Application
The unit has applications in the qualification for a Master 5/Skipper 3 as per relevant sections of Part D of the National Standard for Commercial Vessels, i.e. Certificate III in Transport&Distribution (Coastal Maritime Operations - Master Class 5). |
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | ||||
1 | Docking and slipping of a small vessel | a | Type of slipway, dock or vessel lifting facility is identified and its suitability for the type of hull assessed | ||
b | Hull data is correctly interpreted and recorded | ||||
c | Appropriate plan is prepared for procedures to be taken on-board vessel prior to, during and on completion of the proposed slipping or docking operations | ||||
d | Cradle and/or slings are correctly prepared prior to the slipping of the vessel | ||||
e | Appropriate precautions are taken prior to slipping and refloating of the vessel and when shoring/supporting the vessel | ||||
f | Safety precautions for both personnel and the vessel are correctly implemented on board when the vessel is out of the water | ||||
g | Vessel is correctly refloated after slipping and maintenance operations | ||||
2 | Carry out inspection and maintenance procedures | a | Checks of the vessel's underwater hull, equipment and components are carried out in accordance with maintenance schedules and vessel manufacturer's instructions | ||
b | Any deterioration of a vessel's structure and fittings is identified and appropriate maintenance action initiated or carried out in accordance with company procedures and established nautical practice |
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2 | Carry out inspection and maintenance procedures (continued) | c | Minor faults and imperfections in painted surfaces are repaired in accordance with company procedures | ||
d | Weathered surfaces are restored using cleaners and liquid abrasives | ||||
e | Lubricants are applied to moving parts of vessel's underwater equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions | ||||
f | Marine surfaces are prepared and the appropriate finish applied in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions | ||||
g | Records of maintenance work carried out are completed in accordance with established procedures | ||||
3 | Maintain watertight integrity of a small vessel | a | Checks on the watertight integrity of the vessel are carried out in accordance with company procedures and safety regulations | ||
b | Dangers to watertight integrity are identified and appropriate action is taken to report and rectify or minimise the hazards | ||||
c | Repairs and corrosion control are initiated and carried out in accordance with company procedures and manufacturer's instructions | ||||
d | Records of repairs and corrosion control and action to ensure watertight integrity are complete, accurate and comply with company procedures | ||||
4 | Select and use maintenance equipment and materials | a | Tools and equipment are correctly identified, selected and used | ||
b | Maintenance materials are obtained, handled, prepared and applied in accordance with established procedures and manufacturer's instructions | ||||
c | Defective equipment and materials are identified and reported, repaired and/or replaced as required by established procedures | ||||
d | Maintenance equipment is correctly cleaned and stored after use | ||||
e | Unused materials are disposed of or returned to store in accordance with OH&S and pollution control requirements and manufacturer's instructions |
Required Skills
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE | |||||
This describes the knowledge required for this unit. | |||||
1 | Relevant sections of State and Territory regulations, NSCV and USL Code dealing with responsibilities of a Master 5 or Skipper 3 | ||||
2 | Relevant OH&S legislation and policies | ||||
3 | Procedures for the checking and inspecting a small vessel as part of routine maintenance procedures | ||||
4 | Procedures for the initiation and coordination of repair and/or replacement procedures on small vessels | ||||
5 | The nature and causes of corrosion of marine surfaces and structures and the available methods for its control, including surface preparation, and painting and antifouling | ||||
6 | Preservatives and finishes used in marine maintenance and the related procedures and precautions to be taken for preparation, application and storage | ||||
7 | Safety, environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures relevant to inspection and maintenance operations | ||||
8 | Principal features of the structure of vessels up to 24 metres in length, including: | ||||
a | a basic understanding of the properties and application of materials used in vessel construction | ||||
b | the construction features, layout and subdivision requirements of a typical small vessel, watertight compartments and weathertight compartments | ||||
