Unit of competency Outline
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SLIP VESSEL AND MAINTAIN HULL
SLIP VESSEL AND MAINTAIN HULL
Unit of competency
National Code
TDMMB707B
TDMMB707B
State Code
S5375
S5375
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/12/2007
Field of Education
031703 - Marine Construction
Original Release Date
14/12/2007
Nominal Hours
4
Description
UNIT DESCRIPTOR:This unit involves the skills and knowledge required by a Master 5 or Skipper 3 to slip a commercial vessel of up to 24 metres in length and to carry out all required maintenance procedures to manage hull deterioration and maintain the watertight integrity of the vessel. This includes carrying out slipping procedures, implementing safety procedures when vessel is out of the water, identifying deterioration of fittings and hull, checking the watertight integrity of the vessel, and initiating required remedial action to rectify identified damage or deterioration.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Docking and slipping of a small vessel
- a Type of slipway, dock or vessel lifting facility is identified and its suitability for the type of hull assessed
- b Hull data is correctly interpreted and recorded
- c Appropriate plan is prepared for procedures to be taken on-board vessel prior to, during and on completion of the proposed slipping or docking operations
- d Cradle and/or slings are correctly prepared prior to the slipping of the vessel
- e Appropriate precautions are taken prior to slipping and refloating of the vessel and when shoring/supporting the vessel
- f Safety precautions for both personnel and the vessel are correctly implemented on board when the vessel is out of the water
- g Vessel is correctly refloated after slipping and maintenance operations
2 Carry out inspection and maintenance procedures
- a Checks of the vessel's underwater hull, equipment and components are carried out in accordance with maintenance schedules and vessel manufacturer's instructions
- b Any deterioration of a vessel's structure and fittings is identified and appropriate maintenance action initiated or carried out in accordance with company procedures and established nautical practice
2 Carry out inspection and maintenance procedures(continued)
- c Minor faults and imperfections in painted surfaces are repaired in accordance with company procedures
- d Weathered surfaces are restored using cleaners and liquid abrasives
- e Lubricants are applied to moving parts of vessel's underwater equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
- f Marine surfaces are prepared and the appropriate finish applied in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions
- g Records of maintenance work carried out are completed in accordance with established procedures
3 Maintain watertight integrity of a small vessel
- a Checks on the watertight integrity of the vessel are carried out in accordance with company procedures and safety regulations
- b Dangers to watertight integrity are identified and appropriate action is taken to report and rectify or minimise the hazards
- c Repairs and corrosion control are initiated and carried out in accordance with company procedures and manufacturer's instructions
- d Records of repairs and corrosion control and action to ensure watertight integrity are complete, accurate and comply with company procedures
4 Select and use maintenance equipment and materials
- a Tools and equipment are correctly identified, selected and used
- b Maintenance materials are obtained, handled, prepared and applied in accordance with established procedures and manufacturer's instructions
- c Defective equipment and materials are identified and reported, repaired and/or replaced as required by established procedures
- d Maintenance equipment is correctly cleaned and stored after use
- e Unused materials are disposed of or returned to store in accordance with OH&S and pollution control requirements and manufacturer's instructions
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2082 | TDMMB701A | Slip vessel and maintain hull | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WH798 | MARB005 | Slip or dock a vessel and maintain hull on a vessel up to 80 metres | Unit of competency |
| WG365 | MARB3005A | Slip or dock a vessel and maintain hull on a vessel up to 80 metres | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S521 | TDM30407 | Certificate III in TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION (COASTAL MARITIME OPERATIONS - MASTER CLASS 5) | Qualification |