Application
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to fill, sand, fair and grind to achieve uniform or correct contours and surfaces on marine vessels and other transport vehicles.
Where slipping is required, or when working on a slipped craft unit MEM25014 Perform marine slipping operations should also be selected.
Where relevant units related to specific applications and materials are required appropriate units should also be selected.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Band: A
Unit Weight: 2
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1 | Determine job requirements | 1.1 | Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) |
1.2 | Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times | ||
1.3 | Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs | ||
1.4 | Identify job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions and determine sequence of operations | ||
2 | Prepare for filling/sanding/ grinding operations | 2.1 | Set up safety equipment in accordance with procedures |
2.2 | Select appropriate fillers and abrasive materials and prepare to suit job requirements and required surface finish | ||
2.3 | Select appropriate equipment and accessories and set up ready for operation | ||
3 | Perform filling, sanding, fairing and grinding operations | 3.1 | Carry out work to specified finishes using appropriate tools and techniques |
3.2 | Use power tools to optimise equipment and material use | ||
3.3 | Check surfaces to ensure compliance to specifications | ||
3.4 | Make adjustments and corrections as required | ||
Foundation Skills
This section describes those required skills (reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy) that are essential to workplace performance in this unit of competency.
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
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. | |
Tools include one (1) or more of the following: | electric or pneumatic disc orbital and belt sanders 'torture-boards' straight and angle grinders die grinders can be used for certain applications but should not be used as the sole tool for assessment purposes |
Competency Field
Marine craft construction