Knowledge Assessment

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Unit code, name and release number
MARB053 - Assist with routine maintenance on a commercial vessel (1)

Qualification/Course code, name and release number

MAR10220 - Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal)

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Instructions
The aim of this assessment is to assess your knowledge and
performance as would be required to carry out routine
maintenance in the capacity of a General Purpose Hand under the
direct supervision of the Master or Engineer of a commercial
vessel.
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This is a written assessment that assesses your knowledge of the
unit.
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1. Short answer questions
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 Part 1: Short answer
Read each question carefully. Your answer should be a minimum of 1 word but no longer
than 100 words.

Cleaning and preparation

You are working on a 25m fishing charter vessel and are required to clean the vessel after
each charter.
Your duties include cleaning the exposed timber deck and steel hatches (that often show
rust streaks), the melamine lined wheelhouse, fish cleaning station and saloon carpet.
1. Your supervisor has told you there are workplace procedures in place for these
routine tasks. It will assist you to refer to the procedures for preparation including
instructions and selecting the appropriate equipment.

a) The vessel’s manual has a section called ‘Procedures for on-board operations’
which contains the information you need. What is the name of the manual?

b) Where would you expect to find this manual on a vessel?

2. You are preparing to clean the timber deck. List four (4) items you would choose?

1.

2.

3.

4.

3. You have oiled the teak decks and polished all stainless-steel fittings.
a) What would you do with the cleaning equipment?

b) How would you dispose of waste material (i.e. cloths used for teak oil and
stainless-steel cleaner)?

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 You are working on a 12m vessel with an aluminium hull and are required to buy a product
to thoroughly clean the hull. The problem is that you cannot take the vessel out of the
water to clean it. You notice ‘Septone Aluminium Cleaner’ at the local boat store and read
the following information on it “Septone Aluminium Cleaner is a highly effective acid
cleaner designed primarily for the cleaning of new aluminium and stainless steel surfaces. It
can also be used for etching new aluminium surfaces prior to painting.”
4. Is this product suitable for use on the inside and outside of the hull at this time?

5. If you did buy this product (question 3 above) for use at a later date and stored it on
board the vessel, what information sheet would you need to have stored on the
vessel also?

6. In the table below regarding appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to be

used for each task put a cross in the box of the PPE to be used for that task.
The first one has been completed for you.

TASKS TO PERFORM
Using a general Using pesticide Using electric
Personal Using acid purpose cleaner sprays in an sander in an
Protective Equipment based cleaners outside
enclosed area enclosed space
(eg. Pine O Clean)

Boots X

Hearing protection

Overalls X

Protective eyewear X

Respirator / face mask X

Gloves

Chemical gloves X

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 7. You have been given the task of cleaning inside the rudder compartment.
Whilst preparing to enter the work area you notice a “CONFINED SPACE” sign.
Under Australian law what is required prior to entering the work area?

8.

8. You have been asked to clean rust streaks off the forward anchor hatch.
The hatch will need to be left open during this maintenance.

What are three (3) ways you would minimise the risk of injury to other crew
members due to the hatch being open?

1.

2.

3.

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 9.

Safety Data Sheets (SDS’s)

Please complete the following questions using the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and
manufacturer’s instructions located in the resources provided and in your manual.

9. What is a SDS?

You have to clean the fish cleaning table on board your vessel.

10. Would ‘White King’ bleach be suitable for this job?

11. On a fish cleaning table are containers, dishes and cloths.

Using the manufacturer’s instructions, write instructions for another
crew member to follow to clean the table and contents.

12. What three (3) items of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) does the
‘White King’ Safety Data Sheet (SDS) say to wear when using their bleach?

1.

2.

3.

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 13. According to the manufacturer’s instructions, how would you clean the pots and pans
used during a charter?

14. Referring to the manufacturer’s instructions, do they recommend that bleach is used
in a stainless steel pan? 'White King' Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

15. What are three (3) conditions of storage for bleach?

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 Routine Maintenance
16. You have been asked to grease the anchor windlass as part of your maintenance
program. You are unsure which grease gun to use. In what on-board book could you
refer to find the correct procedure and equipment to use for this task?

17. You have been asked to check the vessel’s batteries prior to departure.
List two (2) checks that as a General Purpose Hand (GPH) you could perform safely.

1.

2.

18. You have been asked to assist the Master to undertake routine maintenance tasks.
Match the task (or tasks) to be performed with the corresponding component.

Matching
Component Task to be performed
Letter

Battery

Drive Belts

Coolant A. Check levels

B. Record levels in ‘Engine Log’

Engine and Gearbox Oil
C. Check connections are secured
Fuel
D. Grease/lubricate if necessary
Stern Gland E. Visual inspection

Bilge Strum Box

Anchor Windlass

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 19. You have been asked to inspect machinery prior to use and have identified a fault with a
power tool. The tool is an angle grinder that has a chafed electrical power cable.

a) What are the initial two steps you would take to warn others of the fault?

b) Who should be notified about the fault?

c) Can you commence work using this power tool?

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 Prepare and paint surfaces
20. Match the paint type to the corresponding application.

Matchin
Paint Type Application
g Letter

Primer/Sealer
A. Oil-based paint that dries hard
Acrylic Paint
B. Water-based paint with easy clean up

Enamel Paint C. Helps prevent marine growth

D. Provides surface for the finish coat

Polyurethane Paint
E. It dries to plastic-like finish
Antifouling

21. Name two (2) sources or ways you could find the correct paint mixing procedures and
application instructions for a two-pack polyurethane high gloss paint?

1.

2.

