MARB034 — Carry out basic welding, brazing, cutting and machining operations on a coastal vessel
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What an assessment for MARB034 must cover
53 assessable components: 5 elements (23 performance criteria), 15 performance evidence and 15 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.
Elements & performance criteria
1 Carry out basic welding tasks
- 1.1Requirements for welding tasks are correctly interpreted from work instructions
- 1.2Parts are prepared for welding according to established practice
- 1.3Parts are welded according to established practice and work requirements
- 1.4Weld defects are identified and appropriate actions taken according to established practice and operating procedures
- 1.5Flame gouging methods are used to remove plate and weld material according to established practice and operating procedures
- 1.6Finished work is checked against work instructions for accuracy and quality
2 Carry out basic brazing tasks
- 2.1Requirements for brazing tasks are correctly interpreted from work instructions
- 2.2Parts are prepared for brazing according to established practice and work requirements
- 2.3Brazing equipment is prepared for brazing operations according to established procedures
- 2.4Parts are brazed using established procedures
- 2.5Finished work is checked against work instructions for accuracy and quality
3 Carry out basic cutting tasks
- 3.1Instructions are reviewed, and required size and shape of cut work is correctly identified and interpreted
- 3.2Work is correctly marked out in preparation for cutting according to established practice and operating procedures
- 3.3Thermal cutting plant and equipment is set up according to established procedures
- 3.4Steel plate and/or rolled sections are cut to shape and size according to established practice and operating procedures
- 3.5Finished work is checked against work instructions for accuracy and quality according to operating procedures
4 Carry out basic machining tasks
- 4.1Requirements for basic machining tasks are correctly interpreted from work instructions according to operating procedures
- 4.2Work is correctly marked out in preparation for basic machining according to established practice and operating procedures
- 4.3Machine is set up according to established procedures
- 4.4Machining is carried out according to established procedures
- 4.5Finished work is checked against work instructions for accuracy and quality according to operating procedures
5 Follow safety and hazard control procedures
- 5.1Required safety precautions and regulations are followed when carrying out basic welding
- 5.2Operational hazards are identified and actions are taken to eliminate or, where elimination is not possible, to minimise, risk to personnel
Performance evidence
- carrying out basic welding, brazing, cutting and machining tasks while underway, in port and moored or at anchor
- cleaning, sharpening or adjusting tools according to operating procedures
- dressing and truing a grinding wheel
- following required work schedule according to company requirements
- identifying a glazed, loaded or untrue grinding wheel condition and taking appropriate actions
- interpreting and applying instructions and operating procedures relevant to basic welding, brazing, cutting and machining operations required on a coastal vessel
- interpreting work specifications and drawings
- marking out work to specifications, and measuring and checking the quality of finished work
- performing basic calculations required to carry out basic welding, brazing, cutting and machining operations
- recognising routine problems that may occur when performing basic welding, brazing, cutting and machining operations on a vessel and taking appropriate actions
- selecting and safely using welding, brazing, cutting and machining tools and equipment according to operating procedures
- storing welding, brazing, cutting and machining tools and equipment after use according to standard procedures
- taking actions promptly to report operational incidents and problems according to regulations and shipboard procedures
- using effective verbal and other communication skills required when carrying out basic welding, brazing, cutting and machining operations on a vessel
- working safely and collaboratively with others when carrying out basic welding, brazing, cutting and machining operations on a vessel
Knowledge evidence
- applicable sections of relevant maritime regulations
- applicable legislation, regulations and codes of practice, including: • Marine Order 505 and Uniform Shipping Laws (USL) Code • relevant Australian engineering standards • relevant state and territory marine regulations • relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (WHS/OHS) and pollution control legislation and policies
- basic operations within area of own responsibility, including: • basic butt welds • basic fillet welds • basic machining operation • basic pad welds • manual metal arc welding • oxygen acetylene welding
- characteristics and identifying features of common engineering drill bits
- documentation and records, including: • maintenance records • manufacturer instructions for tools and equipment • relevant safety data sheets (SDS)/material safety data sheets (MSDS) • safety management system (SMS) plans, procedures, checklists and instructions • work instructions • vessel and company procedures
- environmental protection measures when carrying out basic engineering tasks
- hazards and related safety precautions when carrying out basic welding, brazing, cutting and machining tasks
- operational hazards, including: • moving and rotating machinery • moving heavy loads using unsafe procedures • non-compliance with safe working procedures • poor housekeeping procedures • power tools • sharp tools and implements • unsecured machinery, components or equipment • using equipment beyond safe working limits • using welding equipment near explosive/flammable liquids and gases
- operating procedures for basic welding, brazing, cutting and machining tasks required of a Marine Engine Driver Grade 1
- procedures for: • identifying a glazed, loaded or untrue grinding wheel condition • dressing and/or truing a grinding wheel
- procedures for marking out work to specifications and measuring and checking the quality of finished work, including the correct use of: • adjustable gauge • callipers • centre punch hammers • dividers • rules and tapes • scribers • squares • trammels • vernier callipers and micrometer
- SMS and procedures
- techniques for identifying defective welds within limits of responsibility
- types, names and identifying features of drilling machines used on coastal maritime vessels
- typical work specifications and drawings used on a coastal vessel
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What does an assessment tool for MARB034 need to cover?
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