This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage the operations of a commercial vessel limited by tonnage or near coastal operations. It includes administration of vessel stability, cargo operations and planned maintenance system in compliance with Australian and international regulations and guidelines, protection of the marine environment and the safety of the vessel and people on board.

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

Master of a commercial vessel less than 80 metres in length within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

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 a Master less than 80 metres Near Coastal as defined in the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Manage maintenance of vessel stability and safety parameters

1.1

Vessel dynamic stability is interpreted and analysed

1.2

Vessel transverse and longitudinal stability is correctly maintained in normal and adverse operational conditions

1.3

Vessel safety parameters are correctly maintained within normal operational limits during cargo operations

2

Administer planning of cargo operations on vessel limited by tonnage or near coastal operations

2.1

Impact of cargo operations on vessel stability is identified and managed

2.2

Draft survey is conducted and the calculated results used

2.3

Appropriate procedures are administered for all cargo operations

3

Administer planned maintenance system

3.1

Vessel routine preventative maintenance, testing and inspection plan is correctly interpreted and implemented

3.2

Arrangements are made for maintenance activities to be carried out at required times

3.3

Maintenance materials are obtained

3.4

Repairs to vessel hull or equipment and/or repair or replacement of equipment or components are organised according to procedures

4

Dock or slip vessel limited by tonnage or near coastal operations

4.1

Type of slipway, dock or vessel lifting facility is identified and suitability for type of hull assessed

4.2

Hull data is correctly interpreted and recorded

4.3

Appropriate plan is prepared for procedures to be taken onboard vessel prior to, during and on completion of proposed slipping or docking operations

4.4

Cradle is correctly prepared prior to slipping of vessel

4.5

Appropriate precautions are taken prior to slipping and refloating of vessel and when shoring/supporting vessel

4.6

Vessel is correctly refloated after slipping and maintenance operations

5

Carry out inspection and maintenance procedures on vessel limited by tonnage or near coastal operations

5.1

Inspections of vessel hull, equipment and components are carried out according to company maintenance schedules and vessel manufacturer instructions

5.2

Deterioration of vessel structure and fittings are identified and appropriate maintenance action is initiated according to work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and pollution control requirements, company procedures and manufacturer instructions

5.3

Lubricants, marine preservatives or finishes are applied correctly using appropriate application equipment according to WHS/OHS requirements, company procedures and manufacturer instructions

5.4

Problems in application of lubricants, marine preservatives, finishes and other maintenance materials and chemicals are identified and reported, and appropriate remedial action is initiated

5.5

Records of maintenance and lubrication work carried out are completed according to procedures

6

Administer correct selection and use of maintenance equipment and materials

6.1

Tools and equipment are correctly identified and used according to WHS/OHS requirements

6.2

Defective equipment and materials are identified and reported

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:

carrying out operational management of vessel while underway, when berthed or moored, when slipped or in dry dock, during routine or unplanned events

communicating effectively with other personnel when managing operations and maintenance of vessel limited by tonnage or near coastal operations

communicating with multilingual crew using established techniques

complying with relevant maritime regulations

identifying problems that can occur when managing operations and maintenance of vessel and initiating appropriate action

interpreting and following all safety management procedures and precautions when managing operations and maintenance of vessel limited by tonnage or near coastal operations

interpreting and monitoring application procedures for managing operations and maintenance of vessel limited by tonnage or near coastal operations

monitoring selection and use of publications, materials, tools and other equipment involved in managing operations and maintenance of vessel limited by tonnage or near coastal operations

preparing appropriate reports on outcomes of inspection and maintenance activities

providing leadership to other shipboard personnel when managing operations and maintenance of vessel limited by tonnage or near coastal operations

reading and interpreting:

safety data sheets (SDS)/material safety data sheets (MSDS)

vessel and machinery specifications, gross and net tonnage, machinery design drawings, machine drawings, operational manuals, specifications, and electrical and control circuit diagrams

recognising and adapting appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions among crew and others

taking appropriate precautions to prevent pollution of marine environment

taking prompt action to report and/or rectify operational and maintenance problems.

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:

applicable legislation, regulations and codes of practice

documents and records, including:

company maintenance procedures

maintenance schedules and records

relevant maritime authorities and regulations related to operations and maintenance of vessels, including Marine Orders

stability and cargo documents pertaining to the vessel

vessel and equipment manufacturer instructions, specifications and recommended procedures

maintenance records that must be kept on vessel to meet requirements of company and regulatory authorities

nature and causes of corrosion of marine surfaces and structures, and available methods for its control

operational management and maintenance:

administering repairs of minor faults and imperfections in painted surfaces and managing preparation of marine surfaces prior to application of prescribed marine coating

identifying deterioration of vessel structure and fittings

identifying faulty equipment or fittings and arranging for repair or replacement

managing application of lubricants to moving parts of vessel equipment

managing vessel cargo operation procedures

managing vessel stability both normal and adverse operational conditions

routine maintenance inspections

principal features of structure of vessel, with a basic understanding of properties and application of materials used in vessel construction

procedures for:

checking and inspecting vessel stability during a range of operational conditions, including loading and discharging of cargo, as part of routine procedures to ensure compliance with company requirements and established safety rules and regulations

initiating and coordinating repair and/or replacement procedures onboard vessels

the use of publications, tools and equipment required for operational management and maintenance:

cargo and stability calculators and publications

safe use of electric and pneumatic power tools, such as grinders, sanders, drills and hand tools, including chipping hammers and scrapers

marine preservative finish application equipment, such as brushes, spay guns, rollers and greasing and lubrication tools

the correct selection and use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including:

eye and ear protection

safety boots

dust and fume masks

rinsing and storing equipment

relevant sections of applicable maritime regulations

relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and pollution control legislation and policies

safety, environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures relevant to inspection and maintenance operations

slipping and docking procedures suitable for various types of hull forms, including communication techniques used

typical problems relating to slipping and maintaining vessels and appropriate actions and solutions.

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.

D – Administration and Human Resources