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Repairing rigid inflatable boat (RIB) sponsons

URN: SEMME3285
Business Sectors (Suites): Marine Engineering Suite 3
Developed by: Enginuity
Approved on: 2019

Overview

This standard identifies the competences you need to repair rigid inflatable boat (RIB) sponsons, in accordance with approved procedures. The types of repair could include, non structural patch repair, internal patch repair, structural, sectional and or replacing broken or worn components on a range of surfaces such as flat, vertical, curved, irregular and cornered.

You will be expected to identify the method of repair to be used and select suitable repair materials.  The methods and techniques used to repair assemblies could include degreasing, abrading, bonding and replacing worn or damaged components

Your responsibilities will require you to comply with organisational policy and procedures for the repair activities undertaken, and to report any problems with the repair activities, equipment or materials that you cannot personally resolve, or are outside your permitted authority, to the relevant people.  You will be expected to work with a minimum of supervision, taking personal responsibility for your own actions and for the quality and accuracy of the work that you produce.

Your underpinning knowledge will provide a good understanding of your work and will provide an informed approach to applying repair procedures.  You will understand the repair techniques used, and their application, in adequate depth to provide a sound basis for carrying out the activities to the required specification. 

You will understand the safety precautions required when carrying out the repair activities and when using the associated tools and equipment.  You will be required to demonstrate safe working practices throughout, and will understand the responsibility you owe to yourself and others in the workplace.

Performance criteria

You must be able to:

  1. work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations, directives and guidelines
  2. confirm the type and method of repair to be used
  3. follow the relevant specifications for the sponsons to be repaired
  4. complete any required preparation procedures before undertaking the repair
  5. carry out the repairs within agreed timescale using approved materials, components and methods and procedures
  6. ensure that the repaired sponson meets the specified operating conditions
  7. deal promptly and effectively with problems within your control and report those that cannot be solved
  8. complete relevant documentation in line with
    organisational procedu    res

Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

  1. the specific safety precautions to be taken when working in a marine manufacturing environment such as general workshop and site safety, appropriate personal protective equipment, accident procedure; statutory regulations, risk assessment procedures and relevant requirements of HASAWA, COSHH, DSEAR and Work Equipment Regulations)
  2. the storage, ventilation and extraction requirements for the use of flammable adhesives, sealants and bonding agents
  3. how to prevent fire and/or explosion, from sparks, static electricity or naked flame

  4. the personal protective clothing and equipment (PPE) to be worn when carrying out the repair activities

  5. the correct methods of moving or lifting materials

  6. the hazards associated with repair activities (such as handling materials/components; using dangerous or badly maintained tools and equipment), and how they can be minimised
  7. how to obtain the necessary drawings, specifications and job instructions
  8. how to extract information from drawings and related specifications (to include symbols and conventions to appropriate BS or ISO standards) in relation to work undertaken
  9. how to carry out currency/issue checks of the specifications you are working with
  10. how to assess the extent of the damage and how this affects the method and type of repair to be selected
  11. principles and techniques used for undertaking repairs to sponsons
  12. the preparations to be carried out on the materials prior to undertaking the repair activity
  13. the effective use and care of tools, equipment and materials used in the repair activity
  14. why it is important to only use approved methods of repair and materials and the potential consequences of not following the approved procedures
  15. the problems that can occur when undertaking repair activities and how these can be avoided
  16. the checks to be completed on the repair to ensure component quality has been maintained such as accuracy, position, security, function and completeness
  17. the procedures to be used for the safe disposal of waste materials
  18. the extent of your own responsibility and whom you should report to if you have problems that you cannot resolve

Scope/range

Scope Performance

1. Carry out all of the following during the repair activities:
1.1 obtain and use appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, material data sheets, specifications, planning and quality control documentation)
1.2 adhere to procedures or systems in place for risk assessment, COSHH, personal protective equipment and other relevant safety regulations and procedures to realise a safe system of work
1.3 maintain a safe working environment for the sponson repair activities
1.4 obtain and check that all tools and equipment to be used are correct for the operation to be carried out and are in a safe, tested and usable condition
1.5 follow safe and approved sponson repair techniques and procedures at all times
1.6 return all tools and equipment to the correct location on completion of the sponson repair activities
1.7 leave the work area in a safe and appropriate condition on completion of the activities

2. Carry out all of the following activities when preparing for the repair activity:
2.1 confirm what has to be prepared
2.2 assess the extent of the damage to be repaired
2.3 identify the method of repair to be used
2.4 check availability of ancillary materials required
2.5 select the correct equipment for the activity
2.6 check that the equipment is suitable for use
2.7 identify and protect the RIB and repair materials in the work area

3. Carry out four of the following types of repair:
3.1 temporary
3.2 non structural/patch repair/cosmetic
3.3 minor structural
3.4 major structural
3.5 section repair
3.6 replacing broken or worn components


4. Repair defects on three of the following sponson features:
4.1 corners
4.2 flat surface
4.3 vertical surface
4.4 curved surface
4.5 irregular surface
4.6 other specific features

5. Repair defects in sponsons using four of the following methods and techniques:
5.1 degreasing
5.2 abrading
5.3 formers
5.4 sealants
5.5 cold adhesive bonding
5.6 hot adhesive bonding
5.7 hot press bonding
5.8 radio frequency welding
5.9 ultrasonic welding
5.10 plastic welding

6. Repair sponsons which meet two of the following:
6.1 BS or ISO standards and procedures
6.2 customer (contractual) standards and requirements
6.3 company/manufacturers standards and procedures
6.4 recognised compliance agency/body standards
6.5 dimensional accuracy requirements

Scope Knowledge

Values

Behaviours

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Behaviours:

You will be able to apply the appropriate behaviours required in the workplace to meet the job profile and overall company objectives, such as:

  • strong work ethic
  • positive attitude
  • team player
  • dependability
  • responsibility
  • honesty
  • integrity
  • motivation
  • commitment

Skills

Glossary

Links To Other NOS

External Links

Version Number

2

Indicative Review Date

2021

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

Semta

Original URN

SEMME3285

Relevant Occupations

Marine Engineering Trades

SOC Code

5235

Keywords

Engineering; marine; rigid inflatable boat; RIB; repair; assemblies