c | propeller and rudder arrangements of a small vessel | ||||
9 | Slipping and docking procedures suitable for various types of hull forms used in vessels up to 24 metres in length | ||||
10 | Maritime communication techniques needed during slipping and maintenance operations | ||||
11 | Problems that may arise concerning the slipping and maintenance of vessels up to 24 metres in length, and appropriate action and solutions | ||||
12 | Maintenance records that must be maintained on a small vessel | ||||
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REQUIRED SKILLS | |||||
This describes the basic skills required for this unit. | |||||
1 | Use verbal communication skills required when slipping a small vessel and maintaining its hull | ||||
2 | Read, interpret and apply operating and service manuals and instructions for the slipping of a small vessel and the maintenance of its hull, including all required OH&S procedures and precautions | ||||
3 | Read and interpret material safety data sheets | ||||
4 | Interpret hull observations and indications of damage or deterioration | ||||
5 | Complete any required maintenance records | ||||
6 | Work safely and collaboratively with others when slipping a small vessel and maintaining its hull | ||||
7 | Select and use relevant tools and equipment as per instructions | ||||
8 | Recognise hull damage and take appropriate action as per operating instructions | ||||
9 | Recognise routine problems when slipping a small vessel and maintaining its hull and take appropriate action | ||||
10 | Adapt to differences in vessels, hull structures and equipment and standard operating procedures | ||||
11 | Slip a vessel of less than 24 metres in length and maintain its hull |
Evidence Required
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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, | |||||||||
1 | Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to: | |||||||
a | Organise and carry out routine maintenance and checks of watertight integrity of a vessel up to 24 metres in length | ||||||||
b | Carry out procedures to both slip and dock a vessel in preparation for inspections and maintenance | ||||||||
c | Initiate and coordinate maintenance, repair or replacement of faulty or damaged equipment or vessel's structure | ||||||||
d | Identify typical problems related to the maintenance of a vessel and take appropriate action | ||||||||
e | Exercise all required safety, environmental and hazard control precautions, and procedures during inspection and maintenance operations | ||||||||
f | Communicate effectively with others when administering the maintenance procedures on board a vessel | ||||||||
2 | Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance | a | Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts | ||||||
b | Consistently applies underpinning knowledge and skills when: | ||||||||
1 | slipping and refloating a small vessel less than 24 metres in length | ||||||||
2 | carrying out routine maintenance | ||||||||
3 | checking and maintaining the watertight integrity of a small vessel less than 24 metres in length | ||||||||
4 | applying safety precautions relevant to slipping, refloating and maintenance operations | ||||||||
c | Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures, including: | ||||||||
1 | relevant sections of State and Territory marine regulations, NSCV and USL Code | ||||||||
2 | OH&S regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures | ||||||||
3 | standard operating procedures and work instructions | ||||||||
4 | vessel manufacturer's instructions for slipping and maintenance procedures |
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2 | Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance (continued) | 5 | environmental protection procedures when carrying out maintenance | ||||
d | Action is taken promptly to report and/or rectify issues and problems identified with slipping and maintaining the vessel and when checking the vessel's hull | ||||||
e | Work is completed systematically with required attention to detail | ||||||
f | Recognises and adapts appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions among crew and others | ||||||
3 | Context of assessment | a | Assessment of competency must comply with the assessment requirements of the relevant maritime regulations | ||||
b | Assessment of this unit must be undertaken within relevant marine authority approved and audited arrangements by a registered training organisation: | ||||||
1 | As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral examinations, and | ||||||
2 | Appropriate practical assessment must occur: | ||||||
i | at the registered training organisation; and/or | ||||||
ii | on an appropriate working or training vessel | ||||||
