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Assist with routine maintenance of a vessel

Assist with routine maintenance of a vessel

Unit of competency
National Code
MARB033
State Code
OCH53
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/10/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/04/2021
Field of Education
031701 - Maritime Engineering
Original Release Date
09/04/2021
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to carry out routine maintenance on a vessel less than 80 metres.It includes selecting and setting up equipment and materials for cleaning, cleaning work area, following instructions to carry out routine maintenance of vessel machinery, preparing and painting surfaces, and maintaining and storing tools, equipment and chemicalsThis unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of:assistant to the Master or Engineer of a vessel working under their direct supervision worker on deck or in the engine room of a vessel less than 80 metres in length within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ)worker in the engine room only for a vessel with propulsion power less than 3000 kW. 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 General Purpose Hand Near Coastal as defined in the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Select and set up equipment and materials for cleaning
  • 1.1 Equipment is selected according to type of cleaning to be undertaken
  • 1.2 Equipment is checked to ensure it is clean and serviceable
  • 1.3 Suitable dry and wet cleaning agents and chemicals are selected and prepared according to manufacturer instructions and work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements
  • 1.4 Suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and used, where necessary
2 Clean work area
  • 2.1 Work area to be cleaned is prepared and hazards are identified
  • 2.2 Work area is barricaded or warning signs are provided, as appropriate, to reduce risk to self and other crew members
  • 2.3 Correct cleaning agents are selected and applied according to manufacturer instructions and WHS/OHS requirements
  • 2.4 Equipment is used correctly and safely
3 Follow instructions to carry out routine maintenance of vessel machinery
  • 3.1 Suitable PPE is selected and used according to WHS/OHS requirements
  • 3.2 Greasing, lubrication and other routine servicing of vessel machinery and equipment is carried out according to supervisor and manufacturer instructions
  • 3.3 Routine adjustments and repairs are made to vessel machinery and equipment according to supervisor and manufacturer instructions
  • 3.4 Faulty vessel machinery and equipment is identified and reported according to workplace procedures
4 Prepare and paint surfaces
  • 4.1 Suitable PPE is selected and used according to WHS/OHS requirements
  • 4.2 Surfaces are prepared using correct equipment
  • 4.3 Rust remover, rust converter and undercoats are applied according to manufacturer specifications
  • 4.4 Paints are mixed in correct proportions according to manufacturer specifications
  • 4.5 Finishing coat is applied using brush, roller or spray gun
5 Maintain and store tools, equipment and chemicals
  • 5.1 Equipment and tools are cleaned, returned to operating order and stored according to supervisor and manufacturer instructions
  • 5.2 Environmental procedures are followed and waste from cleaning and maintenance tasks is collected, treated and disposed of or recycled according to workplace procedures
  • 5.3 Work area is cleaned and maintained according to workplace requirements
  • 5.4 Malfunctions, faults, wear or damage to tools are reported according to workplace procedures
  • 5.5 Chemicals are stored according to supervisor and manufacturer instructions
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WH794 MARB001 Assist with routine maintenance of a vessel Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCX16 MARB053 Assist with routine maintenance on a commercial vessel Unit of competency