Elements and Performance Criteria

Marine workshop undertaking the repair or service of marine and marine components.

Work involves the planning and management of normal activities of a marine repair and service workshop, including:
the installation, removal, repair, testing and replacement of marine craft engines and associated components
the installation, removal, repair, testing and replacement of marine electrical systems and components
welding, soldering and thermal cutting of marine components
water testing
cleaning and washing of external and internal surfaces, including glass and wet areas
the removal and preparation of vessel surfaces and components for painting with anti-foulant based products
This unit is applicable to marine qualifications at both Certificate IV and V level

OH&S requirements include, safety management systems, hazardous substances and dangerous goods code and safe operating procedures
Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, Australian standards, health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements
Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem-solving skills to improve environmental performance by reducing environmental risk and waste
Competency may be demonstrated in workplaces involved in the repair and service of vessels

Tools and equipment are to include, spill kits, recycling bins and drums, parts washers, bunded/graded wash bays, air extraction equipment, slipways or hardstand areas with pollution control measures and diversion valves, an oil water separator, a containment area for hazardous substances and a waste water management system

Material data safety sheets, manufacturer and/or component supplier/component supplier specifications, environmental records and costings of equipment
Staff environmental induction material

Personal protective equipment is to include, that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices

Environmental legislation, regulations and advice
Workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment
Work instructions and procedures
Site environmental policy
Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication
Manufacturer and/or component supplier/component supplier specifications and operational procedures
Local council and waterways regulations

Critical aspects of evidence
Plan and manage safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment
Plan and manage environmental protection procedures in the business
Identify materials used in the repair and service process and assess and manage their environmental impact
Effective recycling processes are in place

Plan and manage work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes are followed to:

minimise the risk of injury to self and others
maintain a clean workplace
prevent damage and wastage of goods, equipment and products
dispose of waste in accordance with legislative requirements and best practice
maintain required production output and product quality
Report significant environmental damage or spills
Plan and manage operator maintenance on tools and equipment to ensure environmental efficiency
Plan and manage operator maintenance on spray booth and spray equipment is conducted where applicable, to ensure environmental efficiency
Manage effective planning and team work related to environmental best practice
Develop/implement or audit an existing business environmental policy which covers at a minimum: waste, recycling, hazards to stormwater, air quality, noise, energy minimisation and costs
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and the environment

Underpinning knowledge
Aspects of environmental legislation and its relationship with OH&S, financial and risk management
Requirements for trade waste permits
Spill clean-up procedures
Characteristics and potential environmental impact of products used in the repair and service of vessels
Philosophy of sustainability through prevent, reduce, reuse and recycle
Procedures for rectifying machinery faults and material defects
Action to be undertaken in case of significant environmental threat in the workplace
Reporting procedures for significant environmental damage occurring in the workplace
Awareness of the environmental effects of Tributylin, arsenic, mercury, copper, lead, hydrocarbons, oil/oily water and DDT on marine environments
Cleaner production and eco-efficient strategies to avoid the production of waste

Specific key competencies, underpinning and employability skills required to achieve the performance criteria
These include a number of processes that are learned throughout work and life, which are required in most jobs. Some of these are covered by the national key competencies, although others may be added. The details below highlight how these competencies are to be applied in the attainment of this unit.

Application of the key competencies in this unit are to satisfy the nominated level in which:

Level 1 - relates to working effectively within set conditions and processes;
Level 2 - relates to the management or facilitation of conditions or processes; and
Level 3 - relates to the design, development and evaluation of conditions or process.
How will the candidate apply the following key competency in this unit? The candidate will need to:

Collect, analyse and organise information
Collect, organise and understand information related to environmental procedures from legislation, regulations, policies, guidelines, standards and workplace best practices in a marine repair and service business
(Level 3)

Communicate ideas and information
Communicate ideas and information to enable all work undertaken is in accordance with environmental best practice. Support from stakeholders is actively sought for implementing suitable innovation and continuous improvement
(Level 2)

Plan and organise activities
Plan and organise activities, including the preparation of equipment and materials, recycling and waste management system and the selection of appropriate worksite to avoid any environmental contamination, backtracking, workflow interruptions or wastage
(Level 3)

Work with others and in a team
Promote work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to minimise wastage, optimise workflow and productivity
(Level 2)

Solve problems
Use planning, checking and inspection techniques to avoid environmental contamination and wastage
(Level 3)

Use mathematical ideas and techniques
Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements and estimate material requirements required for the work and calculate wastage rates of various methods
(Level 2)

Use technology
Use the workplace technology related to environmental protection and recycling equipment
(Level 2)

Context of assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with process equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines

Method of assessment
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace contexts
Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge
Assessment should be conducted over time and may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency
Assessment of this competency is most likely to be project related under real or simulated conditions and require portfolios or other forms of indirect evidence of process. Direct evidence may include, certification of compliance of the final outcome/product or authorisation for use by a component authority
Assessment must confirm the inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstances, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Specific resource requirements for this unit
Access to a marine repair and service workshop with access to marine or components requiring repair, maintenance, testing or installing of components and/or systems, parts washers, recycling bins, bunded/graded wash bays, oil water separator liquid, sludge and solid wastes
Resources may include, pressure washing and facilities for the use of recycled water