces are repaired according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
12. Weathered surfaces are restored using cleaners and liquid abrasives according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
13. Tools and equipment are used correctly and safely in accordance with workplace procedures
14. Maintenance materials are obtained, prepared and applied according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
15. Carry out cleaning tasks
    • Suitable PPE is selected and used according to WHS/OHS requirements
16. Area to be cleaned is prepared and hazards are identified
17. Work area is isolated or warning signs are provided, as required, to reduce risk to other crew members in accordance with workplace procedures
18. Correct chemicals and cleaning agents are selected and applied according to manufacturer instructions, safety data sheets (SDS)/material safety data sheets (MSDS) and WHS/OHS requirements and in accordance with workplace procedures
19. Equipment is used correctly and safely in accordance with workplace procedures
20. Cleaning tasks are completed according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
21. Prepare and paint surfaces
    • Suitable PPE is selected and used according to WHS/OHS requirements in accordance with workplace procedures
22. Surfaces are prepared using correct equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
23. Rust remover, rust converter and undercoats are applied according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
24. Paints are mixed in correct proportions according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
25. Paint is applied using appropriate application equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
26. Carry out routine maintenance of deck fittings, equipment and systems
    • Fittings and equipment are inspected and inspection results are compared with manufacturer specifications in accordance with workplace procedures
27. Maintenance tasks are carried out to specification in accordance with workplace procedures
28. Mechanical equipment and system components are checked with appropriate instruments in accordance with workplace procedures
29. Faulty items or components are identified, reported and appropriate maintenance procedure is selected in accordance with workplace procedures
30. Unserviceable equipment is tagged in accordance with workplace procedures
31. Repair/replace faulty fittings and equipment
    • Fittings and equipment are safely isolated according to regulations and WHS/OHS requirements
32. Faulty fittings or equipment are removed using appropriate tools and equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
33. Consumable items are selected or serviceable items are repaired according to manufacturer specifications
34. Adjustments are made to fittings or equipment to comply with specifications in accordance with workplace procedures
35. Operational checks are carried out to ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications and in accordance with workplace procedures
36. Maintenance report is completed in accordance with workplace procedures
    • Work area is cleared and cleaned in accordance with workplace procedures
37. Materials are disposed of or recycled according to regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
38. Tools and equipment are checked, maintained and stored in accordance with workplace procedures

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 corrosion control and preventive measures/maintenance applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and work practices applying safe and environmentally responsible work practices when performing routine remedial, preventative and survey deck maintenance on a vessel applying surface preparation techniques communicating with other personnel using effective: listening techniques questioning to confirm understanding verbal and non-verbal language completing required records when performing routine remedial, preventative and survey deck maintenance on a vessel following required work and maintenance schedules according to workplace requirements reading and interpreting instructions for performing routine remedial, preventative and survey deck maintenance on a vessel reading and interpreting manufacturer specifications and safety data sheets (SDS)/material safety data sheets (MSDS) recognising routine problems when performing routine remedial, preventative and survey deck maintenance on a vessel selecting and using relevant tools, equipment and materials selecting, using and maintaining suitable lifting gear undertaking regular testing with repairs using fall arrest and restraint devices, as required. using paint, lubrication and cleaning materials and equipment correctly.

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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: application, use, type and maintenance of lifting gear used on a vessel appropriate selection and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) component parts, operation and routine maintenance requirements of vessel machinery corrosion control and preventive measures/maintenance, paint systems and surface preparation techniques job safety analyses (JSA)/safe work method statements (SWMS), including safety and toolbox meetings maintenance and repair activities, including: fire and bilge pumps - greasing and oiling lifebuoys and lifejackets, regular inspection and maintenance of lifeboats, life rafts and equipment, including: expired food general cleaning and painting replacing lashings wires maintenance records for a vessel manufacturer safety guidelines and shipboard instruction nature and causes of corrosion of marine surfaces and structures, and available methods of control, including prevention paint types suitable for interior and exterior application on a vessel planned maintenance systems principal parts of a vessel and basic design methods principles and procedures of machinery lubrication as they relate to vessel machinery procedures for: checking deck areas, machinery and fittings of a vessel as part of the planned routine maintenance on a vessel inspecting ropes and wires for damage repairing damaged areas (splicing) and replacing where necessary: cargo wires lashings lifeboat falls mooring lines using hand tools for routine maintenance operations relevant WHS/OHS requirements, work practices and pollution control regulations and policies safe disposal of waste materials according to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) safety management system (SMS) as it relates to planned vessel maintenance systems storage requirements for equipment, paints, chemicals and cleaning agents used in planned maintenance operations suitable equipment cleaning and preservation techniques used onboard a vessel surface preparation techniques, including: abrasive blast cleaning hand and power tool cleaning type, characteristics and functions of: equipment/tools used in cleaning and maintenance vessel machinery and equipment use of various vessel construction material and regulations governing structure of vessels.

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