TDMMB607B MONITOR CONDITION AND SEAWORTHINESS OF A COASTAL VESSEL UP TO 80 METRES

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, , the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

1

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to:

a

Monitor and evaluate the condition and seaworthiness of a vessel up to 80m under normal and emergency situations

b

Identify any deterioration of the vessel's hull, structure or equipment

c

Take appropriate preventative and remedial action to maintain the security and watertight integrity of the vessel's hull

d

Initiate and coordinate maintenance, repair or replacement of faulty or damaged equipment or vessel's structure in accordance with company procedures and manufacturer's instructions

e

Exercise all required safety, environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures during inspection and maintenance operations

f

Communicate effectively with others when taking action to maintain the seaworthiness of the 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

carrying out routine and emergency monitoring of a vessel's seaworthiness

2

identifying and evaluating problems concerning the condition of a vessel and the integrity of its hull and determining appropriate courses of action

3

initiating and coordinating any required repair or maintenance activities to ensure the seaworthiness of a vessel

4

applying safety precautions relevant to monitoring, repair and maintenance operations

c

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures, including:

1

relevant maritime regulations

2

OH&S regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures

3

job procedures and work instructions

4

relevant vessel manufacturer's guidelines relating to the seaworthiness the vessel

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TDMMB607B MONITOR CONDITION AND SEAWORTHINESS OF A COASTAL VESSEL UP TO 80 METRES

2

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

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procedures to protect the integrity and security of the vessel's hull

d

Action is taken promptly to report and/or rectify problems with the seaworthiness of a vessel and the integrity of its 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

4

Specificresourcesrequired 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 monitor the condition and the seaworthiness of a vessel up to 80m in a range of operational situations; and/or

b

assist in maintaining the seaworthiness of a vessel in a range of operational situations either:

i

using a suitable simulator over an appropriate range of simulated loading and operational situations

ii

in appropriate practical situations on an operational commercial or training vessel up to 80m

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

This describes the knowledge required for this unit.

1

Relevant State and Territory maritime regulations applicable to coastal vessels up to 80m

2

Procedures for the checking and inspecting the seaworthiness of a coastal vessel up to 80m

3

The principal stresses which act on the structure of a vessel up to 80m

4

Principles and procedures to ensure the watertight integrity of a vessel's hull in both normal and emergency situations

5

Damage control measures that may be required to maintain the integrity of the hull in a range of typical emergency situations that could occur on a vessel up to 80m

6

Procedures for the initiation and coordination of repair and/or replacement on board small vessels

7

Corrosion control measures used on a vessel, including surface preparation and painting and antifouling

8

Safety, environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures

9

A basic understanding of the properties and application of materials used in the construction of vessels up to 80m

10

Construction, layout and subdivision requirements of various types of vessels up to 80m, including an understanding of freeboard and bulkhead deck, watertight compartments, weathertight compartments of the vessel

11

Records that must be maintained concerning the seaworthiness of a vessel of a vessel up to 80m

TDMMB607B MONITOR CONDITION AND SEAWORTHINESS OF A COASTAL VESSEL UP TO 80 METRES

REQUIRED SKILLS

This describes the basic skills required for this unit.

1

Use verbal communication skills required when monitoring the condition and seaworthiness of a vessel up to 80m

2

Read, interpret and apply basic instructions, plans and drawings relevant to monitoring the condition and seaworthiness of a vessel up to 80m

3

Work safely and collaboratively with others when monitoring the condition and seaworthiness of a vessel up to 80m

4

Select and use equipment as per operating instructions

5

Recognise problems concerning the condition and seaworthiness of a vessel and take appropriate action

6

Adapt to changes in equipment and procedures in the workplace

7

Follow required work schedule as per company requirements

8

Follow all required OH&S procedures and precautions

9

Secure the watertight integrity of a small vessel up to 80m before it puts to sea

10

Check and inspect the seaworthiness and watertight integrity of a vessel up to 80m in all weather and sea conditions

TDMMB607B MONITOR CONDITION AND SEAWORTHINESS OF A COASTAL VESSEL UP TO 80 METRES

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 maritime regulations applicable to monitoring the condition and seaworthiness of a small vessel up to 80m

b.

Work is performed:

1

within a defined range of operations and routine procedures, with responsibility for own outputs in relation to specified quality standards and some responsibility for others

c.

Work involves:

1

the conduct of routine monitoring of condition and seaworthiness of a vessel and the specification of solutions to a defined range of typical problems concerning deterioration of a vessel's hull, structure and equipment

d.

Work requires:

1

some discretion and judgement in initiating action to report and rectify identified problems with the condition and seaworthiness of the vessel

2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT

a

Vessel may include:

1

any small Australian commercial vessel up to 80m

b

Seaworthiness of a vessel must be maintained:

1

by day or night in both normal and emergency situations

2

under any possible conditions of sea, weather and loading

3

while underway

4

during berthing and unberthing operations

5

while anchoring or mooring

6

prior to and during slipping

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VARIABLE

SCOPE

c

Action taken to monitor the condition and seaworthiness of a vessel up to 80 m may include:

1

routine inspections

2

checks prior to departure

3

checks on completion of a voyage

4

checks on completion of maintenance activities

5

checks throughout a voyage in anticipation of any change in sea and weather conditions

6

testing of tanks to check watertight integrity

7

checks during an emergency which may have caused damage or changes to the seaworthiness of the vessel

8

checks on a slipway prior to refloating a vessel

d

Repair and maintenance procedures for a small vessel up to 80 m may include:

1

testing and inspection of all accessible parts of a vessel's hull and structures

2

repairs to equipment, components, hull and vessel's structure

3

surface preparation and painting

4

antifouling and maintaining underwater sections

5

lubrication

6

replacement of faulty equipment or components

e

Documentation and recordsmay include:

1

relevant maritime regulations applicable to monitoring the condition and seaworthiness of a vessel up to 80m

2

procedures for monitoring of condition and seaworthiness of a vessel up to 80m

3

vessel and equipment manufacturer's instructions, specifications and recommended procedures

4

instructions of relevant maritime authorities related to the seaworthiness of vessels

5

maintenance schedules and records

f

Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:

1

relevant sections of NSCV and regulations of State and Territory marine authorities related to the operation of a vessel up to 80m

2

relevant Commonwealth, State and Territory OH&S legislation