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Perform basic servicing and maintenance of main propulsion unit and auxiliary systems

Perform basic servicing and maintenance of main propulsion unit and auxiliary systems

Unit of competency
National Code
MARB002
State Code
WH795
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/10/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/12/2013
Field of Education
031701 - Maritime Engineering
Original Release Date
20/12/2013
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to perform basic maintenance and servicing of main propulsion units and auxiliary systems.This unit applies to deck workers in the maritime industry on vessels up to 12 metres in near coastal waters.This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for work
  • 1.1 Manufacturer equipment specifications are obtained
  • 1.2 Safety requirements associated with maintaining equipment and workplace environment are implemented
  • 1.3 Tasks are planned and sequenced in conjunction with others involved in or affected by maintenance work
  • 1.4 Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
  • 1.5 Work area is prepared
2 Carry out routine service
  • 2.1 Equipment is inspected and inspection results are compared with manufacturer specifications
  • 2.2 Servicing tasks are carried out to specification
  • 2.3 Mechanical equipment and system components are checked with appropriate instruments
  • 2.4 Faulty items or components are identified and serviceability/ unserviceability is determined
  • 2.5 Unserviceable equipment is tagged according to workplace procedures
3 Repair/replace faulty components
  • 3.1 Equipment is safely isolated according to regulations and/or work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements
  • 3.2 Faulty items or components are removed using appropriate tools and equipment according to workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Replaceable items are selected or serviceable items are fitted according to manufacturer specifications
  • 3.4 Adjustments are made to equipment or components to comply with specifications
  • 3.5 Operational check is carried out on system to ensure its compliance with manufacturer specification
  • 3.6 Maintenance report is completed according to workplace procedures
4 Clean up
  • 4.1 Work area is cleared and cleaned
  • 4.2 Materials are disposed of or recycled according to legislative and workplace requirements
  • 4.3 Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and stored according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG359 MARB2001A Perform basic servicing and maintenance of main propulsion unit and auxiliary systems Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAB65 MARB027 Perform basic servicing and maintenance of main propulsion unit and auxiliary systems Unit of competency