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Winterise vessels and engine systems

Winterise vessels and engine systems

Unit of competency
National Code
AURRTA003
State Code
AXB62
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/04/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/07/2016
Field of Education
031705 - Marine Craft Operation
Original Release Date
13/07/2016
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to winterise or prepare a vessel and its engine systems for seasonal shutdown and storage. It involves preparing for the task, testing the vessel systems and engine prior to winterising, making any recommendations for further action, and carrying out treatments of vessel and engine systems.It applies to those working in the marine service and repair industry.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to winterise vessel and engine systems
  • 1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
  • 1.2 Winterising procedures and information are accessed and interpreted
  • 1.3 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
  • 1.4 Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
2. Winterise vessel
  • 2.1 Vessel systems are tested prior to winterising according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
  • 2.2 Vessel systems that fail testing are reported according to workplace procedures, and rectification approval is gained from customer
  • 2.3 Vessel systems are winterised according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
3. Winterise engine and systems
  • 3.1 Vessel engine and systems are tested prior to winterising according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
  • 3.2 Vessel engine and system components that fail testing are reported according to workplace procedures, and rectification approval is gained from customer
  • 3.3 Vessel engine and systems are winterised according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
  • 3.4 Engine openings are sealed against ingress of foreign matter according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
4. Complete work processes
  • 4.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vessel is presented or stored according to workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
  • 4.3 Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WF317 AURRTA3003 Winterise vessel and engine systems Unit of competency