Application
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to construct and assemble marine timber components, including laminating by cold processes, and applies to marine vessel backbone components.
Where hull is to be planked, planking can include carvel, strip, clinker and double diagonal systems.
Where permanent timber bending practices are required including boiling/steam bending then see unit MEM25009 Form timber shapes using hot processes.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Band: A
Unit Weight: 8
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, drawings, job sheets or work instructions | ||
2 | Construct marine vessel timber components | 2.1 | Select appropriate tools/equipment to suit job application |
2.2 | Select template/measurement to suit component construction | ||
2.3 | Ensure material is dressed, sized and shaped to suit job requirements and specifications | ||
2.4 | Check final form/shape of component against template/measurement specification and modify, as necessary | ||
2.5 | Apply component identification and set-up markings | ||
3 | Assemble components | 3.1 | Set up jig support assembly to suit job requirements |
3.2 | Select materials for fastening, joining and sealing and use according to job specifications and requirements | ||
3.3 | Determine assembly and fastening sequence | ||
3.4 | Carry out material preservation requirements, as required | ||
3.5 | Assemble components to specified line markings and positions | ||
3.6 | Ensure assembled component meets specifications | ||
3.7 | Clean/prepare component assembly to suit job requirements | ||
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. | |
Marine vessel backbone components include one (1) or more of the following: | keel deadwoods stem transverse and longitudinal framing knees deck framing hull construction laid deck construction superstructures |
Materials include one (1) or more of the following: | hardwood softwood plywood sheeting a combination |
Tools and equipment include one (1) or more of the following: | hand and hand held power tools workshop equipment bandsaw surfacer thicknesser |
Fastening methods include one (1) or more of the following: | marine-grade adhesives sealant and caulking materials metal fasteners (copper/silicon bronze/monel/stainless steel) |
Competency Field
Marine craft construction