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MARITIME ENGINEERING
Maintain the condition of specialist
marine engineering tools
level:
4
credit:
6
planned review date:
January 1998
sub-field:
Maritime
purpose:
This unit standard is for people in the maritime engineering
industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to
determine the desired level of operating performance of
specialist marine engineering tools, and maintain the
condition of specialist marine tools and equipment.
entry information:
Open.
accreditation option:
Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA and industry.
moderation option:
A centrally established and directed moderation system has
been established by Maritime Qualifications New Zealand
Inc.
special notes:
1
Specialist engineering tools may include but are not
limited to:
Lifting equipment;
Machine tools ;
Hydraulic tools;
Pneumatic tools;
Electrical tools;
Heaters;
Welding;
Tools.
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2
Safety rules, regulations, legislation, and their
subsequent amendments include:
Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS);
Marine Pollution (MARPOL);
Resource Management Act (RMA) 1994;
Health and Safety in Employment Act (HSE)
1992;
Company rules and regulations.
3
Correct parties refer to those parties who hold control
of, or accountability for, the related context of the
performance. They may include a supervisor, Chief
Engineer, Second Engineer, Engineer Watchkeeper.
Elements and Performance Criteria
element 1
Determine the desired level of operating performance of specialist marine engineering
tools.
performance criteria
1.1
The operating condition of specialist engineering tools is monitored, checked,
and tested against specified requirements, and the correct parties are informed
of the status of the tools.
Range:
1.2
specified requirements are determined
specification and historical data.
by
manufacturer
Action is taken to restore non-functioning tools to their specified level and to
inform the correct parties of the status of the tools within agreed time frames.
Range:
time frames are agreed with those parties who hold control of, or
accountability for, the related context of the performance.
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1.3
Tool operating condition is recorded in accordance with recording criteria.
Range:
recording criteria are set or specified by individual companies or
warranty agreements.
element 2
Maintain the condition of specialist marine tools and equipment.
performance criteria
2.1
Maintenance is carried out in accordance with established safety rules and
regulations.
Range:
2.2
The sequence and scope of work activities conform with routine maintenance
plans and schedules.
Range:
2.3
plans and schedules relate to company specific requirements.
Equipment and
specification.
Range:
2.4
maintenance - scheduled checks, tests measurements and
inspections, replacement of consumables, minor adjustments,
replacement of components.
their
related
components
conform
to
pre-inspection specification - manufacturer’s
company specification set from historical data.
pre-inspection
specification,
Tool settings are complete to specification.
Range:
adjustable settings include - torques, tension, clearances, and
adjustable control inputs and outputs.
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2.5
Checks and tests are completed in accordance with statutory regulations and
technical requirements.
Range:
2.6
Maintenance records are updated and maintained in accordance with recording
criteria.
Range:
2.7
checks and tests - operational, static.
recording criteria - specified by individual companies, warranty
agreements.
Specialist test equipment is stored in accordance with the manufacturer’s
specifications and company operating procedures.
Comments to:
Maritime Qualifications New Zealand Inc
Unit Standard Revision
PO Box 160
WELLINGTON
by January 1998.
Please Note:
Providers must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority
before they can offer programmes of education and training
assessed against unit standards.
Accredited providers assessing against unit standards must
engage with the moderation system that applies to those unit
standards. [Please refer to relevant Plan ref: 0054].
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