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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Develop maintenance program
   • Planned maintenance system is accessed to establish maintenance requirements for vessel
2. Maintenance program for vessel is developed to meet requirements of planned maintenance system
3. Maintenance schedules and budgets are identified
4. Suggestions that support effective implementation of maintenance program are offered according to organisational procedures
5. Strategies to minimise impact of maintenance activities on vessel operations are identified
6. Implement maintenance program
   • Routine maintenance activities are proposed and prioritised in conjunction with others involved in or affected by maintenance work
7. Routine maintenance activities are allocated within scheduled timeframes and budgets according to organisational procedures
8. Vessel operations are maintained, where possible, without interruption
9. Safety of crew is maintained at all times according to relevant legislation and organisational procedures
10. Requests for assistance from crew to complete maintenance activities are responded to promptly
11. Identify failed or unsafe machinery and equipment
    • Faulty machinery and equipment are identified and clear and noticeable warning signs are erected according to organisational procedures
12. Failed or unsafe machinery and equipment are assessed according to organisational procedures
13. Repairs are allocated to appropriate crew members according to organisational procedures
14. Unsafe machinery and equipment which cannot be repaired are promptly tagged and isolated according to organisational procedures
15. Unsafe machinery and equipment are promptly reported according to organisational procedures
16. Reports on all repair work undertaken are completed according to organisational procedures
    • Supply and stock levels are maintained to ensure ongoing availability
17. Management of supplies is undertaken according to organisational procedures
18. Supply and stock levels are reconciled and any discrepancies are rectified or reported
19. Supply records are maintained according to organisational 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: actioning planned maintenance system, including: liaising with internal and external suppliers, authorities and agencies preparing reports on outcomes of inspection and maintenance activities taking appropriate precautions to prevent pollution of the marine environment using and interpreting vessel, equipment and machinery specifications, drawings, operational manuals and diagrams developing a maintenance program having regard to: owner's requirements periodic survey requirements programmed maintenance requirements of hull and machinery relevant safety data sheets (SDS)/material safety data sheets (MSDS) routine maintenance as contained in manufacturer instruction manuals and drawings safety and environmental policy and requirements initiating timely action in response to defects or damage.

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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: elements of ship structure crucial to the safety of the ship fundamental principles of vessel construction maintenance records that must be maintained on vessel to meet organisational and regulatory requirements managing maintenance of the vessel means for control of corrosion of marine surfaces and structures monitoring, selection and use of supplies involved in maintenance of vessel planned maintenance system, including: continuous improvement and review procedures document control procedures provision of safe practices in vessel operation and a safe working environment reference to applicable codes, guidelines and standards systems for recording completed maintenance schedules, including identification of defective equipment and rectification of defects principal structural components procedures for initiation and coordination of repair and/or replacement procedures onboard vessel relevant laws and regulations, including work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and pollution control legislation routine maintenance activities slipping and docking procedures suitable for various types of hull forms typical problems related to maintenance of vessels and appropriate actions and solutions.

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