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Operate deck machinery

Operate deck machinery

Unit of competency
National Code
MARC004
State Code
WH811
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/10/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/02/2014
Field of Education
031701 - Maritime Engineering
Original Release Date
04/02/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to safely use deck machinery on a vessel.This unit applies to engine workers in the maritime industry working as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal on vessels up to 500 kW or as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal on vessels up to 750 kW or as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal on vessels up to 1500 kW.This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare lifting equipment and deck machinery for use
  • 1.1 Appropriate personal protective equipment and machinery is selected, used and stored according to work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements
  • 1.2 Routine pre-operational checks are carried out on lifting equipment and deck machinery according to manufacturer specifications, regulatory and organisational requirements
  • 1.3 Deviations from the norm are promptly identified and rectified
  • 1.4 Adjustments are made to achieve a safe and efficient operation
  • 1.5 Inability to start machinery is reported promptly and accurately to appropriate personnel
2 Operate lifting equipment and deck machinery
  • 2.1 Machinery is operated in a safe and controlled manner
  • 2.2 Machinery is operated within defined operating limits when running, to achieve optimum safety and efficiency
  • 2.3 Deviations from normal operations are promptly identified
  • 2.4 Action is taken to rectify basic operational faults to maintain optimum safety and efficiency
  • 2.5 Appropriate action is taken in a malfunction or emergency
3 Check and complete lifting equipment and deck machinery operations
  • 3.1 Equipment and machinery shut-down procedures are carried out according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
  • 3.2 Equipment and machinery damage, malfunctions or irregular performance is recorded and reported according to organisational procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG382 MARC2004A Operate deck machinery Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAB67 MARC036 Operate deck machinery Unit of competency