Boat Rigger Metal, Machinery & Related Trades Workers

Know the different engine components, and their operation and maintenance. Understand when repairs and replacement should be undertaken.

Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.

The mechanics involved in boats and ships. Understand the technicalities and participate in discussions over related topics in order to solve problems related to the mechanics.

The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.

Align and lay out components in order to put them together correctly according to blueprints and technical plans.

Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.

Inspect vessels, vessel components, and equipment; ensure compliance with standards and specifications.

Fasten components together according to blueprints and technical plans in order to create subassemblies or finished products.

Read the technical drawings of a product made by the engineer in order to suggest improvements, make models of the product or operate it.

Read and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.

Recognise the symptoms of metal showing oxidation reactions with the environment resulting in rusting, copper pitting, stress cracking, and others, and estimate the rate of corrosion.

Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.

Operate power driven pumps. Use hand tools or power tools. Use vehicle repair tools or safety equipment.

Understand and use technical documentation in the overall technical process.

Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.

The different parts constituing heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems such as the different valves, fans, compressors, condensers, filters and other components.

Recommended Books

2 books

HVAC Design Sourcebook (PB)

W. Larsen Angel

2020

HVAC Fundamentals

Samuel C. Sugarman

2023

The procedures to inspect a product or system to ensure that it is according to specifications and requirements.

Recommended Books

2 books

50 Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance Approaches

Sharron Mansell, Ann Gra…

2021

Principles and Practices of Quality Assurance

Ann Gravells

2016

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Understand the principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.

Recommended Books

1 book

Electricity

Richard J. Fowler, Mitch…

2022

The engineering processes that combine electrical and mechanical engineering in the application of electromechanics in devices that need electricity to create mechanical movement or devices that create electricity by mechanical …

The functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications. Apply this knowledge to ensure electronic equipment runs smoothly.

The characteristics and properties of fluids, including gases, liquids and plasmas, at rest and in motion, and the forces on them.

Know the characteristics, maintenance requirements and operating procedures of various kinds of engines such as gas, diesel, electrical, and engines with steam propulsion plants.

Check machinery and equipment to ensure reliable performance during use and operations in worksites.

Install equipment which is dependent on electric currents or electromagnetic fields in order to work, or equipment to generate, transfer or measure such currents and fields. This equipment includes switchboards, …

Install systems and components that use liquid fluid power to create mechanical movements such as hydraulic pumps, valves, hydraulic motors, hydraulic cylinders and other elements that power hydraulic machinery.

Install systems of pipes, drains, fittings, valves, and fixtures designed for the distribution of potable water for drinking, heating, washing and waste removal.

Install systems and components that use pneumatics to create mechanical movements such as air brakes, pneumatic cylinders, air compressors and other systems.

Install lighting elements in transport equipment according to blueprints and other technical plans.

Lead inspections and the protocol involved, such as introducing the inspection team, explaining the purpose of the inspection, performing the inspection, requesting documents, asking appropriate questions, and maintaining a high …

Transport heavy objects using lifting equipment such as cranes, forklifts etc.

Perform the maintenance on installed equipment on-site. Follow procedures to avoid uninstalling equipment from machinery or vehicles.

Write the results and conclusions of the inspection in a clear and intelligible way. Log the inspection's processes such as contact, outcome, and steps taken.

Write records of the repairs and maintenance interventions undertaken, of parts and materials used, and other repair facts.

Securely bolt together engine components manually or using power tools.

Inspect vessels to ensure their effective and safe operation. Keep the vessel and its equipment in conformance to regulations.

Install engines used in transport equipment such as internal combustion engines, external combustion engines and electrical motors according to blueprints and technical plans by using hand and power tools.

Use hand and power tools to install interior components of boats, aircrafts and railway cars such as seats, armrests, floor coverings, lining, storage compartments or lavatories.

Install and maintain safety equipment such as bells and horns, deck boxes holding life jackets, life boats or life raft pods, and the Electronic Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB).

Disassemble, repair and re-assemble equipment and components used for sailing such as sails, ropes and masts.