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Title Demonstrate knowledge of terminology used in the marine industry
Level 2 Credits 6
Purpose This unit standard is an introductory unit standard for people working or planning to work in the marine industry.
People credited with this unit standard will be able to demonstrate knowledge of terminology associated with: the deck of a vessel; hull shape; vessel movement; appendages of a vessel; construction of a vessel; rig; interior of a vessel; moving, transportation and storing boats; painting a vessel; deterioration on a vessel; plumbing and engineering on a vessel; and the safety of life at sea.
Classification Boating Industries > Boatbuilding
Available grade Achieved
Guidance Information
1 This unit standard is designed to complement Unit 9913, Demonstrate knowledge of the New Zealand marine and composite industry, and Unit 9917, Demonstrate knowledge of boat building methods.
2 Identification of fittings is covered by Unit 25343, Describe boat fittings and fastenings.
Outcomes and performance criteria
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of terminology associated with the deck of a vessel.
Range port, starboard, bow, stern, coaming, painter, line, cockpit, centre cockpit, aft cockpit, companionway, cabin top, foredeck, side deck, flying bridge, clears, wheelhouse, bulwalk, skylight, capping, tiller, helm, extension tiller, passerelle, transom, davit, non skid, tender, chocks, dorade vent, anchor locker, camber, prism, gangplank, washboard, knee, gutter, spray dodger, solid dodger, bimini, coaming locker, rebate, border, toerail, scupper, bollard, caulking, walk through transom, instruments.
Performance criteria
1.1 Deck related items/terms are identified using correct terminology.
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1.2 Deck related items/terms are described in terms of their purpose, function or use.
Outcome 2
Demonstrate knowledge of terminology associated with the hull shape of a vessel.
Range lofting, loft, form, frd perpendicular, aft perpendicular, grid, frame, station, buttock, waterline, angle of entry, rocker, keel, profile, sheer, deckline, half breadth, body plan, centreline, transom, stem, stern, offset, tick stick, bevel, cant, deadrise, bilge, deep V, freeboard, draft, transverse, longitudinal, tumblehome, stability, aperture, buoyancy, proportion, strake, retrousse, transom development, chine, multi chine, dinghy, dory, punt, scow, barge, conic development, cylindrical development.
Performance criteria
2.1 Hull shape related items/terms are identified using correct terminology.
2.2 Hull shape related items/terms are described in terms of their purpose, function or use.
Outcome 3
Demonstrate knowledge of terminology associated with vessel movement.
Range roll, pitch, slam, pant, heel, hog, sag, plane, attitude, drag, responsiveness, lively, sluggish, sea kindliness, displacement.
Performance criteria
3.1 Vessel movement terms are identified using correct terminology.
3.2 Vessel movement terms are described in terms of vessel motion behaviour.
Outcome 4
Demonstrate knowledge of terminology associated with the appendages of a vessel.
Range centreboard, dagger board, centre case, rudder, rudder stock, tiller, skeg, canard, canting keel, cofferdam, bulb keel, full keel, fin keel, aspect ratio, quadrant, chord, bilge board, bilge keel, keel bolt, lead, ballast.
Performance criteria
4.1 Appendage related items/terms are identified using correct terminology.
4.2 Appendage related items/terms are described in terms of their purpose, function or use.
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Outcome 5
Demonstrate knowledge of terminology associated with construction of a vessel.
Range fastening, adhesive, bore, bond, adhere, tack weld, taper, scarf, butt, partial frame, mig weld, tig weld, monocoque, stringer, I beam, rigid, cleat, bulkhead, frame, laminated frame, sawn frame, top hat stiffening, foam core, balsa core, cedar core, concave/convex planking, edge nail, girder, glass tape, coving, glass cloth, epoxy, polyester, delaminate, alloy, web, gusset, keel, stem, knee, bunk top, sole, headliner, ceiling, deckhead, carbon, kevlar, chopped strand matt, rovings, gelcoat, peel ply, gunwale, engine bed, deck beam, carlin, clinker, carvel, caulk, cotton, oakum, putty, caulking iron, plating, sandwich, scantling, composite, diagonal plank, floor, survey, limber hole, sheer strake, rivet, screw, clamp, dolly, catalyst, accelerator, wax, release agent, heart wood, sapwood, engine bed, paper traceable (materials), sound.
