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Employ tools, equipment and materials in a shipboard context

Employ tools, equipment and materials in a shipboard context

Unit of competency
National Code
MARC5001A
State Code
WG401
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/06/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/12/2013
Field of Education
031701 - Maritime Engineering
Original Release Date
20/12/2013
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to employ tools, equipment and materials to perform maintenance activities on a vessel. It includes the use of hand, power and machine tools, welding equipment, heat treatment processes, soldering operations, adhesives and bonding materials in performing routine and non-routine maintenance activities.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Follow safe work practices
  • 1.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures relevant to using tools and equipment in a shipboard context are complied with
  • 1.2 Safety hazards are identified and reported according to safety and vessel procedures
  • 1.3 Prior to use, tools and equipment needed to carry out maintenance activities are checked for correct operation and safety according to safety and vessel procedures
  • 1.4 Before commencing maintenance activities, isolation precautions are implemented according to safety and vessel procedures
2 Carry out heat treatment
  • 2.1 Requirements of job are determined from engineering drawings, job sheet or supervisor
  • 2.2 Heat treatment equipment is selected for required heat treatment according to safety, workplace and manufacturer requirements
  • 2.3 Equipment is set up and used according to standard operating procedures and manufacturer instructions
  • 2.4 Personal protective equipment (PPE) is used according to standard operating procedures
  • 2.5 Emergency procedures are complied with according to approved safety instructions
  • 2.6 Safety signs and symbols are identified and complied with according to approved safety instructions
  • 2.7 Heat treatment process is applied according to job, safety and workplace requirements
  • 2.8 Hazardous conditions are identified and risk control measures are implement to maintain a safe work environment
3 Use hand tools
  • 3.1 Hand tools are used according to workplace procedures, WHS/OHS requirements and manufacturer instructions.
  • 3.2 Faults with hand tools and equipment are identified and reported to appropriate personnel
4 Use hand power tools
  • 4.1 Hand power tools are used according to workplace procedures, WHS/OHS requirements and manufacturer instructions.
  • 4.2 Faults with hand power tools and equipment are identified and reported to appropriate personnel
5 Perform onboard pipe work
  • 5.1 Job requirements are determined from engineering drawings, job sheet or supervisor
  • 5.2 Sequence of operations is determined according to workplace, WHS/OHS and job requirements
  • 5.3 Pipe work is fabricated and joined according to relevant standards, and job, safety and workplace requirements
  • 5.4 Pipe work is inspected for defects according to workplace procedures
  • 5.5 Pipe work is installed in specified location without damage or distortion to pipe work, surrounding environment or other services
  • 5.6 Type of filters and strainers in shipboard piping systems are located and determined using relevant engineering drawings and specifications
  • 5.7 Pipe work is tested for compliance with job specification and workplace requirements
6 Use machine tools
  • 6.1 Job requirements are determined from engineering drawings, job sheet or supervisor
  • 6.2 Sequence of operations is determined according to workplace, WHS/OHS and job requirements
  • 6.3 Machine tools are selected according to workplace procedures, WHS/OHS requirements and manufacturer instructions
  • 6.4 Machining operations are performed according to workplace, WHS/OHS and job requirements
  • 6.5 Components are measured in line with workplace, WHS/OHS and job requirements
  • 6.6 Machine is adjusted and maintained according to workplace, safety, manufacturer and job requirements
7 Perform welding and thermal cutting operations
  • 7.1 Job requirements are determined from engineering drawings, job sheet or supervisor
  • 7.2 Materials are prepared for welding using correct tools, equipment, materials and procedures
  • 7.3 Materials are welded using appropriate welding process according to relevant standards and job, safety and workplace requirements
  • 7.4 Joints are welded according to relevant standards and job, safety and workplace requirements
  • 7.5 Oxygen fuel gas cutting torch is used to cut straight lines and curves in mild steel plate up to 10 mm thick according to relevant standards and job, safety and workplace requirements
  • 7.6 Weld is inspected according to relevant standards, and job and workplace requirements
8 Perform soldering operations
  • 8.1 Job requirements are determined from engineering drawings, job sheet or supervisor
  • 8.2 Materials are prepared for soldering using correct tools, equipment, materials and procedures
  • 8.3 Materials are soldered according to relevant standards and job, safety and workplace requirements
  • 8.4 Soldered joints are performed according to relevant standards and job, safety and workplace requirements
  • 8.5 Soldered joints are inspected according to relevant standards and job, and workplace requirements
  • 8.6 Materials are desoldered using correct procedure and minimising damage to materials/components
9 Select and use sealants, adhesives, bonding agents, gaskets and packings
  • 9.1 Job requirements are determined from engineering drawings, job sheet or supervisor
  • 9.2 Gaskets and packings are selected and used according to job requirements and manufacturer/component supplier instructions
  • 9.3 Sealants and adhesives are selected and used according to job requirements and manufacturer/component supplier instructions
  • 9.4 Plastic bonding is performed according to job requirements and manufacturer/component supplier instructions
  • 9.5 Sealants, adhesives, bonding agents, gaskets and packings are stored according to workplace and manufacturer/component supplier instructions
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.
Heat treatment process may include:
Annealing
Hardening
Normalising
Tempering
Hand tools may include:
Anvil
Benders
Brushes
Chisels
Chucks
Cutters
Drills
Drivers
Files
Gear pullers
Hacksaws
Hammers
Nippers
Pliers
Punchers
Reamers
Scissors
Scrapers
Spanners
Swage block
Taps and dies
Vises
Wrenches
Hand power tools may include:
Drills
Grinders
Hand shear and nibbler
Impact wrenches
Portable jigsaw
Sanders
Pipe work defects may include:
Ovality
Thinning
Machine tools may include:
Drills
Grinder
Lathes
Milling machines
Welding process may include:
Gas metal arc welding
Gas tungsten arc welding
Oxy-acetylene welding
Shielded metal arc welding
Joints may include:
Butt
Filet joints:
corner joints
lap joints
tee joint plate edge preparations
throat length with concave and convex reinforcement
Soldered joints may include:
Hard
Soft

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, the required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include:
being aware of own ability and limits to rectify irregularities and faults
ensuring currency of relevant WHS/OHS skills and knowledge
initiating timely action in response to defects or damage.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
Resources for assessment include access to:
industry-approved marine operations site where employing tools, equipment and materials in a shipboard context can be conducted
tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities
range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessments
appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace.
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.
Method of assessment
Practical assessment must occur in an:
appropriately simulated workplace environment and/or
appropriate range of situations in the workplace.
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate to this unit:
direct observation of the candidate employing tools, equipment and materials in a shipboard context
direct observation of the candidate applying relevant WHS/OHS requirements and work practices.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
In all cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess Required Knowledge.
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language and literacy requirements of the work being performed and the capacity of the candidate.

Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S5361 TDMMB3707B FABRICATE SIMPLE SHIPBOARD COMPONENTS Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WH825 MARC018 Employ tools, equipment and materials in a shipboard context Unit of competency
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