Application
This unit applies to deck workers working in the maritime industry on vessels up to 12 metres.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 | Prepare for work | 1.1 | Planned maintenance program is accessed to determine servicing requirements |
1.2 | Inspections are conducted and additional non-routine servicing requirements are determined | ||
1.3 | Manufacturer specifications for equipment are obtained | ||
1.4 | Tasks are planned and sequenced in conjunction with others involved in or affected by servicing work | ||
1.5 | Equipment is safely isolated according to regulations and work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements | ||
1.6 | Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability | ||
1.7 | Work area is prepared | ||
2 | Carry out routine service | 2.1 | Equipment is inspected throughout servicing and inspection results are compared with manufacturer specifications |
2.2 | Servicing tasks are carried out to specification | ||
2.3 | Mechanical equipment and system components are checked with appropriate instruments | ||
2.4 | Unserviceable equipment is tagged according to workplace procedures and appropriate personnel are notified | ||
3 | Repair and replace faulty components | 3.1 | Faulty items or components are removed using appropriate tools and equipment according to workplace procedures |
3.2 | Replaceable items are selected or serviceable items are fitted according to manufacturer specifications | ||
3.3 | Adjustments are made to equipment or components to ensure compliance with specifications | ||
3.4 | Operational check is carried out on system to ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications | ||
4 | Clean up and complete documentation | 4.1 | Work area is cleared and cleaned |
4.2 | Materials are disposed of or recycled according to legislative and workplace requirements | ||
4.3 | Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and stored according to workplace procedures | ||
4.4 | Maintenance report is completed according to workplace procedures |
Required Skills
Required Skills: |
Implement safe and environmentally responsible work practices |
Read and interpret: manufacturer specifications safety data sheets (SDS)/material safety data sheets (MSDS) |
Required Knowledge: |
Basic combustion process |
Basic electronic control unit and governor maintenance |
Basic reverse/reduction gearbox maintenance |
Basic timing diagrams |
Circulating pumps and maintenance |
Controllable pitch propellers maintenance |
Cooling systems and cooling system maintenance |
Couplings types, fittings, keys and keyways, securing nuts, locking |
Environmental responsibilities, regulations and legislative requirements |
Fuel systems and fuel system maintenance |
Intake system and system maintenance |
Instrumentation maintenance |
Intermediate bearing maintenance |
Lube oil: system and system maintenance contamination |
Lubricating systems and systems maintenance |
Maintenance of: drive systems, belts, clutches, motors hydraulic systems pumping systems refrigeration systems sea water piping including corrosion control shaft seals and rudder stock, glands and packings steering systems |
Marine two- and four- stroke: diesel engines petrol engines |
Principles and procedures of lubrication |
Propeller and intermediate shafting alignment |
Routine servicing of: firefighting equipment in engine space valves |
Sterndrive and water jet drive units maintenance |
Types, characteristics and functions of equipment/tools used in maintenance |
WHS/OHS requirements and work practices |
Evidence Required
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, the required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include: being aware of own ability and limits to rectify irregularities and faults implementing workplace environmental and waste management procedures correctly. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts. Resources for assessment include access to: industry-approved marine operations site where servicing marine internal combustion engines, and propulsion and auxiliary systems can be conducted tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessments appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace. In both real and simulated environments, access is required to: relevant and appropriate materials and equipment applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals. |
Method of assessment | Practical assessment must occur in an: appropriately simulated workplace environment and/or appropriate range of situations in the workplace. A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate to this unit: direct observation of the candidate servicing marine internal combustion engines, and propulsion and auxiliary systems direct observation of the candidate applying relevant WHS/OHS requirements and work practices. |
Guidance information for assessment | Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended. In all cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess Required Knowledge. Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language and literacy requirements of the work being performed and the capacity of the candidate. |
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. | |
Equipment may include: | Auxiliary equipment and associated spaces Cooling systems Firefighting equipment Fuel systems Gearbox Lubricating systems Marine two- and four-stroke: diesel engines petrol engines Propeller and immediate shafting alignment Pumping systems Refrigeration systems Sterndrive and water jet drive units Steering systems |
Tools and equipment may include: | Hand and power tools Specialised tools Test equipment |
Servicing tasks may include: | Cleaning: coolers filters Greasing Oiling Replacing: anodes shaft seals and gland packing belt drives pumps Topping up oils |
Materials may include: | Cleaning products Rags Refrigerant gas Spent oil Used components |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Not applicable.