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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Comply with requirements for survey
  2. Determine the sequence of work required to restore and maintain mechanical plant
  3. Prepare work area and resources for engineering maintenance
  4. Service and maintain mechanical systems to schedule
  5. Rectify unacceptable or unscheduled variation to mechanical plant

Required Skills

Required skills

preparing and carrying out maintenance on marine engineering systems including

control and instrumentation

electrical generation transmission systems

electronic equipment

mechanical equipment and systems

preparing and carrying out maintenance on mechanical plant and systems incorporating pipework and all mechanical components including

compressed air systems

deck machinery

flammable gas systems

fuel systems

hydraulic systems

lubrication systems

prime movers and associated systems

refrigerant systems

safety equipment and fixed systems

water systems

Literacy skills used for

reading and completing survey documentation for company and authorities

reading and recording operating parameters

reading manufacturer technical information

reading statutory regulations

Numeracy skills used for

estimating the time required to complete the planned schedule

Required knowledge

function of the componentsystem to be maintained and the affect it has on related componentssystems

how proposed preparation will affect other personnel equipment and departments

information relating to

acceptable types of work methods

anticipated timeframes

company procedures for survey and validation of certification including seeking extension

compliance with procedures relating to survey and validation of certification including seeking extension

current methods of preparation

environmental risk management practices related to maintenance

factors which may cause preparations to be disrupted and contingency measures to deal with them

how particular maintenance activities will affect other personnel equipment or departments

sources of information on detailed survey and certification requirements

survey requirements

systems for monitoring effectiveness of work

work objectives

maintenance objectives priorities and vessel and company maintenance plans

legislation relating to work methods environmental protection and OHS

principles and methods relating to

communicating with personnel on status of work

environmental risk management associated with maintenance of marine plant

establishing a safe working environment

quality assurance and control of maintenance work

use of resources during maintenance

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to

plan and carry out maintenance and repairs to mechanical plant onboard a vessel to ensure that the vessel remains operational and in survey including

carry out precommissioning tests and inspections

check completeness and validity of documentation

correctly choose and handle equipment and materials

ensure maintenance of survey items and arrangements for survey are met

identify requirements from schedule

identify restrictions to maintenance

plan activities to meet requirements

plan and conduct maintenance to achieve minimal environmental impact

prepare the work area and resources

Assessment must confirm knowledge of

alternative work activities

efficiency of various methods

functions of the componentssystems

safe and environmentally responsible procedures

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment is to be conducted at the workplace or in a simulated work environment

Resources may include

maintenance tools and equipment

operation procedures and policies

operational machinery and equipment

safety equipment

service equipment and maintenance instructions

spares and consumables

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested

observation of practical demonstration

practical exercises

project work

written or oral shortanswer testing

Guidance information for assessment

This unit may be assessed with SFISHIPC Prepare for maintenance or holistically with other units in a qualification

This unit may be assessed with SFISHIP211C Prepare for maintenance, or holistically with other units in a qualification.


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant government regulations, licensing and other compliance requirements may include:

business or workplace operations, policies and practices

ESD principles, environmental hazard identification, risk assessment and control

OHS hazard identification, risk assessment and control.

OHS guidelines may include:

appropriate workplace provision of first aid kits and fire extinguishers

codes of practice, regulations and/or guidance notes which may apply in a jurisdiction or industry sector

enterprise-specific OHS procedures, policies or standards

hazard and risk assessment of workplace and maintenance activities and control measures

OHS training register

safe lifting, carrying and handling techniques, including manual handling, and the handling and storage of hazardous substances

safe systems and procedures for outdoor work, including protection from solar radiation, fall protection, confined space entry and the protection of people in the workplace

systems and procedures for the safe maintenance of property, machinery and equipment, including hydraulics and exposed moving parts

the appropriate use, maintenance and storage of PPE.

ESD principles may include:

controlling effluents, chemical residues, contaminants, wastes and pollution

improving energy efficiency

increasing use of renewable, recyclable and recoverable resources

minimising noise, dust, light or odour emissions

reducing emissions of greenhouse gases

reducing use of non-renewable resources

reducing energy use

reducing organisms from escaping into environment

undertaking environmental hazard identification, risk assessment and control.

PPE may include:

buoyancy vest or personal floatation device (PFD)

hard hat or protective head covering

hearing protection, ear plugs, ear muffs

insulated protective clothing for freezers or chillers and refrigeration units

non-slip and waterproof boots (gumboots) or other safety footwear

personal locator beacon or Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)

protective eyewear, glasses and face mask

protective outdoor clothing for tropical conditions

respirator or face mask

safety harness

sun protection (e.g. sun hat, sunscreen and sunglasses)

waterproof clothing (e.g. wet weather gear).

Maintenance may include:

marine mechanical plant and systems, including:

auxiliary machinery

propulsion plant

service systems, LPG and fire hose, including associated pipework and fittings

survey requirements:

fire extinguisher (water based and chemical)

steering gear check

techniques for restoration, including:

construct

dismantle

fabricate

insulate

recondition

repair

replace

techniques for scheduled maintenance and servicing, including:

minor adjustments

operational changeovers

replacement of consumables

replacement of faulty components.

Specification may include:

breakdown procedures

master schedule

planned maintenance

unplanned maintenance.

Requirements may include:

carrying out and completing restoration or maintenance, waste/drainage containment

preparation of resources

preparation of the plant

preparation of the work area.

Restrictions and variances caused by:

operational requirements

other maintenance

resources.

Prepare may include:

selecting:

documentation

emergency services and equipment

equipment

materials

oil or fuel spill absorbent materials

resources

tools

waste containment

ensuring the serviceability of:

equipment

machinery

tools

work area:

access

atmosphere

lifting plant

lighting

isolation

machinery

machinery preparation

provision of alternative services.

Safe by recognition of hazards to:

environment

personnel

plant, equipment and vessel.

Service and maintain may include:

minor adjustments

replacement of consumables

replacement of lifted components

scheduled checks

tests measurements and inspections.

Variance may include:

components

consumables

methods and techniques.

Settings may include:

adjustable control inputs and outputs

clearances

tension

torques.

Technical specifications may include:

manufacturer manuals

manufacturer plans and drawings

statutory requirements

supervisor instructions.

Constraints may include:

availability of spares

economical restraints

equipment design

equipment position

minimal use of chemicals (e.g. acid, chlorine and detergents)

operational requirements for the equipment

safety requirements

weather or sea conditions.