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Maintain control and safety systems of hotel equipment

Maintain control and safety systems of hotel equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
MARB040
State Code
OCH54
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
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
25
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to maintain and repair control and safety systems of ship hotel equipment.It includes knowledge of construction and function of various hotel equipment useful for its maintenance and repair: alarm and safety systems, including fire detection and control systems, hospital call system and cold rooms trap alarmelevatorsgalley equipmenthotel lighting systemslaundry equipment.This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of:Electro-Technical Officer (STCW Electro-Technical Officer Unlimited)Engineer Class 1 (STCW Chief Engineer Unlimited)Engineer Class 2 (STCW Second Engineer Unlimited).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 an Electro-Technical Officer (STCW Electro-Technical Officer Unlimited), Engineer Class 1 (STCW Chief Engineer Unlimited) or Engineer Class 2 (STCW Second Engineer Unlimited) and to meet regulatory requirements this unit must be delivered consistent with Marine Orders and with the relevant sections of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).Those regulatory requirements include STCW International Maritime Organization (IMO) model course competencies and areas of knowledge, understanding and proficiency, together with the estimated total hours required for lectures and practical exercises. Teaching staff should note that timings are suggestions only and should be adapted to suit individual groups of trainees depending on their experience, ability, equipment and staff available for training.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain control and safety systems of hotel equipment
  • 1.1 Hotel equipment control and safety systems are identified, visually inspected and tested in accordance with shipboard procedures
  • 1.2 Ship hotel equipment technical drawings are obtained and interpreted
  • 1.3 Measuring and calibrating instruments are used in accordance with manufacturer specifications
  • 1.4 Hotel equipment malfunctions detected during equipment maintenance are documented in service records and effect on associated plant and safety systems specified accurately
  • 1.5 Equipment rectification plans are justified in service/maintenance records
2. Rectify control and safety systems of hotel equipment
  • 2.1 Hotel equipment and associated plant and safety systems are isolated and electrical hazards identified in accordance with safe electrical working practices
  • 2.2 Working in flammable areas hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures implemented in accordance with shipboard procedures
  • 2.3 Hotel equipment along with associated plant and safety system faults are rectified by competent person in accordance with shipboard procedures and legislative requirements
  • 2.4 Plant, equipment, control and safety systems are dismantled and re-assembled in accordance with manufacturer safety guidelines and shipboard instructions
  • 2.5 Hotel equipment control and safety systems restoration actions are undertaken by the method most suitable and appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions
  • 2.6 Work area is made safe and all equipment and plant returned to service in accordance with shipboard procedures and legislative requirements
  • 2.7 Work area is cleared and cleaned
3. Complete documentation
  • 3.1 Work area is made safe in accordance with safe working practices
  • 3.2 Hotel equipment maintenance records are completed in accordance with shipboard procedures
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