Unit of competency Outline
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MONITOR CONDITION AND SEAWORTHINESS OF A COASTAL VESSEL UP TO 80METRES
MONITOR CONDITION AND SEAWORTHINESS OF A COASTAL VESSEL UP TO 80METRES
Unit of competency
National Code
TDMMB607B
TDMMB607B
State Code
S5374
S5374
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/12/2007
Field of Education
031701 - Maritime Engineering
Original Release Date
19/12/2007
Nominal Hours
21
Description
UNIT DESCRIPTOR:This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to monitor the condition and seaworthiness of a coastal vessel up to 80 metres, including an awareness of the fundamental principles of vessel construction, load-lines, conditions of assignment, structural elements to restrain fires and flooding, design characteristics that contribute to watertight integrity and fulfil regulatory requirements for seaworthiness.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Monitor the condition of a vessel up to 80 m in length
- a Work to monitor condition and seaworthiness of the vessel is planned and carried out in accordance with procedures and safety regulations
- b Ensure that coverage and frequency of checks and inspections on the vessel complies with established procedures
- c Checks of the integrity of the vessel's hull are correctly carried out, including the use of a testing tank where required
- d Action taken in anticipation of environmental changes is timely and appropriate to the change
- e Action taken in emergency situations is appropriate to the significance of the situation and ensures watertight integrity
- f Precautions are taken to ensure that vessel and on-board powered equipment is operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and regulations
2 Rectify identified problems with the condition of the vessel
- a Any deterioration of the vessel's hull or structure is examined and reported and appropriate action is initiated to fix the identified problem
2 Rectify identified problems with the condition of the vessel(continued)
- b Repairs and corrosion control are initiated and coordinated in accordance with procedures and manufacturer's instructions
- c Communication with owners, officers, crew and others concerning the condition and seaworthiness of the vessel and related action is clear, concise and made at an appropriate time and place
- d Records of problems identified and actions taken to carry out repairs and corrosion control and to ensure watertight integrity are complete, accurate and comply with requirements.
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2081 | TDMMB601A | Monitor condition and seaworthiness of a small vessel | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WG517 | MARN4001A | Manage seaworthiness of a vessel up to 80 metres | Unit of competency |
| WH880 | MARN004 | Manage seaworthiness of a vessel up to 80 metres | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S524 | TDM40307 | Certificate IV in TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION (COASTAL MARITIME OPERATIONS - MASTER CLASS 4) | Qualification |