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Perform routine maintenance and repairs on a vessel

Perform routine maintenance and repairs on a vessel

Unit of competency
National Code
MARB017
State Code
AWK94
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/02/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
031701 - Maritime Engineering
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to perform routine remedial, preventative and survey deck maintenance and repairs. It includes basic deck maintenance, cleaning tasks, marine painting, and servicing deck machinery and systems on a vessel.This unit applies to an Integrated Rating or Able Seafarer-Deck/Engine engaged in a range of maintenance activities required on a range of vessels, under the direction of the officer in charge of the deck watch.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare for work
  • 1.1 Maintenance and repair activities are identified from work orders and are clarified with the officer in charge of the deck watch
  • 1.2 Relevant plans, drawings and texts are interpreted to determine job specifications
  • 1.3 Resources required to complete tasks are identified, obtained and inspected for compliance with job specifications
  • 1.4 Appropriate fall arrest and restraint devices are selected and used according to work health and safety (WHS)/ occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements when working at heights or overside
  • 1.5 Tasks are sequenced and prioritised
  • 1.6 Coordination requirements are resolved with the officer in charge of the deck watch and others involved or affected by the work
  • 1.7 Potential hazards are identified and prevention and/or control measures are selected according to work plan and organisational procedures
2 Perform basic deck maintenance
  • 2.1 Suitable personal protective clothing is selected and used according to WHS/OHS requirements
  • 2.2 Deck surfaces are checked according to planned maintenance system
  • 2.3 Deterioration or corrosion of deck surfaces is identified and appropriate maintenance action is carried out according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures
  • 2.4 Minor faults and imperfections in paint surfaces are repaired according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures
  • 2.5 Weathered surfaces are restored using cleaners and liquid abrasives according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures
  • 2.6 Tools and equipment are used correctly and safely
  • 2.7 Maintenance materials are obtained, prepared and applied according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures
3 Carry out cleaning tasks
  • 3.1 Suitable personal protective clothing is selected and used according to WHS/OHS requirements
  • 3.2 Area to be cleaned is prepared and hazards are identified
  • 3.3 Work area is barricaded or warning signs are provided as required to reduce risk to other crew members
  • 3.4 Correct chemicals and cleaning agents are selected and applied according to manufacturer instructions and WHS/OHS requirements
  • 3.5 Equipment is used correctly and safely
  • 3.6 Cleaning tasks are completed according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures
4 Prepare and paint surfaces
  • 4.1 Suitable personal protective clothing is selected and used according to WHS/OHS requirements
  • 4.2 Surfaces are prepared using correct equipment
  • 4.3 Rust remover, rust converter and undercoats are applied according to manufacturer instructions
  • 4.4 Paints are mixed in correct proportions according to manufacturer instructions
  • 4.5 Paint is applied using appropriate application equipment
5 Carry out routine maintenance of deck fittings, equipment and systems
  • 5.1 Fittings and equipment are inspected and inspection results are compared with manufacturer specifications
  • 5.2 Maintenance tasks are carried out to specification
  • 5.3 Mechanical equipment and system components are checked with appropriate instruments
  • 5.4 Faulty items or components are identified and appropriate maintenance procedure is selected
  • 5.5 Unserviceable equipment is tagged according to organisational procedures
6 Repair/replace faulty fittings and equipment
  • 6.1 Fittings and equipment are safely isolated according to regulations and WHS/OHS requirements
  • 6.2 Faulty fittings or equipment are removed using appropriate tools, equipment and procedures
  • 6.3 Replaceable items are selected or serviceable items are repaired according to manufacturer specifications
  • 6.4 Adjustments are made to fittings or equipment to comply with specifications
  • 6.5 Operational check is carried out to ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications
  • 6.6 Maintenance report is completed according to organisational procedures
7 Clean up
  • 7.1 Work area is cleared and cleaned
  • 7.2 Materials are disposed of or recycled according to legislative and organisational requirements
  • 7.3 Tools and equipment are checked, maintained and stored according to organisational procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG363 MARB3003A Perform routine maintenance and repairs on a vessel Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCG93 MARB045 Perform routine maintenance and repairs on a vessel Unit of competency