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 22. You have been asked to perform the following maintenance on the deck of a vessel:

 Remove rust from a patch on a steel deck with an electric wire brush, sand
the steel deck smooth with an orbital sander, apply rust converter and apply a
two-pack polyurethane primer paint to the steel deck.

a) List six (6) tools or pieces of equipment needed to prepare the steel deck before
painting?

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

b) Name at least one (1) of the tools above which should be inspected prior to use?

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 c) What are five (5) basic safety rules that can help prevent hazards associated with
the use of hand and power tools?

d) What are three (3) of the manufacturer’s instructions regarding the application of
rust converter?

1.

2.

3.

e) What are the manufacturer’s instructions regarding the application process of the
two pack polyurethane primer?

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 23. You have been asked to assist the Master with minor repairs and maintenance to
various surfaces on board the vessel.
Match the preferred preparation technique to the corresponding surface.

Matchin
Component Task to be performed
g Letter

Timber
F. Clean, use a wire brush, apply rust convertor
Fibreglass (GRP) G. Clean, lightly sand, apply preservative

Steel H. Clean, wet sandpaper, wipe with tack cloth

I. Clean, course sand, apply etch primer

Aluminium

Maintain and store tools, equipment and chemicals

24. What are five (5) things to consider when maintaining and storing equipment and
tools?

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 25. a) Describe (2) environmentally responsible work practices that will help to ensure paint
(or paint particles) won't contaminate our waterways whilst painting.

 Where possible sanding tools are to be connected to vacuum cleaner

 Sweep up instead of washing down and/or use drop cloths
 Clean up spot spills
 Prevent antifouling paint from entering the waterways by laying drop sheets (blast
screens) down under the vessel to collect any antifouling.

b) Describe (2) examples of safe work practices?

c) What do you do with waste material after you have completed cleaning and
maintenance tasks?

26. Why it is important to keep your work area cleaned and maintained?

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 27. What are three (3) actions you should take if you notice the maintenance equipment you
are about to use is faulty, damaged or extremely worn?

1.

2.

3.

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 Machinery Component Parts
28. Match the diagram to the item and describe its purpose.

Write the
What is the purpose of
number
Item this item Diagram
associated with
(in 10 words or less)
the image

Main
Engine

A 1
Image by edrin17 under Public domain

Generato
r 2
B
Image by partsandpower.com under Part IVA
Division 4 of the Copyright Act 1968 (the ACT)

DC
Battery
3
C

Image by Bestshippingnews.com under Part IVA

Division 4 of the Copyright Act 1968 (the ACT)

Anchor
Windlass

D 4
Image by whitworths.com.au under Part IVA
Division 4 of the Copyright Act 1968 (the ACT)

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 Write the
What is the purpose of
number
Item this item Diagram
associated with
(in 10 words or less)
the image

Bilge
Pump

E 5
Image by lofrans.com under Part IVA Division 4 of
the Copyright Act 1968 (the ACT)

Deck
Winch

F
6
Image by wellcross.com.au under Part IVA
Division 4 of the Copyright Act 1968 (the ACT)

Deck
Crane

G
Image by nauticexpo.com under Part IVA Division
4 of the Copyright Act 1968 (the ACT)

Davit
Crane

H
8
Image by boatharbourmarine.com.au under Part
IVA Division 4 of the Copyright Act 1968 (the ACT)

Part 2: Multiple choice

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 Read each question carefully and answer by selecting the appropriate response.

29. What should you do to lessen the WHS risk to other crew members, while you
complete a maintenance job?

Select the
Answer choices correct
answer/s

a) Wait till crew members are out of the area

b) Do the job quickly

c) Barricade the area and post “no entry signs”

d) Inform crew members that are nearby and take no other action

30. Why are hand tools stowed correctly after maintenance has been completed?

Put X next
Answer choices to your
answer

a) It is a requirement by law

b) To prevent the risk of injury to crew and damage to tools

c) In case passengers complain

d) To prevent rust forming on electrical parts

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 31. What should you do after completing your weekly machinery greasing?

Put X next
Answer choices to your
answer

a) Inform the master and expect high praise for an outstanding job

b) Rest before the next job and refuse to work for at least 1 hour

c) Date and initial in the maintenance log showing that you have
completed the job

d) Return the maintenance log to the master's cabin and get him to
complete it at his convenience

32. What should you do first before starting a maintenance job in a machinery space?

Put X next
Answer choices to your
answer

a) Don boots, overalls and goggles

b) Check for hazards e.g. slippery floors, missing machinery guards

c) Check pumps are working

d) Don boots, overalls and face mask

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 Part 3: True or false
Read each statement carefully and indicate True or False in the space provided.

Question True or False

33. Each corded electrical tool used on board must have an individual
tag attached showing that the tool has been inspected and tested.

34. It can be dangerous to use electrically powered tools in a wet

environment.

35. If routine maintenance is required, a General Purpose Hand is

allowed to enter an area that is signed:

DANGER - CONFINED SPACE - ENTRY BY PERMIT ONLY

36. Electrical injuries in the workplace can be prevented by using a

Safety Switch or Residual Current Device (RCD).

37. Safe Work Australia's Code of Practice include WH&S guidance and
information such as preparation of Safety Data Sheets (SDS's).

38. Under State WH&S legislation only the Master of the vessel has a
'duty of care' to ensure that the crew are safe in the workplace.

39. Under State pollution control legislation, it is an offence to

discharge pollutants into coastal waters deliberately.

40. Commercial vessels must dispose of paint tins, brushes, and

solvents at an approved waste management facility.

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