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Plan and supervise routine maintenance on a vessel up to 100 metres

Plan and supervise routine maintenance on a vessel up to 100 metres

Unit of competency
National Code
MARB061
State Code
OFE76
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/11/2024
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/03/2025
Field of Education
031701 - Maritime Engineering
Original Release Date
26/03/2025
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to implement a maintenance program for a vessel less than 100 metres.This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of Master of commercial vessels up to 45 metres Near Coastal.Licensing/Regulatory InformationLegislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this unit. This unit is one of the requirements to obtain Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification as a Master up to 45 metres Near Coastal as specified in Marine Order 505.Seafarers seeking certification should check with AMSA.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Develop maintenance program
  • 1.1 Planned maintenance system is accessed to establish maintenance requirements for vessel
  • 1.2 Maintenance program for vessel is developed to meet requirements of planned maintenance system
  • 1.3 Maintenance schedules and budgets are identified
  • 1.4 Suggestions that support effective implementation of maintenance program are offered according to organisational procedures
  • 1.5 Strategies to minimise impact of maintenance activities on vessel operations are identified
2 Implement maintenance program
  • 2.1 Routine maintenance activities are proposed and prioritised in conjunction with others involved in or affected by maintenance work
  • 2.2 Routine maintenance activities are allocated within scheduled timeframes and budgets according to organisational procedures
  • 2.3 Vessel operations are maintained, where possible, without interruption
  • 2.4 Safety of crew is maintained at all times according to relevant legislation and organisational procedures
  • 2.5 Requests for assistance from crew to complete maintenance activities are responded to promptly
3 Identify failed or unsafe machinery and equipment
  • 3.1 Faulty machinery and equipment are identified and clear and noticeable warning signs are erected according to organisational procedures
  • 3.2 Failed or unsafe machinery and equipment are assessed according to organisational procedures
  • 3.3 Repairs are allocated to appropriate crew members according to organisational procedures
  • 3.4 Unsafe machinery and equipment which cannot be repaired are promptly tagged and isolated according to organisational procedures
  • 3.5 Unsafe machinery and equipment are promptly reported according to organisational procedures
  • 3.6 Reports on all repair work undertaken are completed according to organisational procedures
4 Monitor supplies
  • 4.1 Supply and stock levels are maintained to ensure ongoing availability
  • 4.2 Management of supplies is undertaken according to organisational procedures
  • 4.3 Supply and stock levels are reconciled and any discrepancies are rectified or reported
  • 4.4 Supply records are maintained according to organisational procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OCH75 MARB046 Plan and supervise routine maintenance on a vessel up to 80 metres Unit of competency