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Maintain marine plant
Maintain marine plant
Unit of competency
National Code
SFISHIP205C
SFISHIP205C
State Code
D9298
D9298
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Transition (Deleted)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/08/2012
Field of Education
031701 - Maritime Engineering
Original Release Date
07/08/2012
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency involves routinely maintaining, restoring and repairing mechanical plant onboard a vessel according to maintenance plans and instructions or as a result of an unacceptable or unscheduled variation. This unit also covers actions required to maintain a vessel in survey. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit. Therefore it will be necessary to check with the relevant state or territory regulators for current licensing, legislative or regulatory requirements before undertaking this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Comply with requirements for survey
- 1.1. Complete inventory survey documentation is maintained and accessible to appropriate authorities.
- 1.2. Applications for renewal of and extensions to certification are timely and ensure continuous validity.
- 1.3. State of survey items and equipment (with respect to certificate conditions) reflect continuing effective programs of tests, checks and maintenance.
- 1.4. Arrangements made for survey are timely and compliant.
- 1.5. Survey certification reflects adherence to procedures where validity may be affected by damage, alterations or additions to the vessel or equipment.
2. Determine the sequence of work required to restore and maintain mechanical plant
- 2.1. Defined work sequence adheres to the overall maintenance plan specification.
- 2.2. Maintenance activities are correctly planned.
- 2.3. Sequence and scope of the planned work is complete and within the requirements of agreed timeframe.
- 2.4. Activities are negotiated with skipper or owner to complete the work requirements to schedule, minimise downtime and reduce disruption to production schedules.
- 2.5. Anticipation of restrictions and variances to work schedules are realistic and made at appropriate times.
- 2.6. Action planned leads to the restoration of plant by the most suitable method consistent with available resources.
3. Prepare work area and resources for engineering maintenance
- 3.1. Equipment and materials selected are safe, serviceable and of the correct type and quantity required to carry out the tasks.
- 3.2. Restrictions and variances to resources are accurately identified, promptly recorded and reported.
- 3.3. Material and equipment are safely handled, stored and secured.
- 3.4. Work area, machinery and equipment are confirmed as safe for work to proceed.
- 3.5. Work area is accessible and free from obstruction for receiving and storing materials and resources needed for the work to proceed.
- 3.6. Specifications, plans, materials and equipment appropriate to the task are available at the enterprise according to schedule.
4. Service and maintain mechanical systems to schedule
- 4.1. Maintenance is carried out safely.
- 4.2. Sequence and scope of work conforms to routine maintenance and servicing plans and schedules.
- 4.3. Equipment and components are correctly cleaned and prepared for the required inspection or maintenance to be carried out.
- 4.4. Variance from plans and schedules is agreed prior to continuing.
- 4.5. Settings are accurate and complete to specification.
- 4.6. Static checks and tests are completed satisfactorily.
- 4.7. Work practices and techniques ensure completion of activity to specification, within an acceptable timeframe.
- 4.8. Discarded materials are disposed of and recycled in an environmentally responsible manner.
5. Rectify unacceptable or unscheduled variation to mechanical plant
- 5.1. Maintenance is planned and carried out safely.
- 5.2. Procedures and equipment for dismantling and reassembly conform to technical specification and agreed work plan.
- 5.3. Dismantled parts are safely and correctly stored, handled and cleaned.
- 5.4. Appropriate method for restoring equipment or systems is selected, taking identified operational and physical constraints into account.
- 5.5. Defective parts are repaired economically and to defined standards using correct engineering practices.
- 5.6. Replacement parts meet system and equipment manufacturer's specifications.
- 5.7. Product and components are restored to specification within the agreed time schedules and quality requirements.
- 5.8. Static checks and tests are correctly completed.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Relevant government regulations, licensing and other compliance requirements may include:
business or workplace operations, policies and practices
ESD principles, environmental hazard identification, risk assessment and control
OHS hazard identification, risk assessment and control.
OHS guidelines may include:
appropriate workplace provision of first aid kits and fire extinguishers
codes of practice, regulations and/or guidance notes which may apply in a jurisdiction or industry sector
enterprise-specific OHS procedures, policies or standards
hazard and risk assessment of workplace and maintenance activities and control measures
OHS training register
safe lifting, carrying and handling techniques, including manual handling, and the handling and storage of hazardous substances
safe systems and procedures for outdoor work, including protection from solar radiation, fall protection, confined space entry and the protection of people in the workplace
systems and procedures for the safe maintenance of property, machinery and equipment, including hydraulics and exposed moving parts
the appropriate use, maintenance and storage of PPE.