Performance criteria
5.1 Construction related items/terms are identified using correct terminology.
5.2 Construction related items/terms are described in terms of their purpose, function or use.
Outcome 6
Demonstrate knowledge of terminology associated with the rig of a vessel.
Range rig, rigging, sloop, ketch, yawl, bumpkin, bowsprit, gaff, bobstay, shrouds, dolphin striker, mainsail, headsail, jib, genoa, sheet, halyard, mast, boom, vang, running rigging, standing rigging, splice, shroud, forestay, strop, sheave, vang, rake, windage, topping lift, windex, wind gear, whipping, wire, rod, lanyard, aramid.
Performance criteria
6.1 Rig related item/terms are identified using correct terminology.
6.2 Rig related items/terms are described in terms of their purpose, function or use.
Outcome 7
Demonstrate knowledge of terminology associated with the interior of a vessel.
Range fiddle, counter, leaves, birds mouth joint, nav station, quarter berth, pipe cot, berth, pilot berth, lee cloth, cubby, head, frd berth, saloon, bunk front, gimble, headroom, insulation, ice box, general arrangement, bilge, sole, joinery work, joiner work, port, cabinetry, grate.
Performance criteria
7.1 Interior related items are identified using correct terminology.
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7.2 Interior related items/terms are described in terms of their purpose, function or use.
Outcome 8
Demonstrate knowledge of terminology associated with moving, transportation, and storing boats.
Range cradle, shore, core, chock, baulk, wedge, acrow prop, stack, block, travelift, slip, dry stack, marina, launch, spreader bar, sling, load skate, jack.
Performance criteria
8.1 Components associated with moving, transportation, and storing boats are identified using correct terminology.
8.2 Components associated with moving, transportation, and storing boats are described in terms of their purpose, function or use.
Outcome 9
Demonstrate knowledge of terminology associated with painting a vessel.
Range antifoul, copper, 2 pack, single pot, gloss, semi gloss, satin, matt, boot top, cut, polish, wax, thinners, reducer, airless spray, extractor, spray booth, abrasive, grind, dull, buff, clear coat, sand, abrade.
Performance criteria
9.1 Painting related items/terms are identified using correct terminology.
9.2 Painting related items/terms are described in terms of their purpose, function or use.
Outcome 10
Demonstrate knowledge of terminology associated with deterioration on a vessel.
Range anode, zinc, rot, corrode, galvanic action, electrolysis, bonding, osmosis, galvanise, nail sickness, rust, pit.
Performance criteria
10.1 Deterioration related items/terms are identified using correct terminology.
10.2 Deterioration related items/terms are described in terms of their purpose, function or use.
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Outcome 11
Demonstrate knowledge of terminology associated with plumbing and engineering on a vessel.
Range skin fitting, strut, gland, cock, stern tube, gooseneck (breather), breather, coupling, flexible coupling, sump, shafting, flange, face, through-hull fitting, bearing, shaft, spigot, keyway, key, castle nut, shaft taper, split pin, penetration, water trap, elbow, male fitting, female fitting, tailpiece, gland packing, dripless seal, drain, bilge pump, non-return valve, filter, vent, filler, strainer, bung, holding tank, baffle, universal joint, CV joint, engine alignment, engine mount.
Performance criteria
11.1 Plumbing and engineering related items/terms are identified using correct terminology.
11.2 Plumbing and engineering related items/terms are described in terms of their purpose, function or use.
Outcome 12
Demonstrate knowledge of terminology associated with safety of life at sea.
Range EPIRB, VHF, SSB, GPS, radar, buoyancy, life raft, lifejacket, buoyancy aid, down flooding, Maritime New Zealand, seaworthiness, charts, navigation, free water effect, freeboard, beaufort scale, overloading, coastguard, wind speed, wind-chill factor, shelter, windward, leeward, wind against tide, swell, chop, weather forecast, wind warning, trip plan, skipper, crew, suitability for purpose, harbour, open water, sheltered water.
Performance criteria
12.1 Safety of life at sea related items/terms are identified using correct terminology.
12.2 Safety of life at sea related items/terms are described in terms of their purpose, function or use.
This unit standard is expiring. Assessment against the standard must take place by the last date for assessment set out below.
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions Process Version Date Last Date for Assessment Registration 1 12 December 2008 31 December 2022 Rollover and 2 30 August 2018 31 December 2022 Revision Review 3 27 August 2020 31 December 2022
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