MARC046 — Employ tools, equipment and materials in a shipboard context

1 Follow safe work practices

• 1.1Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (WHS/OHS) procedures relevant to using tools and equipment are complied with
• 1.2Safety hazards are identified and reported according to safety and vessel procedures
• 1.3Prior to use, tools and equipment needed to carry out maintenance activities are checked for correct operation and safety according to safety and vessel procedures
• 1.4Before commencing maintenance activities, isolation precautions are implemented according to safety and vessel procedures

2 Carry out heat treatment

• 2.1Requirements of job are determined from engineering drawings, job sheet or supervisor
• 2.2Heat treatment equipment is selected for required heat treatment according to safety, workplace and manufacturer requirements
• 2.3Equipment is set up and used according to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and manufacturer instructions
• 2.4Personal protective equipment (PPE) is used according to SOPs
• 2.5Emergency procedures are complied with according to approved safety instructions
• 2.6Safety signs and symbols are identified and complied with according to approved safety instructions
• 2.7Heat treatment process is applied according to job, safety and workplace requirements
• 2.8Hazardous conditions are identified, and risk control measures are implemented to maintain a safe work environment

3 Use hand tools

• 3.1Hand tools are used according to workplace procedures, WHS/OHS requirements and manufacturer instructions
• 3.2Faults with hand tools and equipment are identified and reported to appropriate personnel

4 Use hand power tools

• 4.1Hand power tools are used according to workplace procedures, WHS/OHS requirements and manufacturer instructions
• 4.2Faults with hand power tools and equipment are identified and reported to appropriate personnel

5 Perform pipe work

• 5.1Job requirements are determined from engineering drawings, job sheet or supervisor
• 5.2Sequence of operations is determined according to workplace, WHS/OHS and job requirements
• 5.3Pipe work is fabricated and joined according to relevant standards and job, safety and workplace requirements
• 5.4Pipe work is inspected for defects according to workplace procedures
• 5.5Pipe work is installed in specified location without damage or distortion to pipe work, surrounding environment or other services
• 5.6Type of filters and strainers in piping systems are identified using relevant engineering drawings and specifications
• 5.7Pipe work is tested for compliance with job specification and workplace requirements

6 Use machine tools

• 6.1Job requirements are determined from engineering drawings, job sheet or supervisor
• 6.2Sequence of operations is determined according to workplace, WHS/OHS and job requirements
• 6.3Machine tools are selected according to workplace procedures, WHS/OHS requirements and manufacturer instructions
• 6.4Machining operations are performed according to workplace, WHS/OHS and job requirements
• 6.5Components are measured in line with workplace, WHS/OHS and job requirements
• 6.6Machine is adjusted and maintained according to workplace, safety, manufacturer and job requirements

7 Perform welding and thermal cutting operations

• 7.1Job requirements are determined from engineering drawings, job sheet or supervisor
• 7.2Materials are prepared for welding using correct tools, equipment, materials and procedures
• 7.3Materials are welded using appropriate welding process according to relevant standards and job, safety and workplace requirements
• 7.4Joints are welded according to relevant standards and job, safety and workplace requirements
• 7.5Oxygen fuel gas cutting torch is used to cut straight lines and curves in mild steel plate up to 10 mm thick according to relevant standards and job, safety and workplace requirements
• 7.6Weld is inspected according to relevant standards, and job and workplace requirements

8 Perform soldering operations

• 8.1Job requirements are determined from engineering drawings, job sheet or supervisor
• 8.2Materials are prepared for soldering using correct tools, equipment, materials and procedures
• 8.3Materials are soldered according to relevant standards and job, safety and workplace requirements
• 8.4Soldered joints are performed according to relevant standards and job, safety and workplace requirements
• 8.5Soldered joints are inspected according to relevant standards and job, and workplace requirements
• 8.6Materials are desoldered using correct procedure and minimising damage to materials/components

9 Select and use sealants, adhesives, bonding agents, gaskets and packings

• 9.1Job requirements are determined from engineering drawings, job sheet or supervisor
• 9.2Gaskets and packings are selected and used according to job requirements and manufacturer/component supplier instructions
• 9.3Sealants and adhesives are selected and used according to job requirements and manufacturer/component supplier instructions
• 9.4Plastic bonding is performed according to job requirements and manufacturer/component supplier instructions
• 9.5Sealants, adhesives, bonding agents, gaskets and packings are stored according to workplace and manufacturer/component supplier instructions

What does an assessment tool for MARC046 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MARC046 needs to address all 187 unit components: 9 elements with 46 performance criteria, 6 performance evidence requirements, 135 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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