ESD principles may include:
controlling effluents, chemical residues, contaminants, wastes and pollution
improving energy efficiency
increasing use of renewable, recyclable and recoverable resources
minimising noise, dust, light or odour emissions
reducing emissions of greenhouse gases
reducing use of non-renewable resources
reducing energy use
reducing organisms from escaping into environment
undertaking environmental hazard identification, risk assessment and control.
PPE may include:
buoyancy vest or personal floatation device (PFD)
hard hat or protective head covering
hearing protection, ear plugs, ear muffs
insulated protective clothing for freezers or chillers and refrigeration units
non-slip and waterproof boots (gumboots) or other safety footwear
personal locator beacon or Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)
protective eyewear, glasses and face mask
protective outdoor clothing for tropical conditions
respirator or face mask
safety harness
sun protection (e.g. sun hat, sunscreen and sunglasses)
waterproof clothing (e.g. wet weather gear).
Maintenance may include:
marine mechanical plant and systems, including:
auxiliary machinery
propulsion plant
service systems, LPG and fire hose, including associated pipework and fittings
survey requirements:
fire extinguisher (water based and chemical)
steering gear check
techniques for restoration, including:
construct
dismantle
fabricate
insulate
recondition
repair
replace
techniques for scheduled maintenance and servicing, including:
minor adjustments
operational changeovers
replacement of consumables
replacement of faulty components.
Specification may include:
breakdown procedures
master schedule
planned maintenance
unplanned maintenance.
Requirements may include:
carrying out and completing restoration or maintenance, waste/drainage containment
preparation of resources
preparation of the plant
preparation of the work area.
Restrictions and variances caused by:
operational requirements
other maintenance
resources.
Prepare may include:
selecting:
documentation
emergency services and equipment
equipment
materials
oil or fuel spill absorbent materials
resources
tools
waste containment
ensuring the serviceability of:
equipment
machinery
tools
work area:
access
atmosphere
lifting plant
lighting
isolation
machinery
machinery preparation
provision of alternative services.
Safe by recognition of hazards to:
environment
personnel
plant, equipment and vessel.
Service and maintain may include:
minor adjustments
replacement of consumables
replacement of lifted components
scheduled checks
tests measurements and inspections.
Variance may include:
components
consumables
methods and techniques.
Settings may include:
adjustable control inputs and outputs
clearances
tension
torques.
Technical specifications may include:
manufacturer manuals
manufacturer plans and drawings
statutory requirements
supervisor instructions.
Constraints may include:
availability of spares
economical restraints
equipment design
equipment position
minimal use of chemicals (e.g. acid, chlorine and detergents)
operational requirements for the equipment
safety requirements
weather or sea conditions.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Relevant government regulations, licensing and other compliance requirements may include:
business or workplace operations, policies and practices
ESD principles, environmental hazard identification, risk assessment and control
OHS hazard identification, risk assessment and control.
OHS guidelines may include:
appropriate workplace provision of first aid kits and fire extinguishers
codes of practice, regulations and/or guidance notes which may apply in a jurisdiction or industry sector
enterprise-specific OHS procedures, policies or standards
hazard and risk assessment of workplace and maintenance activities and control measures
OHS training register
safe lifting, carrying and handling techniques, including manual handling, and the handling and storage of hazardous substances
safe systems and procedures for outdoor work, including protection from solar radiation, fall protection, confined space entry and the protection of people in the workplace
systems and procedures for the safe maintenance of property, machinery and equipment, including hydraulics and exposed moving parts
the appropriate use, maintenance and storage of PPE.
ESD principles may include:
controlling effluents, chemical residues, contaminants, wastes and pollution
improving energy efficiency
increasing use of renewable, recyclable and recoverable resources
minimising noise, dust, light or odour emissions
reducing emissions of greenhouse gases
reducing use of non-renewable resources
reducing energy use
reducing organisms from escaping into environment
undertaking environmental hazard identification, risk assessment and control.
