MARB029 — Perform routine maintenance on a vessel up to 24 metres

1 Plan maintenance tasks

• 1.1Planned maintenance system is accessed to establish maintenance requirements for vessel
• 1.2Maintenance tasks are proposed and prioritised in conjunction with others involved in or affected by the maintenance work
• 1.3Resource requirements are identified and allocated to ensure efficient completion of tasks
• 1.4Maintenance tasks to be performed are recorded in a maintenance schedule according to organisational procedures

2 Perform basic deck maintenance

• 2.1Deck surfaces are checked according to planned maintenance system
• 2.2Deterioration or corrosion of vessel deck surfaces is identified and appropriate maintenance action is carried out according to planned maintenance system
• 2.3Minor faults and imperfections in paint surfaces are repaired according to organisational procedures
• 2.4Weathered surfaces are restored using cleaners and liquid abrasives according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures
• 2.5Tools and equipment are used correctly and safely
• 2.6Maintenance materials are obtained, prepared and applied according to organisational procedures and manufacturer instructions

3 Carry out cleaning activities

• 3.1Area to be cleaned is prepared and hazards are identified
• 3.2Work area is barricaded or warning signs provided, as appropriate, to reduce risk to other crew members
• 3.3Correct chemicals and cleaning agents are selected and applied according to manufacturer instructions and work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements
• 3.4Equipment is used correctly and safely
• 3.5Cleaning tasks are completed according to organisational procedures and manufacturer instructions

4 Prepare and paint surfaces

• 4.1Suitable personal protective clothing is selected and used according to WHS/OHS requirements
• 4.2Surfaces are prepared using correct equipment
• 4.3Rust remover, rust converter and undercoats are applied according to manufacturer specifications
• 4.4Paints are mixed in correct proportions according to manufacturer specifications
• 4.5Paint is applied using appropriate application equipment

5 Carry out routine maintenance of deck fittings, equipment and systems

• 5.1Fittings and equipment are inspected and inspection results are compared with manufacturer specifications
• 5.2Maintenance tasks are carried out to specifications
• 5.3Mechanical equipment and system components are checked with appropriate instruments
• 5.4Faulty items or components are identified and maintenance procedures selected
• 5.5Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults are identified according to organisational procedures

6 Repair or replace faulty fittings and equipment

• 6.1Fittings and equipment are safely isolated according to regulations and WHS/OHS requirements
• 6.2Faulty fittings or equipment are removed using appropriate tools, equipment and procedures
• 6.3Replaceable items are selected or serviceable items are fitted according to manufacturer specifications
• 6.4Adjustments are made to fittings or equipment to comply with specifications
• 6.5Operational check is carried out to ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications
• 6.6Maintenance report is completed according to organisational procedures

7 Supervise crew in completing maintenance tasks

• 7.1Workload is organised in order of priority according to planned maintenance system
• 7.2Maintenance tasks are allocated to appropriate crew members with consideration of individual experience and qualifications
• 7.3Crew members are clearly briefed on their responsibility and maintenance tasks and WHS/OHS requirements
• 7.4Guidance is provided appropriate to maintenance task and individual experience
• 7.5Completed work is checked to ensure maintenance is performed according to organisational procedures

8 Clean up

• 8.1Work area is cleared and cleaned for serviceable condition
• 8.2Materials are disposed of or recycled according to legislative and organisational requirements
• 8.3Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and stored according to organisational procedures

What does an assessment tool for MARB029 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MARB029 needs to address all 76 unit components: 8 elements with 39 performance criteria, 10 performance evidence requirements, 27 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for MARB029?

Auditori pulls the current release of MARB029 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

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Can I check my existing MARB029 assessment instead of generating a new one?

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