The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. |
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1. GENERAL CONTEXT |
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a. | Work must be carried out: | 1 | in compliance with mandatory rules and regulations and IMO Conventions and Codes, including the relevant sections of the AMSA Marine Orders, and ensuring that applicable codes, guidelines and standards recommended by IMO, the classification societies and maritime industry organisations are taken into account |
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b. | Work is performed: | 1 | relatively independently under broad operational requirements, with accountability for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes within the limits of responsibility |
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c. | Work involves: | 1 | the application of management principles to the organisation of the maintenance and repair of the hull, structures, machinery and equipment typically found on a vessel of 750 kW propulsion power or more across a wide and often unpredictable variety of operational contexts. Contribution to the development and implementation of a broad plan or strategy for shipboard machinery maintenance and repair is required and accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the outcomes is involved |
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d. | Work requires: | 1 | significant judgement in planning, engineering and leadership functions related to shipboard maintenance and repair operations and procedures within the limits of responsibility. This includes management, training and control of personnel, analysis of the situation and decision making |
2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT |
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a | The hull, structures, machinery and equipmentto be maintained may include: | 1 | that typically found on any Australian or international commercial vessels between 750 kW and 3,000 kW propulsion power |
VARIABLE | SCOPE |
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b | Maintenance and repair operations may be carried out: | 1 | by day or night in both normal and emergency situations |
2 | under any permissible conditions of weather |
3 | while underway |
4 | during berthing and unberthing operations |
5 | while anchored or moored |
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c | Maintenance and repair operations may be carried out on all main, auxiliary and ancillary machinery, including: | 1 | steam, diesel, diesel electric and gas turbine propulsion systems and controls |
2 | electrical systems and controls, including prime movers |
3 | batteries, transformers, switchboards, distribution systems, lighting systems |
4 | steering gear, stabilisers, bow thrusters, rudders |
5 | fluid power systems and controls |
6 | deck machinery |
7 | pumps and pumping systems |
8 | auxiliary systems and controls, including |
| i | fresh and salt water cooling systems |
| ii | lubricating oil cooling systems |
| iii | fuel, oil, gas, coal |
| iv | air starting |
| v | lubrication |
| vi | bilge and ballast system, oily water separator |
| vii | refrigeration and air-conditioning plant and equipment |
| viii | on-board air compressors and compressed air and control air systems |
| ix | waste management and pollution control systems as per the MARPOL Convention |
| x | evaporators |
| xi | inert gas generator |
| xii | cargo pumps, tank washing machines and associated systems |
| xiii | purifiers and clarifiers |
| xiv | heaters |
| xv | sewage plant |
| xvi | fixed firefighting installations and fire control systems |
| xvii | auxiliary boilers and waste heat generators |
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c | Maintenance and repair operations may be carried out on all main, auxiliary and ancillary machinery, including: (continued) | | xviii | lifesaving appliances |
| xix | maintenance to hull and vessel side valves |
| xx | anchoring and mooring equipment |
| xxi | maintenance of plant associated with the carriage of dangerous goods |
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d | Organisation of maintenance and repair operations may include: | 1 | development of maintenance and repair plans |
2 | planning and organisation of statutory and classification society surveys |
3 | training, leading and motivating engine room crew |
4 | monitoring and inspection of maintenance work |
5 | development and implementation of maintenance and repair safety management procedures and hazard minimisation strategies |
6 | completion of running logs and maintenance reports |
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e | Propulsion plant configurations may include: | 1 | low speed, medium and high speed diesel propulsion |
2 | Stern tube bearing |
3 | CPP |
4 | direct drive shaft |
5 | diesel electric |
6 | steam |
7 | gas turbine |
8 | reduction gears |
9 | thrust blocks, detuners and shaft bearings |
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f | Emergencies may include: | 1 | loss of propulsion |
2 | loss of electrical power |
3 | loss of steering |
4 | flooding of engine room |
5 | fire or explosion in engine room |
6 | loss of refrigeration |
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f | Emergencies may include: (continued) | 7 | loss of water making ability |
8 | fuel oil, lubrication oil, steam and gas leaks |
9 | overheating and overspeed of machinery, governors, emergency trips |
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g | Testing and repair equipment may include: | 1 | meters, gauges and electronic instrumentation |
2 | computer displays of performance parameters |
3 | hand tools, such as spanners, soldering irons, pliers, cutters, screwdrivers, hacksaws, etc. |
4 | greasing and lubrication tools |
5 | electric power tools, such as grinders, lathes, drills, etc. |
6 | pneumatic power tools, such as grinders, sanders, drills, etc. |
7 | welding equipment |
8 | block and tackle and portable and manual lifting equipment and jacks |
9 | protective clothing and equipment such as: |
| i | eye and ear protection |
| ii | safety boots and helmet |
| iii | dust and fume masks |
| iv | boilersuit/overalls |
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h | Maintenance and repair hazards may include: | 1 | moving heavy loads using unsafe lifting procedures |
2 | unsecured machinery, components or repair equipment |
3 | slippery deck |
4 | welding equipment |
5 | sharp tools and implements |
6 | power tools |
7 | moving and rotating machinery |
8 | flammable liquids, vapours and fuel |
9 | faulty machinery equipment handling equipment and lifting gear |
10 | using equipment beyond safe working limits |
11 | poor housekeeping procedures |
12 | non-compliance with safe working procedures |
13 | electrical wiring and systems |
14 | faulty earthing on systems and equipment |
h | Maintenance and repair hazards may include: (continued) | 15 | hot pipes and valves (steam, fuel oil, lubricating oil) |
16 | cold pipes and valves (refrigeration and liquefied gas cargoes) |
17 | working at heights |
18 | noxious and dangerous cargoes |
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i | Documentation and records may include: | 1 | ISM Code safety management system plans, procedures, checklists and instructions |
2 | vessel's and company's planned maintenance system, repair procedures and instructions |
3 | machinery and vessel manufacturer's specifications, instructions and recommended procedures |
4 | maintenance log, running sheets and records, including computer database of running information and maintenance records where relevant |
5 | vessel's survey procedures and instructions as they relate to shipboard machinery |
6 | relevant sections of national and international regulations, IMO Conventions and Codes, including AMSA Marine Orders and classification society rules dealing with shipboard machinery maintenance and repair |
7 | instructions of relevant maritime authorities and classification societies concerning shipboard machinery maintenance and repair |
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j | Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include: | 1 | sections of national and international regulations, IMO Conventions and Codes, including AMSA Marine Orders and classification society rules related to maintenance and repair operations and surveys on vessels |
2 | relevant international, Commonwealth, State and Territory OH&S legislation |
3 | relevant international, Commonwealth, State and Territory engineering practice standards |