PPE may include:
buoyancy vest or personal floatation device (PFD)
hard hat or protective head covering
hearing protection, ear plugs, ear muffs
insulated protective clothing for freezers or chillers and refrigeration units
non-slip and waterproof boots (gumboots) or other safety footwear
personal locator beacon or Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)
protective eyewear, glasses and face mask
protective outdoor clothing for tropical conditions
respirator or face mask
safety harness
sun protection (e.g. sun hat, sunscreen and sunglasses)
waterproof clothing (e.g. wet weather gear).
Maintenance may include:
marine mechanical plant and systems, including:
auxiliary machinery
propulsion plant
service systems, LPG and fire hose, including associated pipework and fittings
survey requirements:
fire extinguisher (water based and chemical)
steering gear check
techniques for restoration, including:
construct
dismantle
fabricate
insulate
recondition
repair
replace
techniques for scheduled maintenance and servicing, including:
minor adjustments
operational changeovers
replacement of consumables
replacement of faulty components.
Specification may include:
breakdown procedures
master schedule
planned maintenance
unplanned maintenance.
Requirements may include:
carrying out and completing restoration or maintenance, waste/drainage containment
preparation of resources
preparation of the plant
preparation of the work area.
Restrictions and variances caused by:
operational requirements
other maintenance
resources.
Prepare may include:
selecting:
documentation
emergency services and equipment
equipment
materials
oil or fuel spill absorbent materials
resources
tools
waste containment
ensuring the serviceability of:
equipment
machinery
tools
work area:
access
atmosphere
lifting plant
lighting
isolation
machinery
machinery preparation
provision of alternative services.
Safe by recognition of hazards to:
environment
personnel
plant, equipment and vessel.
Service and maintain may include:
minor adjustments
replacement of consumables
replacement of lifted components
scheduled checks
tests measurements and inspections.
Variance may include:
components
consumables
methods and techniques.
Settings may include:
adjustable control inputs and outputs
clearances
tension
torques.
Technical specifications may include:
manufacturer manuals
manufacturer plans and drawings
statutory requirements
supervisor instructions.
Constraints may include:
availability of spares
economical restraints
equipment design
equipment position
minimal use of chemicals (e.g. acid, chlorine and detergents)
operational requirements for the equipment
safety requirements
weather or sea conditions.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
plan and carry out maintenance and repairs to mechanical plant onboard a vessel to ensure that the vessel remains operational and in survey, including:
carry out pre-commissioning tests and inspections
check completeness and validity of documentation
correctly choose and handle equipment and materials
ensure maintenance of survey items and arrangements for survey are met
identify requirements from schedule
identify restrictions to maintenance
plan activities to meet requirements
plan and conduct maintenance to achieve minimal environmental impact
prepare the work area and resources.
Assessment must confirm knowledge of:
alternative work activities
efficiency of various methods
functions of the components/systems
safe and environmentally responsible procedures.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment is to be conducted at the workplace or in a simulated work environment.
Resources may include:
maintenance tools and equipment
operation procedures and policies
operational machinery and equipment
safety equipment
service equipment and maintenance instructions
spares and consumables.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested
observation of practical demonstration
practical exercises
project work
written or oral short-answer testing.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit may be assessed with SFISHIP211C Prepare for maintenance, or holistically with other units in a qualification.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
plan and carry out maintenance and repairs to mechanical plant onboard a vessel to ensure that the vessel remains operational and in survey, including:
carry out pre-commissioning tests and inspections
check completeness and validity of documentation
correctly choose and handle equipment and materials
ensure maintenance of survey items and arrangements for survey are met
identify requirements from schedule
identify restrictions to maintenance
plan activities to meet requirements
plan and conduct maintenance to achieve minimal environmental impact
prepare the work area and resources.
Assessment must confirm knowledge of:
alternative work activities
efficiency of various methods
functions of the components/systems
safe and environmentally responsible procedures.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment is to be conducted at the workplace or in a simulated work environment.
Resources may include:
maintenance tools and equipment
operation procedures and policies
operational machinery and equipment
safety equipment
service equipment and maintenance instructions
spares and consumables.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested
observation of practical demonstration
practical exercises
project work
written or oral short-answer testing.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit may be assessed with SFISHIP211C Prepare for maintenance, or holistically with other units in a qualification.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S4296 | SFISHIP205B | Maintain marine plant | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W984 | SFI20111 | Certificate II in Aquaculture | Qualification |