This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to use and care for hand tools and air, battery and electric power tools, onboard a range of vessel.

This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of:

Able Seafarer – Engine/Deck

Integrated Rating.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Legislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this unit.

This unit is one of the requirements to obtain Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification as an Able Seafarer - Engine/Deck or Integrated Rating and to meet regulatory requirements this unit must be delivered consistent with Marine Orders and with the relevant sections of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Select appropriate tools for work

1.1

Work requirements are interpreted in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions

1.2

Appropriate hand and power tools are selected for required tasks

1.3

Selected hand and power tools are checked for serviceability in accordance with workplace procedures

1.4

Defective tools are identified, reported and appropriate repair or replacement action is taken in accordance with workplace procedures

1.5

Blunt or worn tools are identified and appropriate action is taken to replace, sharpen or rectify in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions

1.6

Instructions for the use of tools are accessed and interpreted, as required, in accordance with workplace procedures

2

Use hand and power tools

2.1

Work area, work pieces and tools are prepared for required tasks in accordance with workplace procedures

2.2

Other personnel in work area are made aware of work being carried out as required by safety management procedures

2.3

Work is marked out using appropriate marking out tools in accordance with workplace procedures

2.4

Hand and power tools are used as directed in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions

2.5

Desired work outcomes are achieved to job specifications in accordance with workplace procedures

3

Follow safety and hazard control procedures

3.1

Required safety precautions are followed when using hand and power tools in accordance with workplace procedures and regulations

3.2

Operational hazards are identified when using hand and power tools and action is taken to minimise or eliminate risk to self, other personnel, the vessel and the environment

4

Care for hand and power tools

4.1

Tools are used for intended purpose according to manufacturer instructions in accordance with workplace procedures

4.2

Tools are cleaned and stored after use according to manufacturer instructions and in accordance with workplace procedures

4.3

Tools are sharpened according to manufacturer instructions and in accordance with workplace procedures

4.4

Tools are adjusted, tightened and/or lubricated according to manufacturer instructions in accordance with workplace procedures

4.5

Grinding wheels are dressed and made true according to manufacturer instructions and in accordance with workplace procedures

4.6

Defective or worn tools and tool components are identified, marked as required and reported, and appropriate repair or replacement action is taken in accordance with workplace procedures

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:

adapting to differences in vessels, equipment and standard operating procedures (SOPs)

applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and work practices

caring for air-operated tools, their supply hoses and hose connections, safely and correctly

caring for hand and power tools safely and correctly, including cleaning, sharpening or adjusting tools according to SOPs

communicating with other workplace personnel using effective:

listening techniques

questioning to confirm understanding

verbal and non-verbal language

completing work systematically with required attention to detail

complying with relevant maritime and safety regulatory requirements

dressing and truing a grinding wheel

following required work schedule according to company requirements

following the orders and instructions of the officer of the watch or designated supervisor

marking out work to specifications, measuring and checking the quality of finished work, including the correct use of:

adjustable gauge

callipers

centre punch hammers

dividers

rules and tapes

scribers

squares

trammels

vernier callipers and micrometer

reading, interpreting and applying documentation that includes technical specificity, including:

basic instructions and SOPs

work specifications and drawings

recognising routine problems that may occur when using and caring for hand and power tools, including identifying:

glazed, loaded or untrue grinding wheel condition

hand and power tools that are found to be defective or worn

incidents and problems involving the use of hand and power tools

selecting appropriate hand and power tools to complete assigned tasks

storing tools and equipment after use according to SOPs

taking appropriate action to promptly report incidents, problems and hazards, including equipment faults

using personal protective equipment (PPE), including:

boots

eye and ear protection

masks

using tools and equipment safely according to:

International Safety Management (ISM) Code and associated vessel safety management system (SMS) and procedures

tool manufacturer instructions

WHS/OHS regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures

workplace procedures and housekeeping processes

working safely and collaboratively with others when using and caring for hand and power tools.

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:

appropriate selection of PPE

characteristics and identifying features of common engineering drill bits

environmental protection measures when carrying out basic engineering tasks

established procedures for the use and care of hand or power tools required for work tasks

hazards and related safety precautions when using hand or power tools onboard a vessel, including:

electric shock

moving and rotating blades and attachments

non-compliance with safe working procedures

poor housekeeping procedures

sharp blades

sparks in areas where flammable and explosive substances are stored

unsecured machinery, components or equipment

using tools beyond safe working limits or faulty equipment

ISM Code and safety management procedures as they relate to the use of hand and power tools onboard a vessel

procedures for dressing and/or truing a grinding wheel

procedures for identifying a glazed, loaded or untrue grinding wheel condition

relevant WHS/OHS and pollution control legislation and policies, including the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)

standard procedures for marking out work to specifications and measuring and checking the quality of finished work.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Practical assessment must occur in a workplace, or realistic simulated workplace, under the normal range of workplace conditions.

Simulations and scenarios may be used where situations cannot be provided in the workplace or may occur only rarely, in particular for situations relating to emergency procedures and adverse weather conditions where assessment would be unsafe, impractical or may lead to environmental damage.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

applicable documentation, such as legislation, regulations, codes of practice, workplace procedures and operational manuals

tools, equipment, machinery, materials and relevant personal protective equipment (PPE) currently used in industry.

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Not applicable.

C – Equipment Operations