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Elements and Performance Criteria

Inspect hull, fittings and safety equipment
- Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
Inspect hull bungs and sea cocks for security and integrity
Check hull condition for holes, cracks and deterioration, and extent of marine growth
Check fittings and mountings for security and excessive corrosion
Complete reports of hull and fitting condition on approved workplace documentation and/or report verbally
Check vessel safety equipment availability against identified requirements and determine condition and report, as required
Check operating systems
- Check propulsion, electrical power (including battery), steering, cable and line handling and domestic systems for correct fluid levels, fuel state, lubrication, and visually check for mechanical condition and leaks
Check communication equipment for operational status
Inspect cabin and domestic systems
- Inspect cabin fittings for security and integrity
Check cabin and fittings for holes, cracks and deterioration
Check fittings and mountings for security and condition
Operate domestic systems to ensure serviceability
Complete reports of cabin and fittings condition on approved workplace documentation and/or report verbally

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Hull and fittings include the following:

surface finish and general condition of the hull inside and out as well as any fittings both above and below the water line where visible

Safety equipment includes one (1) or more of the following:

flotation devices

communication systems including lights

pumps and bailers

halyards and chains

emergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs)

fire extinguishers

Operating systems include the following:

mechanical propulsion systems

communication systems

steering systems

pumping systems

winches and cable handling equipment

ultra low voltage electrical systems operating at 12 or 24 volts d.c.

Domestic systems include one (1) or more of the following:

water supply and heating

air conditioning and heating

sewage and sullage

entertainment systems