Elements and Performance Criteria

General context
Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant regulatory requirements for the operation and maintenance of deck machinery.

Work is performed within established operational requirements, with responsibility for own outputs in relation to specified quality standards and limited responsibility for within a team in achieving the specified quality and quantity of outcomes. It involves the operation and planned routine maintenance of deck machinery on a vessel.

Worksite environment
Vessel may include any Australian or international commercial vessel.

Operation and maintenance of the deck machinery may be carried out:
by day or night
while underway
during berthing and unberthing operations
while anchoring or mooring
while in port
while moored or at anchor.

Maintenance may include
planned maintenance systems
operational checks
recording
reporting
isolation
cleanliness
use of correct tools, parts, and lubricants
worksite preparation.

Deck Machinery may include:
anchoring windlasses
mooring equipment
cargo hatch covers
cranes and derricks
lifeboat davits
gangways and pilot ladders
ventilators and breathers
fairleads and rollers.

Hydraulic Components of deck machinery may include:
pump
reservoir
rams
motors
filters
coolers
valves,
control valves and relief valves
pipes and hoses.

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

Hazards when operating and maintaining deck machinery may include:
rotating and moving parts
high pressure systems
slippery deck
sharp tools and implements
power tools
electrical circuits
cleaning chemicals
oil
pollution
heat
cables and ropes
faulty machinery equipment handling equipment and lifting gear
using equipment beyond safe working limits
poor housekeeping procedures
non-compliance with safe working procedures.

Sources of information/documents
Documentation/records may include:
ISM Code safety management system plans, procedures, checklists and instructions
planned maintenance system
OHS regulations and policy
maintenance records
deck machinery manufacturer's instructions, specifications and recommended procedures
relevant Australian standards.

Applicable International, Australian and State/Territory regulations and legislation
Applicable procedures and codes may include:
sections of the IMO STCW 95 Code and Convention and AMSA Marine Orders related to deck operations and maintenance
relevant Australian and State/Territory OH&S and pollution control legislation.

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to:
Use and carry out planned routine maintenance of deck machinery
Identify typical problems related to the deck machinery operation and maintenance and take appropriate action in conjunction with other vessel personnel
Ensure the exercise of all required safety, environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures during deck machinery operation and maintenance
Communicate effectively with others during the operation and maintenance of deck machinery.

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 an integrated rating.

Required knowledge and skills
Sections of the relevant maritime regulations
Relevant OH&S and pollution control legislation and codes of practice
Principle design and safety features and component parts of deck machinery
Procedures for operating and carrying out planned maintenance of deck machinery
Procedures for isolating defective deck machinery or components
Repair and/or replacement procedures for deck machinery and components
Principles and procedures of machinery lubrication as they relate to deck machinery on a vessel, including:
application of grease
changing of gearbox lubricating oil
lubrication of a steel wire rope is demonstrated
the applications and use of "denso" tape are identified
the changing of lubricating and hydraulic oil
Procedures for the replacement of flexible hoses in deck machinery
Procedures for using hand and power tools for typical maintenance operations on deck machinery
Maintenance and repair hazards and problems and appropriate preventative and remedial action and solutions
Safety, environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures relevant to the operation and maintenance of deck machinery
Safe procedures for handling heavy machinery and component parts during maintenance of deck machinery
Knowledge and ability to read and interpret material safety data sheets
Knowledge and ability to read and interpret operational manuals and specifications
Maritime communication techniques needed during the use and maintenance of deck machinery on a vessel
Maintenance records that must be maintained on a commercial 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 use and carry out planned routine maintenance of deck machinery on a vessel, and/or
use and carry out planned routine maintenance of deck machinery on an operational commercial or training vessel.

Consistency in performance
Applies underpinning knowledge and skills when:
using and carrying out planned routine maintenance of deck machinery
identifying and operational and maintenance problems and determining appropriate courses of action
ensuring the application of safety precautions relevant to use and maintenance of deck machinery.

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including:
relevant sections of maritime regulations
ISM Safety Management Code procedures
OHS regulations, pollution control and hazard prevention policies and procedures
job procedures and work instructions
relevant deck machinery manufacturer's guidelines relating to operation routine maintenance procedures
environmental protection procedures when carrying out maintenance operations.

Action taken promptly to report and/or rectify defective or malfunctioning deck machinery, equipment and components in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and established procedures.

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.