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Maintain marine vessel surfaces

Maintain marine vessel surfaces

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM25007
State Code
OAT66
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/06/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
031703 - Marine Construction
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to perform cosmetic maintenance/repair of marine vessel surfaces during routine maintenance-related inspection of hull and superstructure sectors, surfaces and fittings.Where repair of marine surfaces and structures is required to be carried out unit MEM25008 Repair marine vessel surfaces and structures should also be selected. Where slipping is required, or when working on a slipped craft unit MEM25014 Perform marine slipping operations should also be selected. Where relevant units related to specific applications and materials are required appropriate units should also be selected.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 4
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions
  • 1.5 Identify sectors, surfaces and fittings requiring inspection
  • 1.6 Establish condition of sectors/surfaces and fittings
  • 1.7 Establish appropriate cosmetic maintenance/repair requirements and methods
  • 1.8 Identify and take action to minimise risks associated with toxic materials
2 Clean and prepare vessel sectors and surfaces
  • 2.1 Select and use correct cleaning tools, equipment and materials
  • 2.2 Clean fittings and prepare for maintenance
  • 2.3 Ensure surfaces and sectors are cleaned and free of contaminants
3 Perform cosmetic maintenance/ repair and finish surfaces
  • 3.1 Prepare surfaces, fill and fair ready for finishing
  • 3.2 Confirm compatibility of re-coating material
  • 3.3 Select and apply material coatings
  • 3.4 Maintain/replace fittings, as appropriate
  • 3.5 Clean tools and equipment and store according to SOPs
  • 3.6 Re-coat surfaces, where applicable
  • 3.7 Sand surfaces and buff/polish to specification, where applicable
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5720 MEM25007B Maintain marine vessel surfaces Unit of competency