Elements and Performance Criteria

General context
Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant sections of the Australian Uniform Shipping Laws (USL) Code applicable to small trading vessels.

Work is performed within operational requirements, with responsibility for own outputs in relation to specified quality standards and limited responsibility for others in achieving the specified quality and quantity of outcomes. It involves the operation and routine servicing of the engines and propulsion system on a small vessel and the application of solutions to a defined range of servicing problems.

Worksite environment
Vessel may include any small commercial vessel of 750 kW propulsion power or more.

Checks and work on a vessel's fittings and machinery may be carried out:
while underway
when berthed or moored
when slipped.

Checks and related work of fittings and machinery may include:
routine checks for deterioration
identification of any deterioration or wearing of a vessel's fittings and machinery
identification and correction of any faults or corrosion of vessel's pipe work
recognition and measurement of tail shaft weardown
servicing of vessel's fittings and machinery
restoration of weathered surfaces
application of lubricants to moving parts of vessel's equipment.

Maintenance tools and equipment may include:
hand tools
greasing and lubrication tools
electric power tools such as grinders, sanders and drills,
pneumatic power tools such as grinders, sanders and drills
protective clothing and equipment such as:
eye and ear protection
safety boots and helmet
dust and fume masks

Sources of information/documents
Documentation/records may include:
relevant sections of the Australian USL Code dealing with vessel maintenance of small vessels
OHS and pollution control regulations and procedures
maintenance procedures
maintenance records
manufacturer's instructions, specifications and procedures
Material Safety Data Sheets
relevant Australian standards relevant to the maintenance of fittings and machinery onboard small vessels.

Applicable International, Australian and State/Territory regulations and legislation
Applicable procedures and codes may include:
Australian USL Code related to the seaworthiness of vessels
relevant international, Australian and State/Territory OH&S and pollution control legislation.

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to:
Recognise and correct deteriorated fittings and machinery on a small vessel within limits of responsibility of a of a Marine Engine Driver (Grade 2)
Organise and carry out routine maintenance to minimise corrosion and deterioration of fittings and machinery on a small vessel
Identify typical problems related to the basic maintenance of fittings and machinery on a small vessel and take appropriate action in conjunction with crew
Exercise all required safety, environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures during checking and basic maintenance operations
Communicate effectively with others when carrying out maintenance procedures onboard a small vessel.

Interdependent assessment of units
This unit of competency must be assessed in conjunction with other units that form part of a job role of a Marine Engine Driver (Grade 2).

Required knowledge and skills
Knowledge of sections of the Australian USL Code dealing with the maintenance of small vessels
Relevant OH&S and pollution control legislation and codes of practice
Procedures for the checking the fittings and machinery on a small vessel and carrying out related basic maintenance
Typical problems related to the inspection and maintenance of fittings and machinery on small vessels and appropriate action and solutions
The nature and causes of corrosion of marine surfaces and structures and the available methods for its control, including surface preparation, painting, antifouling and the use of sacrificial anodes
Safety, environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures relevant to the checking and basic maintenance of fittings and machinery
Principle features of the fittings and machinery found on typical small vessels
Construction and layout of a typical small vessel, including an understanding of layouts for pipework, tail shaft assembly and installed machinery
A basic understanding of the properties and application of materials used in small vessel construction
Knowledge and ability to read and interpret vessel and machinery specifications, operating manuals, and specifications
Knowledge and ability to read and interpret machinery performance readings and indications
Knowledge and ability to read and interpret Material Safety Data Sheets.

Resource implications
Access is required to opportunities to:
participate in a range of exercises, case studies and other simulated practical and knowledge assessments that demonstrate the skills and knowledge to recognise and correct deteriorated fittings and machinery and carry out basic maintenance to minimise corrosion and deterioration of fittings, pipework and machinery on a small vessel, and/or
carry out checks and basic maintenance on fittings and machinery on a small operational commercial or training vessel.

Consistency in performance
Applies underpinning knowledge and skills when:
recognising and correct deteriorated fittings and machinery on a small vessel
organising and carrying out preventative maintenance to minimise corrosion and deterioration of fittings and machinery on a small vessel
applying safety precautions relevant to hull checking and basic maintenance operations.

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including:
relevant sections of the Australian USL Code
OHS and pollution control regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures
job procedures and work instructions
relevant vessel manufacturer's guidelines relating to routine checking and basic maintenance of fittings and machinery
environmental protection procedures when carrying out maintenance operations.

Action is taken promptly to report and/or rectify problems identified during checking and basic maintenance of fittings and machinery.

Work is completed systematically with required attention to detail.

Context for assessment
Assessment of competence must comply with the assessment requirements of the relevant maritime regulations.

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken within relevant marine authority approved and audited arrangements by a registered training organisation:
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral examinations
Appropriate practical assessment must occur:
at the registered training organisation, and/or
on an appropriate working or training vessel.