Elements and Performance Criteria

General context
Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant maritime regulations.

Work is performed within defined operational procedures, with responsibility for own outputs and limited responsibility for others in achieving the operation and maintenance of the pumping arrangements for a small vessel. Preparing and implementing a planned maintenance program for pumping arrangements on a vessel up to 24 metres in length is required.

Worksite environment
Vessel may include any commercial vessel up to 24 metres in length.

Operation and maintenance of the pumping arrangements may be carried out:
while underway
when berthed or moored
when slipped or in dry dock.

Pumping systems may include:
fire systems
bilge systems
ballast systems
fuel systems
fresh water systems.

Tank operations may include:
sounding
filling
pumping
venting.

Maintenance may include:
routine maintenance inspections
identification of any faults or operational problems
identification of faulty equipment or fittings and arranging for repair or replacement
application of lubricants to moving parts of pumps and related equipment within a vessel's pumping arrangements.

Maintenance tools and equipment may include:
hand tools
greasing and lubrication tools
protective clothing and equipment such as:
eye and ear protection
safety boots
dust and fume masks.

Sources of information/documents
Documentation/records may include:
relevant maritime regulations
planned maintenance procedures
maintenance schedules and records
manufacturer's instructions, specifications and recommended procedures
instructions of relevant Maritime Authorities related to the maintenance of vessels.

Applicable International, Australian and State/Territory regulations and legislation
Applicable procedures and codes may include:
the Australian USL Code
relevant Australian and State/Territory OH&S legislation.

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to:
Operate and maintain pumping arrangements on a small vessel
Identify problems related to the operation and maintenance of pumping arrangements and take appropriate action
Exercise all required safety, environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures during inspection and maintenance operations
Communicate effectively with others when operating and maintaining pumping arrangements.

Interdependent assessment of units
This unit of competency must be assessed in conjunction with other mandatory units that form part of a job role of master of a small commercial vessel up to 24 metres in length.

Required knowledge and skills
Knowledge of relevant maritime regulations
Relevant OH&S legislation and policies
Principle operational and safety features and component parts of pumping arrangements used on small vessels
Purpose and specific operational features and issues for the various pumping functions involved in the pumping arrangements on a small vessel, including:
pumping of fuel
pumping of fresh and ballast water
bilge pumping, including emergency systems
fire water pumping
Ability to identify pumping systems on vessel drawings and identify and locate and trace them onboard the vessel
Basic component parts, operation and survey requirements of pumping arrangements on a typical small vessel
Colour coding used to identify pumping systems on a small vessel
Procedures for operating typical pumping arrangements found on small vessels
Problems that may be experienced concerning the operation and maintenance of pumping arrangements on small vessels and appropriate precautions, action and solutions
Safety, operational, environmental and hygiene issues, precautions and procedures for:
avoidance of contamination of fuel or drinking water
keeping bilges clean
maintaining an adequate supply of water for fire fighting during emergencies whilst maintaining the stability of the vessel
avoidance of contamination of the marine environment
Procedures for the checking, testing and inspecting pumping arrangements as part of a planned routine maintenance program
Repair and/or replacement procedures for pumping arrangements onboard small vessels
Procedures for using hand tools for typical maintenance operations on pumping arrangements on small vessels
Safety, environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures relevant to inspection and maintenance of pumping arrangements on small vessels
Maintenance records that must be maintained on a small vessel.

Resource implications
Access is required to opportunities to either:
participate in a range of exercises, case studies and other simulated practical and knowledge assessments that demonstrate the skills and knowledge to operate and carry out operations and maintenance on pumping arrangements on a small vessel, and/or
operate and carry out maintenance on pumping arrangements on an operational commercial or training small vessel.

Consistency in performance
Applies underpinning knowledge and skills when:
carrying out planned routine maintenance tests and checks of pumping arrangements on a small vessel
identifying and evaluating maintenance problems and determining appropriate courses of action
initiating and coordinating maintenance activities for pumping arrangements on a small vessel
applying safety precautions relevant to the operation and maintenance of pumping arrangements on a small vessel.

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including:
relevant maritime regulations
OHS regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures
job procedures and work instructions
manufacturer's guidelines relating to operational and routine maintenance procedures for pumping arrangements
environmental protection procedures when operating and maintaining pumping arrangements.

Action is taken promptly to report and/or rectify defective pumping arrangements, equipment and components.

Work is completed systematically with required attention to detail.

Context for assessment
Assessment of competence must comply with the assessment requirements of the relevant maritime regulations.

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken within relevant marine authority approved and audited arrangements by a registered training organisation:
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral examinations
Appropriate practical assessment must occur:
at the registered training organisation, and/or
on an appropriate working or training vessel.