4Specific resources required for assessment | Access is required to opportunities to: | ||||||
a | participate in a range of exercises, case studies and other simulated practical and knowledge assessments that demonstrate the skills and knowledge to slip a small vessel up to 24 metres in length and carry out routine maintenance and operations to maintain the watertight integrity of the hull; and/or | ||||||
b | carry out procedures on an operational commercial or training vessel up to 24 metres in length to: | ||||||
i | slip and refloat the vessel | ||||||
ii | undertake routine maintenance | ||||||
iii | undertake operations to maintain the watertight integrity of the vessel |
Range Statement
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The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. | ||||||||||
VARIABLE | SCOPE | |||||||||
1. GENERAL CONTEXT | ||||||||||
a. | Work must be carried out: | 1 | in compliance with the relevant sections of State and Territory marine regulations, NSCV and USL Code | |||||||
b. | Work is performed: | 1 | within defined operational procedures, with responsibility for own outputs in relation to specified quality standards and limited responsibility for others in achieving the specified quality of maintenance outcomes | |||||||
c. | Work involves: | 1 | the organisation and conduct of specified maintenance procedures on board the vessel and the application of solutions to a variety of predictable maintenance problems | |||||||
2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT | ||||||||||
a | Vessel may include: | 1 | any commercial vessel up to 24 metres in length | |||||||
b | Maintenance of a vessel may be carried out: | 1 | when slipped or in dry dock | |||||||
2 | when berthed or moored | |||||||||
c | Basic maintenance may include: | 1 | routine inspections of the watertight integrity of the vessel | |||||||
2 | identification of any deterioration of a vessel's hull, structure, fittings, propeller and underwater equipment | |||||||||
3 | cleaning and polishing | |||||||||
4 | checking and replacing sacrificial anodes | |||||||||
d | Underwater equipment may include: | 1 | sea valves and strainers | |||||||
2 | bearings |
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VARIABLE | SCOPE | ||||||||
d | Underwater equipment may include: (continued) | 3 | stem glands | ||||||
4 | skin fittings | ||||||||
5 | exhausts | ||||||||
e | Maintenance tools and equipment may include: | 1 | hand tools, including chipping hammers and scrapers | ||||||
2 | electric power tools such as grinders, sanders and drills, | ||||||||
3 | pneumatic power tools such as grinders, sanders and drills | ||||||||
4 | water and sand blasting equipment | ||||||||
5 | protective clothing and equipment such as: | ||||||||
i | eye and ear protection | ||||||||
ii | safety boots and helmet | ||||||||
iii | dust and fume masks | ||||||||
f | Deterioration of vessel's structure and fittings may include: | 1 | corrosion of hull fittings and equipment | ||||||
2 | decay of timber surfaces | ||||||||
3 | deterioration of propellers and underwater equipment | ||||||||
4 | damage from grounding | ||||||||
5 | marine growth | ||||||||
g | Action to maintain watertight integrity of vessel may include: | 1 | closing of sea valves | ||||||
2 | repair of corrosion | ||||||||
3 | closing of hatches | ||||||||
4 | checks on hull fittings | ||||||||
5 | repair and replacement of valves and hatches | ||||||||
h | Documentation and records may include: | 1 | relevant sections of State and Territory marine regulations, NSCV/ USL Code | ||||||
2 | planned maintenance procedures, including maintenance schedules and records | ||||||||
3 | vessel and equipment manufacturer's instructions and specifications | ||||||||
4 | instructions, specifications and recommended procedures of manufacturers of maintenance tools and materials |
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h | Documentation and records may include: (continued) | 5 | notices and instructions of relevant maritime authorities | ||
6 | guidelines under the Australian Intergovernment Agreement on a National System for the Prevention and Management of Marine Pest Incursions | ||||
i | Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include: | 1 | relevant sections of State and Territory marine regulations, NSCV/USL Code | ||
2 | relevant Commonwealth, State and Territory OH&S legislation | ||||
3 | Australian Intergovernment Agreement on a National System for the Prevention and Management of Marine Pest Incursions |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
Not applicable.
Licensing Information
Licensing/legislative requirements | The unit is consistent with the relevant sections of State and Territory maritime regulations and NSCV/USL Code for a Master 5/Skipper 3. |